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.
Check out the Language Centre course offer for 2019
You can now register for the language courses that start in February 2019. What language would you like to learn? Are you looking for a Portuguese language course or would you like to take a group course in Spanish, Chinese or another foreign language? In February a new round of courses will start. Check out the course offer of the Language Centre and sign up while you still can.
Contact the Language Centre
For payment or explanation of the website go to:
Inner City Library Information Desk Mon-Fri 08.30 AM – 5 PM
Randwyck Library Information Desk Mon-Fri 08.30 AM – 5 PM
Or send your questions by email to: UM Language Centre
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.
Foreign language application and CV check
At the Language Centre, we can give you on-the-spot feedback on your application letter and CV.
Special student offers
Several Language Centre courses are free for students:
- B@sic Dutch , students only (free for first-year bachelor's and master's students)
- B@sic Dutch for German speakers, students only (free for first-year bachelor's and master's students)
- B@sic Dutch for students at Venlo location, (free for first-year bachelor's and master's students)
- Scholarships for a FREE language course German or French
- Effectief communiceren in het Nederlands (start januari)
Writing Studio (free assistance in writing, grammar and text structuring for UM students)
Also see: Subsidised language courses for SBE master's students
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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