Study finance in Groningen and learn about corporate and sustainable finance, asset management, and what drives the investment decisions of companies.
What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? And how do you decide at what price can a company be acquired or sold? In the MSc Finance, you analyze and evaluate real and complex financial problems faced by companies and institutions. For example, you learn to manage the financial risks of banks and pension funds, which contributes to reliable banking services and pensions. You also learn to include information on business sustainability next to financial information in order to help contain climate risks.
What’s unique about the programme in Groningen is the possibility to tailor your programme based on your interests (a wide range of elective courses) and specialize in five different fields: sustainable finance, development finance, corporate finance, investment and asset management, and general finance. You will learn about how to use data science and machine learning techniques, gaining essential skills for the future. The theory is also put into practice with our many real-life investment games, business cases from companies, and the opportunity to connect with future employers.
We provide you with the tools and knowledge to develop highly relevant skills in this field. After graduation, you can work for example as a portfolio manager, financial analyst, financial consultant, risk manager, or sustainability officer.
The programme offers dedicated profiles to specialize in:
During the one-year programme, you can specialize in various fields, which gives you the opportunity to pick courses and electives according to your interests and job aspirations. In all profiles, you have a wide variety of electives and work on research thesis papers.
In Sustainable Finance, you learn about the drivers of
responsible finance, banking, and investing. You will also carry
out an input-output analysis of a real-world problem in the areas
of trade, environment, and growth.
In Development Finance, you study current theories on the economics
of microfinance, finance and development, inequality, and financial
inclusion. You join debates on the importance of financial
inclusion in the process of economic development.
In Corporate Finance, you learn about practices to value a company
and how to analyze financial decisions and strategies of
businesses. A few examples of topics discussed are value
maximization for the shareholders, principal-agent problems, and
behavioral finance.
In Investment and Asset Management, you can further develop your
understanding of portfolio management and investment. You study
valuation, pricing models, and applications of derivative
instruments and get to put theory into practice in a real-life
investment game.
General Finance is for students who wish to create their own
selection of courses from the four profiles specified above.
Important to know:
General Finance profile: When taking this profile,
we advise you to start in September. It is technically possible to
complete the MSc Finance - General Finance profile within one year.
However, we do not recommend this as it restricts the freedom of
choice by excluding some of the most interesting courses. However,
if you want to do so, please consult the coordinator of the MSc
Finance programme on the implications of this choice and how to
implement it.
For students intending to enrol in February, be aware that the
programme can only be completed within 12 months for the General
Finance profile, and that the offering of courses is restricted
relative to students enrolling in September. Please check the
details of course offerings in Ocasys.
All the other profiles: While the MSc Finance
offers two start moments, September and February, we advise you to
consider starting in September. Due to the way the programme is now
structured, it is impossible to successfully complete the programme
in one year if you decide to start in February.
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Advanced Corporate Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Portfolio Theory (5 EC) | ||||
| Research Methods for Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Corporate Finance - Electives A MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Derivative Instruments; Sustainable Finance; International Finance and Development; Regulating Energy Markets. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| Corporate Finance - Electives B MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Business Ethics; Strategic Collaboration in Healthcare; Microeconomics of Household Behaviour; Business Research and Consulting. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| Development Finance - Electives A MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Date Analytics for Finance; Sustainable Finance; Corporate Governance for MSc Finance; Regulating Energy Markets. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| Development Finance - Electives B MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Business Research and Consulting; International Financial Reporting; Economic Evaluation in Healthcare; Economic Development. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| General Finance - Electives A MSc Finance (20 EC) A few examples are: Financial Reporting and Risk Management; Sustainable Finance; Corporate Governance for MSc Finance; Behavioural Finance. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| General Finance - Electives B MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Business Ethics; Health Economics and Policy; Monetary Policy, Strategy and Operations; Challenges in Healthcare. