Bachelor
University College Maastricht
Are you highly motivated and looking for a programme that gives you the freedom to pursue your own interests? Do you want to be part of a diverse yet close-knit academic community that encourages discussion and debate? University College Maastricht is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and personalised bachelor's education. At UCM, you will be part of a truly international community, working and socialising with students from more than 50 countries. With the support of our committed staff, you can choose from more than 150 different courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences to build an academic profile that helps you meet your future goals.
Fast facts
- Open curriculum with 150+ courses
- More than 50 nationalities
- Taught in English
- 3-year, full-time bachelor’s degree
- Weekly: 12-16 contact hours
- Graduate with a BSc or BA degree
- Selective admissions process, starts in September and February
Information events
We would like to offer you several online and on-site resources to give you a feel of what it is like to study at University College Maastricht, and to provide you with some answers to questions you may have.
I remember my first impression of UCM – I came into the building and was greeted by the staff. The common room was filled with students speaking several languages while someone played guitar in the background – it felt like a scene from a movie.
I think the community is what makes UCM so special. You always feel like you are studying with a big family around you, ready to support you when you are in need, but also ready to share the most incredible experiences with you.
I have always found the student community at UCM to be very welcoming. Whether it’s having a chat with a student while I wait for some tea or asking for help in a course, everyone is approachable and friendly.
I never thought PBL could have such a positive impact on my motivation and willingness to invest more time into academia!
I love the international environment that allows me to acquaint myself with different cultures, and I think the program is very strong.
My first semester at UCM confirmed that I made the right choice.
The most valuable thing I’ve learned during UCM is that 'it isn’t always that deep'. Sometimes you need to let go of your extreme concernedness about certain things...
Joining UCM felt like joining a big family – I have never felt alone or bored.
It's for people who want to do more than one thing and want to be able to combine courses however they want
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UCM is the #2 Liberal Arts and Sciences programme in the Netherlands: Keuzegids
Keuzegids Universiteiten 2022News
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“Humanitarian aid gives me a purpose in life”
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What does it take to write a play? UM students found out
Wednesday, June 1, 2022Read moreEnd of April, renowned Dutch theatre company Toneelgroep Maastricht offered UM students the opportunity to take part in a playwriting workshop, a Meet & Greet with actors and a visit to A Seagull, an adaptation of the famous play by Anton Chekhov.
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Liberal Arts education equally good basis for specialization in master's education as a regular bachelor
Tuesday, May 3, 2022Read moreToo broad, too vague, too little disciplinary depth – these arguments are often used by critics when talking about Liberal Arts Education (LAE). Research by PhD candidate Milan Kovačević of University College Maastricht (UCM) shows that there is no evidence of such academic shortcomings among LAE students.
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‘Power to the farmers’
Thursday, January 14, 2021UM students Vincent and Laura Nieboer, inspired by their father, came up with an accessible concept to help farmers worldwide stop the depletion of agricultural land. They recently pitched their idea at the ‘Little big talks’ on the occasion of the celebration of 80 years of materials science and innovation at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Sittard-Geleen.
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How can Biden heal divisions in the US?
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A PhD in the Arts - Now Possible in Maastricht
Monday, June 15, 2020Getting a PhD in the arts is now possible in Limburg. It can be done in MERIAN, a collaboration in the area of artistic research between Zuyd Hogeschool, Maastricht University and the Jan van Eyck Academie.
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European cooperation in times of crisis
Monday, June 8, 2020“What does the EU have to offer?” is the question the EU needs to answer now more than ever, according to professor of Contemporary European History and European Integration Mathieu Segers.
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Jos Welie appointed as new Dean University College Maastricht
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‘Online working visit’ Prime Minister Rutte at Maastricht University
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Southern comfort
Monday, April 20, 2020Just over a month ago, they were celebrating that spring had finally arrived in Maastricht. The day after, they sat on a plane home – where they still are (home, that is, not the plane…). First-year UCM students Giulia Petrilli in Puglia, Italy and Max Griera in Catalonia, Spain share their experiences of the coronavirus crisis in Southern Europe.
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Life @ UM
Find out more about what it's like to live and study in Maastricht, including:
- a day in the life of a student
- this beautiful European city
- sports and outdoor activities
Practical matters & regulations
In the support section, you can find out more about practical matters and UM regulations, such as:
- scholarships
- accommodation
- visas & residence permits
- Education and Examination Regulations (EER)
Visit 'Support' for prospective students
Visit Maastricht University regulations to find the EER of your study programme
Questions?
For general info, please contact us at:
Chat with us (Mon-Fri from 8.30 to 17.00 CET)
+31 43 388 5388
study[at]maastrichtuniversity[dot]nl
Bonnefantenstraat 2
6211 KL Maastricht
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