Financing your studies
Exploring your financial options is a crucial step in planning your education. Whether you’re looking for government loans, scholarship opportunities or need special financial support due to unforeseen circumstances, Maastricht University (UM) provides a variety of resources to help you find out what options are available to help fund your studies.
For comprehensive information on each of these financial options, please visit the pages below:
- Dutch student finance (DUO)
The Dutch government offers several forms of student finance for Dutch nationals and those who have the same rights. Find out what types of financing are available and if you qualify.
- Scholarships for international students
We facilitate a variety of scholarships for high-achieving students who face financial hurdles in pursuing a degree.
- International financial aid
Find out which country-based financial aid programmes UM facilitates for international students.
- Cost of living & financial assistance
Learn about the cost of living in the Netherlands how to budget for your studies and what financial assistance may be available if you need help with your living expenses.
- Financial support for study delays (UM 'Profileringsfonds')
If you fall behind in your studies due to special circumstances such as illness, family circumstances, disability, pregnancy, a board position of a student organisation or because you are combining your study with top-level sports, you might be eligible for financial support from the UM 'Profileringsfonds'.