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The FHML campus has several buildings that are relatively accessible for people with a physical disability. Below you can find more information about accessible parking, accessibility for wheelchair users, accessible toilets and what to do in case of an emergency.

Location

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Universiteitssingel 60

Access to the building

The building is relatively accessible for people with a physical disability. You can access the building via the adjacent path. The entrance doors open automatically.

Parking spaces

There are some accessible parking spaces immediately after the barriers on the right-hand side that are indicated with blue signs. Please use the official permit (blue card) and place it on your dashboard where it can be seen. If no space is available, you can report this at the intercom at the barrier. The receptionist will guide you further to accessible parking spaces in front of Universiteitssingel 50.

Elevators and stairs

There are two elevators, and all the stairs have handrails.

Rooms with no wheelchair access

All floors are accessible by elevator.

Toilets

An accessible toilet can be found on the ground floor. Look out for the blue square signs.

Evacuation

In an emergency, the lifts will not be in use. If you need help to evacuate via the stairs, our Emergency Response Officers will help you exit via the stairwell.

If the fire alarm is activated in an emergency:

  • Make your way to the nearest fire exit stairwell.
  • Tell others you need help so they can alert those managing the evacuation.
  • If there is a telephone at your refuge area, use it to call 1333; otherwise, dial +31 (0)43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform Central Services of your location.
  • Stay in the stairwell refuge area until the evacuation team arrives.

 

Floor plans

If you would like to receive a floor plan, please send an email to info-crisp@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Universiteitssingel 50

Access to the building

The accessible entrance is located on the south side of the building. The entrance doors open automatically during office hours from 07:30 to 18:30. After these times, authorised persons can access the building via their UM card.

Access is also possible on the north side of the building, but the doors can only be operated manually. There is no bell and/or UM card access possible. Using the entrance on the south side is therefore recommended.

Parking places

There are some accessible parking spaces for wheelchair users immediately after the barriers on the right-hand side, which are indicated with the blue signs. Please use the official permit (blue card) and place it on your dashboard where it can be seen. If no space is available, you can report this at the intercom at the barrier. The receptionist will guide you further to accessible parking spaces in front of Universiteitssingel 50.

Elevators and stairs

There are six elevators, and all stairs have handrails.

Rooms not accessible by wheelchair

Only a few classrooms and offices on the sixth floor are not accessible by wheelchair.

Toilets

Several floors have accessible toilets. Follow the square blue signs.

Evacuation

In an emergency, the lifts will not be in use. If you need help to evacuate via the stairs, our Emergency Response Officers will help you exit via the stairwell.

If the fire alarm is activated in an emergency:

  • Make your way to the nearest fire exit stairwell.
  • Tell others you need help so they can alert those managing the evacuation.
  • If there is a telephone at your refuge area, use it to call 1333; otherwise, dial +31 (0)43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform Central Services of your location.
  • Stay in the stairwell refuge area until the evacuation team arrives.

 

Floor plans

If you would like to receive a floor plan, send an email to: info-crisp@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Also, read the information about the accessibility of the University Library.

Universiteitssingel 40

Access to the building

The main entrance is easily accessible for people with a disability. The entrance doors open automatically. There is also an entrance at Dr. Tanslaan. These entrance doors also open automatically.

Parking spaces

In the parking garage, there are accessible parking spaces at levels 1 and -1. These are indicated by the blue signs. Please use the official permit (blue card) and place it on your dashboard where it can be seen.

Elevators and stairs

There are four elevators, and all stairs have handrails.

Rooms not accessible by wheelchair

All floors are accessible by elevator.

Toilets

There is an accessible toilet on the first floor, which is indicated by the blue signs.

Evacuation

In an emergency, the lifts will not be in use. If you need help to evacuate via the stairs, our Emergency Response Officers will help you exit via the stairwell.

If the fire alarm is activated in an emergency:

  • Make your way to the nearest fire exit stairwell.
  • Tell others you need help so they can alert those managing the evacuation.
  • If there is a telephone at your refuge area, use it to call 1333; otherwise, dial +31 (0)43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform Central Services of your location.
  • Stay in the stairwell refuge area until the evacuation team arrives.

 

​Floor plans

If you want to receive a floor plan, send an email to: info-crisp@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Universiteitssingel 5

Access to the building

The building is reasonably accessible for people with a physical disability. The entrance doors open automatically.

