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This course covers the wide range of issues that need to be considered when conducting or preparing to give conference presentation in English. 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

Baylor in Maastricht is one of the oldest and most popular study abroad programmes at Baylor. It is a 3-month study abroad programme in which students take classes offered by CES and a Baylor faculty member.

If you’re interested in culture and arts then there’s no better place to be this summer than Europe! Baylor Summer II gives you the opportunity to be surrounded by and see first-hand the rich cultural history and exquisite artistry that Europe possesses. 

Would you like to learn Chinese, 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 to communicate in different situations, including work, study and holiday.

Are you a qualified Register Controller (RC) and would you like international recognition by using the title Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)? The CIMA Exam Course is an intensive 5-day exam training that optimally prepares you for the Strategic Case Study Exam that leads to CGMA recognition.

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!

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). If you wish to follow a course at your own pace and at times that are convenient for you, our course with online coaching could be what you’re looking for.  

Health economics is a growing field which all professionals in healthcare will be confronted with. In this course, the participants will look at innovations from an economic perspective.

The Cambridge English Exams are internationally recognised exams that can be used to demonstrate that you have the language skills to live, study or work in an English-speaking environment. The courses run over 24 weeks with one two-hour session per week. You’ll also be required to do at least 2 hours of private study each week.

In the IELTS preparation course, you will be familiarised with the examination strategies used in the IELTS test, an English proficiency test recognised by many different organisations across the world. You’ll enhance your writing, speaking, listening and reading skills, and you’ll specifically focus on improving the things that will help you to get a better IELTS score.

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

The Foundation Programme is for international students who wish to do a bachelor’s programme at Maastricht University but do not meet the admission requirements. It is a one year, full-time study programme consisting of English language training, content courses, academic skills training and cultural and social events that will help you integrate smoothly into your new life in the Netherlands as well as the study of your choice.  

Writing skills tutoring offers you the opportunity to get feedback from a teacher by submitting texts by email. On the basis of the feedback you re-write the text until it is satisfactory. The emphasis of this approach lies in the individual needs of the participant, which of course can be quite varied.

Increase your business opportunities: Refresh your German!

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.

This programme is about innovation, change and increasing personal impact. You will gain more insight into yourself as a finance leader. Top teachers provide the theoretical basis. In addition, you share your experiences and discuss relevant cases with other participants.

Would you like to get a basic introduction to Italian or would you like to refresh your knowledge and take it to a higher level? This course, divided into four modules, is for every level of proficiency and for different situations, including work, study and holiday.  

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 Maastricht Summer School (MSS) offers courses in a variety of fields and disciplines, mostly at undergraduate/bachelor level, but also relevant to graduate students and professionals. MSS is a joint initiative of Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and Maastricht School of Management.

This Summer Programme is organised for Japanese students from Meiji Gakuin University. Students take a course in European Arts and Culture and work on their English language skills while spending a summer abroad in Europe.

Muhlenberg's fall semester in Maastricht is especially designed for students majoring in accounting, business, economics or international studies, but is open to all students meeting programme prerequisites.

Approximately 300 courses and skills training on BSc and MSc level are on offer. You can find all courses, course descriptions (including prerequisites and levels) and coordinators. To check which courses you can take, please select Non Degree Courses. The duration of a course is 7 weeks; for a skills training 2 weeks. Exact dates of course periods can be found in the course descriptions or looked up in the academic calendar. The workload of a course is approximately 20 hours a week, including group meetings and individual study. Students are not allowed to take more than two courses in a period. The workload for a skills training is about 40 hours per week. You can follow maximum 2 courses per course period (period 1,2,4,and 5) and 1 skill per skills period (period 3 and 6). If you have any questions about the content of a course or skill, please contact the block coordinator (lecturer) before applying. 

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This high-quality one-year programme focuses on (future) business controllers who need to advise about bringing and keeping organizations, projects or processes in control. The training is also an excellent preparation for professionals who are ready for a management position on a higher level.

For Finance & Control professionals, attending seminars and conferences, taking part in workshops and trainings and reading professional journals is indispensable and 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.

Maastricht University's PhD Comparative, International and European Law is designed to provide the working conditions and equip you with the skills necessary to perform academic research on a topic related to Comparative, European and International Law so as to be able to complete a PhD alongside other commitments.

The European Politics, Law & International Relations programme offers students a greater understanding of the contemporary European political and legal issues.

Positive psychology is devoted to understanding and learning how to build positive qualities in order to improve people’s well-being and help to promote the “good life”.

The Public Health & Medicine in Europe programme is for students studying public health, biology and life sciences who are interested in exploring the diverse approaches to public health challenges in a European context and as a preparation for Medical School.

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.

Would you like to get a basic introduction to Spanish or practise Spanish 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.

This PhD course focuses on survival analysis - a branch of statistics for analyzing the expected duration of time until one or more events happen. The course is intended for PhD candidates of FHML, MaCSBIO, M4I and Merln.

Would you like to learn basic Turkish? This course, which consists of 14 two-hour lessons, is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of Turkish. You’ll learn the basics of the Turkish language and build a vocabulary that will allow you to express yourself in everyday life.

Every two years, Washington & Lee University sends students to Maastricht for a very special programme for chemistry students looking at a career in arts restoration. This short programme includes a field trip focused on Dutch Arts and restoration, during which the students visit conservation labs, museums and various other institutions.

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.

Do you wish to improve your argumentation techniques and text structure, or learn to better formulate your ideas and thoughts on paper? The Writing Studio offers personal coaching and professional feedback on your writing, either in Dutch or in English.