Language Centre
Maastricht University's Language Centre offers a broad range of language services to students, staff, companies, organisations, and anyone else with interest in language learning. We help them communicate effectively in an international environment. From language courses in modern languages such as English, French, German, and Spanish to Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian. There is something for everyone.
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Our language services
Language Courses and Training
- Tailor-made language courses
- Tailored team workshops: English at the International Workfloor
- Scholarships for a FREE language course Dutch, German or French
- Medical Dutch online course
Language Assessment and Certification
- Language level assessments
- Dutch level test B1 and B2plus for BIG registration
- Proof of level required for the UM Language Policy
Academic Language Support
English Academic Skills programme for PhD candidates
Additional Services
Fostering Learning and Inclusion: the Language Centre at Maastricht University
Studying in a language that is not your mother tongue can be challenging. That's why the Language Centre at Maastricht University is dedicated to breaking down language barriers. This centre of expertise provides tailored solutions for students facing language challenges, delivered by specialised and knowledgeable language teachers. The Language Centre offers a range of language training courses, including academic language skills and intercultural communication skills.
Dutch for immigrants
The Language Centre of Maastricht University offers language training for highly educated civic integration participants. If you want to learn Dutch quickly and effectively, you are very welcome at the Language Centre! Read more.
"Ik wil het hele Team van Taalcentrum bedanken! Jullie hulp en vriendelijkheid stimuleren ons om een nieuw leven in Nederland te bouwen" Maya Sitnic
Tailor-made language courses for professionals and expats
In addition to our open courses, we also offer language coaching or tailor-made training programmes designed specially to suit your needs and objectives.
Language level assessments
If you would like to work or study abroad, you usually need a document that states your level of proficiency in the particular language. The UM Language Centre offers several assessment services to support you.
Tutor in the spotlight
'Chinese is not that difficult to learn!'
Suli Poell on learning Chinese
When I tell people that I am a Chinese teacher, people often say: “Chinese is a very difficult language!” That is right, Chinese IS difficult. There are two reasons that make Chinese difficult. One is the pronunciation with four tones, which you don’t find in English. The second is the Chinese characters, which people have no idea how to read and write. Learning Chinese can seem like a daunting task. Read the whole article here
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News, events and stories
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Observant 30 May 2023 | What do UM students think about an obligation to learn Dutch?
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