Bachelor's Degree Full Time

Bachelor Liberal Arts and Sciences / University College Maastricht

at Maastricht University · Maastricht, Limburg

CROHO programme code

50393

Institution code (BRIN)

21PJ

This programme is recognised in the Dutch register of higher-education programmes (CROHO / RIO), published by DUO. Verify it yourself at Studiekeuze123 or in the DUO register before you apply.

Language of instruction

English & Dutch

Study load

180 ECTS

Duration

3 years (180 ECTS)

Study forms

Full-time

Degree awarded

Bachelor

Location(s)

Maastricht, Venlo

Start

September (main intake); some programmes also start in February

Tuition

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Enrolments (2025)

1,616

About this programme

Bachelor Liberal Arts and Sciences / University College Maastricht is a bachelor’s programme at a research university recognised in the Dutch register at Maastricht University (Maastricht, Venlo). It awards the degree of Bachelor. The study load is 180 ECTS credits (3 academic years full-time). The register records the language of instruction as English & Dutch. Study forms offered: full-time. Figures are as published by DUO — confirm intake dates, admission requirements and the institutional tuition fee with the institution before applying.

Entry requirements

Language: Programmes taught in English require proof of English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is a common standard for bachelor’s programmes and 6.5–7.0 for many master’s programmes; TOEFL iBT and Cambridge C1 Advanced are widely accepted as equivalents. Programmes taught in Dutch require proof of Dutch, usually the NT2 exam, Programme II. Each institution publishes its own thresholds.

International students: Apply through Studielink. Non-EU/EEA students usually need a residence permit arranged by the institution with the IND — check the programme page for the exact route and deadline.

Frequently asked questions

In which language is the Bachelor Liberal Arts and Sciences / University College Maastricht taught?

The register records the language of instruction as English & Dutch. Confirm with Maastricht University before you apply.

How long is the Bachelor Liberal Arts and Sciences / University College Maastricht at Maastricht University?

It typically takes 3 years (180 ECTS), with intakes in September (main intake); some programmes also start in February.

How much is the tuition?

The DUO register publishes no fee. EU/EEA students pay the statutory tuition fee; students from outside the EU/EEA pay an institutional fee set by Maastricht University. Check the programme page on its own website.

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