Other courses

This course covers the wide range of issues that need to be considered when conducting or preparing to give conference presentation in English. All presentations are recorded and detailed feedback is provided. This course is open to PhD-candidates, employees and external clients.

'The reason why I chose the Language Centre was because the course was an online one. It turned out to be a very stimulating and positive experience, not in the least because of the input of an enthusiastic mediator (Neill Wylie). The course is for different levels of PhD’s, novice as well as more experienced. I am confident this course helps me to further improve my academic writing skills!’

Marlies Schillings | PhD student and Teacher Bewegingswetenschappen | Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Would you like to learn Arabic, or would you like to refresh your knowledge and take it to a higher level? This course, divided into three modules, goes from beginner to intermediate level. You’ll learn to communicate in different situations, including work, study and holiday.

With a focus on Business the Baylor Summer 1 combines one class offered by CES with one taught by a Baylor faculty member. You’ll start your adventure with a three-day group trip, study for approximately one month and then have the opportunity to travel!

The Business & Economics in Europe programme is designed to give students a greater understanding of the international business practices in Europe and the economic policies of the European Union.

The CNU summer programme offers you a unique opportunity to study cross-cultural leadership in a real-world setting.

How can you continuously create added value for your customers? In this course, the focus is on strategic innovation management, hands-on tools and working on your own business case. The goal is to strengthen the innovative capacity of yourself and your organization!

If you study or work at Maastricht University or elsewhere in the region, you may want to learn Dutch for social reasons, or your boss may require it of you as a working language. This means you will need a level of Dutch that lets you communicate confidently and reasonably accurately. Our communicative approach helps you interact with relative ease and comfort in your everyday social and work interactions.

The Dutch Culture and Language (DCL) programme is organised specifically for University of California students who are spending a semester abroad at Maastricht University. The two-week orientation programme offers students a chance to immerse themselves in Dutch language, history, art, politics and more.

'I would definitely recommend this course to other students! It is really helpful to get a feeling for the Dutch language. The small groups and the variety of exercises make the classes really enjoyable.'

Have you obtained the bachelor ITM degree at Maastricht University, but not completed your secondary education in the Dutch language, and you would like to follow a medical master’s degree in Dutch (which is exclusively open to students with a bachelor's degree in Medicine from Maastricht University)? If so, you will have to follow a course in medical Dutch, in addition to passing the NT2 State Exam of Dutch as a second language, programme II (Staatsexamen NT2, programma II).

Do you want your team to perform better? And are you willing to critically evaluate your own role in the team? In this course, you learn how to assess your own behaviour in relation to the behaviour of others. How does your behaviour block certain developments and how can you change that?

The Effective Communication courses focus on helping you become a more confident and fluent user of English. You’ll improve your English skills through practicing a variety of communicative tasks, such as discussions, negotiations, and teamwork reports.

Are you interested in improving your spoken Dutch or pronunciation and prefer not to do so in a group? Is spelling a problem for you or do you feel that your texts are not sufficiently professional? Would you like to be well-prepared for the state exam or another type of exam?

Maastricht University offers training for candidates preparing for the Pre-Examination of the European Qualifying Examination (EQE).

The Forensic Psychology programme gives you the opportunity to learn the applications of psychology associated with the legal system along with issues and problems that arise when psychology is applied.

Would you like to get a basic introduction to French or practise French on a professional level? This course, divided into six modules, is for every level of proficiency. You’ll learn to communicate in different situations, including work, studies or holidays.

Would you like to get a basic introduction to German or learn to communicate in German on a professional level? This course, divided into five modules, is for every level of proficiency. You’ll learn to communicate in different situations, including work, studies or holidays.

This spring semester in Maastricht is especially designed for Business students coming from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. The programme includes a five day study trip to Berlin. Students take courses offered by Maastricht University and CES.

