★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in academic research on real estate innovation and markets; tradeoff is one-year duration may limit depth in practical case studies compared to two-year alternatives.
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 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗90
DUO ↑14% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
9 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,481
/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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master in Real Estate Studies offers a unique one-year full-time academic programme to prepare you to provide innovative real estate solutions for inclusive, liveable and sustainable places.
Are you ready to make an impact in the dynamic world of real estate? Current societal challenges urge for real estate professionals who are trained in integrating financial, economic, geographic and spatial planning principles while understanding local institutional contexts. Our programme emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, moving beyond just bricks and mortar to focus on the households and firms that shape real estate markets.We seek committed applicants who recently finished their bachelor programme in the field of Social Sciences who want to make an impact in the world, and who want to apply their intellectual gifts to contribute to the real estate industry. You will be joining a diverse group of students and professionals who all share a passion for scientific rigour applied to solve complex societal issues in academic fields that impact the real estate industry.We are proud to observe that our alumni work as real estate developers, managers, valuers, consultants, financiers, local policy makers, et cetera, holding positions of leadership in the real estate industry worldwide. Since 2016, the MSc. RES has a professional accreditation by the Royal Institution
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Individual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationResearchResearch projectSelf-studyTutorial
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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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: makelaardij, vastgoedkunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,481/mo gross
Months to a substantial job2
Permanent contract62%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree71%
Women among first-years32%
Say workload is “just right”85%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 14 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.1
Testing & assessment4
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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