Explore why worldwide changes affect communities differently, and how local actions can influence the wider world. Maastricht’s English-taught Global Studies bachelor’s brings several disciplines together around questions such as migration, climate and social change.
Elementos esenciales del curso
- Institución
- Universidad de Maastricht
- País
- Netherlands
- Asunto
- Psychology and social sciences
- Nivel de estudio
- Bachelor's degree
- La enseñanza del idioma
- Inglés
- Formato del estudio
- En el campus
- Campus
- Maastricht, Netherlands
- Duración
- 3 years, full-time
- Créditos
- 180 ECTS
- Cuotas de matrícula
- 2027/28 annual tuition: €4,595 statutory fee for eligible students; €18,700 institutional fee. Global Studies has a higher statutory rate than the standard Dutch fee. Category depends on your circumstances; an application handling fee may also apply.
- Ingreso
- September 2027. Published application and admission-task deadlines: 1 April 2027 for non-EU/EEA applicants; 1 May 2027 for EU/EEA and Swiss applicants. Special admission routes can have earlier deadlines.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-18
Lo que descubrirás
The programme develops research and analytical skills alongside an understanding of global connections. Language study forms part of the first two years: students learn a language other than English or their native language. This adds another way to engage with people, ideas and places beyond familiar surroundings.
Applying
Global Studies is selective. Applicants with an international school diploma generally need one equivalent to Dutch VWO and must meet English requirements. Use the official admissions page to check the assessment process, documents and deadline for your route.
Making the most of your choice
A useful way to approach the curriculum is to choose an issue you care about and ask how you would investigate it. Would you want to understand its economic causes, listen to affected communities, analyse data or compare policy responses? This course is worth exploring if several of those approaches appeal to you.
Meet Universidad de Maastricht and read our guide to studying in Netherlands to plan the experience around your course.
Información oficial
Official programme information. Curriculum and language study; programme tuition fees; 2026/27 programme regulations and credit structure.
Details reviewed on 18 October 2026. The fee notes identify the academic year and category; use the official pages for updates before applying.