Program Overview

Introduction to the Master in Real Estate Studies

The Master in Real Estate Studies offers a unique one-year full-time academic programme to prepare students to provide innovative real estate solutions for inclusive, liveable, and sustainable places. This programme is designed for committed applicants who have recently finished their bachelor programme in the field of Social Sciences and want to make an impact in the world of real estate.

Programme Overview

• The programme emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, moving beyond just bricks and mortar to focus on the households and firms that shape real estate markets.
• It integrates financial, economic, geographic, and spatial planning principles while understanding local institutional contexts.
• Students will join a diverse group of students and professionals who share a passion for scientific rigour applied to solve complex societal issues in real estate and other fields that impact the real estate industry.

Curriculum

• The programme includes a range of courses such as Finance for Real Estate, Real Estate and Land Supply, International Real Estate Markets, Real Estate Investment, and Master's Thesis Real Estate Studies.
• Optional courses are available, allowing students to specialize in their field of interest, such as finance, economics, geography, planning, management, or law.
• The programme offers 10 ECTS in optional courses.

Study Abroad

• Study abroad is optional, but students who choose to do so often face dilemmas if they cannot combine it with thesis writing.

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma or international diploma.
• Real Estate Studies is a selective master and has a selective pre-master.
• Admission and selection procedures are detailed in specific documents available for Master and Premaster Real Estate Studies.

Transfer Options

• Transferring from universities of applied sciences or research universities is possible, with specific requirements and additional courses for some programmes.

Registration Procedure

• Apply before May 1st via Studielink for the programme Real Estate Studies.
• The selection procedure for Master students is detailed, with a maximum of 45 students for the master and 12 students for the pre-master.

Application Deadlines

• Dutch students, EU/EEA students, and non-EU/EEA students must apply by May 1st for a September start.

Tuition Fees

• Fees vary by nationality and year, with EU/EEA students paying €2601 and non-EU/EEA students paying €21400 for the full-time programme.

Scholarships

• Information about scholarships can be found on the Study in NL website.

After Your Studies

• Many graduates find jobs as market researchers, real estate consultants, or concept and property developers.
• The programme provides support for career preparation, including workshops on leadership, job interviews, and presentation skills.

Research

• Professors of the MSc. Real Estate Studies programme have active research agendas in real estate or related fields in Social Sciences.
• Publications are in top-level international peer-reviewed journals, and students are encouraged to participate in staff research interests.

Study Associations

• The Real Estate Club Groningen aims to strengthen the link between science, business, government, and students in the field of real estate.
• Ibn Battuta is the Faculty Association of Spatial Sciences, offering social events, foreign trips, lectures, and career-focused activities.

Student Profile

• The programme seeks focused and committed applicants who want to make a real difference in the world and apply their intellectual gifts to contribute to the real estate industry.

Study Support

• Project-based work develops research skills and introduces group working, with lecturers and fellow students available for support.
• Study advisors are available for questions about study planning, choice of study, and personal circumstances.