Parking spaces

Parking spaces are available on the street side in front of the building. These are indicated with the blue signs. Please use the official permit (blue card) and place it on your dashboard where it can be seen.

Elevators and stairs

There is an elevator, and the stairs have a handrail.

Rooms without wheelchair access

All floors are accessible by elevator.

Toilets

The ground floor has an accessible toilet. Follow the blue square signs.

Evacuation

In an emergency, the lifts will not be in use. If you need help to evacuate via the stairs, our Emergency Response Officers will help you exit via the stairwell.

If the fire alarm is activated in an emergency:

  • Make your way to the nearest fire exit stairwell.
  • Tell others you need help so they can alert those managing the evacuation.
  • If there is a telephone at your refuge area, use it to call 1333; otherwise, dial +31 (0)43 3875566 on your mobile phone to inform Central Services of your location.
  • Stay in the stairwell refuge area until the evacuation team arrives.

 

Floor plans

If you want to receive a floor plan, send an email to: info-crisp@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

At University College Maastricht (UCM), we prepared for a combination of on-site and online education. We are taking into account all COVID-19 related preventive measures and we are developing online options for students who cannot yet come to Maastricht due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The newest updates will appear at the top. To make sure you can keep track, we have highlighted a few particularly important messages that you can directly view using the menu below.

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Everyone | June 2021

As communicated earlier this week by the Executive Board of the University, we are looking forward to welcoming you back at UCM for education in the new academic year!

What will that mean for UCM?
We plan to return on-site for all tutorials. We plan to offer them without 1.5 meter distancing, which means full-sized tutorial groups. With our return to on-campus education, attendance in tutorials will become mandatory again, and all students are expected to be present in Maastricht.

Measures such as wearing face masks, walking routes, self-testing and staying at home if you have corona-related symptoms will continue as long as the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) requires.

It may be the case that you cannot come to Maastricht for corona-related reasons. For example, because you cannot travel to the Netherlands from the country where you are staying. For the small group of students who cannot be in Maastricht for documented and approved reasons, we will provide alternatives to ensure that study delays are avoided as much as possible.

Please rest assured that we will continue to follow all health and safety guidelines. Maastricht University will continue to monitor public health updates throughout the summer and inform you about these as they become available, so please keep checking UM communications.

We are ready to welcome you back to campus in August to continue on our educational journey together!

If you have questions about on-site education at UCM as of September, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Everyone | May 2021

Education period 5-6

On 20 April 2021, the Dutch government announced the loosening of measures for higher education institutions.

From the week of 26 April, students will be permitted to attend classes on campus one day a week. In anticipation of this UCM has added one optional student meeting to the schedule of each content course, next to the regular tutorial meetings that take place online. For most of you, this means that you can come to UCM for one of these student meetings that are in your schedule. You can decide which of these optional meetings you would like to attend onsite (online attendance remains an option for all meetings).

The university’s regulations state that you may be physically present for educational activities once per week, regardless of how long the activities last. It is not the case that you can spread the hours over a number of days, such as a student meeting on one day and another student meeting on another day. Most of your student meetings are on different days for each of your courses, therefore you will have to choose which meeting you want to attend on-site (if any). Of course, if all of your optional student meetings are scheduled on the same day, you may attend all of them onsite.

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Save the date: Bachelor Introduction days

Prospective students | June 2021

This page will be updated regularly, and the final schedule will be sent out a few weeks prior to the UCM Introduction days.

The UCM Introduction days will take place from Monday 23 until Wednesday 25 August 2021. During these days, you and your fellow students will learn essential and instructive information to prepare you for your academic career starting at UCM. During these Days, you will have the opportunity to get to know UCM, discuss and ask questions about Problem-Based Learning, and meet your fellow students. In addition to the necessary information sessions, there will be informal activities to make sure you have a great time.

The government has recommended organising educational activities without 1.5 meter social distancing as of August. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that the UCM Introduction Days are expected to take place fully on-site. Attendance is mandatory of all incoming UCM students starting their studies in September 2021. The final schedule for the Introduction Days is not yet finalised due to the changing nature of governmental restrictions regarding COVID-19, so please keep your full days of 23-25 August open, including the evenings.

As of August, the maximum group size allowed indoors may still be limited, so some parts of the introductory programme might take place online. Furthermore, we will provide extra hand-cleaning and disinfection stations in the buildings. Measures such as wearing face masks, walking routes, self-testing and staying at home if you have corona-related symptoms will continue as long as the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) requires.

