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?
You can NOW REGISTER for a new round of Social Dutch. Please note, to register go to Events | Language Centre.
- New: Intensive Summer English Course. More info
Registration for the 7-week Dutch course starting in June opens on May 1.
- Registration for other group courses, including the 14-week Dutch course and Modern Languages, opens on Monday 23 June for the September start.
- 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 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
- Dutch for healthcare-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.
Dutch for immigrants
The Language Centre of Maastricht University offers language training for highly educated civic integration participants. If you want to learn Dutch quickly and effectively, you are very welcome at the Language Centre! Read more.
"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.
‘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
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News, events and stories
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Observant 30 May 2023 | What do UM students think about an obligation to learn Dutch?
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