From Preference to Choice: The Economic Theory of Decision-making

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Economics, commerce, management and accounting

Admissions & requirements

1. Knowledge Minimum
The course welcomes (research) master students, PhD students, post-docs with a social science background, or a science / humanities background with a strong interest in social sciences. A basic knowledge of quantitative methods and programming (in R or GAMS) is useful, but not required

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Language requirements

Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800

Food~€300

Insurance~€120

Total~€1,220/mo

Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

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Tuition (from)

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Admission

Admission: Moderate

Duration

5 days

Location

Amsterdam

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Accreditations

Accredited degree programs in NL are typically recognized internationally (NVAO). We verify accreditation details for each program.

Scholarships

International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.

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