Program Overview

Real Estate and Housing Economics (Spatial and Applied Economics)

The Master's program in Real Estate and Housing Economics (Spatial and Applied Economics) focuses on the economic and policy aspects of housing and real estate markets. The program explores how real estate prices are determined, how real estate portfolios are managed, and how spatial planning, infrastructure, and government policies influence the value of real estate.

Program Overview

• The program is based on real-world data and robust empirical methods.
• It provides students with the opportunity to take courses in related fields such as urban, transport, environmental, health, development, and public economics.
• The program is recognized for its quality, having been named the Best Economics Master's program in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids Masters 2025.

Why Study Real Estate and Housing Economics?

• The program offers education from an expert team that is leading in research and actively participates in policy debates.
• Students have the possibility to analyze and shape policy at the household, local, and national levels.
• The program is accredited for its quality, receiving high scores in the National Student Survey and being awarded a bronze medal in Elsevier Beste Studies 2023.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Language: English
• Type: Full-time
• Focus: The program focuses on the economic and policy aspects of housing and real estate markets, including the analysis of real estate prices, the management of real estate portfolios, and the influence of spatial planning, infrastructure, and government policies on real estate values.

Research Areas

• The program covers various research areas, including:
  • Real estate economics
  • Housing economics
  • Spatial economics
  • Applied economics
  • Urban economics
  • Transport economics
  • Environmental economics
  • Health economics
  • Development economics
  • Public economics

Career Prospects

• Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:
  • Real estate development
  • Urban planning
  • Policy analysis
  • Research
  • Consulting
  • Government agencies
  • Private companies
  • Non-profit organizations

Admission Criteria

• Language proficiency: English language proficiency is required.
• Academic background: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, spatial sciences, urban planning) is required.
• Other requirements: Additional requirements may include GPA, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

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