Language Centre

Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students, staff, companies, organisations and private individuals. We help them communicate effectively in an international environment. From language courses in modern languages such as English, French, German and Spanish to Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese and Russian– the Language Centre has something to offer for everyone.

Our next round of language courses starts in September!

Work on your language skills online

As of July 1, you can register for the language courses that start in September 2020. Most of our Fall courses will still be taught online due to COVID-19 precautions.
Do you want more information about the starting dates of our courses? Please click here to see the annual course schedule.
Strengthen your employability perspectives and apply for a free German or French course now! For more information and the requirements please see scholarships.

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Our languages

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Our language services

Tailor-made language courses (online)
Language level assessments
Scholarships for a FREE language course German or French

PhD training courses (overview of the 'communication in scientific English' courses we offer for PhD candidates and research master students)

Quick links

Registration form
Intake procedures
Annual course schedule
Frequently asked questions
Practical matters
TAEC project information and workshops (a Pdf of the EMI teacher's handbook is now available)

Terms and ConditionsTerminology database

Dutch for immigrants

"Ik wil het hele Team van Taalcentrum bedanken! Jullie hulp en vriendelijkheid stimuleren ons om een nieuw leven in Nederland te bouwen" Maya Sitnic

The Language Centre offers programmes that prepare you for the NT2 State Exam programme II (integration candidates with a higher level of education). Learn more

We are looking for language buddies!

UM Language Centre is holder of the Blik op Werk quality hallmark

Tailor-made language courses for professionals and expats

Next to our open courses, we also offer language coaching or tailor-made training programmes designed specially to suit your needs and objectives.

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Language level assessments

If you would like to work or study abroad, you usually need a document that states your level of proficiency in the particular language. The UM Language Centre offers several assessment services to support you.