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About the MHeNS Research Divisions:

The key role of the three Research Divisions of MHeNS

The three divisions of MHeNS are of great importance for MHeNS and its research infrastructure and community of researchers. They ensure our integrated approach among the various disciplines in Neuroscience, Behavioural Science, Bioinformatics and the wider areas of Medicine and Life Sciences. Each of the divisions brings together researchers from different departments and a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and fosters interdisciplinary research and education through regular seminars, workshops, training events and other means of academic interaction. 
The purpose of the divisions is to join forces to coordinate and stimulate research within MHeNS and to structure it and to promote international cooperation by:
 

  • promoting and coordinating interdisciplinary research within MHeNS as a leading research school in diverse fields and disciplines and throughout the research chain from basic  fundamental research to translational research;
  • to take responsibility for the practical usefulness and exploitation of the research in all these areas and disciplines;
  • promoting communication between researchers (trans- and multidisciplinary) in the various research lines, PI groups, departments and other collaborating partners in research and promoting national and international collaboration and PhD programmes;
  • maintaining close contact with clinicians at MUMC, particularly the Brain and Nerve Centre and the Centre for Ophthalmology, and many other national and international clinical centres of excellence.  

The MHeNS divisions have a shared mission to provide inspiring and innovative research environments for both junior and senior researchers and to promote the development of scientific knowledge and collaboration.

Division 1. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience

Division leader: Professor Frans Verhey
Division Deputies: Prof. C. van Heugten / Prof. R. van Oostenbrugge

Aim and mission of Division 1

Researchers in this division investigate both the effects of biological, neuropsychological and psychosocial factors, and the effects of ageing on cognition, and on the progression of neurological diseases itself. This division focuses particularly on late life event problems and ageing. Research of Division 1 is related to neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders studied in clinical cohorts (e.g. patients with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and brain injury) and in cohorts of healthy ageing subjects, focusing on cognitive functioning. Research and care are highly integrated in center, such as the Alzheimer Centrum Limburg, the Brain Injury Center, and the Center for Movement Disorders.

With respect to the core topics, the focus is upon 

  • Neurodegeneration of the CNS: Alzheimer’s disease and its prodromal phases, other dementias
  • Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Stroke 
  • Parkinson’s disease,
  • Peripheral nervous system disease, 
  • Acquired brain damage, 
  • MS
  • Epilepsy

Strategy

The Division Cognitive Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience (CNP&CNS) performs fundamental and applied multi-disciplinary research on cognitive disorders and other neurological and otorinolaryngological disorders, to generate new insights into the mechanisms of these conditions. The ultimate goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment, and quality of life of people with cognitive and other neurological disorders.

At the division level, each division leader directs all research projects and educational activities at the level of the division. Within the divisions, senior researchers in the position of post-doc, assistant, associate and full professor lead a group of researchers on a specific theme. The divisions have their own division structure with research and expert groups. More information on the specific research groups is available by clicking here.
 

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Education during COVID-19

What does education in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme look like during COVID-19? One of our lecturers, Dr. Marieke Musegaas, tells you all about it.

Building tour: Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1

We moved into a brand new building this January, and then the COVID-19 pandemic happened... While we still have on-site education going on, we haven't had time to create a proper building tour.

We did, however, strap a GoPro camera to a random employee and made them walk all over the building. Here's the result of that: this is our building, Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1!

A day in the life of a student

A day in the life of... 2nd year Data Science and Artificial Intelligence student Meijke Thijsen.

After your bachelor's programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Iulia Feroli recently graduated with a bachelor's in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. She went on to become a Cloud Solution Architect (focusing on Data Science and AI) at Microsoft.

How did she get there? What's it like and how did her studies prepare her for that? Meet Iulia!

Where are all the robots?

So, about those robots in our advertising...

They're genuine! On the second floor we have our DKE Lab, where you can find - among others - the guys from SwarmLab. In this video, they tell you where and when you'll encounter them and their robots during the study programme.

