About UCM

Broad range of courses to choose from
University College Maastricht is an honours liberal arts College of Maastricht University. Whereas in a traditional programme all the courses are laid out and predetermined for the students, at UCM the concept of choice is central. UCM offers students a broad range of courses to choose from, covering all scientific disciplines. As a college student you have the opportunity to develop your own academic preferences and talents and acquire all the expertise and skills to enter a high-quality Master programme. The College provides intensive guidance to help you make the right choices.

Perfectly suited for your 21st century academic career
A Liberal Arts education familiarizes students with a range of academic disciplines and provides in-depth knowledge of a specific area. At the College, students are trained in how to think analytically and in scientific methods. Students thus learn to ask fundamental questions about scientific and social issues. Such a programme is perfectly suited for an academic career in the 21st century. Broad knowledge and intellectual flexibility are increasingly essential for today's academics.

Only for highly motivated students
Courses at the College are challenging and demanding. The programme requires a higher study load than standard undergraduate bachelor programmes. Students must be highly motivated and are expected to work hard. UCM is a programme for intellectually ambitious students. To read more about the admissions criteria, see the section for 'Prospective Students' on the UCM homepage.

International character
The College offers an international programme. The language of instruction is English, and 62% of the students come from outside the Netherlands. At present, more than 50 different nationalities are enrolled at the College. The cultural diversity which results from this gives studying at UCM an overwhelming international character.