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Admissions

The Tinbergen Institute Research Master’s in Economics program offers graduate education to students who have the ambition of pursuing a PhD in Economics, Econometrics or Finance at one of the partner Schools. The Program is selective and annually admits a cohort of students with diverse research interests, ensuring a strong fit with the relevant academic community at the partner Schools.  The Admission Board of the Program is responsible for admission into the Program.


Admissions

Application Guidance

The Tinbergen Institute Research Master's in Economics has one intake per year. The admissions process has three main deadlines and opens on October 1st, with a start date of September the following year. Before you apply, please make sure you have read the information provided on these pages, particularly the Admission Requirements, Deadlines, and Admission Procedure. You will also review the FAQ section which provides answers to common questions, including about whether the program is a fit for you. 

How to apply

Admission for Cohort 2027-2029 opens in Studielink on October 1, 2026.

Start your application process in Studielink, (the Dutch national education application system). Our joint degree program is administered by Erasmus University (EUR): you must continue your application in the EUR application system. Please read more details about the application process in the Application Procedure section.

Students requesting financial support are strongly advised to apply in the December round. Specific deadlines apply for Non-EEA citizens, depending on their place of study. Please see the Deadlines page.

Tinbergen Institute also hosts the Business Data Science Research Master. Different entry conditions apply. Take a look at the program here!


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