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BSc Psychology

Maastricht University (Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience) · Maastricht, Netherlands

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

About the course

Psychology taught through Problem-Based Learning, covering cognitive, biological, developmental and clinical psychology. The course is also taught in Dutch. In 2026-27 there were 300 places on the English track.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate in 6 subjects, with at least 3 at Higher Level graded H1–H5.
  • No CAO points minimum. Places are allocated through selection.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 JanuaryChoose Psychology (English). Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Complete the selection procedureAn online questionnaire and an online test in the MyApplication portal. You’re assessed on motivation and interests, study attitude and your test score.
  3. Ranking number on 15 AprilPublished in Studielink. Offers go to the top of the ranking.
  4. Accept your placeAccept within the deadline, 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
Places300 English places
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.