Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is home to several outstanding departments in education and research. Students and scientists contribute to education programmes at the bachelor's, master's and PhD levels and take part in innovative research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- Home to over 3700 students
- 7 bachelor’s programmes
- 5 master’s programmes
- 3 Liberal arts and sciences programmes
- 1 pre-bachelor's programme
- Locations in Maastricht and all the Brightlands campusses (Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen and Venlo)
News
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Wim Vriezen seeks science that has a significant impact on society. Because, despite climate change, the rising global population must continue to eat. Vriezen was recently appointed as professor of Plant Functional Genomics at Maastricht University's Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Kim Ragaert and SublimeStone students won the public's awards given out during the Engineer of the Year contest. This triumph as well as the nomination of both, by the Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers, demonstrates that Maastricht University, particularly its only five-year-old Faculty of...
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Intense exercise such as running can have an effect on your sense of taste and smell. Intensive sports are also known to have an effect on various processes in the body, all to keep our bodies balanced.
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Dr. Fred Spoor, an expert on human evolution affiliated with the Natural History Museum, London, has been appointed as the Eugène Dubois chair for the year 2024.
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Two recently announced European projects seek to empower farmers with innovative software components and easy access to practical knowledge.
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The Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers has nominated engineer Kim Ragaert and student team SublimeStone for the award of best Dutch engineer and best Dutch student team in 2024. Both are among the last three finalists in their respective categories. Do you want the best engineers to win? Now is...
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When Martijn Boussé won an EDLAB Education Innovation Grant in 2022, he was convinced that documenting his innovation journey from the start through video would add significant value for both the project itself and his students. Watch the (amazing) result!
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How can artificial intelligence help experts with their work? This is the topic that the newly established Genius Lab seeks to solve by investigating better techniques for artificial intelligence systems to extract information from data. The lab is a collaboration between Delft University of...
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Kim Ragaert, Professor of Circular Plastics at Maastricht University, is one of three candidates for the Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs 2024. The same goes for the SublimStone student team. As finalists, they have a serious chance of being awarded the title of Engineer or Student Team of the Year by...
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Adriana Iamnitchi’s career appeared like a bed of roses. She served as a full professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Florida. Nonetheless, she sought out new challenges and moved to Maastricht, where she focused her research on social media.
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AMIBM researchers Marco Serafini, Cris Garcia-Saravia Ortiz-de-Montellano, and Yvonne van der Meer contributed to a unique collection of policy briefs published by Studio Europa Maastricht. The document investigates the goals of establishing a European circular economy and considers its policy...
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Researching the brain is as complex as the brain itself and thus requires an elaborate research infrastructure. EBRAINS aims to create such an infrastructure, enabling scientists to unravel the workings of our brain.
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Moving from the UK to Maastricht amidst a discussion on the internationalisation of Dutch higher education might be considered daring. Gavin Hazell did so because he loves the opportunities his new job as programme director at the Faculty of Science and Engineering offers him. His first impressions...
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Reusing waste as a source for new materials appears to be an effective way to reduce the use of fossil-based sources in the production of materials such as plastic. However, how do you do this on a large industrial scale? In late November, Maastricht University and its partners TNO and Brightlands...
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Under the name "Terra," Albert Heijn has introduced a 100 percent plant-based product line, with some two hundred different food items ranging from beverages to spreads and meat substitutes. How sustainable and healthy are these products?
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How do you fix a crack in limestone, such as mergel? Well, simply ask some bacteria to do it for you. In short, this is the goal 11 students from Maastricht University set themselves to do. They succeeded and ended up in the TOP10 best undergraduate projects competing in the iGEM competition. For...
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On 09 November, Maastricht University hosted the Dutch Day on Optimisation. At this one-day workshop speakers from Amsterdam, Twente and Brussels presented some of the latest research in this exciting field.
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Nikola Prianikov came from Kyiv to study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Maastricht. He talks about how UM’s Foundation Programme opens doors for international talent, how he enjoyed his study experience despite war and pestilence, and how the Netherlands has come to seem like a viable...
