Maastricht University

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Maastricht University is renowned for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills. It's particularly strong in Health Sciences, Law, Economics & Business, and Psychology. With over 50% international students, it offers an exceptionally diverse and global learning environment, with the vast majority of its bachelor's and master's programs taught entirely in English. The university provides extensive support for international students, including a dedicated International Student Helpdesk and various orientation programs, ensuring a smooth transition and enriching experience in the heart of Europe. Its distinctive characteristic is its pioneering use of PBL across all faculties.

Background

Maastricht University (abbreviated as UM; Dutch: Universiteit Maastricht) is a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the fourteen Dutch universities. In 2023, 22,976 students studied at Maastricht University, 59% of whom were students from outside of the Netherlands, with over 4,000 employees. About half of the bachelor's programmes are fully offered in English, while the other half is taught wholly or partly in Dutch. Most of the master's and doctoral programmes are in English. Besides traditional programmes, Maastricht University also has three honours liberal arts colleges: University College Maastricht and the Maastricht Science Programme in the same liberal arts tradition. The satellite University College Venlo opened in 2015.

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