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Tinbergen Institute Research Master in Economics

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The TI research master programme is the best way to start an academic career in economics, econometrics or finance

After the first year of thorough grounding in economics, econometrics and finance, the second year offers over 40 advanced specialization courses. Students are encouraged to check several options before choosing a research topic and a supervisor. Half of the second year is devoted to thesis research under expert supervision. In most cases, the master thesis supervisor continues as PhD thesis supervisor. A jumpstart of your PhD career!

The study programme includes three tracks: economics, econometrics and finance and offers advanced courses in the institute’s many fields of research. Detailed information on the study programme and all courses can be found here.

TI Lectures

TI organizes annual Lectures in economics, econometrics and finance where a world-class scholar teaches an intensive advanced small scale course on a topic that appeals to many of the institute’s students and fellows. Past lectures were taught by: Christopher Sims, Trevor Hastie, James A. Robinson, Guido W. Imbens, Pascaline Dupas, Serena Ng, Fatih Guvenen. Lectures are listed here. 

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Students receive a lot in return from the Tinbergen Institute

What does Tinbergen Institute offer to students?

TI offers a welcoming environment to students: students have their own office space, the programme is stimulating collaboration and active student participation. The student body is closely knit group and at the same time a diverse cultural mix, with students coming from Europe, Asia and Latin America. The institute contributes financially to a social programme organized by and for students: students go ice skating, go to the museum night, have a joint end-of-the-block-dinner and an introduction weekend. The number of dropouts from the programme is close to zero. 

TI runs its own merit-based scholarship programme: over the years, TI financially supported some 50% of the students in the 1st year. Percentages are even higher for second year students. PhD students have an employment contract and a full salary.

TI Research Master Programme accredited 

The Research Master programme in Economics of the Tinbergen Institute is accredited by NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie), the accreditation organization of The Netherlands and Flanders. 

NVAO is entrusted by law to accredit all existing bachelor’s and master’s degree courses and to validate new study programmes at government-funded higher education institutions as well as institutions approved (but not funded) by the Dutch government. 

Change your future with the Economics: Tinbergen Institute Research Master's programme

Change your future with the Economics: Tinbergen Institute Research Master's programme

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