Maastricht University
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Maastricht University (UM) is a public research university located in Maastricht, Netherlands. It was founded in 1976 and is one of the youngest universities in the country. UM is known for its innovative teaching methods, its focus on interdisciplinarity, and its international focus.
UM offers a variety of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. UM is also home to several research institutes and centers, which conduct cutting-edge research in a variety of fields.
UM is a good option for prospective students who are looking for a high-quality, innovative education in a European country. The university offers a variety of programs that are relevant to the current job market, and it has a strong focus on interdisciplinarity and internationalization. UM is also located in a beautiful city with a lot to offer students.
Here are some of the key benefits of studying at Maastricht University:
- Innovative teaching methods with a focus on interdisciplinarity
- Strong international focus
- Wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs
- High academic standards
- Strong research culture
- Beautiful city of Maastricht to live and study in
If you are a prospective student who is interested in studying in the Netherlands, I encourage you to consider Maastricht University. UM is a leading institution in its field, and it offers students the opportunity to receive a world-class education in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Here are some additional things to know about Maastricht University:
- UM is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings.
- UM has a student body of over 22,000 students from over 120 countries.
- UM offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options for international students.
- UM is located in the heart of Maastricht, a beautiful city with a rich history and culture.
Student Life
There is a new university sports complex on campus and a number of student associations within the school and town.  Groups include those with a focus on international students, dance, sports, social, study, drama, LGBT, entrepreneurship, the environment, student TV, and more.
Housing
The university does not arrange housing but does work with a service that helps students find housing.  Housing is generally not hard to find in town and the average rent is about 350 euros a month.
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It's hard to believe that this is the youngest university in the Netherlands (founded in 1976) with as much as they have to go for them!  The facilities are stunning and modern, while still maintaining components of the historic architecture. For instance, one of the lecture halls is in what used to be a chapel, with beautiful stained glass.  The old city wall connects to another building, creating the wall of a hallway.  There is an incredibly large international student (50%) and faculty (40%) population, leading to excellent international student resources.  The small city size, large student population, and decentralized campus remind me of Groningen in that the entire city feels like one big campus (in a good way). The other thing that struck me about Maastricht University is the inclusion of practical learning that is sometimes missing at research universities.  Master's students often have an internship that is related to their theses.  The honors program with the Data Science program has students doing hands-on work for half of their studies.  Of course, problem-based learning, with is utilized in all the programs, is conducive to practical learning in itself-even in the classroom. Maastricht offers a foundation year program (for prospective bachelor's students) that leads to entry in many of their programs. Because many foundation year students are there to improve their English, they have a separate track for native English speakers. Â
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- AMBA
- AACSB
- EQUIS
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