Non-degree programmes Economics

Courses and minors for non-U.S.E. students and free movers

If you're not a U.S.E. student, you can still take economic courses at U.S.E., offering a real-world, international perspective. Our courses integrate insights from fields like Geography, Law, Social Sciences, and Applied Data Science, helping you analyze issues like social media trends or unemployment in the Netherlands from multiple angles and think critically about solutions.

Courses

All the courses are offered in English. To see which U.S.E. courses are available for free movers, please visit the Course Catalogue, select “open for students taking subsidiary courses”, and review the entry requirements. Make sure that you always read the entry requirements and course content to ensure the course is a good fit for your background and interests.

Please note:

  • There is a very limited number of master’s courses available for free movers. To request approval, please email the Graduate School: graduateschool.use@uu.nl
  • You can be denied enrolment into courses due to insufficient background knowledge or lack of places available.

Entry Requirements

Practical Information

Fees 2025-2026

Fees apply to students not enrolled at a Dutch university or University of Applied Sciences (hbo).

  • The fee for a Bachelor's course (7.5 EC) is €900 (including exams for the academic year).
  • The fee for a Master's course (5 EC) is €3,000 (including exams for the academic year). 
  • The fee for a Research Master’s course (5 EC) is €1500 (including exams for the academic year).

An invoice will be sent by Financial Administration. Pay on time to complete your enrollment.

Cancellation
You can cancel up to two weeks before the course starts for a full refund. Cancellations after this will forfeit the refund.

Apply

Are you a student at Utrecht University? You can enrol via Osiris Student.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Information Desk.