Practical course information
2026/27 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 2026-2027: | Start and end date | Which courses | Registration open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | 31 Augustus - 16 October 2026 | NL: 7 and 14-week courses, all other languages: 14 week courses, English: Effective communication courses, fall. | 1 July 2026 |
| Period 2 | 26 October - 11 December 2026 | NL:7-week courses | 28 September 2026 |
| Period 3 | 4 January - 22 January 2027 | NL/MVT/IDT 3-week | 2 November 2026 |
| Semester 2 2027: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 4 | 1 February - 26 March 2027 | NL: 7 and 14-week courses, all other languages: 14 week courses, English: Cambridge and Effective communication courses, IDT, spring. | 1 December 2026 |
| Period 5* | 5 April - 28 May 2027 | NL: 7-week courses, ENG | 1 March 2027 |
| Period 6 | 7 June - 23 July 2027 | NL: 7-week courses, IDT 7-weeks | 3 May 2027 |
| Summer | 26 July - 13 August 2027 | NL/MVT/IDT 3-weeks | 1 June 2027 |
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.