Economics and Business Economics - Economics
Study economics in Groningen and explore how inequality, the role of the state, and other big societal issues can be affected by economics – and how you can impact them for the better.
In the Economics profile, we teach you to use economic tools to analyze big societal problems . You will get insights into a wide range of topics like banking, fiscal and monetary policy, economic development, political economy, economic theory, decisions made by consumers on labour and other markets, and strategic behaviour between firms on markets.
How do higher interest rates really impact our daily lives? Can government policies truly fight inflation and push companies to go green?
In Groningen, you will:
- tackle real issues by analyzing complex issues, interpret data , and make smart decisions.
- gain practical skills : statistical analysis, data interpretation, and economic forecasting.
- become an economist who does not just understand the world but can also influence it.
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- The Economics profile in Groningen develops you into a future economist with a solid and strong analytical foundation . You will be equipped to use economics to engage with current societal challenges, such as inequality, pollution, poverty, and climate impact – and to help solve them.
- Develop key skills such as data analysis , teamwork, and communication.
- Take an interdisciplinary approach : analyze societal problems through philosophy, politics, economics, and history.
- There are plenty of opportunities to connect with guest lectures and future employers .
- Tailor your programme with specializations, minors, study abroad or internship and extracurricular activities.
- Direct access to MSc Economics and MSc Finance .
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If any document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Sufficient background knowledge in Mathematics is required.
Job examples
- Policy-maker in a large organization (e.g. municipality of Groningen)
- Corporate manager (e.g. ASML)
- Lecturer at a HBO (e.g. Hanzehogeschool)
- Journalist (e.g. Financieel Dagblad)
- Policy advisor at a ministry (e.g. Ministry of Finance)
- Scientific or policy-oriented researcher at a central bank or university (e.g. ECB)
- Consultant at a consultancy firm (e.g. Deloitte)
- Economic analyst at a commercial bank (e.g. Rabobank)
- Applied researcher (e.g. NEI, TNO and research bureaus)
