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As in previous years, there have been only slight changes in the intake of new students and the total number of students at UM. Compared with last year, both figures show a slight decrease.

Three decades of Dutch housing policy have reshaped who can buy, rent and live in our cities. At the Maastricht Housing Workshop, researchers explored what has worked, what hasn't, and what lessons can guide future housing reform.

From 2 to 5 November 2026, Maastricht University welcomed prospective students from around the world to the Online Master's Week. The event offered an opportunity to explore master's programmes, meet faculty members and discover what it is like to study at our university.

The European Commission wants to simplify tax rules across Europe. The aim is to make it easier for businesses to invest and operate internationally. But what do these plans mean for the Netherlands? And who will ultimately foot the bill?

The Maastricht European Private Law Institute is pleased to welcome its team of eight research interns for the 2026–2027 academic year! The M-EPLI Internship Programme offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic legal research and contribute to ongoing projects.

After a brilliant career spanning almost thirty years, Erie van den Heuvel was awarded the MUMC+ Golden Heart on his retirement.

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of FHML, the emeritus professors returned to the faculty for an inspiring gathering.

Tropical forests recover from logging by rapidly accumulating carbon from the atmosphere, at least, that’s the idea. But, research shows that carbon uptake may be much slower than thought.

A major achievement for responsible business education: Maastricht University School of Business and Economics has been ranked #1 worldwide in Corporate Knights’ 2026 Better World MBA Ranking.

How do you grow a steak? David Kilian studies cow-derived muscle stem cells to create a more environmentally friendly and sustainable protein source.