It may be the case that you cannot come to Maastricht for corona-related reasons. For example, because you cannot travel to the Netherlands from the country where you are staying. In that case, UCM will prepare an alternative online-only Introduction Days for students who are unable to join the on-site programme due to corona-related reasons. When you plan your travel to Maastricht, please pay attention to the Dutch governmental rules about a 10-day quarantine for new arrivals to The Netherlands, particularly if you are coming from outside the EU. You can find this information on the RIVM website.

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Zeta | 3rd year UCM student

“My first impression of UCM was its close-knit community. This community gave me a sense of ease, allowing me to adapt in a new environment and paving the way for a busy but exciting three years at UCM.”

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Safety at University College Maastricht

University College Maastricht is following the COVID-19 rules and regulations set by the Dutch government in order to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors within the UCM building. In this instructional video, 3rd year UCM student Zeta takes you on a tour of the building and demonstrates the measures we need to take to ensure each other’s safety. If you plan to visit UCM, we ask you to respect these measures.

We hope to welcome you

Everyone | 15 May 2021

We remain committed to the Maastricht University Student Experience - education where the focus is on the student. We make the most of the space we have on our campus to meet the needs of our students to come together in the ‘international classroom’ to collaborate, to socialise, to interact. After all, getting an education is about so much more than just earning credits!

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Looking forward to the 2020-2021 academic year

We are busily preparing for on-site education taking into account all COVID-19-related preventive measures, as well as developing online options for students who cannot yet come to Maastricht due to COVID-19 restrictions.

In this blog, you can follow our progress for the master's programme Systems Biology. See you soon: on campus if you can, online if you need to!

The newest updates will appear at the top. To make sure you can keep track, we have highlighted a few particularly important messages that you can directly view using the menu below.

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Questions? Contact us! 
 

  • For questions about admissions: sb-admissions@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
  • For questions related to educational modality for the fall, contact Programme Director: Julia.sewall@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 
  • For questions about courses, credits and schedules, contact the Office of Student Affairs: sb-studentaffairs@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

UM COVID-19 Safety protocol

Everyone |  14 August 2020

UM wants to provide its students and employees with a safe working and learning environment during this pandemic. This protocol shows how (the possibility) of spread of COVID-19 at UM can be prevented as much as possible.​ 

You can find the full protocol here

International (non-EU) students Visa information

(prospective) students | 9 July 2020   

The steps to apply for a Dutch visa and residence permit can be found here. If you have questions about Visa applications, especially for applications processed outside the usual deadlines, please contact the Visa Office.

As a reminder, the Sciences master's programmes are providing flexibility for traveling to Maastricht by offering both online and on-campus education options. This applies to students with delays in their visa application process.

"Soft cut'' Admission to the Sciences master's programmes 

Prospective students | 8 July 2020

The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science is making it possible to admit students to a Dutch master's programme for the academic year 2020-2021 under certain conditions, even if these students have not yet completed their bachelor's programme. This type of conditional admission is also referred to as a ‘soft cut’.

Students from an UM bachelor's programme
In order to be able to enter UM (pre)master programmes for academic year 2020-2021 based on the 'soft cut' admission criteria, a standard of at least 80% of the ECTS from year 3 of the bachelor's programme needs to be obtained (i.e. a maximum of 12 ECTS from year 3 of the bachelor's programme may be missing, year 1 and year 2 need to be fully obtained).[1]

Students from an external bachelor
When a student from a bachelor's programme from outside UM wants to enrol in a (pre)master's programme at UM based on the 'soft cut' admission criteria, this will be done via the above-mentioned standard[2]; the UM master's program will assess whether the student in question can be enrolled conditionally, bearing in mind the 80% standard.

Other applicable exceptions 
Exceptions of the 12 ECTS will be made when applicants that have pending Bachelor thesis credits (usually higher than 12 ECTS). In case a student has yet to complete their bachelor thesis, the Admissions Committee will ask the student for a description of their thesis status. For cases in which the student has started their bachelor thesis but are missing advance components to obtain credits including defence, written thesis submission, or pending minor data collection, admission will be granted provided the student is not missing credits from other courses and thesis completion is realistically obtainable within the first half of the academic year 2020 - 2021.

[1] Exception: The student still has to complete 1 or more course units of year 3 of the bachelor's programme that covers more than 12 ECTS and of which it is feasible for the student to complete these course units within the academic year 2020-2021.

