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Bachelor

Maastricht Science programme

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Tuition · Intl
€19,960
via SKDB 2025 · provisional ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
908
DUO ↑56% ↗
Intl. %
75%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
At Maastricht Science Programme, we introduce a new approach to education in the natural sciences that is based on the Liberal Arts and Sciences tradition. Gone are the conventional disciplinary boundaries. We challenge you to create your own curriculum, chosen from a wide range of disciplines, guided by advisors and driven by your own skills, interests and ambitions. Do you want to focus on one discipline and become an expert in that specific field or do you prefer to combine disciplines and work on multidisciplinary knowledge and skills? Everything is possible at Maastricht Science Programme. Every semester, your personal academic advisor guides you in selecting courses from fields as diverse as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, neuroscience and various interdisciplinary fields such as biomedical engineering and entrepreneurship. You can focus on a single discipline, or you can combine multiple disciplines in a single degree Maastricht Science Programme in short: * Open curriculum, choose from more than 100 courses in the field of biology, chemistry, physics, math en more * Access to state-of-the art laboratoria * Use our facilities of for example the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, the Maastricht University Medical Centre of the labs at the Chemelot Campus.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: InterdisciplinarySector: InterdisciplinairSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLecture
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.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Honours programHonourstraject
The university also has three Honours Colleges that offer selective bachelor's programmes for talented and motivated students who want the freedom to build an individualised academ
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Psychology6%
Biomedical Sciences5%
International and European Law3%
Politicologie2%
Possible professions
Consultant Ecology & SustainabilityBusiness Analyst at a Medical Care instituteDoctoral ResearcherEnvironmental SpecialistMedical Laboratory AssistantR&D EngineerSoftware developerBeleidsadviseur
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 289%
Complete this degree78%
Continue studying after graduating42%
Women among first-years62%
International students75%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 141 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Open day
27 Feb 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL computer based: 232
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • TOEFL paper based: 575
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
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
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