About the university
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Limburg, in the south of the Netherlands, with campuses in Maastricht, Heerlen and Sittard. Its homepage says the Keuzegids 2026 rated it the best large university of applied sciences in the Netherlands.
Like other Dutch universities of applied sciences, Zuyd teaches practical, profession-focused degrees with projects for real companies and long internships. Its English-taught bachelor's include International Business, European Studies and Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence in Maastricht, and Circular Cities & Communities in Heerlen. The Hotel Management School Maastricht runs an English track too.
Indian students look at Zuyd for English-taught bachelor's in business, data science and AI, and hotel management, and for the NL–Zuyd Excellence Scholarship, which combines the €5,000 NL Scholarship with up to €3,600 off tuition.
Maastricht is a historic university city close to the Belgian and German borders, so students can easily travel within Europe.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences (hogeschool) in the province of Limburg
- Campuses
- Maastricht, Heerlen and Sittard
- English-taught bachelor's
- International Business, European Studies, Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Circular Cities & Communities, plus an English track in Hotel Management
- Intakes
- September; February for some programmes (International Business, Hotel Management)
- Non-EU fee
- Institutional tuition fee; the amount is published in Zuyd's 2026-2027 fee document
Rankings
Keuzegids HBO (Netherlands) 2026
Best large university of applied sciences (as stated on Zuyd's homepage)
Popular courses with Indian students
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- Fully English-taught, government-funded bachelor's
NL–Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (NL-ZES)
Value: €5,000 NL Scholarship in the first year plus up to €3,600 net tuition reduction for each year of the nominal programme length
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students who pay the highest institutional fee, meet the entry requirements, live in the Netherlands and have not studied at a Dutch institution before. Final submission by 1 May. Renewal needs at least 45 ECTS a year.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Fully English-taught, government-funded bachelor's
Zuyd Excellence Scholarship (ZES)
Value: Tuition discount of up to €3,600 a year
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students paying the institutional fee; prior Dutch study is allowed. Deadlines: 1 September for a semester 1 start, 1 February for a semester 2 start. First come, first served.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You need a secondary school diploma that gives access to higher education and is comparable to the Dutch havo, vwo or MBO-4 level.
- International Business asks for advanced economics or mathematics at school-leaving level; Applied Data Science & AI asks for mathematics.
- Non-EU deadlines: 1 May for Applied Data Science & AI and 1 June for International Business (1 December for a February start). Apply through Studielink.
- Hotel Management has its own selection procedure.
Postgraduate
- Zuyd's English pages mention master's programmes and a pre-master's with Maastricht University, but do not list their fees. Check with Zuyd before applying.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
- English test result (IELTS or TOEFL not older than two years)
- Studielink application and Zuyd student number
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 minimum for International Business and Applied Data Science & AI |
| TOEFL | iBT 80 or paper 550 (Applied Data Science & AI); computer-based 213 (International Business) |
| Cambridge | Accepted for Applied Data Science & AI; Cambridge certificates do not expire |
| Validity | IELTS and TOEFL results expire after two years |
Accommodation and living costs
Zuyd says there is a range of student housing in Maastricht but does not publish rents on the English pages we could open. Ask the International Office for current housing options and costs.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Most English-taught programmes are in Maastricht, where Zuyd has a new campus; Circular Cities & Communities is in Heerlen.
- Maastricht: International Business, European Studies and Applied Data Science & AI (Brusselseweg 150).
- Hotel Management School Maastricht with English and Dutch tracks.
- Heerlen: Circular Cities & Communities.
- Sittard: a third Zuyd campus.
- INKOM introduction programme for new students before classes start.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Programmes are project-based. International Business includes a 20-week internship abroad and a graduation internship, and Applied Data Science & AI includes a six-month internship in year 3. Zuyd does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we used. For post-study stay options, see our Netherlands guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does Zuyd cost for Indian students?
Non-EU students pay Zuyd's institutional tuition fee. The amount is published in Zuyd's 2026-2027 tuition fees document, linked from its tuition fees page, rather than on the programme pages. Check it before you apply.
Which programmes are taught in English?
International Business, European Studies, Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and Circular Cities & Communities, plus an English track in Hotel Management.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
Yes. The NL–Zuyd Excellence Scholarship combines the €5,000 NL Scholarship with up to €3,600 a year off tuition. The Zuyd Excellence Scholarship alone gives up to €3,600 a year.
When are the deadlines?
For non-EU applicants, 1 May for Applied Data Science & AI and 1 June for International Business. The NL–Zuyd Excellence Scholarship closes on 1 May.
Sources
- Zuyd homepage (English) (opens in a new tab)
- Zuyd: Study at Zuyd (opens in a new tab)
- Zuyd: Tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
- Zuyd: Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Zuyd: International Business (opens in a new tab)
- Zuyd: Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- Zuyd: Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.zuyd.nl/en (opens in a new tab)
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