Language Centre
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students, staff, companies, organisations and anyone else with an 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– the Language Centre has something to offer everyone.
What language would you like to learn?
Work on your language skills online
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Ready to improve your Dutch writing skills? Register here for one of the free workshops!
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Would you like to boost your Italian before the summer holidays? Register now for the web-based and interactive Italian course.
- P6 June-July courses will be taught on campus.
- Our online registration form lists only the courses and groups that still have places available and/or have an active waiting list. If you need an intake, book this intake well before the course is scheduled to begin.
- Do you want to know more about the different starting dates of our courses? Take a look at the annual course schedule.
Before sending us a message, please have a look at our frequently asked questions (FAQ's).
News, events and stories
Read our latest news, views and updates on events
WORKSHOP | Have you recently been in contact with people from Ukraine and would like to learn more about their language and culture? Our free interactive workshop will help you connect. For more information and to register please click here
Our languages
Our language services
- Integration via the Language Centre
- Tailor-made language courses (online)
- Language level assessments
- English Academic Skills programme for PhD candidates
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Scholarships for a FREE language course German or French
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Medical Dutch for professionals and Dutch level test B1 and B2+
Quick links
- Frequently asked questions
- Registration form
- Intake procedures
- Annual course schedule
- Practical matters
- TAEC project information and workshops (a Pdf of the EMI teacher's handbook is now available)
Tutor in the spotlight
“Working with people, different cultures, teaching, supervision, great variety. I’m surprised more people don’t choose a career in education.”
Stan Lommelen on the importance of building a good relationship with students.
‘Strong performance starts with a strong relationship’, is a quote from a colleague who died too soon and who, like me, worked in special education. Our pupils, aged between 12 and 18, had learning and/or educational disabilities such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD or antisocial behaviour. I really enjoyed my time there. Read the whole article here
Read our latest news, views and updates on events
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
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.
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