Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.

Program content
Core courses
You will follow 7 core courses of 27 ECTS in total
Please note: the MSc Economics is a flexible program in which you are also free to specialize in another track or freely choose courses from different tracks.

Applied Economic Analysis 1
The experience course Applied Economic Analysis gives you the proper exposure to the practice of the economic analyst and culminates in thesis writing and/or project work.
Applied Economic Analysis 2
Methods: Econometrics 1
Methods: Experiments and Surveys
Methods: Game Theory 1 or 2
Seminar Economics and Psychology of Social Norms and Strategic Behavior
Seminar Economics and Psychology of Risk and Time
Elective courses
Choose 3 elective courses from the following options (18 ECTS ):
Seminar Environmental and Resource Economics (recommended for this track)
Seminar Labor Economics (recommended for this track)
The Economics and Finance of Pensions (recommended for this track)
Seminar Governance of Innovation
Seminar Financial Markets and Institutions
Seminar Growth and Regional Development
Seminar Taxation
Seminar Health Economics
Seminar Competition Policy
Seminar Data Science for Economics
Seminar Financial Economics
Follow the optional, but highly recommended course

Career Development Economics (0 ECTS)
Master's thesis
The Master’s thesis addresses in depth a well-defined economic research question, using theory and empirics, reviewing and contributing to existing literature.

Most students write their thesis in the Spring semester. In case you started the program at the end of January, you can write your thesis during the summer (and proceed with coursework in the following Fall semester) or write it during the Fall semester (potentially in line with some coursework).

Examples of thesis subjects are:
The effect of financial literacy on risk-taking behavior
Overconfidence in job prospects and its effects on study choice
The effects of film critics and Information Cascade on Online Movie Ratings
You will find a detailed description of the courses and required literature in our course catalog.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it