Study & living expenses
Getting an education costs money; that is one thing that all students agree on. You will have expenses that are directly related to your studies, for example, tuition fees, study books, and other learning materials. But living the life of a student costs money as well. When you live on your own, you will need to pay for housing, groceries, insurance and leisure activities.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are assessed on a year-to-year basis. The amount depends on a number of factors. Tuition fees can be paid in instalments if you have a Dutch bank account. For more information on, visit the 'Tuition Fees' page.
Learning materials
The cost of study materials, including books, photocopies and other materials, varies depending on the programme of your choice. These can run anywhere from €100 to €600 per year.
Living expenses
Your living expenses will depend on your individual lifestyle. We have estimated that an average student will spend about €853 per month on basic items. This does not include things such as mobile telephone costs or (sports) club memberships, etc.
Maastricht is relatively compact, so most students walk or cycle and spend little money on transportation.
| Cost category | Avg. monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Rent: including gas, water, electricity | € 350 |
| Groceries | € 180 |
| Books and materials | € 35 |
| Insurances* | € 98 |
| Clothing and personal care | € 90 |
| Leisure expenses | € 100 |
| Total | € 853 |
* Insurances include health care insurance, third party insurance, and fire and theft insurance. You can find more information on mandatory health care insurance on the web pages of the Student Services Centre. Students having Dutch health insurance might be eligible for 'Zorgtoeslag' through the Dutch tax authorities.
