★ StudyPath verdict
7.6/10
Best for students wanting a flexible, research-focused economics Master's with policy and international options at a solid Dutch research university; weigh specialisation choice as breadth is a strength but depth varies.
Tuition · Intl
↗€18,873
via SKDB 2026 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Sep 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗173
DUO ↓21% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
We challenge you to look at economics differently and to discover that it is much more than money, markets and regulations. Economists also examine consumers’, businesses’ and governmental financial behaviour and decision-making. Within the Master's specialisation in Economics, you have a choice between six Master's specialisations.
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 assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Radboud University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k
Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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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
Complete this degree81%
Women among first-years34%
Say workload is “just right”65%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 47 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-09-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Dutch Student FinanceLoan/grant; eligibility depends on personal circumstances
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)Partial scholarship
Radboud Scholarship ProgrammeSelected 2026/2027 recipients pay €2,694 tuition and receive visa/residence/insurance coverage
Internships
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