Research Master: Tinbergen Institute Master of Philosophy in Economics
Master of Science in Economics (MSc)
Prepare yourself. Work with top researchers from the best Dutch universities at the renowned Tinbergen Institute (TI). Reach for the highest standards in a lively setting, and go on to do a PhD at TI.
Start at the top and go higher. Get the best of the three top Dutch universities in one programme: a researchmaster in economics, econometrics, and finance. Get the latest in economic theory and empirical economics. It is the graduate school and research institute of the economics departments at EUR, the University of Amsterdam, and the VU University Amsterdam. Fully 70% of the students come from abroad. The quality of its faculty is second to none. Take in lectures by internationally renowned experts. Take advantage of the small scale of the institute, of the buzz in the hallways.
After your PhD, the world is your oyster. Land a top job in the academy, in government, at an international organisation (e.g., the World Bank), or in management.
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Why study a Research Master in Economics in Rotterdam?
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Career opportunities Research Master in Economics
| The MPhil offers excellent preparation for further study and research leading to a PhD. The Tinbergen Institute’s 450 PhD alumni have taken up positions at universities all over the
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Education objectives Research Master in Economics
| Once you graduate, you will:
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Curriculum Research Master in Economics
| The first year of the research master offers rigorous training in the core subjects and tools of economics, econometrics and finance. In the second year, students specialize in their choice from the institute's many fields of research through field course work and MPhil thesis research. Students who perform well in the MPhil program are invited to transfer to the three-year PhD program. Students in the PhD program typically spend most or all of their time on research. |
Mode of education Research Master in Economics
| In the first year of the MPhil program students have to complete core courses, field courses and a seminar series. Attendance of courses and seminars is mandatory. In the seminar series research fellows introduce themselves and their research interests. These seminars allow students to explore potential supervisors and fields of specialization. In the second year of the MPhil program, students have to complete 30 ECTS of specialized coursework. |
Target audience Research Master in Economics
| Only hard-working and very talented students are admitted to the research master programme in Economics, where their fascination for the world of economics, econometrics and finance is satiated. This research masters is the stepping stone towards a PhD in Economics. If you genuinely wish to contribute to the fundamental discourse in Economics, you’d do well to apply. |
Admission criteria Research Master in Economics
| The MPhil program is a selective program that is geared towards excellent students who want to pursue a PhD in Economics at the Tinbergen Institute. Admissions are highly selective and competitive. A maximum of around 30 students may enrol each year. Students are selected by the institute's Admission Board in a rigorous and careful process. |
Application Research Master in Economics
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Specialisation Research Master in Economics
The Tinbergen Institute offers two degree programmes; MPhil programme in economics and the MPhil programme in Finance. It aims to prepare students for PhD research in economics or finance. To this end, it attracts and selects students from the international pool of potential
PhD students in economics or finance, and offers them two years of PhD-level coursework and research training.Tinbergen; the best start of an academic career in Economics or Finance.
Please see below for information about the specialisation within this Master Programme. Whether a specialisation is offered full-time or part-time is indicated accordingly.
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