Merel Hovius completed the master’s in Real Estate and Housing Economics in 2023 at VU Amsterdam. She now works as a financial consultant for spatial planning, where she advises on the financial feasibility of area development.
“The programme offered a strong academic foundation combined with the flexibility to tailor the curriculum to my interests. By specialising in Real Estate and Housing Economics, I built a solid base for my professional career.”
She values how directly applicable her training is to her current work. “The link between theory, policy, and practice has been invaluable for me. This master’s gave me exactly the foundation I needed to step confidently into the professional world.”