Study International Development Economics in Groningen and Göttingen and learn about the societal and economic implications of international trade, finance, and sustainable development from both a micro and macro perspective.
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CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
Study at GAU, Göttingen (60 EC) |
You will spend the second year in Groningen. You will learn about topics like international trade, growth, and development economics and learn to apply these theories to real-world problems.
In addition to learning insights on
international and development economics from the core of the
program, you can tailor your studies with electives such as
International Banking and Finance, Inclusive Finance, Geographical
and Urban Economics, and Globalization Debates. There is also an
option to specialize in Energy Transition and Climate Change,
Future Prosperity and Sustainability, or Healthy
Society.
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CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development (60 EC) |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master's, 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 Administration, 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 about the programme in Groningen, 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 For questions about the programme in Göttingen, please contact http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en. |
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 |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master's, 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 Administration, 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 about the programme in Groningen, 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 For questions about the programme in Göttingen, please contact http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en. |
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). |
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 |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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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 an estimation of the total tuition fees for the double degree, please see DD fees.
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