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BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences: Maastricht Science Programme

Maastricht University (Maastricht School of Liberal Arts and Sciences) · Maastricht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOSelectiveMotivation letterOnline interviewRolling admission
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2025/26€4,310 / yr

About the course

A science degree in which you put together your own curriculum from courses in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, with lab skills training and research projects. Teaching is in small groups using problem-based learning.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate in 6 subjects, with at least 3 at Higher Level, and each Higher Level subject graded H1 to H5 (UM foreign diploma list 2025-26). Maastricht does not use CAO points.
  • You need evidence of science and calculus courses in your school record. Maths with calculus at the level of Dutch VWO Mathematics B is highly recommended; UM does not give an Irish grade for this, so Higher Level Maths is the safest choice.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkRegister for the Maastricht Science Programme in Studielink early; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (2025-26 deadline: 1 May).
  2. Complete UM portal tasksUpload your grades and a motivation letter in English in UM’s MyApplication portal, using the format given there.
  3. Online interviewA short online interview (about 10-15 minutes) with MSP staff about your academic plans and why the programme suits you.
  4. DecisionUM tells you its decision within three weeks of the interview; you then confirm enrolment and send your final Leaving Cert results.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Apply in Studielink by 1 May 2027 for the September 2027 start. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.

Costs

  • Higher EU fee because this is a small-scale, intensive programme: €4,310 in 2025/26. This is more than the standard Dutch EU fee. We could not find the 2026/27 or 2027/28 amounts, so check them with Maastricht University.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective programme: you are admitted on the basis of your motivation letter, interview and school record. EU students pay a higher fee than the standard Dutch rate.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityMaastricht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNot published (limited places)
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Maastricht University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The deadline, selection process and fee come from the 2025-26 cycle, and the Irish rule comes from the 2025-26 diploma list. Please confirm the 2027 details with UM. Always confirm details with the university before applying.