Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Master

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

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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 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
24
DUO ↓37% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
3.6/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,408
/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
How can entrepreneurship drive the transition to a sustainable economy? Learn how to turn sustainability challenges into viable ventures and effective policy solutions! ✔️ Turn sustainability into opportunity: Learn how to create businesses that balance profit with social and environmental impact. ✔️ Learn by doing: Work on real-world projects with companies, NGOs, and public institutions. ✔️ Graduate ready to lead change: Gain personal guidance in a small, international cohort and prepare for impact-driven careers. Want to learn more and stay up to date with the programme? → Sign up for the monthly newsletter → Explore student stories → Discover available scholarships Application deadlines * 1 May – International diploma * 1 July – Dutch diploma Want to start in September 2026 but missed the deadline? Contact us to explore options! Upcoming events * Find your student home in Leeuwarden: 10 June * Master Day: 27 November * Online Master's Week: 15 - 19 March Pre-Masters Did you study at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), or do you need to meet specific entry requirements? Join our 9-week Pre-Master's to prepare for the Master's programme.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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
?No data yet
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 1
Building the Foundations (Term 1a)
  • Foundations of Sustainable Entrepreneurship (5 EC)
  • Leadership (5 EC)
  • Strategy (5 EC)
  • Context (5 EC)
  • Organisation (5 EC)
  • Research Design (5 EC)
Year 2
Systems, Impact and Project (Terms 1b-2b)
  • New Economic Realities (5 EC)
  • Performance (5 EC)
  • Policy (5 EC)
  • Sustainable Entrepreneurship Project (15 EC)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,408/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract60%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten30%
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing7%
Accountants6%
Systeemanalisten6%
Financieel analisten4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree96%
Women among first-years43%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 7 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.4
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
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Internships
?No data yet
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