Transnationale Universiteit Limburg
About
tUL (Transnational University Limburg) is a public joint university co-founded by Maastricht University and UHasselt, offering fully English-taught MSc programmes in AI and Data Science for Decision Making — no Dutch required. Tuition is €25,100/year, IELTS 6.5 is attainable, and the €5,000 Holland Scholarship plus a one-year job-search permit (Zoekjaar) support RU, UA, KZ, and UZ graduates.
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.
Application deadlines
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Transnationale Universiteit Limburg as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Transnationale Universiteit Limburg is €25100 per year. Living costs in Maastricht are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Transnationale Universiteit Limburg?
English-taught programmes at Transnationale Universiteit Limburg typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Transnationale Universiteit Limburg offer scholarships?
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
Where is Transnationale Universiteit Limburg located?
Transnationale Universiteit Limburg is in Maastricht, Netherlands. Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1, 6229 EN Maastricht, Netherlands
What can you study at Transnationale Universiteit Limburg?
Fields offered include: STEM, Computer Science, Health, Computer Science, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
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.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- 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.
What to check
- 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.
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