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Maastricht University

Maastricht, NetherlandsReviewed 22 October 2026

Data Science for Decision Making combines computing and mathematical decision methods.

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Data Science for Decision Making combines computing and mathematical decision methods. Its Studielink application appears under transnationale Universiteit Limburg (tUL), rather than an unrelated campus provider.

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  1. Data Science for Decision Making MSc
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Academic eligibility

  • A relevant research-university bachelor's degree needs mathematics, probability/statistics, algorithms, data structures and programming preparation.
  • The admissions board assesses the actual curriculum, not merely its degree title.

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Language requirements

  • English evidence depends on the qualification-specific admissions selector.
  • A numeric IELTS threshold was not reliably exposed, so none is quoted; check the official selector for your diploma.

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Study intakes

  • September 2027 and February 2027 entry are listed.
  • The latter's teaching actually begins on 25 January 2027, after a 22 January introduction; plan arrival accordingly.

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Application deadlines

  • Non-EU/EEA cut-offs are 1 November 2026 for February 2027 and 1 May 2027 for September 2027, at 23:59 in the university's stated time zone.
  • Other categories and document steps can differ.

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International tuition

  • The fee table lists an institutional tuition fee of EUR 25,500 per academic year for 2027/28; the 2026/27 figure is EUR 25,100.
  • Statutory-fee eligibility is a separate assessment.
  • These figures are annual tuition, not the entire degree or a living-cost budget.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The reviewed 2027/28 UM NL-High Potential eligible-programme PDF does not list Data Science for Decision Making.
  • Do not advertise that particular award for this course merely because it is available elsewhere at Maastricht.
  • Other funding should be checked through the current university scholarship directory and confirmed for the exact programme.

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What can international students study at Maastricht University?

Selected programme options include Data Science for Decision Making MSc. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Maastricht University?

A relevant research-university bachelor's degree needs mathematics, probability/statistics, algorithms, data structures and programming preparation. The admissions board assesses the actual curriculum, not merely its degree title. English evidence depends on the qualification-specific admissions selector. A numeric IELTS threshold was not reliably exposed, so none is quoted; check the official selector for your diploma.

How much are international tuition fees at Maastricht University?

The fee table lists an institutional tuition fee of EUR 25,500 per academic year for 2027/28; the 2026/27 figure is EUR 25,100. Statutory-fee eligibility is a separate assessment. These figures are annual tuition, not the entire degree or a living-cost budget. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Maastricht University?

Non-EU/EEA cut-offs are 1 November 2026 for February 2027 and 1 May 2027 for September 2027, at 23:59 in the university's stated time zone. Other categories and document steps can differ. September 2027 and February 2027 entry are listed. The latter's teaching actually begins on 25 January 2027, after a 22 January introduction; plan arrival accordingly. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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