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35 Master's degrees offered by the university

Econometrics and Operations Research
Do you want to learn to forecast economic developments or to create IT solutions to solve production issues? The Econometrics and Operations Research programme from Maastricht University allows you to do just that. Econometrics is used in every area of economics, from business and finance to macro- and micro-economics.
Economic and Financial Research
The Economic and Financial Research programme from Maastricht University provides students with an interest in economics and finance with a more intense, and high-level training in economics and finance; and a thorough training in research methodology and analytics.

Human Decision Science
Are you interested in human behaviour, psychology and empirical research? Do you love coming up with solutions to complex problems? And would you like to be the person people look to whenever a difficult decision has to be made? Then the master's programme in Human Decision Science from Maastricht University is the perfect programme for you.
European Studies (Research)
The European Studies (Research) master’s at Maastricht University is an interdisciplinary programme that combines political science and international relations with history and sociology.
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Fundamental Neuroscience
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Fundamental Neuroscience from Maastricht University combines theoretical background with practical experience in research at the interface of biology and psychology. The fundamental molecular mechanisms of psychological processes, as well as neurological and psychiatric disorders are investigated.
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Drug Development and Neurohealth
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Drug Development and Neurohealth from Maastricht University provides a theoretical background and practical experience in pharmaceutical drug research & development, medicinal nutrition and personalised healthcare.
European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
At European Studies on Society, Science and Technology from Maastricht University you will investigate the relationship between science, technology, and society, from a cultural, political, economic, and historical point of view.

Global Health
This Global Health programme from Maastricht University emphasises the international dimensions of health and disease and the need to work together to tackle cross-border dimensions of health inequities in efforts to improve health around the world.

Sustainability Science, Policy and Society
This Sustainability Science, Policy and Society interdisciplinary programme from Maastricht University equips you to navigate the complexities of sustainability transformations. Gain a systems perspective, skills for research and assessments, and become a bridge-builder for sustainability in various domains.
Globalisation and Development Studies
The master’s programme in Globalisation and Development Studies at Maastricht University is a social science programme that focuses on how globalisation trends affect and interconnect different areas of the globe while marginalising others and how they produce diverse ‘local’ responses.
Psychology - Neuropsychology
The Psychology - Neuropsychology at Maastricht University focuses on normal and deviant behaviour in relation to brain structure and function.
Psychology - Legal Psychology
Psychology - Legal Psychology from Maastricht University includes courses on topics such as lie detection, eyewitness testimonies, interrogation techniques and false confessions.

Forensics, Criminology and Law
At Forensics, Criminology and Law from Maastricht University you will dive into the world of forensic psychology, accounting and medicine, and will continuously analyse these disciplines in relation to the law.

Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management
This Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management programme from Maastricht University focuses on the analysis of health systems and the translation of the results into innovative solutions; you’ll learn how to come up with, implement, manage, evaluate and improve innovative solutions.

Governance and Leadership in European Public Health
With Governance and Leadership in European Public Health from Maastricht University, you learn how to create and use evidence to advise on effective health policies. You are taught to include political, legal, ethical, and social determinants. All to become a future health leader.