The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) is a pre-university course designed for students aged 16-19. We welcome day students (who live in the region) as well as residential students.
The Career-related Programme allows students to choose courses with a particular focus on their future career of choice. At UWC Maastricht, we have designed one very innovative pathway in Sustainable Futures Leadership and one in Music. Besides academic rigour, the IBCP will focus on personal and professional skills development and relevant service and work-related experiences.
Curriculum
Students follow a broad based academic curriculum aimed at giving them the knowledge, skills and understanding to allow them to prepare for life after UWC. Students choose a number of IB Diploma subjects, complete the career-related study and develop a broad range of personal and professional skills.
Beyond the Classroom
UWC Maastricht offers many co- and extra-curricular programmes. From sports, creativity clubs, music lessons and services to student-led initiatives. Students develop leadership and collaboration skills, and participate in meaningful activities throughout the school and the Maastricht community.
Apply
We welcome both residential and day students to our International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme. Residential students should apply via UWC International Office or via the National Committee of their country, day students can apply directly to our school (up to one year before the start date and up until 1 October).
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IBCP is a good choice if you know what you want to do in life, but also want the freedom to pursue other interests in the meantime. For example, I was able to take an AI Course in Medicine funded as part of my Personal and Professional Skills
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Adriana Chapanova – IBCP graduate 2024, currently studying at Case Western University, USA
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’I like CP because not only does it give you more flexibility and freedom compared to DP, but it also gives you skills that you would never learn in regular high school and Universities, such as leadership, and organisational management.
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Denys Kladko – IBCP graduate 2024, currently studying at Whitman College, USA
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’I love IBCP because it has allowed me to follow MY dreams. CP has made me better equipped to tackle the challenges of my future and those of this planet. I believe it is a course for change makers who value our world and want to be the founders of a better future.
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Tati Atkinson – IBCP graduate 2024, aspiring wildlife film-maker
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I like the IBCP because It has given me the opportunity to better focus my learning on what I wish to work with in the future. As CP students we are very lucky to meet various people who work in the field and see for ourselves organizations that are currently implementing the steps.
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Gabriela Lemos Torres – IBCP graduate 2024, currently studying at International Business School, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands.
Residences
Every year, we welcome 200 students to live on the campus. These residential students are housed in the residence buildings. They live there in small groups, with four students sharing a bedroom. Students come together in the Mensa for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees
UWC Maastricht relies on parental fees to offer its robust educational programme. The Career-related Programme school fee is €12.090 for day students (school year 2025-2026). If you want to be a residential Career-related Programme student, please contact UWC International for more information. There are scholarships available for this track.
