Message from the Dean
Welcome to University College Maastricht!
At University College Maastricht (UCM) we offer students a vibrant international community where they get the opportunity to discover their talents, broaden and deepen their knowledge, and develop academic and life skills. UCM is part of Maastricht University and located in a former convent whose oldest parts date back to 1492.
We are proud to offer a program that has received an excellent evaluation by the Dutch accreditation authority (NVAO). Our program comprises more than 120 courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences. The open curriculum gives students great freedom to decide which academic fields they would like to explore. But freedom comes with responsibilities. We expect students to invest in their future, to take an interest in other students’ cultures and backgrounds, and to be active members of our academic community.
Currently, UCM is home to students from more than 50 nationalities. Next to the program, students and staff organize excursions, lectures, conferences, charity events, open mic nights, and so on.
We believe we have created an environment that is intellectually and socially stimulating. Many of our students experience UCM as their second home. I encourage prospective students to visit an Open Day or an Experience Day at UCM. Experiencing UCM is the best way to get to know us.
Harm Hospers
Dean
