A closer look at the MSc in Economics class of 2022

The UB School of Economics welcomed 27 new students to the MSc in Economics. The large majority of our students come from Europe (54%), followed by Asia (18%), South America (10%), Middle East (10%) and North America (8%). Altogether, there are 12 nationalities represented in the class. The average age is 26 years old. This diverse group of people will now pursue a cutting-edge master’s degree programme, designed to train and educate young economists to undertake top research in Economics.

Students enrolled on the MSc in Economics typically have an undergraduate degree in Economics (80%). Other students have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Engineering (10%), while some have studied Business (7%) or other disciplines (3%). They come from some of the best universities in the world, including Brown University, University of Bonn, University College Dublin, Royal Holloway University of London, University Pompeu Fabra, University of Barcelona and University Carlos III of Madrid.

Additionally, three Erasmus+ students will join the MSc in Economics class during the first semester of this academic year. Specifically, the Erasmus+ students come from Aix-Marseille University, Corvinus University of Budapest and University of Bonn.

The director of the programme, Dr Vicente Royuela, welcomed in person the new class of MSc in Economics students on October 2nd, while other students were connected online. During the session, students received guidance on the programme and all the university resources and services available for them, including general recommendations related with Covid-19.

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