Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) is offering a non-EU scholarship for undertaking its three-year BSc programmes. Scholarship is available to students with a non-EU/EEA nationality (only). Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with more than 16,000 students and 4,000 employees, is still growing. The university stands out for its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.

Applicant must meet all the below requirements

You have been admitted to one of the following the School for Business and Economics (SBE) bachelor’s programmes: International Business, Economics and Business Economics

• On 1 September 2017, you are 35 years old or younger


• You come from a country outside the EU/EEA and do not hold a passport for a country within the EU/EEA


• You have good marks, at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70%


• You are eligible for both a Dutch visa and a Dutch residence permit.

Nationality: Scholarship is available to students with a non-EU/EEA nationality (only).

College Admission Requirement

• Entrance Requirements: Students must have good marks, at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 70%.

• English language Requirements: English is the working language in this programme. You must, therefore, demonstrate your proficiency in English. No additional proof of English proficiency is required if you are a native English speaker or if you have obtained or will obtain:

 An International or European Baccalaureate

A high school diploma in the USA

GCE A-levels

A VWO diploma with a minimum overall grade of 7 in English

Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochschulreife with a minimum overall grade of 8 in English

If students do not meet one of these criteria, they have to provide proof of English proficiency with an IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge test. They have to prepare and register for these tests yourselves.

Students will receive the grant for the duration of the bachelor’s programme, and for a maximum of three years. The grant is awarded per year. To be eligible for the grant in the next year, you must satisfy several conditions during the academic year:

•  You complete all study units within the prescribed time
• Each year you achieve an average mark of at least 75%
• If requested by the Faculty, you spend at least 4 hours per month on student recruitment

One-off allowance: € 900     Paid by the Scholarship Office

Health care and liability insurance: € 520     Arranged for and paid by the Scholarship Office

Visa costs:  € 317     Arranged for and paid by the Scholarship Office

Tuition fees: € 7500   Paid by the Scholarship Office

One-off contribution to the travel costs: € 1000   Paid by the Scholarship Office