# Transnationale Universiteit Limburg

> public · Maastricht · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €25100 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | — | Joint tUL programmes are registered via Studielink under 'Transnationale Universiteit Limburg' but physically taught at Maastricht University. Apply/enquire via dacs-admissions@maastrichtuniversity.nl for AI & Data Science for Decision Making, or Maastricht's Biomedical Sciences office for the Biomedical Sciences track. 2026-2027 institutional fees not yet fully published at time of research — figures shown are 2025-2026. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Maastricht
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, it, health, computer-science, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.tul.edu
- **Address:** Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1, 6229 EN Maastricht, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Maastricht, on the Dutch-Belgian border, is a medieval city with a relaxed atmosphere and strong European character. Student life revolves around the compact historic centre, and living costs are moderate compared to larger cities. The city feels intimate but cosmopolitan — international students integrate quickly.

## Strengths

- tUL is a public joint university co-founded by Maastricht University and UHasselt, granting an EU-recognised diploma.
- MSc AI and MSc Data Science for Decision Making are fully English-taught — no Dutch required to complete your degree.
- IELTS 6.5 minimum is attainable for most CIS applicants without extended test preparation.
- Netherlands allows a 1-year post-graduation job-search permit (Zoekjaar) across the entire Schengen area.
- Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 one-time support in year one — available to RU, UA, KZ, UZ applicants.
- Maastricht is a compact, safe, student-friendly city with lower living costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.

## Watch out for

- Tuition of €25,100 per year for MSc AI/Data Science is high even by Dutch private-university standards.
- RU students face SWIFT payment blocks to NL — transferring tuition requires intermediary services with added risk.
- tUL is not listed on the main Dutch sector-body registers (VH/UNL), which may complicate employer recognition in some countries.
- Accommodation in Maastricht is tight; dorm availability is unconfirmed and private rent reaches €1,500/month.
- MSc Biomedical Sciences carries a lower tuition (€18,400/yr) but fields in the quiz are listed broadly — check exact programme fit before applying.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
- **Note:** Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
- **Researched:** 2026-06

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €400–760
- **Private housing:** €350–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Maastricht
- **How to apply:** Students register via Studielink under 'Transnationale Universiteit Limburg' but are physically enrolled as Maastricht University students — apply for Maastricht student housing (Guesthouse Maastricht / UM Housing Office) immediately after admission, as the market is competitive.
- **Notes:** IMPORTANT: tUL is not a standalone campus — it is a joint Studielink registration framework between Hasselt University (Belgium) and Maastricht University (Netherlands) for 3 MSc programmes (Artificial Intelligence, Data Science for Decision Making, Biomedical Sciences), all taught entirely at Maastricht University's campus. Diplomas carry both university logos. Use Maastricht University's housing/accommodation system.
- **Source:** https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/transnationale-universiteit-limburg-faq

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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