Overview

During the first year you will explore the field of economics. You learn how the scientific field is related to real-world cases and get acquainted with different research methods. From the second year on you will deepen your knowledge through your chosen specialisation: Accounting, Finance or Economics & Policy.

Future career opportunities

During your studies you will learn to think critically and rigorously. You will develop an analytical perspective and be capable of analysing, understanding, and predicting complex economic situations and choices. Most students will continue their studies for a Master's degree. Graduates quickly find employment. They end up for example at consulting firms, in banking, at insurance companies, and governmental organisations.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

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Programme Structure

Year 1

Foundational courses in economics, business economics, and research methods.
Culminates in a group research project, integrating theory and real-world practice.

Year 2

Students choose an in-depth specialisation (or a dual-degree track)
Specialisations include: financial economics, international economics and business, business economics or international economics and policy
Focus on compulsory courses tailored to the specialisation

Year 3

Specialisation courses
Academic skills (e.g. methods, academic writing, presentation)
Optional electives, internships, or study-abroad opportunities
Bachelor’s thesis (~final project)

Dual Degree Option

International Bachelor in Economics and Management (with University of Victoria, Canada):

Lasts 4.5 years: ~2.5 years in Nijmegen, 2 years in Victoria.
Leads to two degrees (BSc + BCom).
Includes three paid co-op internships.
Requires meeting specific academic & language criteria; adds to standard 240 ECTS

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing assistance) to 1st July
Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing assistance)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 68 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.

Your previous education will be assessed on an individual basis to determine whether it is of sufficient level. To be eligible you must meet the admission requirements; Academic, English language proficiency and Mathematics.

1. Academic Requirement - A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO level (e.g. A-levels, IB diploma, Abitur, etc.).

2. Mathematics Requirement - You can only be admitted if you have a certain demonstrable level of Mathematics. If your level is not enough, you are required to pass a Mathematics test (e.g. Boswell-Bèta, SAT, OMPT-A)

3. If your education was not in English, you must provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13793 EUR / year

≈ 13793 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €9,578.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €13,793.00 per year

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands

800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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