This Double Degree International Programme combines the masters in Economic Geography of the Leibniz University in Hannover (Germany) and the University of Groningen (the Netherlands).
Spend your first year in Hannover and your second year in Groningen, and get two master’s degrees in Economic Geography! Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and oldest science and technology universities in Germany. Here, economic geography centres around the intersection of economics and geography in which economic aspects of geography and the geographical aspects of the economy are taught and explored. Global processes such as environmental change, migration and the digitalisation of the economy affect regions throughout the world, and yet the impact of these processes may differ considerably from region to region. To meet this challenge, students learn how to explain complex interrelations using theoretical knowledge, how to empirically investigate regional development processes, and how to develop sound regional policy strategies for action.
In Groningen, we focus on the actions of people and firms and how they govern regional economic development: where do entrepreneurs start their businesses, how do firms grow, where do people live, where do they move to and which jobs do they have? Can we understand their choices? With this information on individual level, you will be able to understand regional developments and formulate policy avenues to govern such processes locally, nationally and internationally.
If you are interested in following a two year programme in Economic Geography in two different countries and getting two master's degrees, then our Double Degree Master International Programme in Economic Geography is the master programme for you!
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Economic Geography: Theory and Practice (5 EC) | ||||
| Economic Geography: Theory and Practice (5 EC) | ||||
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development (5 EC) | ||||
| Optional courses (10 ECTS) (10 EC) | ||||
| Quantitative Methoden der empirischen Wirtschaftsgeographie (in English) (10 EC) | ||||
| Wirtschaftsgeographische Theorien (in German) (10 EC) | ||||
| 2 courses from Anwendungsfach Wirtschafswissenschaftenn (in German/English) (10 EC) | ||||
| International Seminars in Economic Geography (in English) (5 EC) | ||||
| Politische Gestaltung in Theorie und Praxis (in German/English) (10 EC) | ||||
| Global Transformations Local Impacts (5 EC) | ||||
| Master's Thesis Economic Geography (20 EC) | ||||
| Advanced Statistical Analysis OR Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (5 EC) | ||||
| Regional Labour Market Dynamics (5 EC) | ||||
| Wirtschaftsgeographisches Forschungsprojekt 1 (10 EC) | ||||
| Wirtschaftsgeographisches Forschungsprojekt 2 (10 EC) | ||||
| Transport Geography (5 EC) | ||||
More information about the courses in Groningen can be found at https://www.rug.nl/frw/education/master-info-frw/courses-master-economic-geography Find information about the courses in Hannover at: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/studienangebot/info/studiengang/detail/economic-geography-double-degree-track
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
Bachelor degree related to the field of regional economic development. This includes Bachelor programmes in Human Geography, Economic Geography, Regional and Urban Planning, Regional Economy, Economy or related. Bachelordiploma's in Sociology, Business Administration, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Micro-Economics are sometimes admissible. Graduates of the BSc Global Responsibility and Leadership (University Campus Fryslan) with a major in 'Responsible Governance' are admissible for the master. If you are not directly admissible you can follow a pre-master programme. See more information in the pre-master guide: https://www.rug.nl/frw/education/pre-master/ |
| additional subject |
10 ECTS in statistics required |
| language test |
English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents:
Overall: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 21
A prospective student can always apply for an exemption from the English language test. The student needs to explain, and if required show proof of, why an exemption would be justified. It is up to the Admission Board to decide whether an exemption will be granted or not. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | All Research universities | No additional requirements |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | All Research universities |
No additional requirements More information:Direct access with Philosophy, Politics & Economics. No access with other majors. |
| Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning | All Research universities | No additional requirements |
| Spatial Planning and Design | All Research universities | No additional requirements |
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
Bachelor degree related to the field of regional economic development. This includes Bachelor programmes in Human Geography, Economic Geography, Regional and Urban Planning, Regional Economy, Economy or related. Bachelordiploma's in Sociology, Business Administration, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Micro-Economics are sometimes admissible. Graduates of the BSc Global Responsibility and Leadership (University Campus Fryslan) with a major in 'Responsible Governance' are admissible for the master. If you are not directly admissible you can follow a pre-master programme. See more information in the pre-master guide https://www.rug.nl/frw/education/pre-master/ |
| additional subject |
10 ECTS in statistics required |
| language test |
English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents: IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section TOEFL internet based: Overall: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 21
A prospective student can always apply for an exemption from the English language test. The student needs to explain, and if required show proof of, why an exemption would be justified. It is up to the Admission Board to decide whether an exemption will be granted or not. |
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-EU/EEA | 2024-2025 | € 20800 | full-time |
| non-EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 21400 | full-time |
Scholarships: Check the Nuffic website for information about scholarships.
Students are expected to follow our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. For more detailed information about laptop requirements, please visit this webpagePractical information for:
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Throughout the year we offer support for practical career preparation and employability skills. Workshops are given about leadership, job interviews and how to present yourself. More information about the FSS Career Services.
In the field of Economic Geography the emphasis of the research lays with regional labour market analysis and the demography of firms.
Regional labour market analysis addresses many themes, such as labour productivity and wage formation, the dynamic of the regional labour market, and migration, gender and the labour market. Demography of firms addresses amongst other subjects, starting businesses (including spin-offs) and the migration of corporations, and the factors involved in the decision of the choice of location. The relation between foundations and corporate migrations, and regional development is also part of the research.
