Admission requirements

Dutch/Flemish University level

Relevant Dutch or Flemish NVAO-accredited diploma

Some study programmes in the Netherlands and Flandres (Belgium) have the so-called NVAO accreditation. If your study programme is mentioned on the list of relevant NVAO-accredited programmes, please upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal, after applying via Studielink: 

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• A recent passport picture
  A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication  portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

UM School of Business and Economics diploma

If you are a student at Maastricht University (UM) and  you have one of the following diploma's/certificates,  you qualify for direct admission:

• a UM bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics
• a UM bachelor’s degree in Business Engineering
• a UM bachelor’s degree in Econometrics and Operations Research
• a UM bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics 
• a UM bachelor’s degree in Fiscal Economics
• a UM bachelor’s degree in International Business
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Business Intelligence and Smart Services
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Digital Business Economics
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Global Supply Chain Management and Change
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in International Business (all specialisations)
• a UM pre-master’s certificate in Learning and Development in Organisations

Except for a copy of your valid passport, you do not need to upload any other documents via the MyApplication portal.

Other Dutch university diploma

If you have another bachelor’s or master's diploma from a Dutch university, you qualify for admission. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university, plus a translation if the original is not in English
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: Submit a portfolio. Please use the standard template and insert all your proof into the file. 
  • Option 2: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. 
  • Option 3:

     GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. 

  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication  portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

International University level

International bachelor's diploma

If you have an international bachelor’s degree for a university or university of applied sciences, you qualify for admission. Please upload the following documents via the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme
  Upload an official grades transcript, signed and stamped by your university, plus a translation if the original is not in English
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Proof of academic capabilities
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: Submit a portfolio. Please use the standard template and insert all your proof into the file. 
  • Option 2: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. 
  • Option 3:

     GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more.

  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In addition:

• Students who have received their prior education in a non-EU/EEA country need to pay the €100 handling fee
• Students with a non-EU/EEA nationality need to submit proof of English proficiency

In the MyApplication  portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

University of Applied Sciences level

Zuyd or Breda Universities of Applied Sciences diploma

If you have successfully finished the Academic Minor or ICT preparatory programme (Zuyd Hogeschool) or SBM-programme (Breda University of Applied Sciences), you are directly admissible. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA 
  Upload an official grades transcript including GPA, signed and stamped by your university, plus a translation if the original is not in English
• Copy of your degree (if obtained)
• A positive recommendation from Zuyd Hogeschool
• A statement from your school indicating that you have completed the required programme successfully
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

Relevant Dutch pre-master's programme

Are you following or did you finish a pre-master’s programme in a similar field of education as this master's programme? Make sure to highlight this in your application, since this will give you direct access to this master’s programmes. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your pre-master's and bachelor's programme
• Certificate of enrolment for the pre-master's programme
• A statement from the university of your pre-master indicating that you have finished the pre-master's programme successfully. Please use our standard template.
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.

Other Dutch HBO diploma

If you have a Dutch bachelor’s or master's diploma from a university of applied sciences (HBO), you qualify for admission. Even though a pre-master programme or Academic Minor/SBM-programme is strongly recommended, it is possible to apply without it. After your application via Studielink, you will be asked to upload the following documents in the MyApplication portal:

• Grades transcript of your bachelor’s programme including GPA
  Upload a grades transcript including a GPA from each university you have attended, plus a translation if the original is not in English.
• Curriculum vitae
  List your education, relevant extracurricular activities, internships and (professional) experience.
• Motivation letter
  Provide good arguments for why you want to do this master’s programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you can successfully complete the programme. This letter should be about 1 or 2 pages long.
• Proof of academic capabilities or GMAT/GRE score report
  Demonstrate your academic capabilities by choosing one of the options below:
  • Option 1: Submit a portfolio. Please use the standard template and insert all your proof into the file. 
  • Option 2: GMAT test with a total score of 550 or higher and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Assessment. 
  • Option 3: GMAT Focus Edition with a test score of 515 or more. 
  • Option 4: GRE test with a score that is equivalent to the minimum GMAT scores.
    More information about the GMAT/GRE test
     
• A recent passport picture
• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

In the MyApplication portal, you will find more information about these tasks.