Dual Degree Programmes
School of Business and Economics
A Dual Degree programme is an approved combined study programme that, upon successful completion, leads to two academic degrees. It gives you the unique opportunity to study at two high-level universities and complete an integrated curriculum at both institutions! You will complete part of your programme at a partner institution abroad and part at Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE).
Pursuing a Dual Degree will not only enable you to earn qualifications from two different institutions while writing just one thesis in a significantly shorter period compared to completing both programmes separately. It will also allow you to upgrade your studies at SBE through:
- Experiencing two different schools and educational systems
- Broadening your field of expertise and deepening your knowledge and skills set
- Conducting and extensive study programme and expanding your perspective in addressing international issues
- Building a vast and international network through opportunities at both business schools
- Expanding you career possibilities and creating a differentiating factor on your cv
- Immersing in a new (business) culture while experiencing a new country or city
- Meeting like-minded students from all over the world and sharing unforgettable experiences
Consider your Dual Degree options
Each Dual Degree programme has a fixed set-up and corresponds to a certain BSc or MSc programme at SBE. Therefore programme outlines and selection procedures may differ from one programme to another.
Below you can find an overview of the existing Dual Degree programmes offered at SBE. More information about the programme outline and selection procedure is specified per programme.
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E-mail: dualdegree-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Lisbon - Portugal
Start date
September 2026 (no February intake possible)
Application deadline
1 November 2026 (during the first semester of the MSc programme)
Open for
MSc Financial Economics
Located in the city of Lisbon, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics has been a top business school in Portugal and Europe for more than 50 years. Committed to training the business leaders of tomorrow, the school offers a wide range of programmes with close connection to industry professionals. In figures, Católica Lisbon has more than 70% of international students, which is translated into 60 different nationalities on campus.
Ranking and accreditations
- Triple Crown-accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)
- #30 in FT Masters in Management 2025
- #19 in FT Masters in Finance 2026
- #501-600 in THE Business and Economics Ranking 2025
- #301-350 in QS Business and Management Studies Ranking 2025
Why choose this programme?
- Study one full year in vibrant Lisbon and experience Portugal’s business environment and culture
- Obtain two highly ranked master’s degrees in only two years’ time while writing just one MSc Thesis
- Build a solid finance profile through access to resources and the extensive industry relations of the faculty
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet
EDHEC Business School
EDHEC Business School, Lille, Paris or Nice - France
Start date
February 2027 (no September intake possible)
Application deadline
1 November 2026 (before the start of the MSc programme)
Open for
MSc International Business (all specialisations)
EDHEC Business School located in Lille, Paris and Nice, provides first-class education and is consistently ranked amongst the top of the French business schools. The schools international outlook comes with an extensive industry network which allows students to build lasting connections and prepares them for a career in the business world.
Dual Degree students enrolled in a specialisation within finance will upgrade their studies with a finance-related MSc degree at EDHEC, studying in Nice. Dual Degree students enrolled in a specialisation within management will upgrade their studies with a management-related MSc degree at EDHEC, studying in Lille.
Ranking and accreditations
- Triple Crown-accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)
- #14 in FT Masters in Management 2025
- #9 in FT European Business Schools 2025
Why choose this programme?
- Study a full year in France and experience its business environment and culture
- Apply your knowledge and skills through an internship
- Obtain two master’s degrees in only one-and-a-half years’ time while writing just one MSc Thesis
- Specialise yourself in finance at EDHEC’s Nice Campus or management at EDHEC’s Lille Campus
- Profit from EDHEC’s career activities and its extensive corporate network
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet
LUISS University
Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli, LUISS University, Rome - Italy
Start date
September 2026 (no February intake possible)
Application deadline
1 November 2026 (during the first semester of the MSc programme)
Open for
MSc International Business, Strategic Corporate Finance
MSc International Business, Strategic Marketing
The Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali "Guido Carli" (LUISS), is a private university in Rome, Italy, founded in 1974 by a group of entrepreneurs. Throughout its four Departments of Economics and Finance, Business and Management, Law, and Political Science, LUISS provides undergraduate and post-graduate education offering an innovative and sophisticated educational approach. The university is located near the historical center of the city and is supported by Confindustria, the Italian confederation of industries.
Ranking and accreditations
- Triple Crown-accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)
- #32 in FT Masters in Management 2025
- #18 in FT Masters in Finance 2026
Why choose this programme?
- Study a full year in the ancient city of Rome and fully experience its history, architecture and culinary culture
- Obtain two highly ranked master’s degrees in only two years’ time while writing just one MSc Thesis
- Benefit from LUISS’ strong international reputation and strong network with extensive industry partners
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet for MSc International Business, Strategic Corporate Finance.
OR
Download the info sheet for MSc International Business, Strategic Marketing
Read about other students’ experience in the Dual Degree
Download the testimonial
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, NOVA School of Business and Economics, Carcavelos - Portugal
Start date
September 2027 (no February intake possible)
Application deadline
1 February 2027 (before the start of the MSc programme)
Open for
MSc International Business, Entrepreneurship and Business Development
MSc International Business, Organisation: Management, Change and Consultancy
MSc International Business, Strategic Corporate Finance
MSc International Business, Strategic Marketing
MSc International Business, Strategy and Innovation
MSc International Business, Sustainable Finance
The Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a public university established in 1973. The NOVA School of Business and Economics is Portugal’s most renowned business school and provides internationally recognised research and high quality teaching, located just across the beach in Carcavelos, just outside Lisbon. Students benefit from the school’s extensive corporate network and industry relations.
