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Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship
Non-EU/EEA students Merit-based, check official site
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
"The most international university in the Netherlands, with problem-based learning"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Ranking
#254 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (orientation year)
About Maastricht University
Maastricht University was founded on 9 January 1976 and is the second youngest of the Dutch universities. It has six faculties: Health, Medicine and Life Sciences; Science and Engineering; Arts and Social Sciences; Psychology and Neuroscience; Business and Economics; and Law, with satellite campuses in Venlo and Brussels. In 2025 it enrolled 22,933 students, 61% of them foreign, from 128 nationalities, and offered 26 bachelor's and 97 master's programmes. Maastricht is #254 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down from #239.
Rankings & Recognition
#254
Ranked #254 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#239 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Maastricht University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1976
Founded
#254
QS 2027 Rank
Public university
Type
Maastricht
Location
22,933 (2025)
Students
61%
Foreign Students
Popular Programs
International Business
Liberal Arts
Science
Law
Health and Life Sciences
Psychology
Application Details
Application Route
Studielink + university portal
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
96%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (MVV + residence permit)
Post-Study Work
1 year (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Highly skilled migrant permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
UM High Potential Scholarship
Career Outcomes
50%
Placement Ratio
1 year (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff (FTE) — 2,728 (2025)
International Academic Staff — 48% (2025)
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Maastricht University is based in Maastricht, where its faculties are spread between the historic city centre and the Randwyck campus. It also has campuses in Venlo and Heerlen, in the Dutch province of Limburg.
Campus Details
Maastricht
(city centre + Randwyck)
Venlo
Heerlen
Campus Forecast
Maastricht
Venlo
Heerlen
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University housing partners and private rooms
Dining
Campus canteens and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
Dutch health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
22,933 (2025)
Foreign Students
61%
Nationalities
128
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$8,500 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Maastricht admits international students in September, and some master programmes also in February. Check each programme page for the deadline.
Scholarships at Maastricht University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma accepted as equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, plus the entry requirements of each programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, English proficiency and the entry requirements of each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (Studielink + university portal)
Diploma and academic transcripts
English proof (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo)
Motivation letter
CV / resume
Recommendation letters (master)
Proof of financial means
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Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme, language of instruction and entry rules on the Maastricht website.
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Apply online
Register in Studielink and complete the application in the university portal before the programme deadline.
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Upload documents
Upload your diploma, transcripts, English proof, motivation letter and CV; some programmes add a test or interview.
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Admission decision
The university assesses your file and sends an admission decision.
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Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee instalment or deposit; the university applies for your MVV and residence permit with the IND.
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Visa & arrive
Collect the MVV at the Dutch embassy if needed, travel, collect your residence permit card and register with the municipality.
Campus & Location
Maastricht University is based in Maastricht, where its faculties are spread between the historic city centre and the Randwyck campus. It also has campuses in Venlo and Heerlen, in the Dutch province of Limburg.
Bachelor's
3
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Bachelor's
International Business
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Bachelor's
Maastricht Science Programme
Master's
3
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Master's
International Business (Master's)
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Master's
Maastricht MBA
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