Admission requirements

During the application process for this study programme you will need to complete a number of tasks for which you will often have to upload documents. The list below gives you an insight into what documents you will (and might) need to prepare.
 

Required documents for all applicants to this study programme

• A recent passport picture*
  The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.
   
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card*
  Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this copy as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
   
• A certified copy of your most recent grades transcript of your current bachelor’s programme
   
• A certified copy of your diploma of your current bachelor’s programme if you have obtained it
  If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor's programme.
   
• Your curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
   
• A motivation letter (max. 500 words)
  
  • Provide good arguments about why you want to do this master's programme at Maastricht University and why you believe that you can successfully complete the programme.
     
  • Your letter should answer the following questions:
    
    • Why did you choose Maastricht University?
    • Why do you want to study the master's in Biobased Materials?
    • What makes you a suitable candidate for this programme?
    • How do your background/strengths/skills relate to the field of biobased materials? To answer this, you can describe any previous experience you might have. For example, describe any courses you might have taken, participation in bachelor or extracurricular research or projects (if any), experience with English, experience or views on teamwork, etc. It all counts.
    • What do you hope to learn/develop by studying Biobased Materials at Maastricht University?
       

• A letter of recommendation
  Provide at least one relevant letter of recommendation. If you have two you, are welcome to submit them both. These letters should preferably be from academic staff members

^{* As a UM student it is not necessary to upload these documents in the MyApplication portal. Unless your passport is not valid on 1 September 2024; in that case you do have to upload a copy of your passport.}
 

Documents that might be required depending on your (academic) background

• Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English (if applicable)
  Answer the questions concerning language requirements under ‘Language requirements for English-language master’s programmes’ on this webpage to find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which documents you can use to prove your proficiency.
   

• A letter from your home university stating the language of instruction was English (if applicable)

When you want to apply or are applying for this study programme, it is useful to know how we assess your application. You can find more information about this here.

For this master's programme, selection takes place.

The Board of Admissions will review and assess your application. You will be informed whether you are selected for an interview.
 

The admissions interview

The interview is intended to find out whether there is a match between you and our master's programme. The interview is conducted in English by one member of the Board of Admissions and lasts approximately 30 minutes. The interview takes place via Zoom/Microsoft Teams.

Preparation

Your application and personal statement will be the starting point for the interview. You should also inform yourself well about the Biobased Materials programme. Sources to do so are this website, our information package, or (if possible) an open day you have visited.

After the interview

Within one week after the interview, the Board of Admissions will inform you whether you are offered a place in the master’s in Biobased Materials or not.

Finalisation of your application at Biobased Materials

After accepting the offered place in the Biobased Materials master's programme and successfully completing the admission process, you will receive an email informing you on the steps to take in order to finalise your enrolment at UM. Furthermore, you will receive a request to pay your tuition fee.