Research Master in Economics and Business
Master
Make this programme unique to you:
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.
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.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 21,400
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 20,500
Admission
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Application requirements
Application date with scholarship: January 1 Application date: May 1 Read more about scholarship opportunities for EU/EEA-students (http://www.rug.nl/research/gradschool-economics-and-business/master-programme/scholarships) Note: Late submissions may be processed, please first contact the coordinator
Admission to the Research Master (RM) programme is selective, based on a thorough assessment of study results, personal competences and motivation. In principle, students with a BSc degree in Economics or Business are eligible for the RM programme. Furthermore, students with a Bachelor degree in a related field, like psychology or sociology, may be admitted to some profiles of the programme. The Admission Board of the RM (appointed by the Examination Board) decides on admission. The Admission
Excellent knowledge of the relevant fields and methods. In principle, students must have completed their Bachelor's or Master's degrees with an average grade of 8 (on a 10 point scale) and with a grade for their Bachelor research work (i.e. thesis) of at least 8.
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,601 | |
| € 21,400 | |
| € 20,500 |
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,695 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 May '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 May '27 |
Contact
Main addressBroerstraat 5
9712 PC Groningen
050-3638100
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