FAQ TSE Master of Science

Do you have a question about the TSE Master of Science? Find the answer in our dedicated FAQ.

Third-year students taking a gap year in 2026–2027 will return to the degree programme in the second year (Y2) and will benefit from transitional measures regarding tuition fees: the Master’s gap year fee stays the same, and the maximum cost for Y2 and Y3 will be capped at €6,000 instead of €10,000.

Yes, successful completion of the first year (Y1) of the TSE Master of Science programme leads to the awarding of a national Bachelor's degree in Economics.

It is possible to join the programme in the second (Y2) or third year (Y3) through a parallel admission process. Successful completion of the third year leads to the awarding of the TSE Master of Science degree. An external student joining the programme in the second or third year will be required to pay tuition fees of up to €12,000 (depending on the application of means-tested modulations). They must also demonstrate a C1 level of English.

Any student who is duly registered at TSE for the 2025–2026 academic year and who continues their studies at TSE without interruption will be eligible for the transitional measures.

Requests to repeat a year due to circumstances beyond the student’s control are assessed on a case-by-case basis and may, where appropriate, result in a partial exemption from tuition fees.

  • A comprehensive range of courses focused on learning through practice
  • English language courses and the opportunity to take an official English language test free of charge during the first year (Y1).
  • Support for professional development
  • The option to choose a personalised study pathway
  • A better balance between study and free time
  • An enriched student experience
  • A revamped mobility programme with an increased number of opportunities for credit-bearing mobility in the second year (Y2)

This is a special case; further details and procedures will be available online shortly.

Selection takes place upon entry in the programme. Once admitted, students continue their studies without further selection, provided they pass their modules each year. The choice of second-year modules (Y2) and third-year specialisations (Y3) available to students is subject to the successful completion of the relevant prerequisite modules.

The selection process for entry into the first year of the programme is designed to ensure that students have a sufficiently strong academic foundation to support their success throughout the course. Any instances of failure will be analysed to identify the causes and provide support to the students concerned.

The current Master’s programmes, both standard and international, will evolve as the TSE Master of Science programme is gradually implemented. In 2027–2028, the second year (Y2) of the degree will be introduced, offering modules that enable students to tailor their course of study with a view to specialising in the third year. From the start of the 2028–2029 academic year, the third year (Y3) of the TSE Master of Science will be introduced. The specialisations offered will cover the current Master’s programmes. The degree will also offer a work-study programme across two tracks, during Y2 and Y3.

In order to obtain the TSE Master of Science degree, students must achieve a C1 level in English. Students entering the programme in the first year (Y1) must obtain this certification before graduation. For students entering the programme in the second (Y2) or third year (Y3) of the school cycle, this requirement must be met upon admission. The school will cover the cost of a certification test in the first year of the programme. Students will have the option to retake this test as many times as necessary during their course (in which case, they will be required to cover the costs themselves).

TSE’s doctoral programmes are linked to the TSE Master of Science programme. Furthermore, as completion of this programme confers a Master’s degree, it enables holders to apply for doctoral programmes at other institutions.

The research specialisation is offered in the third year (Y3) of the TSE Master of Science programme, within doctoral programmes in Economics (Economic Theory and Econometrics specialisation) and in Applied Mathematics and Statistics (Mathematics and Economic Decision-Making specialisation).

The relevant tracks of the TSE Master of Science programme continue to offer the option of a dual degree with a Bachelor’s degree in Law (Year 1, Economics and Law track), a Bachelor’s degree in MIASHS (Year 1, Economics, Mathematics and Data Science track), and a Master’s degree in Business Law (Year 3, Economics and Competition Law specialisation).

The TSE Master of Science programme is designed to prepare students for the careers of the future, including roles involving significant responsibility and senior management positions. It aims to equip students with the ability to think strategically and analytically, enabling them to adapt swiftly to a constantly changing professional environment. Career opportunities are detailed on the programme’s webpage.