IB Pathways

University of Groningen · Netherlands

Econometrics and Operations Research

Mathematical modelling of economic and business problems, combining econometrics, operations research, actuarial science and mathematical economics, with a simulation game in which you run a company in all three years.

Where
GroningenNetherlands
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
Admission
Open to all who qualify
EU/EEA fee
€2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

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    Your own plan
    Details

    Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.

    Source

  2. 1 May 2027

    Application deadline for all other bachelor's
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

The first year builds mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, analysis), probability, programming, finance, microeconomics, operations research modelling and statistical modelling, and year two adds convexity and optimisation, macroeconomics, game theory, econometrics, stochastic and discrete operations research and actuarial courses on life and risk insurance. In all three years you run a company in the EOR Game simulation, working in small groups with personal contact with lecturers. You choose a profile in Econometrics, Operations Research, Actuarial Science or Mathematical Economics, and year three offers a minor or study abroad. Most graduates continue to a master, then work as quantitative analysts, consultants, actuaries or risk managers.

What you need

  • Maths AA HL
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Groningen

The IB Diploma counts as Dutch VWO; no minimum points. An IB taught in English waives the English test.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on rug.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    Not selective: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply by 1 May 2027; matching is optional and its advice is not binding.
Sources (2)
  1. Econometrics and Operations Research at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
  2. Entry requirements

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