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Masters in Finance in the Netherlands
A master's in Finance covers corporate finance, investments, financial modelling and risk — a pre-experience alternative to an MBA for finance careers. Here is how studying it in the Netherlands works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 3 universities compared
- From ₹49 lakh – ₹62 lakh
- Intakes: September (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Finance in the Netherlands: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Finance in the Netherlands usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹49 lakh – ₹62 lakh (UvA) to ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh (Erasmus). After graduating: orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
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Masters in Finance in the Netherlands at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €8,000 – €20,000 per year (bachelor's); ≈ €12,000 – €25,000 (master's)
- Living costs
- ≈ €1,000 – €1,500 per month (Amsterdam and Utrecht are costliest)
- Typical budget
- ₹15–30 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
Overview
Why study Finance in the Netherlands?
A master's in Finance covers corporate finance, investments, financial modelling and risk — a pre-experience alternative to an MBA for finance careers.
Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees, strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs and a 12-month orientation year for job hunting after graduation.
Universities
Universities for Finance in the Netherlands
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Specialisations
Popular Finance specialisations
Corporate Finance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Financial Risk
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Fintech
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Quantitative Finance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the Netherlands.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE or B.Sc with strong maths
- Bachelor's: BA Economics
- Prerequisite: Accounting basics
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Excel
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Finance in the Netherlands
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Netherlands offers one of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees. Typical roles afterwards include Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst and Risk Analyst.
On our list: UvA, Tilburg and Erasmus.
From ₹49 lakh – ₹62 lakh at UvA up to ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Com/BBA, b.Tech/BE or B.Sc with strong maths and BA Economics, with accounting basics, statistics and excel, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. During your studies: up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.
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