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    Economics

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    Tilburg, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €18,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits

    Economics at Tilburg University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Tilburg, NL. Tuition is €18,900.

    About the program

    The program develops skills to address societal challenges through economic theory applied to real-world issues in sectors like healthcare and financial markets. Students take methods courses, field courses, and complete a research proposal and MSc thesis.

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    #76 worldwide in Economics & Econometrics (QS World University Rankings 2026) | Elsevier Best Studies 2023: #1 in its field in the Netherlands

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min minimum score of 160 on the quantitative part of the test
    Q 160
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT - test reports obtained on or after January 21, 2026: minimum total score of 4.5 and minimum subscores of 4.5 for Writing and 4 for Speaking. TOEFL iBT - test reports obtained before January 21, 2026: minimum total score of 90 and minimum subscores of 22 for Writing and 21 for Speaking.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic: minimum total score of 6.5 and a minimum subscore of 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons (Netherlands)

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economics at Tilburg University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economics at Tilburg University is €18,900 across 60 required credits.
    Is Economics at Tilburg University online or in-person?
    Economics at Tilburg University is offered in-person.
    How long does Economics at Tilburg University take to complete?
    Economics at Tilburg University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Economics at Tilburg University?
    Post-completion work rights for Economics at Tilburg University: 12 months Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons (Netherlands)