Master in Economics and Business (Research)

Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents: 

• TOEFL iBT*
• IELTS Academic
• A Cambridge English qualification
• Higher education degree completed in English
• Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
• An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
• Other

Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.

*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.

Admission to the Research Master (RM) programme is selective, based on a thorough assessment of study results, personal competences and motivation. In principle, students with a BSc degree in Economics or Business are eligible for the RM programme.

Furthermore, students with a Bachelor degree in a related field, like psychology or sociology, may be admitted to some profiles of the programme. The Admission Board of the RM (appointed by the Examination Board) decides on admission.

• Checklist including brief description (max. 20 pages) of relevant courses you have taken in the field of the specific Master programme you are applying for, and of any courses in research methods and statistics. Course descriptions must include a description of topics covered in the course, learning objectives and a literature list of the course book(s) used in each course.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Students have to hand in two letters of recommendation. These should be from academic staff. 
• All applicants with a non-Dutch diploma need to upload a GMAT or GRE test score as part of their application package. The GMAT or GRE score will be considered in the selection procedure. Be aware that GMAT and GRE scores are only valid for five years.
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant fields and methods as exemplified by BSc or MSc grades. In principle, students must have completed their Bachelor's or Master's degrees with an average grade of 8 (on a 10-point scale) and with a grade for their Bachelor research work of at least 8.