Maastricht University

During the 1960s the Netherlands had a shortage of education for prospective doctors and therefore a new medical faculty had to be established. Maastricht opted to open a new university and made a bid. However, the academic world expected more from a university than just a number of extra training places. Therefore, a new system of education has to be initiated: Problem Based Learning. This way, medical research would not only be clinical, but would make a contribution to the knowledge for general practice and other primary medical functions. In 1975 everything was organised and the university opened its doors in January 1976. From that day on the university developed its education and many programmes in several disciplines are taught. Nowadays, Maastricht University is one of the most international universities of the Netherlands.

Level of Education

Ever since the founding of Maastricht University, the institution is using Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This way of learning is about exchanging knowledge in an effective and challenging way. The education is unique while it is Europe-focused and internally oriented. The university offer a broad range of bachelor and master programmes preparing students for an academic career. Maastricht University is a research university, which means that education is focused on both academic insights and preparation for the labour market. The education is of a very high quality and when you have finished your education you will be awarded a bachelor, master or PhD degree.

Scholarships

Maastricht University offers several scholarships to international students. If you’d like to get some more information about these opportunities or want to know how to apply, have a look at this website.

International student programmes

The city of Maastricht has its own Erasmus Student Network. This is an organisation looking after international students. The network organises parties, events and excursions. It is a good way to meet new people, discover the city and find your way around the campus. Furthermore, the network will help you with practical problems.

International Students

In 2010 / 2011 45% of the students at Maastricht University were international students and 24% of the staff members were from abroad.

Departments and Courses

Bachelor Programmes

• Econometrics and Operations Research
• Economics and Business Economics
• European Public Health
• European Studies
• International Business
• Knowledge Engineering
• Maastricht Science Programme
• University College Maastricht

Master programmes

• Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management, LLM, MSc
• Advanced Master in Intellectual Property Law and Knowledge Management, LLM, MSc
• Advanced Master in International and European Economic Law – IEEL (formerly MIC), LLM
• Affective Neuroscience, MSc
• Analysing Europe, MA
• Artificial Intelligence, MSc
• Biology of Human Performance and Health, MSc
• Business Research, MSc
• Econometrics and Operations Research, MSc
• Economic Studies (previously International Economic Studies), MSc
• Economic and Financial Research, MSc
• Epidemiology, MSc
• European Law School, LLM
• European Public Affairs, MA
• European Public Health, MSc
• European Studies, MA
• European Studies on Society, Science and Technology, MA
• Financial Economics, MSc
• Forensic Psychology, MSc
• Global Health, MSc
• Global Supply Chain Management and Change, MSc
• Globalisation and Development Studies, MA
• Globalisation and Law , LLM
• Health Education and Promotion, MSc
• Health Food Innovation Management, MSc
• Health Professions Education, MSc
• Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management, MSc
• Human Decision Science, MSc
• Infonomics, MSc
• International Business, MSc
• International Executive Master of Finance and Control, MSc/RC
• International Laws, LLM
• International and European Tax Law, LLM
• Management of Learning, MSc
• Media Culture, MA
• Molecular Life Sciences, MSc
• Operations Research, MSc
• Psychology, MSc
• Psychology, MSc
• Public Policy and Human Development, 1 specialisation in Behavioural & Political Sciences, MSc
• Public Policy and Human Development, 5 specialisations in Business & Economics, MSc
• Research Master European Studies, MSc
• Research Master in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, MSc
• Research Master in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology, MSc
• Research Master in Health Sciences, MSc
• Sports and Physical Activity Interventions, Msc
• Sustainability Science & Policy MSc