Maastricht University
- Netherlands
- Founded 1976
Overview
Maastricht University is a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the fourteen Dutch universities.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1976Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | MaastrichtSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 21,085 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | maastrichtuniversity.nl/nl (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Candriam Scholarship Open, deadline 1 Feb 2027
- Changemaker Scholarship Open, deadline 1 Feb 2027
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) Closed, deadline 10 Apr 2024
- Fulbright / Maastricht University Award Closed, deadline 6 Oct 2026
- LKPU Management Consulting Scholarship Open, deadline 1 Feb 2027
- NL MPP Scholarship Open, deadline 10 Dec 2026
Maastricht University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Pieter van den Hoogenband (opens in a new tab)Dutch swimmer
- Virginijus Sinkevičius (opens in a new tab)Lithuanian economist and politician
- Mark Jansen (opens in a new tab)Dutch musician
- Hanna Novosad (opens in a new tab)Ukrainian politician
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