The International Environmental Law programme is designed for students with the goal of working within the development of supranational environmental law, as policy and decision-makers in governments and businesses, for NGOs in the field of environmental law and sustainable development, as consultants, researchers and academics, or as corporate lawyers and barristers.

The International Relations and Politics in the EU programme is ideal for students interested in exploring EU international relations, history and politics, economic and legal issues, and the global challenges and opportunities that it faces today.

Are you interested in the Italian language and culture? Or would you like to refresh your knowledge and take it to the next level? Would you like to study online, where and when it suits you? Then the course ‘Italian Online, intensive coaching’ is what you are looking for.

The Maastricht University Language Centre provides in-company language training courses and workshops for businesses and organisations. In addition to tailored training courses, the UM Language Centre offers corporate courses aimed at writing and presentation skills in Dutch, English and modern foreign languages; language coaching programmes; preparatory training for Cambridge English and IELTS exams; and workshops on language and culture.

This month-long Summer programme is offered for students from Lebanon Valley College (LVC). The programme provides students with an opportunity to travel and study in Europe and gain international business skills and exposure.

The Masterclass Management Control in Practice offers participants an insight into the Management Control model. In this model, themes such as change management, process management, innovation and planning, budgeting and forecasting are discussed.

The Miami University programme offers you the opportunity to learn more about different aspects of Europe and the European Union from an international business perspective.

Many supervisors and administrators want to keep developing themselves to make sure they perform their job duties properly. To stay effective in their management or supervisory function, they regularly attend supplementary trainings. Attending seminars and conferences and taking part in workshops is indispensable and more and more often compulsory. UMIO offers many opportunities to acquire knowledge and the required PE points through meetings and multi-day trainings, for individual professionals and organizations.

The PhD programme in European Studies is a part-time PhD programme for professionals, taught at UM's campus in Brussels.

Would you like to learn Portuguese, or would you like to refresh your knowledge and take it to a higher level? This course is divided into two modules for beginner and basic knowledge levels. You will learn to communicate in different life situations, including work, study and holiday.

As a Psychology & Neuroscience in Europe student, you’ll be able to study the inter-relationship between psychological functions and neural activity in a unique research environment that enables ground-breaking study of the brain and behaviour.  

Would you like to learn Russian, or would you like to refresh your knowledge and take it to a higher level? This course, divided into two modules, is for beginner and basic knowledge levels. You’ll learn how to communicate in different situations, including work, study and holiday. 

Employers consider language skills as one of the most important skills for future graduates. There is an increasing demand in border regions for bi-lingual professionals for developing border trade. In short, mastering German or French creates business opportunities in German an French speaking countries, your own country and elsewhere. For that reason Maastricht University (UM) now offers a limited amount of scholarships for a free German course at B2 level or a free French course at B2 level.

Do you wish to improve your Spanish writing skills and need personal guidance? ‘Spanish, writing skills coaching’ will provide you with this kind of assistance. Choose the four-, six-, or eight-hour coaching option and receive professional feedback for your written work.

Improve your knowledge of Dutch, English or other modern languages. Learn to express yourself effectively and correctly at work, in your studies or in your personal life. Whether you want to focus on your speaking, listening, reading or writing skills, this personalised course is designed to suit your specific needs.

Do you work for an organization that never stands still? In three group meetings, managers and/or employees will learn how to look at organizational changes from different angles.

Wij als mens hebben meer gemeen met dieren dan we zouden willen toegeven. We kunnen dan ook veel leren van het gedrag van dieren. In deze workshop gaan we eerst oordeelvrij, als echte biologen, in GaiaZOO in Kerkrade een aantal diersoorten observeren. Vervolgens reflecteren we op datgene wat we gezien hebben en welke lessen wij hieruit kunnen trekken.

Deze cursus wordt ontwikkeld en aangeboden door UMIO.

This month-long Summer programme is offered for students from Xavier University. The programme provides students with an opportunity to travel and study in Europe and gain international business skills and exposure.