Minors

Source: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/bachelor/minors Parent: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

Maastricht University implements UM-wide minors that are open for (almost) all Maastricht University bachelor's students. These minors offer you the opportunity to get acquainted with a different field of study. A minor consists of several courses which together provide an excellent introduction to another specialisation or part of it.

You can follow a minor in the fifth semester of your bachelor’s programme. Most UM-wide minors are approximately 24 ECTS.

The advantages of a UM-wide minor:

• you broaden your knowledge and understanding
• you return to your own discipline with new insights and ideas
• you develop academic skills which may receive less attention in your own discipline
• you increase your chances of moving on to a master’s programme outside your discipline
• you develop added value for the labour market: you distinguish yourself as an ambitious academic with broad interests.

Please note: the application process takes place from 1 June 2026 up and until 30 June 2026 23.59 hours CET. \

Please note: you can sign up for the Educatieve Minor from 1 February 2026 up and until 31 May 2026 23.59 hours CET.\

Please keep in mind that some minors have a limited number of available places.

Can anyone do a minor?

Check the overview below to determine whether you can do a minor and click the programme you are currently doing for more details.