Master
Economic and Financial Research (research)
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Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
Accred.
AACSB
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗52
DUO ↑44% ↗
Intl. %
↗60%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
193 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,457
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
You can study Economic and Financial Research with or without a specialisation in Econometrics. If you do not wish to opt for the specialisation, you will continue as an Economic and Financial Research student.
* Econometrics (specialisation)
* Economic & Financial Research
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyCAD/CAMDesign projectGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentResearchResearch project
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k
Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.
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Tracks from HOVI
Economic & Financial Research ↗Specialisation
The Research Master in Economic and Financial Research provides students with an interest in economics and finance with a more intense, and high-level training in economics and fin…
Econometrics ↗Specialisation
Econometrics is used in every area of economics, from business and finance to macro- and micro-economics. It focuses on using quantitive analysis to aid economic and management dec…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: economie
Median starting salary (field)€3,457/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field77%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Accountants22%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs13%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie11%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Economen7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Women among first-years30%
International students60%
Say workload is “just right”89%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 9 respondents
Content & set-up4.5
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment4
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.9
Would choose again4.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Maastricht University China Scholarship—
Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship—
Internships
?No data yet
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