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International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology (joint degree)

★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for research-oriented students seeking careers in organizational psychology or academia. Weigh the collaborative joint-degree structure and international scope against its specialized focus limiting broader applied HR paths.
Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Mar 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
56
DUO ↓12% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
1 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
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: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
The international labor market is undergoing rapid transformations, demanding organisations to swiftly adapt to new developments. In this dynamic landscape, the expertise of work and organisational psychologists becomes indispensable, as they play a crucial role in aiding organisations with sensemaking and implementing effective interventions. The International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology addresses a wide range of topics from organisational behaviour, to entrepreneurship practices to advanced research methods, preparing you for a research career within or outside the walls of academia, while also offering an enriching international study experience across three renowned universities: Maastricht University (Netherlands), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (Germany), and Universitat de València (Spain) 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/umhealthjointmaster/
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
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
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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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 degree85%
Women among first-years87%
Say workload is “just right”45%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 13 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-03-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-03-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
2 Nov 2026
Open day
20 Mar 2027
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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