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    Economic Policy

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    Utrecht, NLMScIn-person1 year
    €21,342.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    22%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Economic Policy at Utrecht University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €21,342.

    About the program

    The program focuses on the role of economic policy in societal issues including social protection, migration, discrimination, sustainable growth, global poverty, and energy transition. It covers applying modern economics to topics such as climate change, inequality, and the future of work, with courses in public economics, macroeconomic policy, labour markets, environmental economics, and behavioural economics.

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE score of at least 315 (verbal + quantitative reasoning)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) minimum score 555
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 93 (overall); Speaking 20, Listening 20, Reading 20, Writing 20 (old scores); New scores: overall 93, sub-scores 4.5
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic 6.5 overall; no band below 6.0 (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Economic Policy at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Economic Policy at Utrecht University is €21,342 across 60 required credits.
    Is Economic Policy at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Economic Policy at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Economic Policy at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Economic Policy at Utrecht University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Economic Policy at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2. An average grade of at least 7.5 (non-rounded off)
    How competitive is Economic Policy at Utrecht University?
    Economic Policy at Utrecht University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 22%.