VU Master's Development Economics and Globalisation (Spatial and Applied Economics)Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jun 1, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Students from any discipline welcome with sufficient quantitative background; research-university bachelor's or equivalent.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Some quantitative background required; Spatial and Applied Economics specialisations are separate admissions pages.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 92 overall (R13, L12, S18, W20); New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026. TOEFL iBT Home Edition not accepted.; Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026. TOEFL iBT Home Edition not accepted.

Historical admission data is not published.