Overview

At the International Business programme at Maastricht University you’ll also develop the professional skills to put business ideas into practice, including teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership and presentation skills.

What’s more, you’ll gain practical and international experience by spending a semester studying abroad, getting in touch with real companies at ‘business days’, doing research projects or following an internship.

The programme will prepare you for a career in a variety of areas within international business, including marketing, management, human resources or even entrepreneurship.

Career prospects

You’re analytical, thorough and self-assured, and thrive in an international environment. You could work in any number of sectors, from marketing to finance to management.

Our graduates work in:

top multinationals, such as Shell and Daimler

consulting firms, like Cap Gemini and Accenture

marketing and human resource departments, from PR staff to top managers

accounting firms, such as Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG

financial institutions, such as Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan

their own start-up businesses, as entrepreneurs

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Management of Organisations and Marketing

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Economics and Business

Strategy

Quantitative Methods

Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business Strategic Management View 36 other Bachelors in International Business in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Maastricht University and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students with a Dutch diploma

You are admissible if you have one of the diplomas stated below:

VWO diploma ‘Natuur en Techniek’

VWO diploma ‘Natuur en Gezondheid’

VWO diploma ‘Economie en Maatschappij’

VWO diploma ‘Cultuur en Maatschappij’ + wisA or wisB

HBO propedeuse + mathematics level VWO wisA or wisB

OU propedeuse + mathematics level VWO wisA or wisB

Prospective students with a non-Dutch diploma

If you have a non-Dutch diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma you are, in principle, admissible to this programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

9800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9800 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Business.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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