★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking rigorous quantitative finance training in an international environment at a reputable Dutch university. Trade-off: narrower focus than broader economics or business programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
11 months
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
Accred.
AACSB
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗182
DUO ↑34% ↗
Intl. %
↗60%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
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
Do you follow the latest news on stock markets, derivatives, interest rates, inflation and exchange rates? Are you intrigued by the role of central banks, for example the part the ECB played in saving the financial system? Or would you like to come up with new business models that can be introduced in the financial sector, since the old ones no longer seem to work? If so, the master's in Financial Economics can be your passport to the world of financial markets. It brings together expertise in finance, general economics and quantitative techniques in a unique, multidisciplinary approach not found elsewhere. Together with industry experts, you will explore the world of financial economics and will specialise in one of the following:
* Asset Pricing
* Banking
* Financial Analysis
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 assignmentsCAD/CAMGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLecture
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
Asset Pricing ↗Specialisation
What’s it all about?
The specialisation in Asset Pricing is about understanding the factors that affect price formation of financial assets, including what drives returns, risks a…
Banking ↗Specialisation
What’s it all about?
Banking is about far more than high-street banks and credit cards. It’s also about investment banking, risk management for financial institutions, derivatives…
Financial Analysis ↗Specialisation
What’s it all about?
The Financial Analysis specialisation offers a broad approach in finance, economics, quantitative economics and accounting. You will have access to the varied…
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 degree88%
Women among first-years12%
International students60%
Say workload is “just right”73%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 41 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment4.1
Facilities4.5
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.9
Would choose again4
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—
SBE France Scholarship MSc—
Internships
?No data yet
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