Bachelor

European Studies

What is Europe and how do we define it? How has history shaped our current understanding of the continent? How has European integration changed Europe? In the bachelor's programme in European Studies, you will work with your fellow students to develop answers to these complex questions. You will explore Europe and European integration using insights and methods from history, political science, international relations, law, economics, philosophy, and sociology. This programme trains you to become a critical thinker who can understand, analyse and explain complex current problems at the European level from various disciplinary perspectives. You can use this expertise to work in European institutions, public administration, management and consultancy.

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Fast facts

Interdisciplinary study of Europe and the EU
Small-scale groups of about 15 students
Study abroad or do an internship during the elective semester
3-year, full-time bachelor’s, taught in English
No numerus fixus, starts in September
Weekly: 10-12 hrs classes, 25-30 hrs selfstudy
You will get a BA in European Studies

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Student testimonials

What I like about the programme is the variety of the courses offered and the different lenses through which Europe is looked at.

Fara Gijsen

My goal is to pursue a master’s in Development Studies, because ultimately I would like to work for the EU or an EU-related organisation on the policy side.

Sen Cicalo Ikeda

Meet our student ambassador

Cristina García, student ambassador European Studies @bacheloreuropeanstudies

"The central location of Maastricht within Europe means that many different nationalities are studying in the same place. This diversity ensures that the discussions we have are very enriching."

Do you have a question about European Studies? Send Cristina a DM!

Read the entire interview here

Sign up for our Experience days or Online Q&A sessions

An Experience Day allows you to experience what it is like to be a student in one of our bachelor's programmes. You will attend a lecture and participate in a tutorial group, accompanied by advanced students who will be happy to answer all your questions.

Experience Days are intended for pre-university grammar school students in their last year of study who preferably have visited an Open Day at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Maastricht.

More information on the programme of the Experience Day:

FASoS Experience Day 2024

26 February 2025, 9 April 2025	Arts and Culture, European Studies
19 February 2025, 2 April 2025	Digital Society, Global Studies

During our Instagram live Q&A sessions you will be able to talk to our student ambassadors. They will answer all your questions regarding the content of the programme, living and studying in Maastricht and much more.

Thursday 13 February 2025 16.00 – 17.00	All bachelor's programmes
Tuesday 29 April 2025 19.00 – 20.00	On boarding session with all bachelor's programmes

UM and FASoS Campus Tour

At FASoS, we offer our prospective students the opportunity to join a campus tour on 18 December, 12 March 2025 and 7 May 2025. During this campus tour, one of our student ambassadors will show you our faculty, inner city and all important UM buildings. Are you not able to come one of the aforementioned dates? Don't worry! We also offer campus tours during our Open Days, Experience Days and Introduction Days.

Can't attend one of our Campus Tours?

No worries! You can request a personal visit to see our faculty and the university as well, by signing up through the link on the right.

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Compare the FASoS bachelor's programmes

Are you curious which of our bachelor’s programmes suits you best? Would you like to know what your career opportunities are after finishing one of our four bachelor’s programmes? Are you still unsure which bachelor’s programme to choose? Below you find a useful tool to compare our bachelor’s programmes in terms of content, student profile, and career prospects.

Compare the FASoS bachelor's programmes!