Master in Social Protection Policy
at Maastricht University, Maastricht

3.9 /5

(2 Reviews)

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Master in Social Protection Policy
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Maastricht University
Overview

The Maastricht University is a popular destination among international PG students interested in starting Master in Social Protection Policy from abroad. The program lasts for a duration of 1 year. The Master in Social Protection Policy program is considered part of the top ranked courses in Netherlands. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must meet the eligibility criteria & secure valid scores in exams such as IELTS and TOEFL. The interested students should fill the form as soon as possible because the application window opens for a short time only. Students must also plan for some other additional costs over the duration of studies such as rent, groceries, books, health insurance, etc.

Duration	1 year
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

Master in Social Protection Policy

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Master in Social Protection Policy
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Maastricht University
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The Maastricht University Master in Social Protection Policy fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The Maastricht University cost varies depending on the additional cost.

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Master in Social Protection Policy
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Maastricht University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree.

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Master in Social Protection Policy
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Rank	Rank Publisher
#101	Politics QS, 2026
#101	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Maastricht University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

100% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Liberal

Internships3.5

Part time work2

Post study jobs4.5

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4.5

Value for money4.5

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3

Permanent Immigration4

Anonymous

Bachelors in Psychology - Batch of 2027

4.1

Maastricht University's PBL is extremely efficient and is highly recommended.

Tips: Before joining this college, students should be prepared for a cultural shift. This includes walking or biking a lot, a more work-life balance oriented culture, simpler food, and a high party/drinking culture. Despite these differences, I am very satisfied with the quality of education at my university, and I find my course very interesting and well taught.

Likes (Safety): The country, especially the city of Maastricht is really safe. Watch out for bike thefts though. There are often police patrols late at night, as well as the prison/rehabilitation system is very good in this country and the crime rate is generally very low. I have had many instances of returning from events or parties quite late at night alone or with few friends and we are able to walk/bike without a care of getting in any trouble. We observed the same confidence in safety amongst practically everyone else.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Not many Indian restaurants are there in my locality but mainly Turkish/ Surinamese or standard 'European' restaurants. I prefer cooking myself as I can eat healthy and save on cost. It is fairly easy to get a hang of cooking, especially if you are not picky about what you eat and assimilate with the respective eating habits of the place you live in. Doing so also helps save money as you don't have to get ingredients or cooking accessories considered foreign or exotic in such places.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1050

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science for Decision Making - Batch of 2023

3.8

Balancing academics and social life with best value for money.

Tips: I did not get a scholarship, but a lot of people did get a scholarship. If you have really good extracurricular activities and a really supportive SOP, then there is a high chance of getting a scholarship. We have a lot of cultural activity happening, and it's a very progressive city.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is very well connected to the city. Easy and affordable access to trams, the metro, biking and buses. Multiple modes of transport are available throughout the city, connecting the university campus to the rest of the city. The biking culture is superior in the Netherlands, with connectivity in the entire country. This eliminates the reliance on expensive cabs and public transport at odd times.

Dislikes (Part time work): Getting a part-time job can be tough, whether on campus or off campus, as it requires the restaurants/cafes to get a special arrangement (money paid to the government) for employees who are non-EU citizens. It can also be really tough to manage a part-time job along with a 1-year master's and maintain a social life. But it surely is possible. The average payout is approximately 12 euros / hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1900

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026Read more

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