The Master’s in Economics offers 6 specialist tracks in economic behaviour, development, environment, finance, banking and public policy. Are you ready to push the boundaries of your intellectual capabilities? This Master’s programme gives you in-depth insights and practical skills for a changing economic landscape. Expect a significant workload and complex theoretical concepts. In return, you get a learning experience that prepares you for high-level careers.
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In this Master's programme, you choose from multiple challenging tracks. All tracks are a combination of general courses and track-specific courses. You can switch tracks after you have started the programme.
The pre-Master's programme is designed to complement your prior education. It will help you to fully catch up on subjects such as econometrics, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Within 1 academic year, you will have all the necessary knowledge and skills to start your Master’s in Economics.
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Find out in less than 2 minutes why you should study Master's Economics at the University of Amsterdam.
With a Master’s degree you prove you can handle high intellectual pressure. The difference is not just knowledge: it is the level of complexity you learn to handle. The Bachelor's introduces you to how economists think; the Master's expects you to think like one yourself, questioning existing theory and producing new insights.
The pace is the first thing most students notice. In just 12 months, you work through a demanding curriculum, with exams arriving in quick succession. Keeping up requires discipline and strong time management from the very start.
In practice, modern economics education increasingly draws on computational tools and methods where AI and machine learning are relevant.
Amsterdam's role as a major European financial and business hub also creates direct access to networks, corporate guest lectures and internship opportunities during your studies. The Economics and Business Career Centre supports you with coaching and workshops, and its regular career events put you in direct contact with employers. Non-EU graduates can apply for the Orientation Year Permit, which allows them to live and work in the Netherlands for 1 year after graduation. Find out more on the track-specific pages.
The programme offers a strong combination of academic prestige, international recognition and practical relevance, in a format that limits your time out of the labour market to just 12 months. The Triple Crown accreditation ensures the degree is valued by employers worldwide. The programme is explicitly designed to lead to high-level careers across the private, public and international sectors. One year of focused study significantly expands both your earning potential and the range of roles available to you.
Requirements depend on your prior education: Dutch, EU and non-EU applicants each follow a different admission route. This Master’s does not have a numerus fixus.
The pre-Master’s programme (12 months) bridges the gap and gives you access to the Master’s the following September. Completing this pre-Master’s gives you access to 2 of our Master’s programmes: Economics and Business Economics.
Deadlines vary by nationality and housing needs, ranging from 1 April to 1 June for the September start.
The tuition fee depends on your nationality and whether you qualify for the statutory or institutional rate. Outstanding students with a non-EU nationality can apply for 2 scholarships: the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship and the Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund, both with a 15 January deadline. Find out more on the track-specific pages.