Bachelor
Economics and Business Economics
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking a broad, interdisciplinary economics education with international focus and flexibility to tailor nearly half their studies. Trade-off: less specialized than single-focus economics or business programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€13,415
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗568
DUO ↑55% ↗
Intl. %
↗40%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.7/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Utrecht University (Utrecht). Leads to Bachelor of Science. Field: Economics, commerce, management and accounting. Duration 3 years. 180 ECTS. Tuition €13,415/yr.
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Tracks from HOVI
Honours programmeHonourstraject
Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) offers a challenging honours programme for especially talented and highly motivated students.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Economics and Business27%
Finance18%
Economics10%
Business Administration6%
Possible professions
adviseur bij een financiële instellingonderzoekerbeleidsadviseurzelfstandig ondernemer
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 272%
Complete this degree55%
Continue studying after graduating78%
Women among first-years30%
International students40%
Say workload is “just right”61%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.7/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 312 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere3.6
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities4
Career preparation3
Teachers' English4
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Student grant and loan system—
Canadian student loans—
US Loans—
Tuition fee loan—
Martijn Zwart fundFor eligible American/Canadian students applying for a BA at the Department of Dutch Language and Culture
Philosophy, Politics and Economics scholarship programme—
Internships
?No data yet
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