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Disclaimer ECTS: the number of ECTS credits earned after successfully concluding this CES course is in accordance with Maastricht University CES guidelines. Please consult with your home university or UM faculty if these credits will be accepted as part of your programme and, if necessary, converted to the credit system acknowledged by your home university.

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Students from Australian universities can reach out to CISaustralia for more information about the tuition and housing fees.

Students from other universities can reach out to the coordinator of this programme via the contact information on the main programme page.

	January 2026
Extensive introduction programme	Included
Integration into Dutch student life	Included
On-site support throughout the programme	Included
Library and IT services	Included
Transcripts	Included
Disability management	Included
Support from a wellbeing officer	Included
24-7 emergency assistance	Included

^*^{CES students stay in single or double rooms at the International Student Guesthouse of Maastricht University. Rooms in the P-building have a private kitchen and rooms in the C-building have communal cooking facilities; in both buildings, the bathroom facilities are shared.}

Cancellation policy

The Center for European Studies incurs costs for each student we register. CES applies the following cancellation regulations:

If a student withdraws 8 weeks or more before the start of the programme (i.e. before 8 November 2025), no costs will be charged;
If a student withdraws between 8 and 4 weeks before the start of the programme (i.e. between 8 November 2025 and 6 December 2025), CES will charge 25% of the tuition fee and any non-refundable visa fees, where applicable;
If a student withdraws between 4 weeks and the start of the programme (i.e. after 6 December 2025), CES will charge 50% of the tuition fee and any non-refundable visa fees, where applicable.

Exceptions to the above mentioned cancellation regulations will be reviewed by CES on a case-by-case basis.

Students from Australian universities can reach out to CISaustralia for more information about the tuition and housing fees.

Students from other universities can reach out to the coordinator of this programme via the contact information on the main programme page.

	January 2026
Extensive introduction programme	Included
Integration into Dutch student life	Included
On-site support throughout the programme	Included
Library and IT services	Included
Transcripts	Included
Disability management	Included
Support from a wellbeing officer	Included
24-7 emergency assistance	Included

Cancellation policy

The Center for European Studies incurs costs for each student we register. CES applies the following cancellation regulations:

If a student withdraws 8 weeks or more before the start of the programme (i.e. before 8 November 2025), no costs will be charged;
If a student withdraws between 8 and 4 weeks before the start of the programme (i.e. between 8 November 2025 and 6 December 2025), CES will charge 25% of the tuition fee and any non-refundable visa fees, where applicable;
If a student withdraws between 4 weeks and the start of the programme (i.e. after 6 December 2025), CES will charge 50% of the tuition fee and any non-refundable visa fees, where applicable.

Exceptions to the above mentioned cancellation regulations will be reviewed by CES on a case-by-case basis.