Public Policy in Netherlands at VU Netherlands




University Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Netherlands)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Type Public Research
Program Type Full time
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 1 year
Students 23,656
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Detailed Information of Public Policy in Netherlands at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Program Overview for Public Policy in Netherlands:

The programme is highly esteemed by its students and is one of the top Economics programmes in the Netherlands. The core of the program prepares you for any career in Economics and consists of:

  • Introduction to Econometrics
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Research project
  • Thesis

These are the international student eligibility for the Public Policy in Netherlands

The Master's programme Economics welcomes ambitious students who want to develop an advanced knowledge in economics and apply their knowledge to study a wide range of topics. Therefore, students should start with a solid aEUROemic background in economics and have sufficient knowledge of mathematics and statistics.

In order to gain admission to our Master's programme, you need to have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of aEUROemics study amounting to a minimum of 180 EC or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. You need to have successfully completed courses and studied literature related to the core of this programme, consisting of (or equivalents of):

  • Microeconomics - Varian, H.R.,Intermediate Microeconomics, Northon, 9th ed., 2014
  • Macroeconomics - Gärtner, M.,Macroeconomics, Prentice Hall, eth ed., 2016
  • Econometrics and Statistics - Stock, J.H. and Watson, M.W.,Introduction to Econometrics, Pearson, Updated 3rd ed., 2015 (chapters 1-7)
  • Mathematics for Economists- Sydsaeter, Knut and Hammond et al.,Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis, Prentice Hall, 5th ed., 2016

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Public Policy

The MSc programme Economics welcomes ambitious students with a university degree from either a Dutch or international university who want to develop an advanced knowledge in economics and apply their knowledge to study a wide range of topics. Therefore, students should start with a solid aEUROemic background in economics and have sufficient knowledge of mathematics and statistics. 


Admission requirements

The MSc programme Economics is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in microeconomics and macroeconomics and a solid background in mathematics and statistics for economists. Specifically, students ought to be familiar with mathematics (calculus and algebra), intermediate economics and econometrics at a level commensurate with all of the following texts:

Approval is in most cases gives to students who hold a:

  • Bachelor's degree in economics or econometrics
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, social sciences and sciences with sufficient elective courses in economics
  • Bachelor's degree from a University College with a specialization in sciences or social sciences and sufficient economics courses
  • Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) or in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE) with sufficient economics and quantitative courses
  • Bachelor's degree and who completed the Minor Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam with an average grade of at least 7.5

These are the test eligibilities for the Public Policy to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Public Policy in Netherlands: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Public Policy in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Tuition Fees €14,762.00 /year
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Public Policy in Netherlands.

Items Costs
Application Fees €100.00
Tuition Fees €2,143.00 /year
Living Cost €7,200.00/year
(€650.00/month)
Student Earning €7,680.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn €7,680.00/year by working 16hours * 4 Weeks* 12months* 10 euro/h + None at minimum wage of €10.00/hour.

Every international degree programme has its own International Student Advisor(s), also called ISAs, who are happy to help you during the application process. The ISA will be your main point of contact and can help with questions about the programme, admission requirements or the application procedure. Find your ISA

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