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| I&RM - Electives A MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Inclusive Finance; Asset and Liability Management; International Finance and Development; Quantitative Finance. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| I&RM - Electives B MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Emerging Markets (MSc); Strategic Collaboration in Healthcare; Energy Transition & Innovation; Challenges in Healthcare. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| Sustainable Finance - Electives A MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Financial Reporting and Risk Management; Derivative Instruments; International Finance and Development; Behavioural Finance. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| Sustainable Finance - Electives B MSc Finance (5 EC) A few examples are: Healthcare Purchasing and Supply Chains; World Economy in Historical Perspective; Energy Transition & Innovation; Economic Development. The full list of electives can be found on Ocasys. | ||||
| Corporate Finance - Corporate Valuation for MSc Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Corporate Finance - Theoretical Corporate Finance for MSc Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Development Finance - Inclusive Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Development Finance - Trade, Environment and Growth (5 EC) | ||||
| I&RM - Derivative Instruments (5 EC) | ||||
| I&RM - Institutional Investment Management (5 EC) | ||||
| Sustainable Finance - Financing the Energy Transition (5 EC) | ||||
| Sustainable Finance - Sustainable Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Corporate Finance - Corporate Governance for MSc Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Development Finance - International Finance and Development (5 EC) | ||||
| I&RM - Banking, Insurance and Risk Management (5 EC) | ||||
| Sustainable Finance - Corporate Governance for MSc Finance (5 EC) | ||||
| Corporate Finance - Master's Thesis Finance Corporate Finance (20 EC) | ||||
| Development Finance - Master's Thesis Finance (20 EC) | ||||
| General Finance - Master's Thesis Finance (20 EC) | ||||
| I&RM - Master's Thesis Finance (20 EC) | ||||
| Sustainable Finance - Master's Thesis Finance (20 EC) | ||||
| Programme options |
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| Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai) (specialization) Are you interested in an international career in or involving China? Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture. |
| Double Degree Master Finance (Lund) (specialization) Study finance in Groningen and Lund and learn about corporate and sustainable finance, and what factors drive the investment decisions of companies. What role do financial institutions play in supporting sustainable development and responsible investing? What drives the investment decisions of companies and investors and how should they finance their operations? And how do you decide at what price can a company be acquired or sold? You address issues like these in this double degree programme by analyzing and assessing actual, complicated financial issues that businesses and institutions encounter. In your first year, you will study the MSc Finance from the University of Groningen (UG) and in your second year the MSc Finance from Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM). Yet, whereas the programme in Groningen is more practically oriented with courses such as company valuation, institutional investment management and banking, insurance and risk management, the programme at LUSEM goes deeper into theoretical modelling and applying econometric techniques.Once you have completed this double degree you will have academic knowledge and expertise in solving complex financial problems and understanding contemporary international literature in finance. You will learn how to apply this academic knowledge when you're analyzing new or unknown financial problems. |
| Finance and Development Focus Area (specialization) Focus on the blended realms of Finance and Development. Explore the dynamic relationship between empowering individuals as micro-entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable growth and engage in the ongoing discussion about the role of financial development in enhancing growth and reducing poverty. Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to contribute to the debates on these topics and to work at national and/or multilateral development banks. |
| Healthy Society Focus Area (specialization) Focus on tackling problems that impact healthcare providers and their societal partners in their day-to-day work. Issues such as scarce human resources combined with a higher, more complex demand for care, and more demanding citizens require solutions, which you will think about and design. |
| Future Prosperity and Sustainability Focus Area (specialization) Focus on the sustainable developments in our current society by the increasing influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The upcoming impact of the SDGs force companies to redefine their purpose and seek a path for meaningful contribution. But, what are companies responsible for, and who bears the burden of the consequences? Your skills and knowledge will prepare you to actively contribute to the strategic developments in this dynamic field. |
| Energy Transition and Climate Change Focus Area (specialization) Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector. |
| Master Internship (specialization) Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study. You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester. |
Students can choose from two Double degree master options: Lund and Shanghai. If you are being selected for these programmes, you will study abroad.
