Study Economics in the Netherlands

95 programmes in economics at 16 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 93% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 16,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,000 USD and 19,275 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Economics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (Msc Econometrics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Neuroeconomics (MSc Business Economics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics University of Groningen Bachelor's 13,084 USD
Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics Utrecht University Bachelor's 2,694 USD
Master in Economics University of Groningen Master's 20,794 USD
Bachelor in International Business Economics Maastricht University Bachelor's 13,684 USD
Master in Behavioural Economics and Game Theory (MSc Economics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Digital Business and Economics Maastricht University Master's 21,394 USD
Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics University of Amsterdam Bachelor's 12,000 USD
Master in Economics University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Environmental Economics (MSc Economics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Research Master in Economics and Business (research) University of Groningen Master's 20,794 USD
Master in Development Economics (MSc Economics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics Radboud University Bachelor's 13,434 USD
Master in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets Maastricht University Master's 21,394 USD
Master in Sustainability (MSc Business Economics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Business Economics University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Fiscal Economics Maastricht University Master's 21,394 USD
Master in Public Policy (MSc Economics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Economic & Financial Research Maastricht University Master's 21,394 USD
Master in Economics: Competition and Regulation Tilburg University Master's 19,275 USD
Master in Financial Economics Radboud University Master's 19,275 USD
Master in Behavioral Economics Tilburg University Master's 19,275 USD
Bachelor in Economics Maastricht University Bachelor's 13,684 USD

Economics in the Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 21 10,900 USD 13,084 USD 13,684 USD
Master's 61 12,000 USD 16,000 USD 19,275 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within economics

Economics 94 Economics and Finance 1

Universities for economics in the Netherlands

Study Economics in the Netherlands: common questions

How many economics programmes are there in the Netherlands?
95 economics programmes at 16 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a economics degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in the Netherlands is 16,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,000 USD and 19,275 USD per year.
Can I study economics in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 93% of the economics programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (88 of 95).
Are any of these economics programmes available online?
2 of the 95 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for economics in the Netherlands?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 13,084 USD per year, against 16,000 USD for master's programmes.

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