Questions?

We're happy to help you - send an e-mail to info-dke@maastrichtuniversity.nl or check whether the answer to your question can be found on our programme website.

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Virtual experience day - December 2020 - Registration

Does your degree not give you access to the UM master’s programme in Digital Business and Economics at the School of Business and Economics (SBE)? This pre-master’s is a preparation programme that bridges the gap between your previous education and the master's. Upon successful completion of this pre-master's programme, you qualify directly for admission to the UM master's in Digital Business and Economics.

On this page, you will find important details of the application process for the pre-master's (such as deadlines, admission requirements, required documents and application assessment) for the academic year 2026-2027. Check if you qualify for admission to this pre-master’s programme.

Programme content

The programme is composed of key courses taken from the SBE bachelor’s courses. You will gain foundational knowledge in the field of study, train academic and research skills, and become familiar with Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Some of these courses are assessed by individual papers, others have a focus on group work. 

Check the course descriptions

Study fee

The study fee for an SBE pre-master’s programme is half of the tuition fee for an SBE master’s programme, as the pre-master's programme lasts one semester.

Read more about tuition fees

Admission requirements: previous education


Do you qualify for admission based on your previous education?

All applicants, who have successfully completed a related bachelor’s from an EU/EEA university of applied sciences, qualify for admission if they meet all other admission requirements.

Previous education is classified as either a related degree or an unrelated degree. A related degree is defined as one listed in the hyperlinks below, or - for university of applied sciences degrees from countries other than the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany - an equivalent qualification to those listed. Any degree not included in these lists, or their equivalents is considered an unrelated degree.

Please find lists of related university of applied sciences programmes below:


All applicants who have successfully completed a related or unrelated bachelor’s or master’s degree at an EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA university or an unrelated EU/EEA university of applied sciences will be reviewed by the Board of Admissions.

SBE Master Students

Questions?
Please contact SBE Admissions office
masteradmissions-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Students with a (related) university of applied sciences degree (EU/EEA)

Students with a university degree (EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA)

You are eligible to apply if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA university. The Board of Admissions will check your eligibility.
 

Required documents if your GPA is 7.0 or higher

Does your country use a different grading scale? Please see the list of equivalent GPA calculations.

  • Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
    Upload an official grades transcript of all completed bachelor’s courses so far, including your overall GPA, plus a translation if the original is not in English. This document needs to be signed and stamped by your university.
  • GPA-statement: please use the standard format
  • Certified copy of your diploma (if already obtained)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • A recent passport picture
  • A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
  • Permission for document verification form 
    If your diploma is not verified by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, the Dutch government agency responsible for education-related matters), you will need to upload the form ‘Permission for document verification’ in the MyApplication portal. This form allows Maastricht University to verify your diploma, grades transcript or other required documents directly with the issuing institution or relevant qualification registry.
     

Required documents if your GPA is lower than 7.0

  • Proof of academic capabilities
    Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:

     

    • Option 1: GMAT Exam with a test score of 515 or higher
    • Option 2: GMAT Exam (old version) with a total score of 550 or higher
    • Option 3: GRE Exam. Please check the required total score on the GRE admissions table. The minimum required Analytical Writing Assessment score is 3.5.
      More information about the GMAT/GRE test
  • Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
    Upload an official grades transcript of all completed bachelor’s courses so far, including your overall GPA, plus a translation if the original is not in English. This document needs to be signed and stamped by your university.
  • Certified copy of your diploma (if already obtained)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • A recent passport picture
  • A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
  • Permission for document verification form
    If your diploma is not verified by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, the Dutch government agency responsible for education-related matters), you will need to upload the form ‘Permission for document verification’ in the MyApplication portal. This form allows Maastricht University to verify your diploma, grades transcript or other required documents directly with the issuing institution or relevant qualification registry.

 

Additional requirements: handling fee

Prospective pre-master’s students who received their previous education in a non-EU/EEA country will have to pay a handling fee. More information on this handling fee and how to arrange this payment can be found on the Handling fee web page.

