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BSc International Business

Maastricht University (School of Business and Economics) · Maastricht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededLimited placesEssayMaths requirement
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

A business degree taught through Problem-Based Learning in small international tutorial groups. Covers management, marketing, finance, accounting, strategy and organisation, with strong maths and statistics content.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate in 6 subjects, with at least 3 at Higher Level graded H1–H5.
  • Mathematics requirement: this course needs a set maths level. If your maths is not enough, you can clear the gap before starting with UM’s online maths course and exam.
  • No CAO points minimum. Places are allocated through selection.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 JanuaryChoose International Business (Maastricht). Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Upload your selection documentsIn the MyApplication portal: an International Classroom Essay, a CV, a certified statement of grades, supporting documents and a signed disclaimer (UM’s own templates).
  3. Ranking number on 15 AprilUM ranks all applicants and publishes your ranking number in Studielink. Offers go to the top of the ranking.
  4. Accept your placeAccept within the deadline in Studielink, then complete enrolment tasks.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027 (numerus fixus deadline).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityMaastricht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNumerus fixus
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official Maastricht University website in September 2026. The university was still showing 2026-27 details; dates for 2027 entry follow the fixed national numerus fixus calendar (15 January / 15 April). Always confirm details with the university before applying.