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 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’. Your passport must be valid on 1 September 2024.
• A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified bachelor’s or master’s diploma if you have obtained it
  If you have not graduated yet, you can upload your official grades transcript from your bachelor's or master’s programme.
• Your Curiculum Vitae
  Please list your education, relevant extracurricular activities and internship/professional experience.
• A motivation letter
  Please 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. The motivation letter should be between 800 – 1,200 words.
• A writing sample
  All candidates should provide proof of sufficient academic writing/research skills. The Admission Board asks the candidate to submit an independently written research paper of at least 2,000 words (excluding the footnotes and reference list) preferably (but not mandatorily) on a relevant topic. As an academic sample of writing, the paper should contain in-text references and a reference list/bibliography at the end, to demonstrate your ability to write papers according to academic standards. You can use a paper from earlier studies or another occasion. The submitted work should be written in English.

*As a UM student it is not necessary to upload the above-mentioned documents in the MyApplication portal. However, if your passport will not be valid on 1 September 2024, then you still 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 
  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.