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The Maastricht interview
Interview by invitation, and it carries significant weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Interview by invitation
Selection interview for numerus fixus and selective programmes (e.g. University College Maastricht); typically ~30 min online or on campus; most open-admission bachelors have no interview at all.
How to prepare for Maastricht
- For selective programmes like UCM, the interview is a real gatekeeping step , it assesses academic curiosity and fit with Problem-Based Learning (PBL), not just grades, so prepare to discuss how you learn and think rather than listing achievements.
- Maastricht's PBL model is central to its identity: be ready to explain why you actively want a discussion-based, student-led curriculum rather than traditional lectures.
- If no interview is offered for your programme, the motivation letter carries the full evaluative weight , treat it as your interview on paper and make the academic fit argument there.
- Selective programmes set a January 15 deadline; apply early and confirm whether an interview invitation is part of the process for your specific programme via the MyApplication portal.
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