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Operations Research | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the courses: Intermediate Asset Pricing or Finance Theory and Modelling and Intermediate Corporate Finance. |
| Business Administration | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the minor Finance successfully. |
| International Business | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the minor Finance successfully. |
| Economics and Business Economics | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the courses: Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have completed the minor Finance successfully or follow a Pre-MSc of 45 EC. For more information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Psychology (NL) | University of Groningen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Sociology | University of Groningen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Operations Research | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Additional requirements More information:For profiles AORL and BAQM: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
No additional requirements More information:For profiles Econometrics and Quantitative Finance. |
| Economics and Business Economics | Erasmus University Rotterdam | No additional requirements |
| Fiscale Economie | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| International Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Analytical Decision-makers: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this tab |
| International Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profiles Performance Analysts, Behavioural Experts, Global Thinkers and Business Developers: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Analytical Decision-makers: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this ta |
| Business Administration | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profiles Performance Analysts, Behavioural Experts, Global Thinkers and Business Developers: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration Science | Leiden University |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Economics, PA and Management: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this |
| Computer Science | Leiden University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profile Informatica & Economie: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Business Engineering | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Economics and Business Economics | Maastricht University |
Additional requirements More information:For profiles Emerging Markets, Economics and EMI: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication i |
| Economics and Business Economics | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profile International Business Economics: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Fiscale Economie | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Global Studies | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| International Business | Maastricht University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | Nyenrode New Business School |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Business Administration | Nyenrode New Business School |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Additional requirements More information:For profiles BA and BE: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Business Administration | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profile International Business Administration: You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Economics and Business Economics | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Additional requirements More information:For profile Business Economics: you need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Economics and Business Economics | Radboud University Nijmegen |
No additional requirements More information:For profile Financial Economics. |
| Economics and Business Economics | Radboud University Nijmegen |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of For profiles International Econ. and Business, International Econ. & Policy and International Bachelor in E&M: you need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| International Business Administration | Tilburg University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Economics | Tilburg University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation | Tilburg University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | Tilburg University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Fiscale Economie | Tilburg University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial Science | University of Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Business Administration | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Business Analytics | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Econometrics and Data Science | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Economics and Business Economics | University of Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Fiscale Economie | University of Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| International Business Administration | University of Twente |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Industrial Engineering | University of Twente |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Economics and Business Economics | Utrecht University |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:Econometrics and Data Science: You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Econometrics and Operations Research | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| Economics and Business Economics | VU University Amsterdam |
Additional requirements More information:You need to have proven equivalent academic knowledge in Intermediate Asset Pricing and Intermediate Corporate Finance. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
| International Business Administration | VU University Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Business Administration | VU University Amsterdam |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Consumer Studies | Wageningen University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Economics and Governance | Wageningen University |
Via a pre-master with a maximum of You need to first complete the 45 EC (or less) Pre-Master's programme. For information about the Pre-MSc application and entry requirements, please check https://www.rug.nl/feb/premaster. |
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics of Taxation, International Business and Technology Management (with additional requirements). To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc. If you have any questions concerning admission to this programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions. |
| other admission requirements |
The information about entry requirements is an indication of your admissibility. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admissions board so the admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. |
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply .
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
While the MSc Finance offers two start moments, September and February, we advise you to consider starting in September. Due to the way the programme is now structured, it is impossible to successfully complete the programme in one year if you decide to start in February.
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics of Taxation, International Business and Technology Management (with additional requirements). To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies. For more information, please visit: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc. If you have any questions concerning admission to this programme, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions. |
| language test |
IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176). |
| other admission requirements |
Not meeting the pre-education requirements for direct entry? Please read more about our pre-Master programmes . |
Students have to apply via Studielink and the Progress Portal (replacing the previous system, Online Application System OAS) of the University of Groningen. After you apply for the programme of your choice, the Admissions Office will evaluate your educational background and assess your eligibility. Your application will be assessed on an individual basis. More information on how to apply.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
While the MSc Finance offers two start moments, September and February, we advise you to consider starting in September. Due to the way the programme is now structured, it is impossible to successfully complete the programme in one year if you decide to start in February.
| Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | 2024-2025 | € 2530 | full-time |
| non-EU/EEA | 2024-2025 | € 20800 | full-time |
| EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 2601 | full-time |
| non-EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 21400 | full-time |
Practical information for:
As a graduate of the MSc Finance you will be trained for positions in which you contribute as a specialist in finance to decision-making in private (multinational) companies and financial institutions, consultancy firms, (international) institutional organizations such as the IMF, World Bank, ECB, etc. and governmental institutions.
The curriculum of the programme offers you several options to develop a specific labour market orientation by selecting specific sets of courses. You may focus on a career in corporate finance, investing, banking, or finance and development.
Students who choose the Sustainable or Development Finance profiles can align financial decisions with corporate social responsibility goals. You can help investors make ethical and sustainable choices by assessing the impact of investments on issues like climate change, renewable energy, microfinance, and corporate governance.
Our education is strongly rooted in business practice and society. Also right from the start of your degree programme attention is paid to academic research and professional development since an analytical and critical mind and problem-solving capabilities are important qualities in any career our students aspire to.
Research institutes related to the MSc programme:
The programme allows students to tailor their degree and the theoretical framework as they desire. I could select the courses that match my field of interest and that I believe prepare me best for my future career. The study gives me a well-defined picture of possibilities that I can pursue when searching for a suitable career. I joined the RISK investment team which helped me to gain more knowledge in investing and to meet new people. It is a great way to employ my theory in practice.
Did you know you can study international financial management in Groningen? Find out more about our MSc International Financial Management.
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