
Economics and Business Economics
Bachelor

Study economics and business economics in Groningen to get a solid understanding of the economic tools and knowledge to tackle the important societal challenges of today.
Why are some countries rich and others poor? How does this relate to globalization, sustainability, inequality, and climate change? What can central banks do to curb inflation? Can taxes and subsidies stimulate firms to care for the environment? How do corporations decide where to invest their money, and what is the value of corporate social responsibility?During the three-year BSc Economics and Business Economics programme, you will engage with questions like these through a wide range of courses: micro, macro, and international economics, finance, accounting, ethics, and sustainability. These main areas are supported by quantitative and skills courses to provide you with solid analytical, data, communication, and team skills.During the first, foundational year, all students take the same courses. Next to the fundamentals of their discipline, some courses take an economic view of current societal challenges such as pollution, inequality, social welfare, sustainable economic growth, and corporate responsibility. In year two, you choose one of three profiles:Business Economics is for students who are interested in the decision-making of companies, with a focus on finance and accounting. Economics is for
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Title
Bachelor of Science
Duration
3 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
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Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 13,500
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 11,800
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Tuition fees | |
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€ 2,601 | |
€ 13,500 | |
€ 11,800 |
Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '25 | 1 May '25 | 1 May '25 |
1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 May '26 |
1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 May '27 |
Contact
Main addressOude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011
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