Are you interested in an international career in or involving China? Study in Groningen and Shanghai and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and its economy, language, and culture.
If you wish to embark on a career as a global economist or business consultant, you will need to have knowledge of the economic and monetary policies and political economics of leading nations and to be able to identify trends in the world economy. The double degree master’s programme with Fudan University equips you with this essential knowledge, focusing on both the world economy and the Chinese market.
This double degree master’s programme is structured in two parts. During year one, you will study one of the one-year Master's degrees at the Faculty of Economics and Business, in Groningen. Year two is spent at the School of Economics at Fudan University in Shanghai where two tracks are offered:
The core content of both tracks reflects the increasing globalization and evolution taking place within organizations and in the field of global economics and finance. You can also attend a major international series of cutting-edge business and finance lectures. This is a unique opportunity to gain a global perspective on world economics or finance and graduate with two internationally recognized Master's degrees.
In year one, you study one of the one-year (60 EC) MSc programmes at the Faculty of Economics and Business in Groningen.
You can prepare for year two by taking extra-curricular courses in Basic Chinese (HSK Mandarin I and II) and participating in extra-curricular Sino-Dutch activities organized in Groningen by the Groningen Confucius Institute (https://www.confuciusgroningen.nl/en/courses). However, knowledge of the Chinese language is not required for admission to the 2nd year of study at Fudan University.
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| Study at the University of Groningen (60 EC) |
You study at Fudan University (a member of
the C9 league, an alliance of nine most prestigious Chinese
universities) in one of the two tracks: International Business and
Finance. Your study will be based at the School of Economics, with
a curriculum focused on a wide range of themes relating to the
Chinese economy, its role in Southeast Asia and the global economy,
the Chinese economic system and business environment, international
trade, finance, public administration, and law. The programme also
covers Chinese language courses (up to the intermediate level),
field trips, cultural activities, and a three-month part-time
internship.
You will write an economics or finance Master's thesis
which can build on your Groningen thesis but should relate to the
Chinese economy. After finishing the 2-year programme, you will
gain:
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will
graduate with two nationally and internationally recognized
Master's degrees from two outstanding, research-driven institutions
in the PR of China and The Netherlands. In addition, you will
experience international student life in two different cultures
with sufficient time spent in each environment to obtain a thorough
understanding of both cultures.
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| Study at Fudan University, Shanghai (60 EC) |
Check all courses for the Master's programmes at the Faculty of Economics and Business and the courses for Fudan University:
Our double degree partner is Fudan University in Shanghai, China http://www.econ.fudan.edu.cn/ema/
| Specific requirements | More information |
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| previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades that you have obtained. For more information, see: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc If you have any questions concerning admission, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions Due to Chinese government rules, we are not allowed to accept students of Chinese nationality. |
You can directly apply for any interested master's programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business. The application for the second-year study at Fudan University is separate and opens in December each year. Details regarding the application and admission process will be provided in October. Please note that final admission to the second-year study at Fudan is conditional on successful completion of the first-year study at FEB.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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| Dutch students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business,Technology Management. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades that you have obtained. For more information, see: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc If you have any questions concerning admission, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions Due to Chinese government rules, we are not allowed to accept students of Chinese nationality. |
| certified competences |
A GMAT/GRE test is required from all candidates who obtained their bachelor's degree from a university in a non-EU/EEA country. For specific scores and exemptions, please see https://www.rug.nl/feb/gmat-gre. |
| language test |
IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176). |
You can directly apply for any interested master's programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business. The application for the second-year study at Fudan University is separate and opens in December each year. Details regarding the application and admission process will be provided in October. Please note that final admission to the second-year study at Fudan is conditional on successful completion of the first-year study at FEB.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 2601 | full-time |
| non-EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 21400 | full-time |
The tuition fees above are for the one year studying in Groningen. For the tuition fees in the second year and information on scholarships, please visit the webpage of Fudan University.
Practical information for:
This double degree programme has been designed for individuals who aspire to a career in national, international, multinational or transnational institutions and enterprises such as:
international economist and strategy expert in a multinational corporation or financial institution;
staff member, with an (inter)national governmental organization such as IMF, World Bank, OECD, WTO, ECB, ODI or the EU;
professional economist on development, Chinese and East Asian transition economic issues in international agencies, governments or the private sector;
economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental organization;
business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm;
academic researcher at a university or research institute.
As a graduate, your degrees will be highly valued in the labor market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB. Fudan University ranked 39th according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Its Economics and Econometrics subject ranked 45th and Accounting and Finance subject ranked 51st globally.
Our research-driven education is strongly rooted in business practices and society. Our teaching approach centers on interdisciplinary research. In collaboration with external partners, students and professors work on projects addressing pressing societal issues, including:
healthy society and the economics of healthcare systems
digitalization and the impact of AI on business and societies
leadership, governance, pathways to future prosperity and sustainability
climate change and the transition to renewable energy.