[2] Exception: In the case of a four-year (foreign) bachelor's degree, a maximum of 20% of the ECTS from the last year of study may be missing.

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Update: Educational format coming academic year

Everyone |  26 June 2020 - updated 9 July 

Our aim is to provide education on-site if we can, online if you need to with a lot of interaction between students and teachers. We will make the most of the space we have so that you can safely come together in the ‘international classroom’ to collaborate, socialise and interact. In this update, we would like to inform you on several educational aspects of the coming academic year. Please note that these educational formats are set for the first 2 periods of the academic year 2020-2021 and will be adjusted accordingly taking into consideration the developments of COVID-19:

  • Lectures: all lectures will take place online and recordings will be available throughout the course.
     
  • Skills: All skills training will take place on-site.If you are not able to travel to Maastricht due to COVID-19 related measures, you will discuss with the course coordinator how to fulfill your skills. If you have questions, please contact us and we will help you sort this out.
     
  • Tutorials: Will take place in a hybrid format meaning tutorials will be on-site and students that are unable to attend on-site due to health/travel limitations will join the session online. Each course coordinator will publish in the course manual what/how many meetings are scheduled online versus on-campus. If you are not able to travel to Maastricht due to COVID-19 related measures, your tutorial sessions will take place online. A tutor will supervise all team sessions, navigating between groups both online and on campus.
     
  • Individual self-study: You can carry out your individual research this online and/or in several learning spaces throughout UM’s campus. With the reopening of our school’s buildings, approximately 25% of the existing lounge spaces will be available. The inner-city Library is open to up to 100 students as of 1 July and will gradually increase this number whenever possible.

Does this mean that I am not required to be in Maastricht?
We strongly advise you to come to Maastricht to take part in education on campus. However, if you are not able to travel to Maastricht due to COVID-19 related measures, there will be online alternatives for lectures and tutorials.

When do I need to communicate whether I will be in Maastricht by September?
The Master Sciences Programmes will send out a questionnaire in which you indicate whether you will be attending the introduction week online or on-campus. Those students that indicate they will attend the introduction week online will receive an email to discuss their education modality for Period 1.

Looking forward to 2020-2021

Everyone | 18 June 2020

The Master's programmes team is working hard to start education in the fall, on campus if you can, online if you need to. This flexible modality will allow you to participate in our staple “international classroom” while accommodating traveling of physical distancing restrictions. We're looking forward to welcome you soon and in the meantime, stay safe!

Sciences-programmedirector-JuliaSewall

Dr. Julia Massimelli Sewall 
Director of master's programmes Sciences:
MSc Biobased Materials & MSc Systems Biology 

Corona-proofing Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1 ("PHS1)

Everyone | 18 June 2020 

Although education last took place at our PHS1 building in March, I've been on site almost every day. There's a few reasons for that: construction work on the communal areas never stopped (more about that later) and we're also working on implementing and testing the necessary health measures.

So far, we have figured out and indicated the maximum room capacities, outfitted every entrance with hand sanitizer, figured out seating plans, assigned walking directions in hallways, opened up unidirectional staircases and more - all to ensure we comply with the latest rules and regulations. You can see some pictures of our progress at the bottom of this page. Although no one knows exactly which measures will apply in September, we will continue to ensure that our building stays up to date and safe.

Roy van Kessel

Roy van Kessel
Building manager Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1

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Save the date: MSc Systems Biology Introduction Days

Prospective students | 28 May 2020

Save the date! Our master's Introduction Days will take place on Thursday 27 & Friday 28 August 2020. During these days, you will receive valuable information about studying at Maastricht University and life in Maastricht.
 
We can’t wait to meet you, so the introduction days will go ahead as planned – be it online, in person or as a mix of both. You will receive more information about the programme once we know what form it will take. For now, block August 27 and 28 in your agenda!

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Ivanka Dzon

Ivanka Dzon
Event coordinator

<a name="phs1"></a>Corona-proofing Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1 (June 18, 2020)

The first thing you see when you enter the building - whether you come from the main entrance, side entrance or bike parking - is a hand sanitizer station.

PHS1

Corridors and staircases which are too narrow to keep 1.5m distance from others now have designated walking directions: one way only.

PHS1

We've calculated and indicated the maximum room capacities based on a number of parameters, including ventilation properties and floor area.

PHS1

Apart from maximum capacities, lecture halls now have designated seating. We're still trying to see how we can optimize this, while ensuring you can keep a safe distance from others at all times.

