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BSc Economics and Business Economics

University of Groningen (Faculty of Economics and Business) · Groningen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryMatching activityMaths requirement
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

A combined economics and business degree with a large international intake. Students specialise later in the course in areas such as finance, international economics or business economics.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, the other 4 with at least O6/H7, and at least 350 CAO points.
  • Maths must be equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A or B. The university assesses your maths; if it isn’t enough, you can take a recognised maths exam (e.g. CCVX or Boswell Beta).

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 1 May 2027Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Complete the online applicationUpload your school results and documents so the university can check you meet the requirements.
  3. Take part in ‘matching’A short activity to help you check the course suits you. It is required but does not decide whether you get in.
  4. Receive your admission decisionIf you meet the requirements, you get a place (it may be conditional on your final Leaving Cert results).
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027.

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. Apply before 1 May so you can take part in matching.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityGroningen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official University of Groningen website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.