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    Economics

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    Ghent, BEMScIn-person1 year
    €6,929.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits

    Economics at Ghent University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Ghent, BE. Tuition is €6,929.

    About the program

    The program deepens analytical skills in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, with specialization through majors in Economic Policy or Financial Institutions and Markets. It includes a master's dissertation and elective courses, focusing on interactions between economic actors in domestic and international contexts.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Ed Business and Economics 2026: 151-175
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min 162 on quantitative reasoning, 152 on verbal reasoning
    V 152 · Q 162
    GMAT
    required
    Min total score of 600, 49 on quantitative reasoning; GMAT Focus - total score of 565, 81 on quantitative reasoning
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English level B2 (TOEFL iBT 72-94)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English level B2 (IELTS 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months job search visa (Belgium)

    €18,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics at Ghent University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics at Ghent University is €6,929 across 60 required credits.
    Is Economics at Ghent University online or in-person?
    Economics at Ghent University is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics at Ghent University take to complete?
    Economics at Ghent University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Economics at Ghent University?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics at Ghent University: 12 months job search visa (Belgium)