Language Centre
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students, staff, companies, organisations, and anyone else with interest in language learning. 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. There is something for everyone.
What language would you like to learn?
Registration for Social Dutch in period 4 (February) opens on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Registration is now open for Modern Foreign Language, Dutch, and English courses starting in February 2025.
- Did you know we organise a Language Café once a month? More information and registration
- Web-based courses are available year-round.
- Our online registration form shows only courses and groups with available spots or an active waiting list.
Interested in the various start dates for our courses? Check out our
Our languages
Our language services
- Tailored team workshops: English at the International Workfloor
- Tailor-made language courses
- Language level assessments
- English Academic Skills programme for PhD candidates
- Scholarships for a FREE language course Dutch, German or French
- Medical Dutch for professionals and Dutch level test B1 and B2plus
- Proof of level required for the UM Language Policy
Fostering Learning and Inclusion: the Language Centre at Maastricht University
Studying in a language that is not your mother tongue can be challenging. That's why the Language Centre at Maastricht University is dedicated to breaking down language barriers. This centre of expertise provides tailored solutions for students facing language challenges, delivered by specialised and knowledgeable language teachers. The Language Centre offers a range of language training courses, including academic language skills and intercultural communication skills.
‘Maaike and Arno’, Podcast for Dutch learners
Are you learning Dutch and have a hard time pronouncing the tongue-twisting sounds of the Dutch language? Then put on your headphones because this podcast will have you speaking Dutch in no time!
The podcast the Language Centre participated in is created from the idea of giving participants more learning mileage in an accessible, fun way.
Tutor in the spotlight
'Chinese is not that difficult to learn!'
Suli Poell on learning Chinese
When I tell people that I am a Chinese teacher, people often say: “Chinese is a very difficult language!” That is right, Chinese IS difficult. There are two reasons that make Chinese difficult. One is the pronunciation with four tones, which you don’t find in English. The second is the Chinese characters, which people have no idea how to read and write. Learning Chinese can seem like a daunting task. Read the whole article here
Read our latest news, views and updates on events
Dutch for immigrants
For more information on civic integration please consult the website of your municipality. If you live in Maastricht, you can find more details here: Sociale Zaken - Maastricht Heuvelland
"Ik wil het hele Team van Taalcentrum bedanken! Jullie hulp en vriendelijkheid stimuleren ons om een nieuw leven in Nederland te bouwen" Maya Sitnic
Tailor-made language courses for professionals and expats
In addition to our open courses, we also offer language coaching or tailor-made training programmes designed specially to suit your needs and objectives.
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.
