Universiteit Maastricht

Fast facts

  • Programme: MSc Economic and Financial Research
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Duration: 2 years full time
  • Start date(s): once yearly, in September
  • Study load per week: 8 hrs classes; 32 hrs individual study. Total: 40 hours
  • Learning method: problem-based learning; guest lectures; presentations; assignments; papers
  • Assessment method: written and oral exams; final papers; group participation; 100% attendance

Within the Economic and Financial Research programme, you choose from the following specialisations:


  • Financial Economics
  • Economic Theory
  • Technology, Innovation and Growth
  • Development and Utilisation of Human Resources
  • Econometrics – this is a dedicated track within the programme and will give you even more access to research methodologies