Rankings
How every major ranking places Maastricht University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 19 | $24,065 | See → |
| Business & management | 12 | $24,065 | See → |
| Psychology | 9 | $24,065 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $28,094 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $28,094 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $24,065 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $24,065 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $26,472 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $24,065 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $24,065 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 1 | $28,094 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $24,065 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $28,094 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $28,542 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 69 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Maastricht University
The job market for Maastricht University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at Maastricht University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $24,065 a year; half of Maastricht University's master's courses with a published fee cost between $24,065 and $27,087. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $28,542, law, politics & governance $24,065.
How is Maastricht University ranked?
Maastricht University is ranked #254 by QS (2027), #133 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #330 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Anatomy & Physiology (#58) and Sports-related Subjects (#61).
How many master's courses does Maastricht University offer?
71 master's courses across 14 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (19), business & management (12) and psychology (9).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Maastricht University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.