Economics

Study Economics in Groningen and learn to use groundbreaking theoretical knowledge and evidence-based policy to help solve tomorrow's national and international economic problems. Economics is essential for analyzing and solving societal challenges by exploring how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions with limited resources. In the one-year MSc Economics in Groningen, we teach you to develop an analytical mindset, and use data to study and assess economic policies: in short, you learn to keep a cool head when it comes to making decisions for important social problems. Watch the video to find our what our students like about the programme. What are some of the key areas we focus on? * Understand global inequality: Why are some countries wealthy while others struggle? * Control inflation: What causes inflation, and how can it be managed? * Environmental impact: What strategies effectively reduce CO2 emissions? * Healthcare solutions: How can we make healthcare more accessible and affordable? * Gender pay gap: Why do women earn less than men, and how can we address this?

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).