Previous education

How to apply

Ready to apply? The application and enrolment process consists of three phases. More information on each of these phases is provided below. Carefully read through the information provided and make sure to complete all tasks as soon as possible (and definitely before the indicated deadlines).

Important deadlines

Phase 1: Apply via Studielink

Let us know you want to apply for this study programme

To start the application process for this pre-master's programme, you first need to apply via Studielink. Studielink is the Dutch central organisation that keeps track of applications and enrolments at institutions of higher education in the Netherlands. In Studielink, you can apply by indicating which study programme at Maastricht University (UM) you would like to apply for, whether you’d like to start the programme in September or February, what previous education you followed, and you might need to provide a number of other details.

Studielink offers two methods of signing in: with or without using DigiD:

  • If you live in a Dutch municipality, you can only register using your DigiD. If you live in a Dutch municipality, but do not yet have a DigiD yet, you will need to request one (Apply for a DigiD).
  • If you do not (yet) live in the Netherlands, you can register by creating a Studielink account (without DigiD). As your personal details will not have been verified through DigiD, UM will check your personal details.

Apply via Studielink  


Please note:

  • You have to select your ‘starting moment’ in Studielink. Please make sure to select the right month and year in the dropdown-menu, so that you are applying for a start of the study programme in next academic year. 
  • You will receive an email from UM within 24 hours of having applied in Studielink. This email contains your username/UM student number and a link to create your personal password. You can use these login details to access the MyApplication portal, the online environment in which the rest of your application process will take place. The portal will provide you with a clear overview of all the tasks you need to complete, such as uploading documents and paying your study fees.

Phase 2: Admission

Allow UM to assess if you meet the admission requirements


MyApplication portal

To allow UM to assess whether you qualify for admission to the study programme of your choice, you need to complete a number of tasks in the MyApplication portal, the online environment in which the rest of your application process will take place. All the tasks you need to complete, such as uploading certain documents, will be presented here in a clear overview. You can log into the portal using your username/UM student number and the password you have created (your login name and an explanation on how to create your own password are provided in the email you received from us after your application in Studielink).

Make sure you fulfil the tasks indicated in the MyApplication portal on time. This means that you should upload documents as soon as you have finalised them and/or have them in your possession. The sooner you complete a task, the sooner we can give you feedback if you need to add or correct anything. Please pay attention to the deadlines indicated, as they can differ per study programme.

Once you have completed all of your admission tasks, your application dossier is ready to be presented to the Board of Admissions. Depending on your programme, this will be done immediately when it is complete (rolling basis), or after an indicated deadline.
 

Required documents

During the application process for this pre-master's programme, you will need to complete a number of tasks for which you will often have to upload documents in the ‘MyApplication portal’.

 

Status updates about your application

From now on, you will receive important information and calls to action regarding your application in the message inbox in the MyApplication portal. We recommend that you regularly log in to the portal to make sure you stay updated. However, we will also notify you of important changes via the email address you provided to Studielink. 

Phase 3: Enrolment

Arrange the practical matters required to start your studies at UM

Once you have been offered a place in the pre-master's programme, you need to arrange your enrolment. The tasks you need to complete to be enrolled are listed in the MyApplication portal under ‘Enrolment tasks’. You can find a brief overview below.
 

Pay your study fee

Every applicant will need to pay their study fee. More information on how to go about arranging your study fee payment is provided in the task description in the MyApplication portal.

Once you’ve received an invite to pay your study fee, it is important that you indicate how you wish to arrange your payment (in Studielink). Do so on time (in any case before the start of your studies). Please also make sure that you pay (the first instalment of) your study fee in a timely manner. Otherwise, you won’t be able to start your studies.


Allow UM to verify your diploma

Dutch diplomas
Did you acquire the diploma on the basis of which you have been offered a place in your study programme in the Netherlands? Then DUO will pass on their verification of your diploma to UM. No further action on your part is required.

