MSc Economics

Overview

A quantitative economics master with tracks in economics and econometrics, health economics and economics of public policy, at Italian public tuition levels.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

€3,000 / year

Sample data — not verified

Estimated living cost

€950 / month

Indicative estimate for Bologna, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor in economics, statistics or mathematics
• Minimum coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics
• CV and motivation letter
• GRE optional

Sample data — not verified · University of Bologna — entry requirements

Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL iBT 80

Application deadline

Sample data — not verified · University of Bologna — application dates

Program structure

120 ECTS

1. 1Year 1: advanced micro, macro and econometrics
2. 2Year 2: track electives and research seminar
3. 3Optional internship or exchange
4. 4Master's thesis

Scholarships

• Unibo Action 2 study grant

  €11,000 per year plus tuition waiver

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About the university

The oldest university in continuous operation in the Western world, with a large and growing set of English-taught masters in economics, engineering and the humanities.

Founded

1088

Students

90,000

International students

15%

Living in Bologna

A genuine university city — roughly one in four residents is a student. Multi-campus across Emilia-Romagna.

Application steps

1. 1Apply on the university portal; you will also need a Universitaly pre-enrolment record for the visa.
2. 2Submit your transcript, Diploma Supplement and, where required, a declaration of value (Dichiarazione di Valore).
3. 3Upload English or Italian language certification depending on the teaching language.
4. 4Await the admission outcome, then complete pre-enrolment on Universitaly.
5. 5Register your ISEE (income assessment) if you want income-scaled tuition or a DSU regional grant.

Official sources

• University of Bologna — feesSample data — not verified
• University of Bologna — application datesSample data — not verified
• University of Bologna — entry requirementsSample data — not verified