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BSc European Public Health

Maastricht University (Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences) · Maastricht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryOpen entryVoluntary matching
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

The degree studies public health from a European and international angle, including health policy, health systems, epidemiology and cross-border health issues. It is a three-year programme taught in English through problem-based learning.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Irish Leaving Certificate in 6 subjects, with at least 3 at Higher Level graded H1 to H5 (from Maastricht’s 2025-26 diploma list; confirm the current list). Maastricht does not use CAO points.
  • Earlier admission requirements asked for Maths and English at Dutch VWO level (Mathematics A or B). Maastricht does not publish a specific Irish Maths level or grade, so check with admissions.

How to apply

  1. Register in StudielinkChoose BSc European Public Health in Studielink and apply by 1 May 2027 (confirm the date).
  2. Complete the UM applicationUpload your Leaving Cert results or predicted grades, transcripts and proof of English in Maastricht’s application portal.
  3. Optional matchingEarlier cycles offered a voluntary matching activity to check the course suits you; it was not required for admission. Check whether it runs for 2027.
  4. Decision and enrolmentIf you meet the requirements you are admitted. Send your final Leaving Cert results in summer 2027, pay the fee and finish enrolment.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027, 23:59 CET (expected, based on the 1 May EU/EEA deadline in earlier cycles; confirm on the programme page).

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).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityMaastricht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Maastricht University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The details come from the 2024-25 admission requirements, the 2025-26 education and examination regulations and the 2025-26 diploma list. Confirm the 2027 dates and requirements on the programme page. Always confirm details with the university before applying.