All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You are applying for the Liberal Arts & Sciences programme of UCM
- You hold an EU/EEA passport
- You do not have personal funds available
- You do not have parents or guardians who are able to support you financially
- You do not have access to maintenance grants
- You do not have access to subsidised loans
Universiteit Maastricht Information
Founded in 1976, Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Maastricht (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Limburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Maastricht (UM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Maastricht (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
All candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You are applying for the Liberal Arts & Sciences programme of UCM
- You hold an EU/EEA passport
- You do not have personal funds available
- You do not have parents or guardians who are able to support you financially
- You do not have access to maintenance grants
- You do not have access to subsidised loans
Offered Benefits
The Tuition fee waiver covers the difference between the UCM tuition fee and the national tuition fee set by the Dutch government.
Application Process
- Register for the Bachelor’s programme Liberal Arts & Sciences at UCM via Studielink
- Simultaneously submit a waiver request along with your UCM application. The request for a waiver should include the following documents:
- A letter stating the reasons for your inability to pay
- Official documentation of financial situation, such as recent (parental) tax return and/or statements of personal wealth
Please note: waiver requests received after the application deadline or separate from your UCM application cannot be processed.