Practical course information
2025/26 Course schedule
The Maastricht University Language Centre offers courses in Dutch, English and other modern languages. Most have a duration of 14 weeks, but in some blocks we offer 7-week courses that meet twice a week. We also offer intensive and summer courses.
Courses are offered as follows:
When do courses start? See the annual course schedule.
Want to learn more about the courses we offer? View the courses.
| Semester 1 2025-2026: | Start and end date | Which courses | Registration open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 1 September - 17 October 2025 | NL: 7 and 14-week courses, all other languages: 14 week courses, English: Effective communication courses, fall. | 23 June |
| Period 2 | 27 October - 12 December 2025 | NL/SD:7-week courses | 29 September |
| Period 3 | 5 January - 23 January 2026 | NL and MVT 4-week intensive winter courses | 3 November |
| Semester 2 2026: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 4 | 2 February - 27 March 2026 | NL: 7 and 14-week courses, all other languages: 14 week courses, English: Cambridge and Effective communication courses, spring. | 1 December |
| Period 5* | Tuesday 7 April - 29 May 2026 | NL: 7-week courses, ENG | 2 March |
| Period 6 | 8 June - 24 July 2026 | NL: 7-week courses, SD2 | 4 May |
| Summer | 27 July - 14 August 2026 | NL-MVT Intensive | 1June |
In period 5*:
| End dates MVT/NL 14 weeks and Social Dutch | NL latest lesson 7 weeks (2x per week) |
| Mo 1 June 2026/TBD (no class: 6/4 + 27/4 + 4/5 + 25/5) | Monday/Wednesday: Wed. 3 June 2026 (incl OW) (no class: 6/4 + 27/4 + 4/5 + 25/5) |
| Tue 26 May 2026 (no class: 5/5) | Tuesday/ Thursday: Thurs. 28 May 2026 |
| Wed 13 May 2026 | |
| Thu 28 May 2026 (no class: 14/5) | |
| Fri 29 May 2026 (no class: 15/5) | |
No lessons during:
- Mo. 22/12/2025- Fri. 02/01/2026
- Mo. 16/02/2026 - Fri. 20/02/2026 Carnival
Fr. 03/04/2026 Good Friday
- Mo. 06/04/2026 Easter Monday
- Mo. 27/04/2026 King's Day
- Mo. 04/05/2026 - Tue. 05/05/2026 Liberation Day and Bridging Day
- Thu. 14/05/2026 - Fri. 15/05/2026 Ascension Day and Bridging Day
- Mo. 25/05/2026 Whit Monday
Registration for each block opens one month in advance.
Details about schedules and registration can be found on the individual language course pages. Please note that schedules are subject to change up to one month before the course starts; dates will be confirmed upon registration.
Please note, the date of the final test is known in advance. For rescheduling the date of the final test, we charge a fee.
Earn ECTS credits
The number of ECTS credits earned after successfully concluding a 7- or 14-week course is the equivalent of 1 or 3 ECTS credits respectively according to Maastricht University’s guidelines. Please consult with your faculty / home university if these credits will be accepted as part of your programme and, if necessary, converted to the credit system acknowledged by your faculty/ home university.
Levels of the Common European Framework of Reference
All language courses are offered at several levels. The Common European Framework of Reference provides a set of descriptors that can help you gauge your level of proficiency in a given language. To determine your current or target level, please see the CEFR.