Master
International Economics and Business
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in a multidisciplinary, real-world approach to international economics and business; tradeoff is broader focus may suit those seeking practical policy and management careers over deep theoretical research.
Tuition · Intl
↗€17,500
via SKDB 2022 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗351
DUO ↓43% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,613
/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
Utrecht University School of Economics aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business and a government point of view. Scientifically rigorous and societally relevant: the real-world perspective. Depending on your chosen programme it also draws upon the broad international research and teaching network of such initiatives as the UU Centre for Entrepreneurship, the UU Social Entrepreneurship Initiative, the Sustainable Finance Lab, the Centre for Global Challenges, the Future of Work Hub, UtrechtInc, and Dynamics of Youth
Depending on your chosen programme your insights will be enriched by the international learning environment at U.S.E. Therefore, our programmes cross multiple borders: linguistic, geographical and disciplinary. Upon completion of the Master's programme in international economics and business you will be thoroughly prepared for a wide range of careers in a Dutch or international environment in which you manage complex economic and business problems. The specific expertise that you will gain depends on your chosen track. We offer six specialised programmes
* Banking and Finance
* Business Development and Entrepreneurship
* Business and Social Impact
* Financial Management
* International Management
* Sustainable Finance and Investments
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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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: bedrijfseconomie
Median starting salary (field)€3,613/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field73%
Permanent contract63%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten18%
Accountants13%
Financieel analisten10%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie8%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree91%
Women among first-years38%
Say workload is “just right”54%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 111 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities4
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 176
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Utrecht Sylff Scholarship—
Erasmus+ Master Loan Scheme—
Internships
?No data yet
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