Universiteit Maastricht

Admissions

As enrolment numbers are limited, admission is based on merit as assessed by the Board of Admissions.


Admissions requirements

  • a bachelor’s degree from a relevant academic field and/or a CV indicating relevant working experience
  • students who have not yet completed the bachelor's programme will have to send a copy of their most recent list of grades with the application. They will be admitted on a conditional basis. A certified copy of the degree certificate must be received before the start of the master's programme
  • non-native speakers or applicants who have their undergraduate degree in a language other than English must have one of the following language qualifications:
    • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5
    • TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 (paper-based), 233 (computer-based) and 90 (internet-based)
    • Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C)
    • Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A, B, C+)

Required documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:


  • a photocopy of your valid passport or EU ID-card
  • a recent passport photo
  • a certified copy of your bachelor certificate and list of grades (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German or French)
  • a copy of your IELTS/TOEFL iBT results (if applicable)
  • a motivation letter
  • your curriculum vitae

Students who have not yet completed the bachelor's programme should send a copy of their most recent list of grades with the application.  Successful candidates will be admitted on a conditional basis. A certified hard copy of your diploma - or a declaration of graduation: stating the (expected) graduation date and the expected date your diploma will be presented - must be received before the start of the master's programme.