Keuzegids Universiteiten 2026: BSc Econometrics and Operations Research the best in the Netherlands

Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) is proud to announce that our bachelor programme Econometrics and Operations Research has been awarded the designation Top Opleiding by the Keuzegids Universiteiten 2026, making it one the five Top Programmes at Maastricht University. With a score of 79 points, it is also the recognised as the best Econometrics and Operations Research bachelor programme in the Netherlands.

Thank you again to all our students who shared their feedback and to all our staff for their great work and dedication.

More information about the Keuzegids

The Keuzegids is an independent consumer guide that compares all education programmes in the Netherlands. Students rate the programmes on content, atmosphere, teachers, assessment and career preparation.

The scores are based on student assessments from the National Student Survey (NSE) that students complete annually.

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