PHS1
Studium Generale | Interview

Since 16 March, the team of Studium Generale have been working from home. Normally speaking, you often see us during our lectures and other activities, but now we‘ve been working at home for almost thirteen weeks. As we can’t see each other ‘in the flesh’ at the moment, we’re sharing written and visual portraits of our programme makers with you. This week: an interview with Jaap Janssen, programme maker with Studium Generale.

Does your degree not give you access to the two-year UM master’s programme in Data Science for Decision Making at the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE)? Maybe you are eligible for our pre-master’s programme! This pre-master’s is a preparation programme that bridges the gap between your previous education and the master's. It is a tailor-made programme based on your previous knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion within the semester concerned, you will directly qualify for admission to the UM master's in Data Science for Decision Making.

Please note:

  • Admission is only possible for applicants with minor deficiencies, or applicants who meet all the requirements but on a university of applied sciences level. Read more >>
  • Applicants with a non-EEA diploma cannot apply directly for this pre-master's; they will have to apply for one of FSE's regular master's programmes first. Read more >>

Programme content

The pre-master's programme is tailor-made for each individual applicant and the courses you will follow depend on the knowledge and skills you have already obtained. 

The programme has a duration of one semester which is equivalent to +/- 6 months (30 ECTS). 

The programme should be successfully completed within one semester.

Study fee

The pre-master's programme has a duration of one semester which is equivalent to +/- 6 months. 

The pre-master's programme study fee is about half of the statutory tuition fee for the master's programme in Data Science for Decision Making, for both EU/EEA & non-EU/EEA students.

General requirements: previous education

If you finished a bachelor’s programme at a research university but just fell short of meeting the admission requirements for the master's programme in Data Science for Decision Making, our pre-master's programme offers you the opportunity to obtain your starting credentials. 

Admission to this pre-master's programme is only possible if you have  minor deficiencies: you must meet at least 90% of the admission requirements for the master’s programme in Data Science for Decision Making and have finished at least Calculus or Linear Algebra and discrete mathematics on a bachelor’s level. Also you have some object-oriented programming experience.

Graduates from a Dutch HBO in a related field
The pre-master's programme is also a suitable option for students who have a degree from a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO) in a related field, Mathematics, Computer Science, Technical Data Science, Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, Econometrics, Engineering or Physics. and who meet all the requirements for the master’s programme in Data Science for Decision Making but on a university of applied sciences level (Dutch HBO) level. This means that you also need to have  finished bachelor’s courses in calculus, discrete mathematics and linear algebra.  

You will follow a one-semester programme at our department, and gain access to the master's programme upon successful completion of the pre-master's programme. Again, our admissions office is your first point of contact.

Admissions office
Before applying for this pre-master's programme, please feel free to contact the FSE admissions office regarding your specific situation. Admissions officer Miranda Vermeer is happy to look at your options.

dacs-admissions@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Additional requirements

Language requirements for English-language 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.

Handling fee

Applicants for this study pre-master’s programme 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.

Important deadlines

It is important that you inform yourself of the deadlines that you need to meet for a successful application.

The regular application deadlines for the master's programme in Data Science for Decision Making apply. You can find the application deadlines here.

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

How do we assess your application?

To determine whether you qualify for admission to a pre-master's programme, our Board of Admissions will carefully evaluate your diplomas, academic portfolio and proof of proficiency in English.

After successful completion of the pre-master's programme, you will then be able to continue with the master's in Data Science for Decision Making.

Does your degree not give you access to the two-year UM master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE)? Maybe you are eligible for our pre-master’s programme! This pre-master’s is a preparation programme that bridges the gap between your previous education and the master's. It is a tailor-made programme based on your previous knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion within the semester concerned, you will directly qualify for admission to the UM master's in Artificial Intelligence.

Please note:

Admission is only possible for applicants with minor deficiencies, or applicants who meet all the requirements but on a university of applied sciences level. 

Read more >>

Programme content

The pre-master's programme is tailor-made for each individual applicant and the courses you will follow depend on the knowledge and skills you have already obtained. 

The programme has a duration of one semester which is equivalent to +/- 6 months (30 ECTS). 

The programme should be successfully completed within one semester.

Study fee

The pre-master's programme has a duration of one semester which is equivalent to +/- 6 months. 

The pre-master's programme study fee is about half of the statutory tuition fee for the master's programme in Artificial Intelligence, for both EU/EEA & non-EU/EEA students.

