★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students who thrive in small-group, problem-based learning and want an interdisciplinary computing education in Europe. Trade-off: lighter on traditional lectures and more project-driven than classic tech universities.
Tuition · Intl
↗€13,500
via SKDB 2025 · provisional ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗334
DUO ↓34% ↗
Intl. %
↗70%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
?
no data yet
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Computer Science is een geweldige keuze voor studenten met een fascinatie voor computers, studenten die echt een verschil willen maken in de wereld, of die op zoek zijn naar een vakgebied met goede carrièremogelijkheden.
De wereld van vandaag draait op computers. Op hun beurt draaien computers weer op software. Als computerwetenschapper ontwikkel je software die een computer beter, sneller en veiliger laat werken. Met jouw software leg je de basis voor allerlei toepassingen in bijvoorbeeld het bedrijfsleven, de gezondheidszorg, de wetenschap, de logistieke sector en meer. Een bachelordiploma Computer Science biedt je uitstekende vooruitzichten op een baan.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsDesign projectGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k
Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences offers its most talented bachelor's students the possibility to gain even more in-depth knowledge by completing their study programme …
MaRBLe 2.0 (Research track) ↗Honourstraject
In this programme, small groups of bachelor's students work under the supervision of a senior researcher on fundamental and applied research; we call this Research-Based Learning.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Computer Science32%
Artificial Intelligence16%
Parallel and Distributed Computer Systems13%
Computer Science11%
Possible professions
Software DeveloperSecurity SpecialistSoftware EngineerApp DeveloperEthical Hacker
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 264%
Women among first-years22%
International students70%
Say workload is “just right”35%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 157 respondents
Content & set-up3.4
Teachers3.5
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.3
Facilities3.6
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4
Would choose again3.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 213
- TOEFL internet based: 80
Scholarships
Maastricht University NL-High Potential ScholarshipFor non-EU/EEA students in participating master's programmes; competitive and programme eligibility applies.
UM Brightlands Talent ScholarshipFor non-EU/EEA students in participating master's programmes; competitive and programme eligibility applies.
UM Global Studies ScholarshipFor Global Studies bachelor's students; eligibility applies.
Fulbright / Maastricht University AwardExternal scholarship listed for master's students; nationality/eligibility conditions apply.
Internships
?No data yet
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