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Financial Economics

Radboud University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nijmegen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Financial Economics at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Financial Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Financial Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Methods of Empirical Analysis
  2. Pluralisms in Economics
  3. International Financial Markets
  4. Advanced Behavioural Finance
  5. Financial Risk Management
  6. Advanced Financial Economics
  7. Mergers & Acquisitions
  8. Macroeconomics and Policy
  9. Culture and Institutions
  10. Master’s thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

1. A Bachelor\'s degree in Economics or a closely-related discipline from a research university with a fair\nnumber of courses in your preferred specialisation.


\n2. English proficiency. Students do not\nrequire English language certification if they:

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  • Are a citizen of Australia,\nCanada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA;
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  • Completed a three-year\nBachelor\'s programme at a Dutch university;
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  • Completed a Bachelor\'s\nprogramme taught in English in: EU/EEA-countries, Australia, Canada, New\nZealand, or USA; or
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  • Completed a Master\'s\nprogramme at a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO).
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All other students need one of\nthe following certificates (which may not be older than two years).

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  • A TOEFL score of >=90,\nwith subscores not lower than 18
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  • An IELTS score of >=6.5,\nwith subscores not lower than 6.0
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  • Cambridge Certificate of\nAdvanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with\na mark of C or higher
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3. A letter of motivation
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\nPlease see our website for full details of admission requirements.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Radboud University 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 Radboud University

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Radboud University

Nijmegen, Netherlands

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months