NetherlandsQS #239MaastrichtPublic UniversityTaught in English, DutchFully FundedTuition from €9,000 per yearMaastricht University
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Maastricht University in the Netherlands offers the UM Holland-High Potential Scholarship to outstanding non-EU master's students, typically covering tuition, living costs, insurance and visa costs, alongside other awards such as the Holland Scholarship. You apply for the scholarship after applying to an eligible master's program and before the set deadline. The number of scholarships is limited and competition is high.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
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Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship for Master's 2027–2028
MasterFully Funded29 majorsFebruary 1, 2027
Life and living
Maastricht · Netherlands
Life and living
Maastricht · Netherlands
Living in Maastricht
A historic city in the far south of the Netherlands near Belgium and Germany, with an international European feel, home to Maastricht University.
Student housing
The median student room in Maastricht rents for about EUR 550 a month, up 15.8% in a year (Kamernet, Q2 2026).
Transport for students
The free student travel product (OV) follows the nationality rules of Dutch student finance, so most international students do not get it; they pay normal fares with an OV-chipkaart or a bank card, and most students cycle.
Top landmarks
Vrijthof
Sergey Ashmarin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Basilica of Saint Servatius
Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Fort Sint Pieter
Studying and living in Netherlands
Costs and living
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands: • Bachelor's Degrees at research universities: between €9,000 and €15,000 per academic year (clinical/medical up to €22,000). • Master's Degrees: between €12,000 and €21,000 annually depending on programme, technical specialization, and faculty. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) sets the statutory student subsistence norm. In 2026, students must demonstrate approximately **€1,050 to €1,100 per month** (approx. €12,600 to €13,200 annually) for living expenses, usually deposited directly to the university alongside tuition.
Working while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during the summer months (June to August), requiring an easily obtainable work permit (TWV) filed by the employer. The post-study «Orientation Year» (Zoekjaar): Graduates of Dutch Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes are granted a **full 12-month unrestricted residence permit** to work without any employment permits, offering an exceptional and expedited transition into the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Faculties and programmes
6 faculties · 37 programmes
Faculties and programmes
6 faculties · 37 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- History
- International Relations
- Political Science
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Biology· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor
- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterEN
- General Medicine
- Nutrition and Dietetics· PhDEN
- Public Health
- Sports Science· MasterEN
Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Psychology· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- International Law· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
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School of Business and Economics (SBE)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Master, PhD
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance· Master, PhD
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- International Business
- Marketing· Master, PhD
- Supply Chain Management· Master
Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Master
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science· Bachelor, PhD
- Data Science & Analytics
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master
- Mathematics· Bachelor
- Physics· Bachelor
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full Tuition, Living Costs, Insurance & Visa, University Housing.
The latest deadline we have is February 1, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Studielink application, Motivation letter, Curriculum vitae, Official transcript, Statement of financial need, Reference letter.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#239
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