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I in the end chose a one-year master. It was quite a hassle for me to apply for the next step after just 3 (for Ph.D.) to 5 (for most of the jobs) months into the program. The help from Tilburg career center is limited. I also doubt how much my one-year program helped as a stepping stone at that time. International students pay much more than the locals. You should know clearly what you're paying for. For chances to stay abroad? For better job prospects in domestic markets? For next stage in academics? Unless you're some rich kids. But I guess if you asked whether it worth the money or not. You probably want to spend the money wisely.

I'm not sure about your objective. In terms of training for economics. Tilburg one-year MSc is a more career oriented program. As a stepping stone to its own MRes, you can see previous post. Someone has explained it. On the other hand, if you wish to find a job after the MSc, it is not so easy for internationals to stay in The Netherlands and find a job unless you speak Dutch. There are always successful cases but try to look at the median outcome instead of those few successful ones. I think a two-year master (also MSc) is better options. Cheaper tuition fee, language course training in German (useful for finding a job), also more time to apply for the next step (this is important, too). On the other hand, with 15000 euros you can have much more choices in other countries and cities, too. It was not so hard for me to get admissions into Mannheim, Bonn, Munich, etc (I'm also an international student). I think they also have late deadlines for MSc. Maybe worth a check.

It’s not bad but the city is boring. For RM, it is better that you stay here. The supervisors are good in econometrics and microeconomics. Macro is with a smaller group but still vibrant. It is not so easy to go to other schools. But if you try to apply, there is always chance. If you can resit the urge to live in a vibrant city, then it is fine for you. But for finding a job, it is better that you speak Dutch.

It does not worth your 15000 euros

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