Events
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23 Mar09:30 - 15:00
Master’s Open Day
We hope to welcome you on campus at our next Master's Open Day and give you a good impression of what studying at Maastricht University is all about.
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23 Mar10:00 - 11:00
MSc Systems Biology | Online info session
Are you curious about our master's programme Systems Biology, but unable to make it to Maastricht? Join our online programme information session.
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23 Mar11:30 - 12:30
MSc Biobased Materials | Online info session
Are you curious about our master's programme Biobased Materials, but unable to make it to Maastricht? Join our online programme information session.
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23 Mar13:00 - 14:00
MSc Imaging Engineering | Online info session
Are you curious about our master's programme Imaging Engineering, but unable to make it to Maastricht? Join our online programme information session.
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23 Mar13:30 - 14:30
MSc Artificial Intelligence / MSc Data Science for Decision Making | Online info session
Are you curious about our master's programme Artificial Intelligence or in Data Science for Decision Making, but unable to make it to Maastricht? Join our online programme information session.
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08 Apr20:00 - 21:00
MSc Biobased Materials | Online Master Q&A session
Are you currently pursuing a STEM bachelor's degree and considering a master’s programme in Biobased Materials? If so, we invite you to participate in our online Q&A session.
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08 Apr20:00 - 21:00
MSc Systems Biology | Online Master Q&A session
Are you currently pursuing a STEM or Life Sciences related bachelor's degree and considering a master’s programme in Systems Biology? If so, we invite you to participate in our online Q&A session.
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08 Apr20:00 - 21:00
MSc Imaging Engineering | Online Master Q&A session
Are you currently pursuing a STEM or Life Sciences related bachelor's degree and considering a master’s programme in Imaging Engineering? If so, we invite you to participate in our online Q&A session.
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08 Apr20:00 - 21:00
MSc Artificial Intelligence & MSc Data Science for Decision Making | Online Master Q&A session
Are you currently pursuing a STEM bachelor's degree and considering a master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence or MSc Data Science for Decision Making? If so, we invite you to participate in our online Q&A session.
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09 Apr15:00 - 17:00
Foundation Programme | Live information session
Curious about the Foundation Programme and studying in Maastricht? Join Our live information session and get the info you need before our early application deadline.
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18 Apr10:45 - 17:00
Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht | Experience Day
What is it like to study Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht (UCM)? Join the UCM experience day to find out.
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18 Apr16:00 - 19:00
Campus Venlo Open Day
By studying at UM Campus Venlo, you choose for high-quality and small-scale teaching with a strong focus on your personal and professional development.
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16 May09:00 - 17:00
Harnessing the Potential of Biobased Value Circles
This symposium is the culmination of three years of innovative research and development aimed at accelerating the transition to a biobased and circular economy.
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16 May13:30 - 17:05
MSc Imaging Engineering | On-campus Experience Day
Join us for an immersive on-campus Experience Day at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, where you can explore the world of Imaging Engineering.
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16 May13:30 - 17:05
MSc Systems Biology | On-campus Experience Day
Join us for an insightful on-campus Experience Day at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, where you can delve into the intricacies of Systems Biology and its applications in solving complex challenges in human health.
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16 May13:30 - 17:00
MSc Data Science for Decision Making / MSc Artificial Intelligence | On-campus Experience Day
Join us for an immersive on-campus Experience Day to explore our two distinct master’s programmes offered at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS). Discover the exciting possibilities awaiting you in these cutting-edge fields!
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23 May13:30 - 17:00
MSc Biobased Materials | On-campus Experience Day
Join us for an exclusive and interactive on-campus Experience Day at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen! Dive into the forefront of sustainable innovation and be a part of the global shift towards a circular economy and society.
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04 Jun 06 Jun
SWIM 2024
The Summer Workshop on Interval Methods provides a platform for researchers working on or with interval methods and their applications.
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11 Jun15:00 - 17:00
Foundation Programme | Live information session
Curious about the Foundation Programme and studying in Maastricht? Join Our live information session and get the info you need before our early application deadline.
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19 Jun10:45
Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht | Experience Day
What is it like to study Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Maastricht (UCM)? Join the UCM experience day to find out.