International Economics and Sustainable Development
Master
Study International Economics and Sustainable Development in Groningen and analyse the societal and economic implications of international trade, finance, and sustainable development.
We face major opportunities, challenges and disruptions, such as AI, migration, inequality, populism, and climate change. The MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development (IE&SD) equips you with tools and economic theories to make a real impact. After graduation, you move on to influential roles in international organizations, government, or the private sector.
In Groningen, you are taught societally relevant topics and how they are related to real-world economics. We help you develop valuable skills and knowledge in international trade, economic development, international finance and banking, policy analysis, and more. Also, you learn to analyze economic data, assess policy options, make economic development strategies, and provide recommendations to policymakers. Shape your programme with a selection of elective courses such as International Banking and Finance, Inclusive Finance, Geographical and Urban Economics, and Globalization Debates.Choose to specialise in topics focused on answering issues around future prosperity, healthy societies or the energy transition within this programme. Study abroad by applying for one of our Double degree programmes with our partners in Corvi
Ready to apply?
Visit course websiteLanguage
English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
1 year
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.
Accreditation
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.
€ 21,400
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.
€ 20,500
Admission
Admission URL
Application requirements
Below you will see a table with 'transfer options'. Please check the entry requirements for your Bachelor's degree (from a research university of a university of applied sciences). This programme offers customized entry packages: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/study-programmes/pre-msc/customized-entry-packages/faqs-customized-packages/msc-iesd. If your degree is not mentioned in the table below, you can still apply via a Pre-Master's programme. For information on application and entry r
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
| € 21,400 | |
| € 20,500 |
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,695 | |
| Information not available | |
| Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb '26 | 15 Oct '25 | 15 Oct '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 May '26 |
| 1 Feb '27 | 15 Oct '26 | 15 Oct '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 May '27 |
Contact
Main addressBroerstraat 5
9712 PC Groningen
050-3638100
Ready to apply?
Visit course website