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Maastricht University [UM] Admissions 2023-2024: Acceptance Rate, Deadlines And Requirements

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Regarded as the most international university in the Netherlands, Maastricht University is home to around 9,632 international students (53% of total student population). Every year, the university received over 10,000 applications for around 2000 seats in the 79 UG and PG degree Maastricht University courses. The main areas of interest, as per student enrollments, are Art and Culture, Sciences, Law, Politics, Behavioural Sciences, Health and Life Sciences.

Admissions to the Maastricht University are competitive as the majority of university courses are taught in English. In 2022, the university recorded an acceptance rate of only 47% for the UG programs and 49% for the PG courses. Applicants with exceptional IELTS or TOEFL score and academic qualifications were given preference.

Table of Contents

UM Highlights
UM Admission Deadline
UM International Student Admissions
3.1 Admission Requirements
3.2 English Language Proficiency
3.3 Netherlands Student Visa
UM UG Admissions
UM Graduate Admissions
FAQs

Highlights

Application Portal	Studielink.ln
Handling fee	100 EUR (excl. bank costs)
Academic calendar	Semester-based
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Grants, and loans
Programs	19 UG \| 60 PG
Test Scores accepted	TOEFL, IELTS & Dutch language proficiency
GMAT score	500-550
Written exam	Not required
Admission helpdesk	study@maastrichtuniversity.nl +31 43 38 85388

Maastricht University Admission Deadlines

The bachelor and master degree programs offered by the university have certain specific admission deadlines that the students need to take care of:

Event	Deadlines
Undergraduate Admissions
Deadline for UG programs with limited seats	January 15, 2024
Deadline for UG programs with matching procedure	April 1, 2023
Economics and Business Economics Program	Early Application- January 15, 2023 Final- April 1, 2023
Global Studies Program	March 1, 2023
Liberal Arts and Sciences Program	April 1, 2023
Postgraduate Admissions
Master’s Program starting on February 1	November 1, 2023
Master’s Program starting on September 1	May 1, 2023
International Executive Master of Finance and Control	Before September 1, 2023

Maastricht University International Student Admissions

The Maastricht University is open for international students as they are for domestic students. There is no difference in the programs and courses offered by the university to both the types of students. There are some of the other requirements to be fulfilled by the international students.

Application Portal- Studielink.ln
Application Fee- 100 EUR

Admission Requirements

The International students applying for the Maastricht University admission have to fulfil these requirements for both the undergraduate and graduate courses and programs:-

Official high school/ University transcripts
A recent picture of the passport is required
Proof of English language proficiency
Resume
A copy of valid passport or an identity required
Essay
Motivation letter
Letters of recommendation
Financial Statement

English Language Proficiency

International students are required to submit their English test scores to Maastricht University with the following minimum requirements. The test scores include:-

Tests	Minimum Scores
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL-iBT & TOEFL Special home edition	90
TOEIC	Listening and reading- 720 Speaking and writing- 310
Cambridge Advanced C1	Grade C
TOEFL-PBT	Reading: 20-30 Listening: 20-30 Writing: 20-30

Netherlands Student Visa

If the students are required to study in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, then there is a need for both a visa (MVV) and a residence permit (VVR). The visa can be obtained after an inquiry at the Dutch Embassy. The following points should be noted before applying for the Netherlands Student Visa.

Application for a residence permit can only be made via Maastricht University.
The application starts automatically after you have been admitted to a program
The service is free of charge.
Statutory cost of 171 Euro has to be paid for the Residence cost.
The Dutch Immigration will never contact anyone by phone nor will it ask any applicant to transfer money.

Maastricht University Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers 19 bachelor programs in Art and Culture, Business Analytics, Business Engineering, etc. The entire application process and requirements are similar for all Maastricht UG programs. However, some courses need prerequisite coursework in mathematics and physics.

Application Portal: Online Application System
Application Fee: 100 EUR
Admission Requirements:

Completed application form
Recent passport picture
Copy of your valid passport
Copy of the latest grades transcripts
English proficiency proofs
Certificates for other required courses or tests.

Also Check: Test Required to Study in Netherlands

Maastricht University Graduate Admissions

Maastricht University offers graduate programs in subject areas such as Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Literature, Digital Business and Economics, Dutch Law. etc. The application guidelines are similar for majority courses, but the admission requirements slightly vary for each.

Application Portal- Online mode

Application Fee- 100 EUR

Common Admission Requirements-

Completed application form
A recent passport picture
Copy of valid passport or identity card
Copy recent grades
CV
letters of recommendation
Motivation letter
Essay about the subject of the programme
English proficiency proof

Requirements	Masters in Artificial Intelligence	Masters in Business Research	Masters in Digital Business and Economics	Masters in Globalization and law	Masters in Health Food innovation management
Academic Session	September and February	September	September	September and February	September
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Recommendation Letter(s)	Required	2 LORs	2 LORs	Required	Required
Letter of Motivation	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT Score	Not Required	GMAT score above 550	GMAT score above 500	Not Required	Not Required
IELTS \| TOEFL Score	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90	6.5 \| 90
Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required

The Maastricht University offers various courses and programs under the bachelors and masters degree along with specific other programs as well. The students are recommended to go through the details properly about the visa processes and the application forms who wish to enter the University. Students should have all the necessary documents and requirements for the admission process and should abide by the instructions and the procedures.

FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered by the Maastricht University for the International students?

Ans. The university provides courses like the Advanced Master in Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Management and Leadership, art, literature and society, artificial intelligence, business research, digital business and economics, economic and financial research, etc.

Ques.What is the handling fee for the admissions into the courses?

Ans. The handling fee of the University is 100 EUR for all the programs.

Ques. Is there any admission help desk which can be contacted?

Ans. Yes, the University can be contacted for any kind of query through study@maastrichtuniversity.nl or through the telephone at +31 43 38 85388.

Ques. Which scores are accepted by the University as its requirements?

Ans. University requires English Language proficiency test scores. The scores accepted are TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, and others.

Ques. Is an essay needed for the courses and programs?

Ans. Yes, an essay along with a motivation letter, letters of recommendation and other such documents are required for admissions.

Ques. Is a visa required for the students?

Ans. Yes, a visa along with a residence permit is required for the students to attend the university if the student needs to stay for 90 days in the Netherlands.

Ques. What is the GMAT score required for certain programs?

Ans. A GMAT score of 500-550 is required for different courses.

Ques. When do most of the graduate courses begin for the students?

Ans. The most of the graduate courses and programs start from September while some even start from February as well.