Maastricht University

Maastricht University is a university in Maastricht. International students should budget around US$26,900 a year in total, covering roughly US$13,500 in tuition and US$13,500 in living costs. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 21 institutions we list in Netherlands.

Tuition: US$13,500/yr
Living: US$13,500/yr
Total: US$26,900/yr
Type: University
Location: Maastricht

Why students choose Maastricht University

Maastricht University (UM) is among the five most dynamic universities in the world (THE World Rankings)
In 2013 Maastricht became the second Dutch public university to receive NVAO's distinctive quality feature for excellent internationalisation
According to the Financial Times, its master's in international business ranks among the world's top 25 business programmes.
Maastricht is the best research university in the Netherlands for international students, with 16,300 students
UM is the only Dutch member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), which spans 18 research universities across six countries
Maastricht teaches through an innovative, international and interdisciplinary model combining research and education

Maastricht University entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's programmes

A high school graduate, or currently a student
IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80
Maastricht Science Programme and University College: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90
Some programmes set a maths entrance test

Pre-master's programmes

Being updated

Master's programmes

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus a CV, motivation letter and two references
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90, plus GMAT or GRE
Some subjects require IELTS 7.0

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Maastricht University?

Budget roughly US$26,900 a year in total — about US$13,500 in tuition and US$13,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Maastricht University?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. A high school graduate, or currently a student

Where is Maastricht University?

Maastricht University is in Maastricht, Netherlands.

Can international students work while studying at Maastricht University?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Netherlands the current allowance is 16 hours/week during term, full-time in summer, and the post-study route is orientation year — 1 year.