Maastricht University

A young, very international Dutch university (61% foreign students) where almost every bachelor's is taught in English through problem-based learning in small tutorial groups.

Maastricht, Netherlands · QS World University Rankings 2027: 254

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Admission

How students are selected: Most bachelor's admit every eligible applicant; capped programmes (numerus fixus) and English-taught programmes may select.
Key figures: Most programmes admit every eligible applicant; numerus fixus in 2026-27: European Law School 700 places (lottery), International Business 875 places, Medicine (in Dutch)
How to apply: Studielink
Usual deadlines: 1 May (15 January for numerus fixus programmes) · all Netherlands deadlines
Teaching language: Dutch and English (many bachelor's in English)

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