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  • Computer Science programme off to a flying start

    Last year, Maastricht University further strengthened its profile in science and technology by launching a Bachelor in Computer Science. The response exceeded all expectations, with the first cohort of 300 students from all over the world starting the programme in September. “Computers and...

    UMagazine
  • Champions of change: Vote Maastricht engineers to the top

    The Royal Netherlands Society of Engineers has nominated engineer Kim Ragaert and student team SublimeStone for the award of best Dutch engineer and best Dutch student team in 2024. Both are among the last three finalists in their respective categories. Do you want the best engineers to win? Now is...

    Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs
  • From study to work: how do we ease the transition?

    Starting your first job after university? For many graduates, swapping student life for a career is a challenging transition. Some end up leaving their first job because they feel underprepared. According to Niels van der Baan, who recently defended his PhD on the subject, coaching can help to...

    Coachcafé
  • Earn additional ECTS and discover new interests at the Maastricht Summer School

    Do you want to learn new things or earn additional ECTS credits? Try the Maastricht Summer School. From June through September, you can choose from various courses in the fields of arts & culture, business & economics, law & politics, sciences and social sciences. The Maastricht Summer School also...

    Filip Eiffert Summer School
  • Develop and connect with Match

    Personal growth and contributing to the local community during your studies, that is what Match is all about. This initiative offers students from Maastricht University volunteering opportunities where community engagement is a key component. This way, students can grow personally and professionally...

    Esmée bij Match
  • Volunteering: thrive by helping others thrive

    3rd year European Law School student Natalia Podstawka is one of several UM students to have received a Global Citizenship certificate for her volunteering work. These Civic Engagement Activities foster a sense of community and meaning and offer opportunities for personal growth.

    Natalia Podstawka CEA
  • First-generation student Pavlos: “Focus on the solutions, not the obstacles. Thanks to that mindset, I was able to pursue a master’s in the end”

    Trust in yourself and always think in terms of solutions. The principle of self-help is the most important lesson that Pavlos Liagkas learned during his studies. He is the first in his family to go to university, which was not a given. Pavlos obtained his Bachelor’s degree in his country of birth...

    Pavlos Liagkas 1 gen student
  • Studium Generale: an extracurricular voyage of discovery

    Studium Generale offers a wide range of programmes, activities, and events to complement the academic curriculum. This provides a broader, multidisciplinary perspective on various subjects. The lectures, lecture series, debates, talk shows, Film&Talks, and the PAS Festival stimulate, surprise and...

    Studium Generale