Master in Applied Economics

Tuition fees for Master in Applied Economics are 3,376 USD per year.

Applied Economics uses economic theory and quantitative methods to analyze real-world problems in areas such as labor markets, international trade, public policy, industrial organization, and development. Graduate study in this field typically builds on core microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, then applies these tools to specific policy or business questions using statistical analysis and empirical research methods. Students often work with real datasets, learning to design and interpret empirical studies that inform decisions in both public and private sectors. Graduates commonly pursue careers as economic analysts, policy researchers, or consultants in government agencies, international organizations, financial institutions, and private companies that rely on data-driven economic analysis. Others continue into doctoral study in economics, extending their empirical and theoretical training toward academic or high-level policy research careers. This master's degree in Applied Economics is offered at Università degli Studi di Padova, in the city of Padova, Italy, and is taught entirely in English. The program runs for two years, in line with the standard duration for graduate degrees within the Italian higher education system, and is structured to move students from core economic theory and quantitative methods toward applied research culminating in a thesis. Admission is open access: applicants need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification to apply, with no separate entrance examination, though a background in economics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline is generally expected given the analytical demands of the coursework.