Admission requirements

You can apply for a credit transfer if you have completed courses at a recognised and accredited higher education institution after secondary school.

Please note. Your request for credit transfer will only be taken into consideration when you have completed the admissions procedure and you are enrolled in the Maastricht Science Programme. Credits needed for meeting the basic admissions criteria cannot be considered for transfer.

The maximum amount of credits that can be transferred is 30 ECTS, or one semester. Only courses completed with a sufficiently high grade can be considered for credit transfer.

During the application process for this study programme you will need to complete a number of tasks for which you will often have to upload documents. The list below gives you an insight into what documents you will (and might) need to prepare.

Required documents for all applicants to this study programme

• A recent passport picture
  The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements
   
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
  Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this copy as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
   
• A copy of your most recent grades transcript
   
• A certified copy of your diploma if you have obtained it
   
• A motivation letter (500-800 words - in English)

  This is an important part of your application as it is a means to introduce yourself to the Board of Admissions. In the letter, you have to explain why you want to study at the Maastricht Science Programme and why you think you would be suited for the Maastricht Science Programme. Include what subjects you are interested in, and what it is that makes these subjects interesting for you. You could also include plans you have for after graduation.

Documents that might be required depending on your (academic) background

• Outcome of your language test with sufficient result (if applicable)
  Answer the questions concerning language requirements under ‘Language requirements for this English-language bachelor's programme’ on this webpage to find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which documents you can use to prove your proficiency.
   

Please note:
Please make sure to upload all of the required documents, otherwise your application will not be taken into consideration. Only complete registrations will be taken into consideration.

All required documents must be uploaded/sent before the application deadlines (for those deadlines, see the paragraph ‘Important deadlines for study programme application’ on this page).

All documents must be in Dutch, English or German.

Please also send a certified copy of your diploma by regular post to:
Maastricht University Student Services Centre
Admissions and Registration Office 
PO Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands

When you want to apply or are applying for this study programme, it is useful to know how we assess your application. You can find more information about this here.

The Board of Admissions will review and assess your application in case all required documents are uploaded. You will be informed whether you are invited for an interview.

The admissions interview

The interview focuses on your academic plans and how you intend to accomplish these through an education at MSP. The interview is conducted in English by one MSP staff member and lasts approximately 10-15 minutes. The interview takes place online.

After the interview

The Board of Admissions decides whether you are invited to attend MSP. Within three weeks after the interview, you are informed about their decision.

Finalisation of your application at MSP

After accepting our invitation to attend MSP and successfully completing the application process, you will receive an email informing you on the steps to take in order to finalise your registration at UM. Furthermore, you will receive a request to pay your tuition fee.