General requirements: previous education

If you finished a bachelor’s programme at a research university but just fell short of meeting the admission requirements for the master's programme in Artificial Intelligence, our pre-master's programme offers you the opportunity to obtain your starting credentials. 

Admission to this pre-master's programme is only possible if you have  minor deficiencies: you must meet at least 90% of the admission requirements for the master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence and have finished at least Calculus or Linear Algebra on a bachelor’s level.

Graduates from a Dutch HBO in a related field
The pre-master's programme is also a suitable option for students who have a degree from a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO) in a related field, like ICT or (Technical) Informatics and who meet all the requirements for the master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence but on a university of applied sciences (Dutch HBO) level. This means that you also need to have finished bachelor’s courses in calculus and linear algebra.

You will follow a one-semester programme at our department and gain access to the master's programme upon successful completion of the pre-master's programme. Again, our admissions office is your first point of contact.

Admissions office
Before applying for this pre-master's programme, please feel free to contact the FSE admissions office regarding your specific situation. Admissions officer Miranda Vermeer is happy to look at your options.

dacs-admissions@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Additional requirements

Language requirements for English-language 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.

 

Handling fee

Applicants for this study pre-master’s programme 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.

Important deadlines

It is important that you inform yourself of the deadlines that you need to meet for a successful application.

The regular application deadlines for the master's programme in Artificial Intelligence apply. You can find the application deadlines here.

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

How do we assess your application?

To determine whether you qualify for admission to a pre-master's programme, our Board of Admissions will carefully evaluate your diplomas, academic portfolio and proof of proficiency in English.

After successful completion of the pre-master's programme, you will then be able to continue with the master's in Artificial Intelligence.

The Maastricht University D&I Office stands in solidarity with the Black community in the United States. We stand in solidarity with People of Colour all around the globe. And we stand in solidarity with People of Colour in the Netherlands, Maastricht and our own university community.

We need to talk about:

  • Racist violence, 
  • Everyday discrimination on e.g. the street, in the classroom, at work, in the supermarket,
  • Ethnic profiling by e.g. the police and tax authorities,
  • Institutional racism

because it leads to fewer chances for People of Colour to safely live their lives and follow dreams, ambitions and talents.

On this page you will find lots of information about racism. Here is a non-exhaustive list of resources available online you can use to educate yourself on this topic. 

Read

Suggestions for children

Executive Board:
 No one can win this battle alone; defeating racism and
discrimination is a challenge for our entire community. 
Read the full message.

UM's statement on 'Zwarte Piet':
 At UM the character of 'Zwarte Piet' is not welcome.  
Read the full paragraph on Sinterklaas and Black Pete.

Watch

Listen

Read - children up to young adults

Many of these are also available in audio versions, and in read aloud story videos on youtube.

You can find more suggestions at the EduCulture website.

Children (up to 8)

  • All are welcome – Alexandra Penfold
  • This is how we do it – Matt Lamothe
  • Same same, but different – Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
  • Be Kind – Pat Zietlow Miller
  • Global Babies – The Global Fund For Children
  • The colors of us – Karen Katz
  • Antiracist baby – Ibram X. Kendi
  • The Proudest Blue - Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali
  • Seeds of Change – Jen Cullerton Johnson
  • Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History - Vashti Harrison
  • Lovely – Jess Hong
  • Calling Dr. Zaza – Milo Freeman
  • Not my idea – John Jimerson
  • Let the children march - Monica Clark-Robinson
  • Sulwe – Lupita Nyong’o

  • Ada Twist, Scientist - Andrea Beaty

  • Julian is a Mermaid - Jessica Love

  • You Matter - Christian Robinson

Comics

  • I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina, Stacy Robinson & John Jennings
  • Incognegro by Mat Johnson & Warren Pleece
  • Monster: A Graphic Novel by Walter Dean Myers, Guy A. Sims & Dawud Anyabwile
  • New Kid by Jerry Craft
  • Your Black Friend by Ben Passmore
  • Hot Comb by Ebony Flowers

Ages 8-12

  • Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song – Gary Golio
  • Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom – Tim Tingle
  • She Stood for Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland – Loki Mulholland and Angela Fairwell
  • Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement – Carole Boston Weatherford
  • Josephine – Patricia Hruby Powell

Young Adults literature

  • The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas
  • The Lines We Cross – Rand Abdel-Fattah
  • Dear Martin – Nic Stone

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