Master
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
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Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
AACSB
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗126
DUO ↑52% ↗
Intl. %
↗33%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,935
/mo gross · field ↗
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: 15 Jun 2026
About this program
Become an expert economist, policy advisor, or consultant with strong quantitative skills. Learn the latest modelling techniques in economics, econometrics, statistics, and big data methods to solve actual challenges such as: choosing the best economic policy, designing labor markets and capital investments, regulating competition, and recommending strategic behavior for firms and consumers. As a mathematically and statistically well-versed business analyst, you have excellent career prospects within financial institutions, large corporations, governments, and the nonprofit sector.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k
Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Core and Electives
- Microeconometrics (6 ECTS)
- Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions (6 ECTS)
- Market Design (6 ECTS)
- Empirical Finance (6 ECTS)
- Dynamic Economic Models (6 ECTS)
- Data Science Methods (6 ECTS)
- Time Series and their Applications (6 ECTS)
- Machine Learning Analytics (6 ECTS)
- Economics and Finance of Pensions (6 ECTS)
- Other electives and thesis (18 ECTS)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: econometrie
Median starting salary (field)€3,935/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici17%
Systeemanalisten15%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten14%
Softwareontwikkelaars9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree62%
Women among first-years27%
International students33%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 10 respondents
Content & set-up4.2
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Tilburg University Waiver50% tuition-fee waiver
Jean Monnet Scholarship ProgrammeFull scholarship
Internships
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