Non-Dutch diplomas
Did you acquire the diploma on the basis of which you have been offered a place in your study programme outside of the Netherlands? Then you will need to send a certified copy of that diploma.

Have you completed your previous education outside of the Netherlands and will you not receive your diploma before the start of your study programme? Then you can send a certified graduation statement.

More information on the requirements for a certified copy of a diploma and for a certified graduation statement, as well as the address these documents should be posted to, is provided in the task description in the MyApplication portal.
 

Make sure all application and enrolment tasks are fulfilled

UM can only enrol you if you have completed all the tasks in the MyApplication portal. Please make sure this is the case, so that your application and enrolment can be completed and you’ll be ready to start preparing for your studies as soon as possible.
 

Confirmation of Enrolment

When you have been enrolled for your study programme at UM, you will receive confirmation of this from UM (in the message inbox in the MyApplication portal) and from Studielink (by email).

UM email account
Before you start your studies, you will receive the login details for your UM email account. Your UM email address will be used for all correspondence about your introduction programme and the start of your studies. Your private email address will only be used to inform you about the application and enrolment process.

How do we assess your application?

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

  1. Board of Admission evaluates application
    The Board of Admission evaluates the quality of your application by looking at your grades, motivation, relevant work experience, international experience and extra-curricular activities, and GMAT or GRE score (if applicable). Additionally, the Board of Admissions assesses if your previous education is a related or unrelated degree as explained under the admission requirements. Finally, the Board of Admissions assesses if your deficiencies can be eliminated in the SBE pre-master you applied to. Based on this information, the Board of Admission will decide whether you can be admitted to the programme or not.

     

  2. Rolling basis evaluations: decision within 2-4 weeks after completion
    Assessment happens on a rolling basis. This means that, once you submit a complete file with all the minimum required scores, it will be presented to the Board of Admission. We will not wait until the deadline before we present your file to the Board. You will receive a decision within 2-4 weeks after completion of your file.
SBE Master Students

Are you a non-EU/EEA national requiring a visa/residence permit for study?

Please note that Maastricht University can only formally apply for your visa/residence permit if you have met all admission and enrolment requirements.

This means you have to have completed all admission and enrolment tasks in the MyApplication portal (except the ‘visa/residence permit’-task and the ‘send certified copy of diploma’-task) before we can send your application to the IND (Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service).

We have to send the application to the IND before 1 July if you are starting your studies in September. Please note: a few pre-master and master programmes offer a start in February. If your study programme offers a start in February and you want to start your studies in February, we have to send the application to the IND before 1 December. You can find out if your study programme offers a start in February on the admission requirements web page of that programme (pre-master’s, master’s).

Therefore, we strongly recommend that you reconsider applying for this study programme if you are not sure that you will meet the following requirements before 1 July/1 December (if applicable in your situation):

  • Having remedied all subject and/or language deficiencies (if applicable) ·
  • Having qualified for admission to your study programme, including being selected (if applicable to your study programme) AND
  • Having paid the tuition fee for your study programme

Does your degree not give you access to the UM master’s programme in Business Intelligence and Smart Services at the School of Business and Economics (SBE)? This pre-master’s is a preparation programme that bridges the gap between your previous education and  the master's. Upon successful completion of this pre-master's programme, you qualify directly for admission to the UM master's in Business Intelligence and Smart Services.

On this page, you will find important details of the application process for the pre-master's (such as deadlines, admission requirements, required documents and application assessment) for the academic year 2026-2027. Check if you qualify for admission to this pre-master’s programme.

Programme content

The programme is composed of key courses taken from the SBE bachelor’s courses. You will gain foundational knowledge in the field of study, train academic and research skills, and become familiar with Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Some of these courses are assessed by individual papers, others have a focus on group work. 

Curious about the content of the programme?

Study fee

The study fee for an SBE pre-master’s programme is half of the tuition fee for an SBE master’s programme, as the pre-master's programme lasts one semester.

