★ StudyPath verdict
6.5/10
Best for students seeking a focused programme in this discipline with solid Dutch academic grounding; limited English-language transparency on outcomes may require further verification.
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,500
EU: €4,870/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Mar 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗96
DUO →2% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,230
/mo gross · field ↗
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
The two-year master Forensic Psychology is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge you need to become a scientist-practitioner in the forensic mental health field. This selective programme provides you with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge in forensic psychology. Furthermore, the programme includes hands-on training in forensic assessment, therapy and expert witness skills. This combination makes the programme unique!
If you would like to talk with a current student about the programme.Then, you can contact our student ambassador on Instagram: www.instagram.com/umhealthmasterfp/
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyPractical
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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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: psychologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,230/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract43%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Psychologen50%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs11%
Specialisten op het gebied van personeelszaken en loopbaanontwikkeling4%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten3%
Vakspecialisten op het gebied van maatschappelijk werk3%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree93%
Women among first-years86%
Say workload is “just right”33%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 9 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.2
Involvement & contact4.2
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4
Career preparation4.1
Teachers' English4.8
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced 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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