Ranking and accreditations
- Triple Crown-accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)
- #4 in FT Masters in Management 2025
- #201-250 in THE Business and Economics Ranking 2026
- #119 in QS Business and Management Studies Ranking 2026
Why choose this programme?
- Study one semester in Portugal’s most vibrant business school and explore the country’s business environment and culture
- Obtain two highly ranked master’s degrees in only 1,5-years’ time while writing just one MSc Thesis
- Jump-start your international career with adding NOVA’s renowned Master in Management (ranked 4th in the world by FT in 2025) to your cv
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet
Read about other students’ experience in the Dual Degree
Download the testimonial
Queen's University, Smith School of Business
Queen’s University, Smith School of Business, Kingston - Canada
Start date
September 2027 (no February intake possible)
Application deadline
1 February 2027 (before the start of the MSc programme)
Open for
MSc International Business, Accounting and Financial Analysis
MSc International Business, Information Management & Business Intelligence
MSc International Business, Managerial Decision-Making and Control
MSc International Business, Marketing-Finance
MSc International Business, Strategic Corporate Finance
MSc International Business, Strategic Marketing
MSc International Business, Strategy and Innovation
MSc International Business, Supply Chain Management
Smith School of Business was founded as the business school of Queen’s University in 1919 in Kingston, located midway between Toronto and Montreal. It is an ideal location for travelling around Canada and the United States and exploring the Great Lakes region. With more than 30.000 students at Queen’s, Kingston has become a true university town, enabling students to fully experience North-American university culture.
Ranking and accreditations
- AACSB and EQUIS-accredited
- #72 in FT Masters in Management 2025
- #301-350 in THE World University Ranking 2026 (11th in Canada)
- #179 in QS World University Ranking 2027 (9th in Canada)
Why choose this programme?
- Study one semester in Kingston to experience Canada’s business environment and culture
- Obtain two highly ranked master’s degrees in international business in only 1,5-years’ time while writing just one MSc Thesis
- Prepare your international career in business and perhaps launch it with a first job in Canada
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet
Read about other students’ experience in the Dual Degree
Download the testimonial
QUT Business School
Queensland University of Technology, QUT Business School, Brisbane - Australia
Start date
September 2027 (no February intake possible)
Application deadline
1 June 2027 (before the start of the MSc programme)
Open for
MSc International Business, Strategic Marketing
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is located at Australia’s east coast in Brisbane, the third city of the country and capital of Queensland. It is a modern and multicultural city in the proximity of outdoor adventures and natural attractions. Established in 1989, QUT is a young public research university located in the heart of the city, offering its more than 50.000 students a variety of dedicated research programmes and a solid offer of business programmes.
Ranking and accreditations
- Triple Crown-accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)
- #151-175 in THE World University Ranking 2026 (12th in Australia)
- #240 in QS World University Ranking 2027 (17th in Australia)
Why choose this programme?
- Study a full year in Brisbane to fully experience Australia’s fascinating business environment and culture and learn from the Pacific perspective on world problems and challenges
- Obtain two master’s degrees in 1,5-years’ time while specialising yourself in the marketing and writing just one MSc Thesis
- Prepare your international career in marketing and perhaps launch it with a first job down under
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet
Read about other students’ experience in the Dual Degree
Download the testimonial
Universidad del Desarrollo
Universidad del Desarrollo, Facultad de Economía y Negocios, Santiago - Chile
Start date
August 2026
Application deadline
First semester of academic year 2025-2026 (during second year of the BSc programme)
Open for
BSc International Business
Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) is a private university founded in 1990 in Concepción, Chile, and later established its main campus in Santiago. The Facultad de Economía y Negocios is located on the edge of Santiago, at the foothills of the Andes. This city is the gateway to Chile, a cultural hub with a beautiful center, historical buildings and green parks.
Ranking and accreditations
- AMBA-accredited
- #67 in THE Latin America University Rankings 2026
- #65 in QS Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America 2026
Why choose this programme?
- Study a full year in Santiago and experience the South American and Chilean business environment and culture
- Obtain two bachelor’s degrees in three years’ time while specialising yourself in entrepreneurship and writing just one BSc Thesis
- Optimize your Spanish language skills during a credited internship at a company in Chile
Programme outline and selection procedure
Download the info sheet
Available Dual Degree Programmes
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MSc EconomicsUniversity of Antwerp
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MSc Financial EconomicsCatólica Lisbon School of Business and Economics
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Msc International BusinessEDHEC Business School
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MSc International BusinessLUISS University
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MSc International BusinessUniversidade Nova de Lisboa
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MSc International BusinessQueen's University, Smith School of Business
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MSc International BusinessQUT Business School
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BSc International BusinessUniversidad del Desarrollo