Pre-master European Studies

The programme is composed of the minor European Studies and key courses taken from the Bachelor's programmes Arts and Culture and European Studies. You will gain a foundational knowledge in the field of study, get acquainted with problem based learning (PBL). And you will also train skills like speaking in English in public.

The students in the Pre-master’s programme will be granted admission to the related FASoS master’s programme after successful completion of its Pre-master’s programme of 60 credits (ECTS).

Requirements

Besides the general requirements:

• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card (valid on 1 September 2024)
• A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma 

All candidates should meet the additional requirements:

1. Submit proof of a bachelor's degree

All candidates must provide proof of having obtained a bachelor's degree in a relevant academic field with a good overall result (a certified copy of your diploma, including the supplement and associated list of grades). If you have not yet graduated you can upload your official lists of grades from your bachelor's programme.

2. Submit your curriculum vitae

All candidates must provide a cv. Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.

3. Write a letter of motivation

All candidates must write a letter of motivation. Please provide good arguments about why you want to do this Pre-master's programme at Maastricht University and why you believe that you can successfully complete the programme.

4. Submit a writing sample

All candidates should provide proof of sufficient academic writing/research skills. The Board of Admissions asks the candidate to submit an independently-written research paper of at least 2,000 words (excluding the footnotes and reference list) on a relevant topic. You can use a paper from earlier studies or another occasion. The submitted work should be written in English.

5. Demonstrate proficiency in English

The language requirements below (for our FASoS Master's programmes) also apply to the Pre-master's programmes.

Language requirements for English-language master's programmes

As English is the language of instruction in this study programme, it is essential that your English language skills are good enough for you to undertake intensive and challenging academic courses that are taught and examined in English.

Answer the questions below to find out if you meet the language requirements.

Application for and admission to the Pre-master's programme

Registration can be done via Studielink as of 1 October 2023:

• In Studielink, select ‘Maastricht University’ in the first drop-down menu (‘Educational institution).
• Do not select anything in the other drop-down menus (Type of study programme, Academic load, Main language).
• Type ‘Pre-master European Studies’ in the search field. You can now select the Pre-master in the result overview.

Application deadlines:

Non-EU/EEA Students: up to and including 1 May 2024
EU/EEA-students: up to and including 1 June 2024.

Acceptance or rejection to the Pre-master

After the Admission Board has decided on your application, you will receive an email regarding acceptance or rejection to the Pre-master year.

The study fee for this programme is €2,314 (for EU and non-EU students). For more information, see the enrolment provisions (art. 28).