European Studies
Bachelor
Are you ready to make a positive change in Europe? Combine your interest in the EU, love of foreign countries and talent for cooperation in the English-taught HBO bachelor European Studies. You’ll gather knowledge and skills needed to tackle societal challenges in Europe.
We’ll teach you about policymaking, European bodies, the political field and how international cooperation works in the European Union. What you learn will be directly applied in projects, which will help you gain more experience. You will also study German, French or Spanish and different cultures throughout your studies. You will also do an internship and complete part of your European Studies degree abroad. This will prepare you for an international career where you can start making a difference.
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English
Title
Bachelor of Arts
Duration
4 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6
- IELTS overall band
- 213
- TOEFL computer based
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| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jul '26 | 1 Jun '26 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
Zuyd Excellence Scholarship
The Zuyd Excellence Scholarship is offered to talented and highly motivated non-EU students that apply for iArts. A combination of The Holland Scholarship and Zuyd Excellence Scholarship is also a possibility.
Chengdu-Maastricht friendship scholarship
Zuyd Excellence Scholarship
The Zuyd Excellence Scholarship is offered to talented and highly motivated non-EU students that apply for iArts. A combination of The Holland Scholarship and Zuyd Excellence Scholarship is also a possibility.
Orange Tulip Scholarship - China
These customised scholarships will increase the talent development in a country with a Nuffic Neso office by allowing talented students to study in the Netherlands.
Contact
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Main addressBrusselseweg 150
6217 HB Maastricht
043 - 3466666
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