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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
(pop. 120,000)
Language of instruction: Dutch, English
www.unimaas.nl/
University College Maastricht
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement for US students is Very Limited..
Courses
Arts and Culture (European studies, visual culture, theory & history of humanity & nature, political culture, cultural analysis [theory, policy & management, theory & history of technological culture]); Economics and Business Administration AACSB (economics, business administration, international management, international economic study, international business studies, econometrics, fiscal economics); Health Sciences (health policy & health management, health education & health promotion, nursing science, mental health science, theory of health sciences, movement sciences, biological health sciences, work & health); Law (Dutch law, tax law, European law school); Knowledge Engineering; Psychology (cognitive psychology, biological psychology); University College Maastricht (broad Bachelor's program ranging from social sciences to live sciences).
Academic Notes
Maastricht University uses a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach to teach all of its educational programs. Students are part of small study groups working on actual issues within the chosen subject, allowing them to develop their own interests and talents. Students analyze and discuss the problem. After conducting individual study of the issue, students reconvene to discuss their research. These meetings are supervised by a staff member or senior student to ensure that the discussions are of appropriate depth.
Most faculties offer a large number of courses in English. An introductory course on Dutch language and culture is provided at the beginning of each semester.
Special Academic Conditions
Students cannot earn a degree while on exchange.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Students should be at the senior or graduate level upon beginning the exchange; undergraduate students must have completed at least three semesters of relevant study prior to the start of the exchange. Enrollment in Law requires previous background in the field. Enrollment in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the undergraduate level requires at least one and a half years of study in general economics, business economics, or other relevant fields.
Language Notes
Most programs offer courses taught in English. Dutch language courses for non-native students are available throughout the academic year (included in ISEP benefits; limited available spaces).
Program Dates
Academic year: late August to late June; Semester 1: late August to end of January; Semester 2: end of January to late June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in single- or double-occupancy rooms in residence halls. A stipend is provided for housing and meal expenses.
Profile
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University (Universiteit Maastricht) is the youngest Dutch university. Almost 13,000 students are enrolled, of which approximately 25 percent are international degree-seeking students. There are also about 600 non-degree foreign students.
The university library has a historic collection of books. There are a number of sports facilities for students and staff and student sports clubs for activities such as rowing, rugby, climbing and scooters. Also, Maastricht University has several general student clubs, international student clubs and faculty student clubs. They all regularly organize a variety of activities.
Location
Maastricht, the capital of the province of Limburg, is well known for its monuments and music, its culture and cuisine, the large numbers of cafes and boutiques. About 50 B.C., the Romans built a settlement on a place where the river Meuse could easily be crossed. Since then, Maastricht has been important crossroad. From an international point of view, Maastricht lies at the centre of Europe. The city is only five kilometers (three miles) from the border with Belgium, and 35 kilometers (about 20 miles) from Germany.
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