Read more about tuition fees

Admission requirements


Do you qualify for admission based on your previous education?

All applicants, who have successfully completed a related bachelor’s from an EU/EEA university of applied sciences, qualify for admission if they meet all other admission requirements.

Previous education is classified as either a related degree or an unrelated degree. A related degree is defined as one listed in the hyperlinks below, or - for university of applied sciences degrees from countries other than the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany - an equivalent qualification to those listed. Any degree not included in these lists, or their equivalents is considered an unrelated degree.

Please find lists of related university of applied sciences programmes below:


All applicants who have successfully completed a related or unrelated bachelor’s or master’s degree at an EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA university or an unrelated EU/EEA university of applied sciences will be reviewed by the Board of Admissions.

SBE Master Students

Questions?
Please contact the SBE Admissions office:
masteradmissions-sbe@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Students with a (related) university of applied sciences degree (EU/EEA)

Students with a university degree (EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA)

You are eligible to apply if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA university. The Board of Admissions will check your eligibility.
 

Required documents if your GPA is 7.0 or higher

Does your country use a different grading scale? Please see the list of equivalent GPA calculations.

  • Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
    Upload an official grades transcript of all completed bachelor’s courses so far, including your overall GPA, plus a translation if the original is not in English. This document needs to be signed and stamped by your university.
  • GPA-statement: please use the standard format
  • Certified copy of your diploma (if already obtained)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • A recent passport picture
  • A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
  • Permission for document verification form
    If your diploma is not verified by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, the Dutch government agency responsible for education-related matters), you will need to upload the form ‘Permission for document verification’ in the MyApplication portal. This form allows Maastricht University to verify your diploma, grades transcript or other required documents directly with the issuing institution or relevant qualification registry.
     

Required documents if your GPA is lower than 7.0

  • Proof of academic capabilities
    Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:

     

    • Option 1: GMAT Exam with a test score of 515 or higher
    • Option 2: GMAT Exam (old version) with a total score of 550 or higher
    • Option 3: GRE Exam. Please check the required total score on the GRE admissions table. The minimum required Analytical Writing Assessment score is 3.5.
      More information about the GMAT/GRE test
  • Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
    Upload an official grades transcript of all completed bachelor’s courses so far, including your overall GPA, plus a translation if the original is not in English. This document needs to be signed and stamped by your university.
  • Certified copy of your diploma (if already obtained)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • A recent passport picture
  • A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card
  • Permission for document verification form
    If your diploma is not verified by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, the Dutch government agency responsible for education-related matters), you will need to upload the form ‘Permission for document verification’ in the MyApplication portal. This form allows Maastricht University to verify your diploma, grades transcript or other required documents directly with the issuing institution or relevant qualification registry.


Additional requirement: handling fee

Prospective pre-master’s students who received their previous education in a non-EU/EEA country will have to pay a handling fee. More information on this handling fee and how to arrange this payment can be found on the Handling fee web page.

Required documents based on previous education

How to apply

Ready to apply? The application and enrolment process consists of three phases. More information on each of these phases is provided below. Carefully read through the information provided and make sure to complete all tasks as soon as possible (and definitely before the indicated deadlines).

Important deadlines

Phase 1: Apply via Studielink

Let us know you want to apply for this study programme

To start the application process for this pre-master's programme, you first need to apply via Studielink. Studielink is the Dutch central organisation that keeps track of applications and enrolments at institutions of higher education in the Netherlands. In Studielink, you can apply by indicating which study programme at Maastricht University (UM) you would like to apply for, whether you’d like to start the programme in September or February, what previous education you followed, and you might need to provide a number of other details.

Studielink offers two methods of signing in: with or without using DigiD:

  • If you live in a Dutch municipality, you can only register using your DigiD. If you live in a Dutch municipality, but do not yet have a DigiD yet, you will need to request one (Apply for a DigiD).
  • If you do not (yet) live in the Netherlands, you can register by creating a Studielink account (without DigiD). As your personal details will not have been verified through DigiD, UM will check your personal details.

