European Studies - Come study at Maastricht University!

European Studies

Study the complex challenges of today’s Europe such as democratic resilience, migration, and climate policy. In this bachelor, we combine perspectives on Europe from different academic disciplines with a thorough training in research and practical skills.

Download brochure

Does this suit you?

You have a broad interest in European culture, history and politics
You enjoy collaborating with students with different national backgrounds
You like to combine small scale interactive learning (12 hours) with self-study (28 hours)

Your future

You want to contribute to solving the political and societal challenges of today’s Europe
You consider working at the EU or related organizations in Brussels and beyond
Our broad range of professional skills – research, negotiation, communication – is highly valued in many different environments

Good to know

You'll obtain a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree
This is a three-year, full-time programme
To start in September, apply before 1 April (non-EU/EEA) or 1 May (EU/EEA)

Experience it for yourself

Instagram Live Q&A FASoS Bachelor's programmes

28 Apr

Bachelor's Open Day

14 Nov

“The balance in European Studies is created by studying history, politics, law, and economics alongside one another. This ensures that we understand Europe in all of its complexity.” Nelly Molnárová, European Studies student

Find Nelly on Instagram

Want to know more?

Go to our events Find us on Instagram Read more about our alumni Request a personal visit

Something for you?

Where will you study

Find out more about the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Problem-Based Learning

Find out everything there is to know about Problem-Based Leaning at FASoS.

Start exploring PBL here

Curious if Problem-Based Learning (PBL) suits you? Explore our interactive tool and discover how you learn best.