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Research Master in Economics and Business

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Best for ambitious students aiming for research or PhD careers in economics and business; provides tailored research training at a top-100 university with strong academic focus but demands solid quantitative skills and offers fewer direct i
Tuition · Intl
€22,200
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
38
DUO ↑41% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
23 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.6/5
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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
The Economics and Business research master's in Groningen is a tailor-made programme for ambitious students who want to pursue a career in research. Make this programme unique to you: Are you interested in solving complex societal challenges, like climate change, public health, and poverty? Do you want to learn from the best researchers in a small, diverse and specialised group of other ambitious students? Are you highly motivated to initiate and perform innovative research? Then this is the programme for you. In the two-year Research Master's Economics and Business, we offer talented and motivated students a tailor-made study programme. * Our Graduate School of Economics and Business allows you to specialize in a wide range of research topics under the supervision and guidance of leading academics in your chosen field. * You have maximum flexibility to shape your study programme and direction of research with a wide selection of elective courses to choose from. * Enjoy small and focused courses with plenty of contact between professors and students. * Choose from a variety of specializations, for example, Leadership, Health management, Development economics, Energy economics, and Operations management.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 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
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
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 degree78%
Women among first-years20%
Say workload is “just right”75%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 12 respondents
Content & set-up4.7
Teachers4.8
Atmosphere4.8
Involvement & contact4.8
Study guidance4.5
Testing & assessment4.6
Facilities4.8
Career preparation4.3
Teachers' English5
Would choose again4.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
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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