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 2800 students
- 6 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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Professor of Neural Engineering and Computation, Renaud Jolivet, gave his inaugural address on September 15. Jolivet researches fundamental questions about the workings of the brain at the Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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A better understanding of taste and mouthfeel
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Do you teach at UM? Do you know that making educational videos can actually be a more fun, less frustrating and less time-consuming experience? In this article, Stefan Maubach explains how he makes videos and tells you what works for him. Perhaps his tips will also help you create your own videos!
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Much to his surprise, Stefan Maubach, a math teacher at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, discovered that making educational videos enabled him to turn education theories from abstract concepts into practical tools.
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Alessandro Bertolini, an experimental physicist, will be appointed endowed professor of Gravitational Wave Detection Technologies at Maastricht University on September 1. Bertolini is a world-renowned expert in vibration isolation research. His task will be to keep the mirrors of the Einstein...
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Linsay Ketelings, a PhD candidate at UM’s Food Claims Centre Venlo, researches how marketing affects consumers’ perception of meat replacement products – with rather encouraging results.
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Einstein Telescope Education Centre lets pupils discover science behind telescope from school year '24-'25
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There are many revolutionary technological advancements in the field of healthcare that, at first glance, look quite promising. However, do they apply in real life, and if so, how can you put them into action? The Clinical Engineer tries to address those questions by offering solutions. Prof. dr...
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On the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, paediatrician Edgar van Mil and psychologist Remco Havermans hold the Youth, Food and Health chair at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Keri Vos (Maastricht University/Nikhef) has received an NWO Vidi grant for her work on precision studies of heavy ‘beauty’ particles, NWO announced on Thursday. These studies can help solve the mystery of the missing antimatter in the universe.
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Campus Venlo students win first and third prizes with food innovations
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Gerard van Rooij, professor of plasma chemistry at Maastricht University, delivered his inaugural lecture in June. He began his work at Eindhoven, researching nuclear fusion power facilities, which mimic the sun on Earth. His research in Maastricht is focused on transforming solar and wind energy...
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Liberal-arts colleges can be found all over the world. Maastricht has had its very own University College Maastricht (UCM) since 2003. In the former Nieuwenhof convent, some 800 students of different nationalities study for this broad-based bachelor’s degree. On 16 June 2023, students, alumni...
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Prof. dr. ir. Gerard van Rooij will deliver his inaugural lecture titled "Out of Balance" on 02 June. With this lecture, he officially begins his tenure as professor of plasma chemistry at Maastricht University.
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Maastricht University builds high-tech research greenhouse
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Man is not at the top of evolution says Jose Joordens
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Is sustainability worthwhile? Or is it only worth it if it makes financial sense? Professor in Real Estate Finance Nils Kok and Professor of Planetary Health Pim Martens discuss.
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Prof. dr. Pim Martens, who was recently appointed professor of Planetary Health, will deliver his inaugural lecture on April 21st.
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Three new research and demonstration facilities are slated to open at the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.
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It all started with an unexpected discovery. Bart van Grinsven, associate professor of Sensor Engineering, figured out how to detect microparticles—bacteria, toxins and proteins—in a liquid using a rapid testing method based on heat transfer. Through the startup Sensip-dx, Jaap Drenth is now turning...
Events
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07 Oct09:30 - 16:30
Bachelor's Open Day
Find out more about one of the most international universities in Europe, experience our unique approach to teaching and immerse yourself in your programme of choice.
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07 Oct12:00 - 16:00
Weekend of Science 2023 | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Are you smarter than a robot? How cold is -200°C roughly? And what does a laboratory look like on the inside? Find the answers to these questions – and more – during the Weekend of Science at UM’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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10 Oct15:00 - 17:00
Foundation Programme | Live information session - October 2023
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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10 Oct20:00 - 21:00
Faculty of Science and Engineering | Online master Q&A session
Are you currently pursuing a STEM bachelor's degree and considering a master’s programme at the Faculty of Science and Engineering? If so, we invite you to participate in our online Q&A session.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Online info session
Are you considering studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
Computer Science | Online info session
Are you considering studying Computer Science but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
Circular Engineering | Online info session
Are you considering studying Circular Engineering but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
University College Maastricht | Online info session
Are you considering studying University College Maastricht but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
University College Venlo | Online info session
Are you considering studying University College Venlo but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
Maastricht Science Programme | Online info session
Are you considering studying Maastricht Science Programme but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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08 Nov10:45 - 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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09 Nov10:30 - 18:00
Dutch Day on Optimization
The main purpose of the event is to bring together the Dutch Optimization community across the areas of operations research, computer science and discrete mathematics. The event will highlight the research of both national and international speakers.
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11 Nov09:30 - 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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11 Nov10:00 - 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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11 Nov11:30 - 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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11 Nov13:00 - 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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11 Nov13:30 - 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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28 Nov13:00 - 14:00
Biobased Materials | Online Experience Day
Are you curious to find out what it is like to study at the master’s programme Biobased Materials at Maastricht University? Join our Online Experience Day and find out!
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30 Nov11:00 - 13:00
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Decision Making | Online Experience Day
Are you curious to find out what it is like to study at the master’s programe Artificial Intelligence or the master’s programme Data Science for Decision Making at Maastricht University? Join our Online Experience Day and find out!
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30 Nov13:00 - 14:00
Imaging Engineering | Online Experience Day
Are you curious to find out what it is like to study at the master’s programme Imaging Engineering at Maastricht University? Join our Online Experience Day and find out!