Economics

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.08 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 13.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: Dec 1, 2025
121 place StudyQA ranking:6809 Duration:

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Are you interested in why economic policy decisions are made, whether they work and what effect they have on people, businesses and national economies? International Economic Studies is truly interdisciplinary: not only does it blend theory with practice; it also covers everything from social and political dilemmas to competition regulation to public- and private-sector development. Well-qualified economists make valuable strategic decision makers in any company, government or non-profit organisation. Within this programme, you have the choice between six specialisations: * Behavioural Economics * European Economic Policy * Competition and Regulation * Public Economics * Social Economics * Global Innovation Economics International Economic Studies is taught entirely in English and takes one year to complete.

Instruction modes

case study, project, computer exercise, self evaluation, computer modeling, self study, design project, literature study, seminar, research, research project, working group, oral presentation, group discussion, individual assignment

Accreditation: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

GMAT/GRE for non-UM students

Other requirements

  1. erkende verworven competenties (EVC’s) GMAT/GRE for non-UM students
  2. gemiddeld cijfer GPA
  3. taaltoets cijfer TOEFL/IELTS for NON-EU students & non-native english speakers
  4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in economics, econometrics
  5. schriftelijk verzoek * A letter describing your motivation for studying MSc International Economic Studies at Maastricht University's School of Business Economics
  6. cijferlijst * a certified transcript of exam subjects and grades


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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