Program Overview
The Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy at University of Antwerp is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Econometrics
- Applied Welfare Economics
- Open Economy Macroeconomics
- Graduate Seminar in Economics
- Economics Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold a university level Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Economics, Economic Policy or equivalent. This degree should be of an academic nature, as opposed to a technical or professional degree. When starting the Master\xc2\x92s programme, students should have a thorough command of intermediate micro- and macro-economics and introductory econometrics. (Please note that students with a HBO degree or a Bachelor Handelswetenschappen are not eligible).
Students who are still completing their Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree are also encouraged to apply. They should submit an official letter in English from their university confirming that the student is expected to finalise their Bachelor\xc2\x92s studies at the end of the current academic year, and submit up-to-date authenticated transcripts with the results of the previous years.
Language proficiency
The programme is taught in English. Candidates are therefore required to demonstrate their English language proficiency. All applicants are required to provide their results for one of the following language tests:
- TOEFL : minimum 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based.
- IELTS : a minimum 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0.
An exemption is made for applicants with a prior university degree taught in English, provided that the transcripts confirm that the entire study was completed in English.
GMAT or GRE tests
Applicants are also required to submit a GMAT or GRE test score. Both verbal and quantitative score will be taken into consideration. However, the following cases do not require this test score:
- Students with a Bachelor degree from a university that has an exchange agreement with the Faculty of Applied Economics, University of Antwerp
- Students with a Bachelor degree from a university with NVAO, AACSB or EQUIS/EPAS accreditation.
Students with a Bachelor degree from a university in the top 200 of the most recent THE or QS global university rankings.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Antwerp directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Antwerp
University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
The University of Antwerp is a major Belgian university located in the city of Antwerp. The official abbreviation is UAntwerp. The University of Antwerp has about 20,000 students, which makes it...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60
