Our education

Education at UM is unique thanks to both the content of our study programmes and our learning model: Problem-Based Learning (PBL). In the 1970s, Maastricht University (UM) was the first university in Europe to implement PBL. Since then, it has consistently applied this innovative learning model in its curricula.

PBL activates

PBL teaches you to think for yourself, conduct individual research, interact and learn from one another. In a PBL environment:

• you take action instead of just listening and reading
• you learn to ask the right questions, research the right issues and have the right discussions
• you acquire essential skills and prepare yourself for your professional career

The essentials of PBL are:
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• Clear academic year
• Tutorial groups & tutor
• Assessment
• Skills training
• Study facilities

Integrated, multi- and interdisciplinary approach
Education and research at UM focus on social themes that are studied from various disciplines at all relevant levels. We recognise the value of bright, young researchers in contributing to the development of fresh and innovative ideas. That is why we want to get our students acquainted with research and different fields of study right from the start by offering:

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• Honours programmes
• Sirius programmes
• Minors