Ready to make an actual impact? 

As the world faces issues like climate change, inequality, sustainability, and financial and healthcare crises, there has never been a greater need for skilled economic policymakers. With the one-year Master's of Economic Policy (60 ECTS credits), you can become that expert.

Through our program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of economic policies and learn to evaluate different policy options using cutting-edge economic theory and research methods. With this knowledge, you'll be ready to tackle the challenges of the future.

And the best part? 

You'll be studying right in the heart of Europe, just a 45 minute train-ride away from the headquarters of NATO, the European Commission, and much more. So not only will you be getting a world-class education, but you'll also have countless opportunities to network and gain real-world experience.

Besides a flexible programme with plenty of opportunities for internationalisation, skills development and access to practice, you'll also:

• discover the city of Antwerp. In the first semester, you'll visit the diamond or fasion museum, while in the second semester you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the Port of Antwerp,
• get to take part in our buddy programme, helping you connect with Belgian students from day one,
• have the opportunity to become a student ambassador and represent the University of Antwerp,
• and gain access to our Shape Your Career track, a four-session programme designed to help you launch your career.

Graduates take up key positions in government agencies, both on national and international levels, while others pursue an academic career. Almost 90% of our alumni found a job within 6 months after graduation.

Thanks to the orientation year, international students can stay in Belgium for up to one year to find a job or start a company.

• Our AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD-programme accreditations illustrate high-quality teaching, and offer international opportunities across all continents.
• The UAntwerp is ranked 161st in the Times Higher Education 2024 , and 267th in the QS World Ranking 2025. Besides that, the university scores highly in several Young University Rankings, being ranked 12th in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024.
• The Financial Times ranked the UAntwerp in the European Business School Ranking 2025. We are currently the only Flemish university that is included in the top 100 best Business Schools worldwide. 

A double degree programme is a unique opportunity to study at two top universities and obtain two Master's degrees in two years' time. In the first year, you study Economics at Maastricht University, and in your second year Economic Policy in Antwerp.