Economics
| Admission criteria | Admissions information |
| Type of master | Master |
| Credits | 60 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | 1 year (part-time study is not possible) |
| Title | Master of Science (MSc) |
| CROHO-code | 66401 |
| Brochure | Download factsheet (PDF) |
Economics (MSc)
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The Master of Science in Economics has a strong international emphasis and offers a wide range of specialisations ranging from theoretical to applied.
Students in the programme can choose between a degree programme in general economics or in a specialised field of economics. The following areas of specialisation are offered:
- Behaviourial Economics and Game Theory
- Industrial Organisation, Regulation and Competition Policy
- Development Economics
- International Economics and Globalisation
- Monetary Policy and Banking
- Public Economic Policy
Studying Economics at the University of Amsterdam
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) specialises in providing students with the broad range of skills, in-depth knowledge and international expertise that they will need in the business world and public sector alike. Many of the lecturers in the Master of Economics are researchers and part of the 10 interdisciplinary research programmes dealing with economics, econometrics, operations research and actuarial science, including History & Methodology of Economics, Experimental & Political Economics and Industrial Economics, Competition & Antitrust
Top 5 reasons to study here
The Faculty of Economics and Business:
- has an excellent reputation
- has a diverse international student body
- is surrounded by many multinational firms and organisations
- has low tuition fees for EU students
- has a central location in the multicultural city of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the world's most multi-cultural city. Its population of 750,000 inhabitants contains 177 nationalities, more than New York City. It is a centre of culture, commerce and entertainment and the faculty's central location means students have every opportunity to enjoy student life.
Rankings and reputation
The University of Amsterdam offers a world class education:
- 63rd in the world and 1st in the Netherlands (QS World University Rankings 2011)
- in top 50 of Social Sciences Universities (Times Higher Education rankings 2011)
- member of LERU (League of European Research Universities), exclusive network of renowned research universities
- member of Universitas 21, network of 21 leading research-intensive universities in 13 countries
- The school of Economics is ranked 44th for the disciplines Economics & Econometrics (QS World University Rankings 2011)
Accreditation and degree
The Master's programme in Economics has been legally accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a legally accredited Master's degree in Economics and the title of Master of Science (MSc).