Apply via Studielink  


Please note:

  • You have to select your ‘starting moment’ in Studielink. Please make sure to select the right month and year in the dropdown-menu, so that you are applying for a start of the study programme in next academic year.
  • You will receive an email from UM within 24 hours of having applied in Studielink. This email contains your username/UM student number and a link to create your personal password. You can use these login details to access the MyApplication portal, the online environment in which the rest of your application process will take place. The portal will provide you with a clear overview of all the tasks you need to complete, such as uploading documents and paying your study fees.

Phase 2: Admission

Allow UM to assess if you meet the admission requirements


MyApplication portal

To allow UM to assess whether you qualify for admission to the study programme of your choice, you need to complete a number of tasks in the MyApplication portal, the online environment in which the rest of your application process will take place. All the tasks you need to complete, such as uploading certain documents, will be presented here in a clear overview. You can log into the portal using your username/UM student number and the password you have created (your login name and an explanation on how to create your own password are provided in the email you received from us after your application in Studielink).

Make sure you fulfil the tasks indicated in the MyApplication portal on time. This means that you should upload documents as soon as you have finalised them and/or have them in your possession. The sooner you complete a task, the sooner we can give you feedback if you need to add or correct anything. Please pay attention to the deadlines indicated, as they can differ per study programme.

Once you have completed all of your admission tasks, your application dossier is ready to be presented to the Board of Admissions. Depending on your programme, this will be done immediately when it is complete (rolling basis), or after an indicated deadline.
 

Required documents

During the application process for this pre-master's programme, you will need to complete a number of tasks for which you will often have to upload documents in the ‘MyApplication portal’.

 

Status updates about your application

From now on, you will receive important information and calls to action regarding your application in the message inbox in the MyApplication portal. We recommend that you regularly log in to the portal to make sure you stay updated. However, we will also notify you of important changes via the email address you provided to Studielink. 

Phase 3: Enrolment

Arrange the practical matters required to start your studies at UM

Once you have been offered a place in the pre-master's programme, you need to arrange your enrolment. The tasks you need to complete to be enrolled are listed in the MyApplication portal under ‘Enrolment tasks’. You can find a brief overview below.
 

Pay your study fee

Every applicant will need to pay their study fee. More information on how to go about arranging your study fee payment is provided in the task description in the MyApplication portal.

Once you’ve received an invite to pay your study fee, it is important that you indicate how you wish to arrange your payment (in Studielink). Do so on time (in any case before the start of your studies). Please also make sure that you pay (the first instalment of) your study fee in a timely manner. Otherwise, you won’t be able to start your studies.


Allow UM to verify your diploma

Dutch diplomas
Did you acquire the diploma on the basis of which you have been offered a place in your study programme in the Netherlands? Then DUO will pass on their verification of your diploma to UM. No further action on your part is required.

Non-Dutch diplomas
Did you acquire the diploma on the basis of which you have been offered a place in your study programme outside of the Netherlands? Then you will need to send a certified copy of that diploma.

Have you completed your previous education outside of the Netherlands and will you not receive your diploma before the start of your study programme? Then you can send a certified graduation statement.

More information on the requirements for a certified copy of a diploma and for a certified graduation statement, as well as the address these documents should be posted to, is provided in the task description in the MyApplication portal.
 

Make sure all application and enrolment tasks are fulfilled

UM can only enrol you if you have completed all the tasks in the MyApplication portal. Please make sure this is the case, so that your application and enrolment can be completed and you’ll be ready to start preparing for your studies as soon as possible.
 

Confirmation of Enrolment

When you have been enrolled for your study programme at UM, you will receive confirmation of this from UM (in the message inbox in the MyApplication portal) and from Studielink (by email).

UM email account
Before you start your studies, you will receive the login details for your UM email account. Your UM email address will be used for all correspondence about your introduction programme and the start of your studies. Your private email address will only be used to inform you about the application and enrolment process.

How do we assess your application?

