Economics

Top-5 reasons to study Economics at Amsterdam School of Economics

1. 6 specialisation tracks to choose from
   Giving you the chance to tailor the programme and make a mark on your CV.
2. Best career prospects of any economics discipline
   Out of all economics graduates in the Netherlands, UvA alumni earn the highest salary. 
3. Highly recommended by our students
   Read our student reviews about the programme and get an inside point of view.
4. Track-specific courses involve business cases and real-life data
   Putting theory into practice with guest lectures from field experts.
5. UvA's worldwide ranking (top-70)
   Putting your Master's degree on a worldwide map with interested employers.

'UvA puts you into contact with companies'

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1 MSc programme, 6 tracks

The 1^st block provides you with a solid foundation for all tracks. After choosing your track you develop numerous skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and using academic professional literature to provide expert advice. If you are ambitious and ready to put in some extra work, you can participate in our MSc Economics Honours programme.

UvA Master's in Economics elevator pitch

Take 90 seconds to find out why you should study MSc Economics at the University of Amsterdam:

Career options

Salaries for UvA MSc Economics graduates are the highest of any discipline (SEO Amsterdam Economics, 2018).

After graduation you are ready for a successful career as a researcher or an expert in organisations such as:

• commercial banks and national banks;
• European Central Bank, European Investment Bank, World Bank, International Monetary Fund;
• national governments;
• international organisations such as the EU;
• applied research institutes;
• (inter)nationally oriented consultancy firms.

Is the Master's in Economics for you?

Studying economics gives you an understanding of the world we live in and its inner workings. If you have a natural interest in what makes the world tick, you have a head start.

Economists analyse a situation, weigh up the evidence and draw various conclusions for policy action. A critical, analytical mind and the ability to think logically are crucial, as is having a way with numbers and an affinity for math.