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Key features

Besides a strong training in quantitative economic techniques, you are confronted with relevant economic theories at micro, behavioral, and institutional level to help you understand the nature of these problems and solutions. Topics include environmental degradation and pollution, climate change, sustainable markets, the bio-economy, and urban and rural development in light of pressing issues such as environmental tipping points, unequal access to resources, and rising inequality.

Why this programme?

The Economics of Sustainability programme at Wageningen University and Research is an MSc programme in economics that combines in depth knowledge on economic theories and state of the art quantitative methods in order to contribute to a sustainable future

In a world drowning in data but starving for knowledge, you will learn how to analyze and interpret different forms of data to provide evidence on pressing real-world questions

You will evaluate policies related to food, the environment, and economic development and how they affect different actors (e.g. firms, citizens) in different locations and sectors

You will learn how to apply your quantitative skills to real world problems and contribute to the finding of practical solutions

You are trained to collaborate effectively in an intercultural, multidisciplinary environment to use your skills as an economist to have societal impact

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rethinking Economics

Advanced Econometrics

Economic modeling of sustainability

Philosophy of Management and Economics

Behavioural Economics

Economics of Democracy and Dictatorship

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Sustainable Development View 49 other Masters in Sustainable Development 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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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The criterion used for admission is

a WUR BSc degree in Management and Consumer Studies, Health and Society, Communication and Life Sciences, or equivalent.

The norm for this equivalence is

≥20 ECTS in consumer sciences related courses of which:

≥10 ECTS in at least one of the following disciplines:

Consumer behaviour

Behavioural economics

Psychology

Sociology

And the remainder of the 20 ECTS in:

Economics

Communication sciences

Product design

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

21200 EUR / year

≈ 21200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Wageningen

Netherlands

700 - 800 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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