When you want to apply or are applying to this SBE pre-master, it is useful to know how we assess your application. You can find more information about this below.

  1. Board of Admission evaluates application
    The Board of Admission evaluates the quality of your application by looking at your grades, motivation, relevant work experience, international experience and extra-curricular activities, and GMAT or GRE score (if applicable). Additionally, the Board of Admissions assesses if your previous education is a related or unrelated degree as explained under the admission requirements. Finally, the Board of Admissions assesses if your deficiencies can be eliminated in the SBE pre-master you applied to. Based on this information, the Board of Admission will decide whether you can be admitted to the SBE pre-master or not.

     

  2. Rolling basis evaluations: decision within 2-4 weeks after completion
    Assessment happens on a rolling basis. This means that, once you submit a complete file with all the minimum required scores, it will be presented to the Board of Admission. We will not wait until the deadline before we present your file to the Board. You will receive a decision within 2-4 weeks after completion of your file.
SBE Master Students

Are you a non-EU/EEA national requiring a visa/residence permit for study?

Please note that Maastricht University can only formally apply for your visa/residence permit if you have met all admission and enrolment requirements.

This means you have to have completed all admission and enrolment tasks in the MyApplication portal (except the ‘visa/residence permit’-task and the ‘send certified copy of diploma’-task) before we can send your application to the IND (Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service).

We have to send the application to the IND before 1 July if you are starting your studies in September. Please note: a few pre-master and master programmes offer a start in February. If your study programme offers a start in February and you want to start your studies in February, we have to send the application to the IND before 1 December. You can find out if your study programme offers a start in February on the admission requirements web page of that programme (pre-master’s, master’s).

Therefore, we strongly recommend that you reconsider applying for this study programme if you are not sure that you will meet the following requirements before 1 July/1 December (if applicable in your situation):

  • Having remedied all subject and/or language deficiencies (if applicable) ·
  • Having qualified for admission to your study programme, including being selected (if applicable to your study programme) AND
  • Having paid the tuition fee for your study programme

In the framework of the UM Cares project, UM has established a network for parents and carers.
This network serves two main purposes: firstly, it has a peer support function for students and staff with caring responsibilities to connect and share experiences. Secondly it serves as a sounding board for input and feedback for the UM Cares project and for informing the UM community about the project progress.

Join the network!

The network is open for all students and staff with caring responsibilities to join.
Email us from your UM account to register for the network by clicking the green button.

On 12 November 2020 the PAC network was launched with an online event. Staff and students shared their stories and expectations for this network in two videos.
In the first video staff and students are taking a lead, and in the second video the organisation's point of view is shared by UM's managers and a study advisor.

You are not the only one!
Observant recently had a nice interview with two UM students with caring responsibilties.

 

Online platform in MS Teams

We choose to use MS Teams as an online platform. A place where you can find useful information and resources for both parents and carers, in English and in Dutch. Also you can contact, chat or video call with a peer member from the network.

Once registerd for the PAC network, you will receive an invitation for the Teams environment.

Welcome to UM! You are a so called 'first generation student' if neither of your parents or legal guardians attended university. We know that when you are the first person in your family to go to university, this can seem like a daunting and overwhelming step. UM is committed to supporting you during your time as a student here. You have demonstrated resilience, courage and determination in reaching university, and these traits will help you to successfully complete your study programme.

On this page we list some of the resources available to you at UM.

Resources

•    You can register for the UM peer support system, either to be paired with a peer supporter, or to become a peer supporter yourself. In your email to them, please indicate clearly that you are a first generation student. UCM students should send an email to ucm-peersupport@maastrichtuniversity.nl
•    Contact your study advisor for any questions or concerns regarding your study programme
•    Check the information by the Student Service Centre on financial matters
•    Make use of the career services at the Student Service Centre or your faculty’s services to boost your employability
•    Take a look at the extracurricular activities on offer at UM
•    Ask for guidance if you encounter any problems
•    Think about whether you want to study abroad during your programme

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