Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking corporate and sustainable finance expertise at a research-focused Dutch university. Weigh the broad curriculum against fewer specialised tracks than at dedicated business schools.
Tuition · Intl
€22,200
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
388
DUO ↓3% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,740
/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
Study Finance in Groningen and learn about corporate and sustainable finance, asset management, and what drives the investment decisions of companies and individuals. What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? And how do you decide at what price a company can be acquired or sold? In the one-year MSc Finance, you will dive deep into the world of finance, analyzing and evaluating real and complex financial problems faced by companies and institutions. * Tailor your learning: you can choose a profile and specialize in corporate finance, investment and risk management, sustainable finance, quantitative finance, and general finance. * Take a double degree master's (optional): top-up your year at our partner, Lund University (Sweden). * Cutting-edge competences: learn how to use data science, how to consider sustainability and mitigate climate risks – gaining essential skills for the future. Possibility to specialise with a Focus Area. * Real-life assignments: put theory into practice with real-life investment games and business cases from companies, allowing you to connect with future employers.
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 University of Groningen
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).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Leadership and GovernanceSpecialisation
Energy Transition and Climate ChangeSpecialisation
Master InternshipSpecialisation
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
Healthy SocietySpecialisation
Future Prosperity and SustainabilitySpecialisation
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: geld- en bankzaken
Median starting salary (field)€3,740/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field83%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Financieel analisten33%
Accountants15%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Financieel en beleggingsadviseurs7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree81%
Women among first-years19%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 46 respondents
Content & set-up4.2
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2026-10-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-15
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
27 Nov 2026
Open dayonline
7 Dec 2026
Open day
12 Mar 2027
Open dayonline
15 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
Internships
?No data yet
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