Master
MSc Finance & Investments
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Tuition · Intl
↗€25,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗506
DUO ↑11% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
5 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.5/5
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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you a recent bachelor graduate with a drive and passion for finance? Take this master and kick-start your career in the world of finance.
The MSc in Finance & Investments is designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous finance education. You’ll start with a solid foundation in finance, and then choose your specialised track. This structure gives you a holistic understanding of the financial system and the role of finance in society, because you investigate in-depth expertise and broad perspectives in high-demand areas.
In this one-year, full-time MSc, you’ll gain the analytical and problem-solving skills to thrive in global finance. Learn from international faculty, apply theory through data-driven projects, and engage with real-world financial and tech developments. With strong industry links and high graduate demand, this programme prepares you to lead in investment and finance roles worldwide.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentLecture
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
MScFI Honours ClassSpecialisation
The Honours Class includes an interactive course by academics and practitioners on the Role of Finance in Society and a living management case. The course provides insights in the …
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Core Courses
- Corporate Finance
- Investments
- Financial Markets
- Quantitative Methods
- Ethics in Finance
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
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 degree84%
Women among first-years30%
Say workload is “just right”39%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 68 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere3.6
Involvement & contact3.6
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.2
Facilities3.7
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-15
Application deadline
2027-05-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL computer based: 95
- TOEFL internet based: 95
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