The Master’s in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at Tilburg University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
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.
Master’s in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at Tilburg University
Become an expert economist, policy advisor or consultant with strong quantitative skills. Learn the latest modelling techniques in economics, econometrics, statistics, and big data methods to solve actual challenges such as: choosing the best economic policy, designing labor markets and capital investments, regulating competition, and recommending strategic behavior for firms and consumers. Show less
Program content Core Courses Choose 4 core elective courses (24 ECTS) out of: Semester 1: End of August – January
Microeconometrics Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions Games & Economic Models Empirical Finance unit 1 Semester 2: End of January – June
Dynamic Economic Models Time Series and their Applications unit 4 Data Science Methods unit 3 Elective courses Choose 3 courses (18 ECTS) out of: The Economics and Finance of Pensions Asset Liability Management Dynamic Real Investment Customer Analytics Decision Making with Business Analytics Professional Business Analytics Skills Games and Cooperative Behavior Other electives Choose optional, but recommended courses: Software Workshops Career Development: develop skills in preparation for the job market Master’s thesis (based on an internship or not) The aim of your Master’s thesis is to learn how to perform independent scientific research, and to write, present, and defend scientific work concerning a quantitative/econometric topic in the field of Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The subject of your thesis - based on an internship or not - should meet the following criteria:
The research involved should be related to topics from the Econometrics and Mathematical Economics curriculum and should include sufficient quantitative aspects. The project should go beyond applying general and current techniques or principles. This may be achieved by applying current techniques to new fields of application, or by developing new methods for solving existing or new problems; The project should allow you sufficient scope to operate creatively and independently.
Tilburg University is a public research university located in Tilburg, Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and is known for its strong economics programs. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. Tilburg University is known for its research in fields such as economics, law, management, and social and behavioral sciences.
🏠 Accommodation
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.
How to book:
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
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
