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Maastricht University

Maastricht, Netherlands · Research university · BSc Circular Engineering

Tuition / year
$18,300–$18,400
Living / year
$19,908
Total / year
$38,208–$38,308
Application deadline
Jan. 15 / Apr. 1 depending programme

Location & getting around

International cross-border university city

City size
120,000 people
Walk / bike to campus
Walk/bike friendly
Getting around by rail
Good regional rail
English day-to-day
No problem
Cost of living range
$1300-1700 / month

Neighborhoods to look at:

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Student life in Maastricht

International, compact university city with café life, student events, multilingual/cross-border feel, and nightlife concentrated around specific areas.

Good if she wants an international university-town feel and proximity to Belgium and Germany.

Student communityHigh
NightlifeHigh
Outdoor adventureModerate
International friendlinessVery High
Walkability / mobilityHigh

~42°F January high · ~73°F July high · snow likely Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Cost breakdown

ComponentAnnual amountConfidence
Tuition low $18,300 Partial
Tuition high $18,400 Partial
Living estimate $19,908 Partial
Total low $38,208 Partial
Total high $38,308 Partial

Existing planning values retained.

Application

Portal
Studielink + MyApplication
Opens
Oct. 1, 2026
Deadline
Jan. 15 / Apr. 1 depending programme
Status
Under Review
Language of instruction
English — English throughout

Circular Engineering is broader than traditional mechanical engineering.

Still to verify

Medium priority
Verify deadline, tuition, U.S. route and concentration fit.

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