The Master's in Economics has been carefully designed to meet the needs of graduates with a strong academic background in Economics — including related fields such as Management and International Business — as well as those coming from quantitatively oriented degrees, such as Engineering, Mathematics, or other Sciences, who wish to acquire a solid training in Economics.
It aims to deepen the theoretical knowledge acquired during undergraduate studies while developing advanced analytical and technical skills essential for demanding careers in Economics and related areas such as Finance. It opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities, including central and commercial banks, regulatory authorities, consultancy firms, audit companies, international organisations, and more. It also offers excellent preparation for those aiming to pursue doctoral studies and a career in academic research.
Entirely taught in English, the programme fosters an international, dynamic, and intellectually stimulating academic environment, equipping students to thrive in a global labour market.
Successful completion of the coursework component also grants eligibility for the Specialisation Diploma in Economics.
Dual Degree Programmes in Economics with the University of Rennes I and Vilnius University
The Master’s in Economics is offered as a Double Degree with two European institutions, in partnership with the University of Rennes I in France, and with Vilnius University in Lithuania. The double degree programmes allow students to spend one semester studying at the partner university and obtain two master’s degrees: one from the University of Minho and another from University of Rennes I or Vilnius University (for more information, see this link).
Applications and Vacancies
Tuition fees
Academic year 2026/2027
Total cost: 2500,00€.
Students from Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP): 7000,00€.
Other countries outside European Union: 9000,00€.
The tuition fee must be paid at 50% of the total cost of the course per academic year.
There are two payment options: Option 1: Payment of 50% of the total course fee at the beginning of the academic year. Option 2: Payment of 50% of the total course fee in monthly installments over the course of the course (1st year of the course: corresponding to 10 installments, from October to July; 2nd year of the course: corresponding to 7 installments, from October to April). For further information:
pedagogico@eeg.uminho.pt.
Timetable
Thursday: 14h00 - 19h00
Friday: 09h00 - 20h00
The master's degree may contain curricular units that are not taught in the indicated Scheduled Class, which may be adjusted.
Language of Instrution
The master will be taught in English language and in person.
Admission Criteria
The admission to the Master Courses draws on the following criteria
1. Component A: The Bachelor Degree’s Final Score.
2. Component B: Academic, Scientific and Technical-Professional Curriculum.
The candidates are listed on the basis of the following algorithm:
Selection Final Score = α (A) +β (B)
Where:
- α weight of component A [0-1]
- A corresponds to the Bachelor final score of the candidate [0-20]
- β weights of component [0-1]
- B corresponds to the Sum of all ratings assigned by the Master Programme Directing Committee to all the Candidate’s Curriculum variables [0-20]. Each one configures an isolated criterion for the purposes of assigning ratings to component B.
The equation breakdown is as follows:
B1. Academic and Scientific Curriculum which integrates two sub-criteria:
B1-1.- Weights by type of Bachelor Course
B1-2.- Other components of the academic and scientific curriculum
B2. English Language Score
Hence, the algorithm, in full, translate into the following equation:
Final Score = α (A) + β (B1 + B2)
Candidates must score a minimum of 10. Candidates who do not achieve this score will not be admitted. The formal explanation of the weights assigned to each one of the components and of the score for each criterion/sub-criterion, for each course of the 2nd cycle, is the following:
Table 1 – Algorithm Components and respective weightings, and criteria and corresponding classification intervals
|
Criterion/Master Course |
ME |
|
α. Weight of component A |
0,50 |
|
A. Bachelor final score |
0 - 20 |
|
β. weights of component B |
0,50 |
|
B. Academic, Scientific and Professional Curriculum |
0 - 20 |
|
B1. Academic and Scientific Curriculum (CAC) |
0 - 18 |
|
B1-1. Weights by type Bachelor Course |
0 - 4 |
|
B1-2. Other components of CAC |
0 - 14 |
|
B2. English Language Score (**) |
0- 2 |
(**) In the case of holding formal knowledge of the English language (or any other foreign language), candidates must deliver English Language Score Certificate(s) when they submit their application.
Table 2 summarises the weighs assigned to each Bachelor course in each one of the Master courses as offered by the Department of Economics. These weighs, contemplated in the criterion B1-1, contribute to define the desired profile of the candidates with respect to their former education (type of bachelor).
Table 2 – Weighs assigned to Bachelor Courses in Criterion B1 as applied in the selection/listing of application in each one of the Master Courses
|
Bachelor Course / Master Course |
ME |
|
B1. Academic and Scientific Curriculum (CAC) |
0 - 18 |
|
B1-1. Weighs by type of Bachelor Course |
0 - 4 |
| Economics |
4 |
| Other areas |
0 |
| Under the provisions of paragraph d) of the Specific Conditions of Admission |
0 |
Certificates issued by foreign institutions and not officially recognised are required to be recognised by the diplomatic authorities, or Portuguese consular authorities, or carry the apostille of the Hague Convention (its non-presentation is an eliminatory factor).
