Maastricht University (School of Business and Economics)

Maastricht
Netherlands

Language of instruction

English

   Generally available as a second or third preference.

Maastricht University (German: Universiteit Maastricht - UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and is considered one of the best young universities in the world. Maastricht University School of Business and Economics has been awarded three prestigious accreditations, resulting in the “Triple Crown” achieved by only 1 per cent of business schools worldwide.

Maastricht is a wonderful city to live in. Exactly the right size, inviting city centre, historic buildings beside cutting-edge architecture and industrial heritage. The city is vibrant, not in the least thanks to the many students who call it home, and there are lots of things to do.

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Spring SemesterLate January/February–July
Semester 2Autumn SemesterLate August/September–January

View the Maastricht University academic calendar.(scroll down the page, on the right-hand side)

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Student testimonials

Full-time study load

26 ECTS credits per semester at Maastricht University (School of Business and Economics) is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

Host university requirements

GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Maastricht University (School of Business and Economics).

Study Options
Students can only study courses within the School of Business and Economics and must be majoring in Business or Economics at UQ to study at Maastricht University.

Other Requirements
Master's level students have to have a valid and relevant bachelor's degree (worth three years of relevant study).

Semester Restrictions
Maastricht University has a specific breakdown of their semester into 3 periods. See further details in "Additional Academic Information". 

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

Find courses

Search the Maastricht University course catalogue

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Business administration
Business information systems
Economics
Finance
Innovation and entrepreneurship
International business
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Postgraduate
Business administration
Economics
Finance
Innovation and entrepreneurship
International business
Leadership and Management
Marketing

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Accommodation

The easiest way to find housing while studying at Maastricht University is through Maastricht Housing. Maastricht Housing is the official housing agency for Maastricht University and combines all the student housing offers in Maastricht. Students can use this service for a fee. 

Cost of living

Maastricht University has made a list of the average student's monthly expenses to give you an idea of the costs associated with living and studying in Maastricht. 

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Maastricht University has a range of scholarships available to students. Exchange students are encouraged to explore their options to see if they are eligible to receive any financial support from the University.

Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

As a non-Dutch student, you are required to have adequate health insurance if you are living and studying in the Netherlands.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Maastricht University has visa and immigration information for incoming students.

Contact the Dutch Embassy or Consulates for more visa information.

Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)