BSc Econometrics and Operations Research and BA Philosophy of Econometrics (double bachelor)

About the course

A four-year English-taught double degree (270 EC) that pairs the International Bachelor in Econometrics and Operations Research (BSc) with a BA in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline (philosophy of econometrics). You add the philosophy track after passing the first year of Econometrics.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• EUR’s general rule (2026/27): Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 academic subjects and at least 400 CAO points. No English test is needed for Irish applicants.
• You apply through the International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research (2026/27): at least 6 subjects with at least 2 at Higher Level, 400+ CAO points, no Higher Level grade below H4, and Mathematics taken at Higher Level.

How to apply

1. Apply for EconometricsRegister in Studielink for the International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research and pay the €100 handling fee.
2. Complete the EUR portalUpload your documents and answer the application questions before 1 May 2027. You get feedback within 6 weeks.
3. Pass first yearYou need to pass the first year of Econometrics before you can join the double bachelor.
4. Enrol in the doubleAfter passing year 1, you can add an enrolment in the philosophy programme.

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).

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