Summer School

Tinbergen Institute Summer School offers an exciting range of courses in the disciplines of business, data science, finance and economics.

Machine Learning for Business (June 23-27, 2025). Faculty: Eran Raviv
Deep Learning (June 30-July 4, 2025). Faculty: Eran Raviv
From Preference to Choice: The Economic Theory of Decision-making (July 7-11, 2025). Faculty: Lia van Wesenbeeck
Applied Public Policy Evaluation (July 7-11, 2025). Faculty: Bas van der Klaauw and Pierre Koning
Gender in Society (July 21-25, 2025). Faculty: Klarita Gërxhani and Katrina Brütt
Foundations of Machine Learning with Applications in Python (August 18-22, 2025). Faculty: Ronald de Vlaming
Economics of Climate Change (August 25-29, 2025). Faculty:  Caroly Fischer, Rick van der Ploeg, Steven Poelhekke, Florian Wagener, Gerard van der Meijden
Sustainable Finance (dates to be announced). Faculty: Remco Zwinkels

Student Experience Summer School 2024

"How did you find the course and teaching experience at Tinbergen Institute?”

The course gained invaluable insights, expanded my knowledge significantly, and connected with some amazing professionals in the field. This experience has equipped me with advanced skills and deepened my understanding of deep learning, and I am eager to apply these new skills in my future projects. Student taking Deep Learning (2024)

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Credit and certification 

Generally participants who joined at least 80% of all sessions and hand in the assignments will receive a certificate of participation stating that the summer school is equivalent to a work load of 3 ECTS. Note that it is the student’s own responsibility to get these credits registered at their university and that there might be specifc requirements for your specific course.

How to apply

Applications to the Tinbergen Institute Summer School have now closed. Applications to the 2025 Summer School will open in December/January. Each course has its own requirements. Our courses are generally sutite for (research)master's and PhD students, Postdoc and Professionals. 

Elective Courses 

Tinbergen Institute’s field courses make top-notch faculty and expertise accessible to a broader audience. (External) PhD students and Professionals can now apply for courses in Academic Year 2024-2025. This offers the opportunity to take a single course to build a new skill or deepen knowledge. Note that these courses take place on campus and last for 6-8 weeks including exam.

Learn more about application for elective courses in Economics and Business Data Science. 

Aiming for a PhD Trajectory?

Tinbergen Institute also offers research master programs in Economics and Business Data Science with the prospect of PhD opportunities under the supervision of our research fellows.