University College Venlo

Maastricht University Venlo Research university

Food connects everything. It shapes our health, climate, economies and global equality. At University College Venlo (UCV), you explore how food systems work and how they can be transformed. This small-scale, English-taught Liberal Arts & Sciences programme at Maastricht University centres on one question: how can we create healthier, more sustainable and just food systems? You learn to understand complex global challenges from multiple perspectives and develop skills to contribute to real solutions.

At UCV, you design your own academic pathway around three lenses: health, behaviour and responsible innovation. You might study the biological foundations of nutrition and health, investigate why people make certain food choices, or examine how policy, technology and entrepreneurship drive sustainable change. By combining disciplines, you connect science, society and innovation.

UCV offers a close-knit international environment. In small groups and through problem-based learning, you tackle real-world challenges. You receive personal guidance, space to shape your interests, and a strong foundation for international master’s programmes or careers in sustainability, public health, innovation and beyond. At UCV, you don’t just study the future: you learn to shape it.

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Language

English

Title

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Duration

1 month

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee

Information not available

Admission

Admission URL

(English) https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/bachelor/programmes/university-college-venlo/admission-requirements
(Dutch) https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/bachelor/programmes/university-college-venlo/admission-requirements

Application requirements

Applicants are invited for an interview. Based on evaluation of the provided documents and the interview, the Board of Admissions will decide on the application.

All candidates should write a letter of motivation in English of 500-1000 words. This is an importantpart of your application. In the letter you have to explain why you want to study at University College Venlo and why you think you would be suited for University College Venlo. Include what subjects you are interested in, and what it is that makes these subjects interesting for you. You could also include plans that you already have for after your graduation.

Your grade list will also be taken into account with your application

If you do not meet the English requirements as stated on the website https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/bachelor/university-college-maastricht/requirements

To be eligible for admission to University College Venlo you should have a Dutch VWO diploma or an international equivalent thereof. A list of valid diplomas can be found at www.ucm.nl under Admission Requirements. UCV does not have any additional subject requirements.

Language requirements

6.5: IELTS overall band
90: TOEFL internet based
575: TOEFL paper based
B1: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
C1: Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
232: TOEFL computer based

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Tuition fees
EU/EEA The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.	Information not available
Non-EU/EEA The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.	Information not available
Institutional The 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	31 Aug '26	1 Jun '26

Contact

Maastricht University

Main address
Nassaustraat 36
5911 BV Venlo
043 - 3883177