Education on European affairs
Education at Maastricht University reflects the process of European integration itself. Just as the EU is a union of different nations, languages, cultures and contexts, so is UM’s educational method a process of integration and inclusion where students’ differences become their strengths.
Through UM’s unique combination of Problem-Based Learning and the International Classroom, and with our focus on Global Citizenship Education, students from not only the Netherlands but all over Europe and the wider world work together in a diverse setting to learn about and find solutions to some of today’s greatest challenges.
UM graduates go on to assume leadership roles throughout European organisations and governments, NGOs and non-profits, in research and technology, and in businesses of every shape and size.
International and European topics are firmly rooted in almost every academic programme at Maastricht University and compose an integral part of our curriculum. Furthermore, our study programmes offer accessible opportunities to study or gain work experience abroad, to partake in a double-degree programme and much more.
We also lead Europe’s top-scoring European University alliance the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE), which is setting up one of the first time multi-campus European Universities, and already offers many students from our university the opportunity to enrich their degree with courses and activities across Europe
Europe-themed academic programmes
True to its reputation as THE European University of the Netherlands, UM offers a wide array of degree programmes specifically devoted to European affairs, both at the bachelor's and master's level.
From law and governance to business and taxation to public health and technological innovation, we are preparing the next generation of leaders, scholars, researchers and innovators for the future of Europe. These programmes include:
LLB European Law School
European & international law, the legal systems of different EU member states, and important social themes such as sustainability, migration, security and technology.
BSc European Public Health
Sustainable European public health and healthcare systems and their relation to national and international politics, administration, management, policy, strategy, communication and media.
BA European Studies
Focuses on the cultural, historical, political and social aspects of Europe and the ongoing European integration process and its place in the global context.
LLM European Law School
Traditional legal subjects like family law, competition law and criminal law from a European perspective and an in-depth overview of European law and how it interacts with national law.
MA European Public Affairs
A multi-disciplinary research- and practice-oriented programme focused on public affairs in the EU that prepares you for a career in European or EU-related public affairs and public service.
MA European Studies
Focused on the internal and external dimensions of policy, governance and administration, combining political science, history, international relations, economics and culture studies.
MSc Research Master in European Studies
Tailor-made training for a research-oriented career in academia, think tanks, politics or journalism. Choose your own study and research specialisation.
MA European Studies on Science, Society & Technology
Understanding and managing the complex issues of modern innovation from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, such as political studies, cultural studies, innovation studies and social studies.
MSc Governance & Leadership in European Public Health
European public health policies including analytical tools, innovative research methods and change management instruments for policymaking and development at all levels.
