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Tate-Inspired Human Trafficking and Its Damage to the Rule of Law

Human trafficking is too often studied only at its endpoint, namely at the peak of its most lucrative sexual exploitation, while its business model and damage to the rule of law go underexamined. A recent seemingly Tate-'influenced' Dutch criminal case shows why that needs to change.

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Preventing Circular Illegalities: Clarifying the Mandatory Duty of Recovery and Disposal of Waste under the Waste Shipment Regulation

Naturvårdsverket v UQ and Naturvårdsverket v IC (Joined Cases C-221/24 and C-222/24)

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Who Answers the Cry of Wolf? The CJEU’s role in the Politics of Conservation

C-629/23 MTÜ Eesti Suurkiskjad v Keskkonnaamet

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Decarbonisation vs competitiveness — careful balancing of EU ETS’s dual aim

OPINION OF ADVOCATE GENERAL (compatibility of a national carbon tax with EU law / EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System),  9 October 2025, Case C519/24.

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Proving the Obvious: Unnecessary Strictness or Business as Usual?

ECtHR: Fliegenschnee e.a. t. Oostenrijk 18 November 2025, application no 40054/23

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Peace, What It Is and Why It Is Possible
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Studying a Bachelor at the School of Business and Economics | Online info session
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Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification
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Dutch Dance Days
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MCEL Opening Event 2026-2027: Exploring the Boundaries of Mobility in the EU

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Opening Academic Year 2026/27: a recap

On Monday 31 August 2026, Maastricht University opened the 2026/27 academic year at Theater aan het Vrijthof. This year the central question is: what will the next 50 years bring for UM, and how can we shape that future together?
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Maastricht University spreads its wings further in 2026–2027

The official Opening of the Academic Year will take place in Maastricht as usual on Monday 31 August, UM students will also begin their studies elsewhere in Limburg in the new academic year. With three new programmes in Heerlen and Venlo, UM is spreading its wings further across the province.
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Four new programmes launch at the Faculty of Science and Engineering

In September, the first students will begin in four new programmes at Maastricht University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. A milestone we’re celebrating not just in Maastricht and Venlo, but for the first time also in Heerlen.
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FASoS researchers take the stage at PAS Festival on 4 and 5 September

What do NATO, oligarchs, Limburgish, lobbyists and 50 objects from Maastricht University’s history have in common? They are all on the programme when FASoS researchers take the stage at this year’s PAS Festival.
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  • Researchers

Lea Beiermann about making data FAIR

In this new series, several testimonials of FASoS researchers will be shared that tell about their experience with making data FAIR. What parts did they find beneficial to them? What were the hurdles they encountered?

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Publications

  • Offringa, A., Montijn, R., Singh, S., Paul, M., Pinto, Y. M., & Pinto-Sietsma, S.-J. (2020). The mechanistic overview of SARS-CoV-2 using angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 to enter the cell for replication: possible treatment options related to the renin-angiotensin system. European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, 6(5), 317-325. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcvp/pvaa053
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Studenten volgen een cursus Social Dutch

UM Language Centre's course in Social Dutch fosters connection in Maastricht

More and more international students participate in the Social Dutch language course at the UM Language Centre. The course is so popular, there's a waiting list and the local news has dedicated a news article and TV item to it.

The moment is now: we are protesting in The Hague!

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Register via Studielink.nl Make an account and choose your programme

You register for a programme via Studielink. In Studielink you state which programme you want to do.


Future students must first of all make an account in Studielink. If you live in the Netherlands then you can log in directly with your DigID. If you do not have a DigID yet, then you can apply for one. If you do not live in the Netherlands yet, then you must first request a user name and password from Studielink.
 With these you can make an account.

Register directly via Studielink    
Apply for a DigiD     

 Read more about registering via Studielink

Upload your documents in MyUM Check what you need

After applying via Studielink, you will receive an email from Maastricht University within 24 hours containing log in credentials consisting of your personal student number and password. With these log in credentials, you will gain access to the MyUM portal, the intranet of UM.

In order to complete your application, please upload the following documents via MyUM as soon as possible:

  • A recent passport picture
  • A copy of your passport or your EU identity card (valid on 1 September 2016)
  • A certified copy of your diploma, including the supplement and associated list of grades*
  • Your curriculum vitae
  • Copy of your language test with sufficient results (if applicable)
  • GRE score report (if applicable) also send by e-mail to: masteradmission-fhml@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Only complete applications will be reviewed. All documents should be in English, Dutch or German. If your diploma is in a different language, than a certified translation is required.

* If you haven’t graduated yet, send us transcripts from your bachelor’s and/or master's programme. You must have completed your bachelor’s before 1 September 2016.

Once your admissibillity has been positively assessed, send the certified copy of your diploma to:

Maastricht University
Student Service Centre
Admissions & Registration
PO Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands

Please note: If you hold a Maastricht University bachelor’s degree, you do not have to upload the above-mentioned documents. Make sure that UM has a copy of your passport valid until 1 September 2016.

 Read more about uploading your documents via MyUM

The UM assesses your admissibility Do you satisfy all of the conditions

Based on the documents you have uploaded the UM assesses whether you are admissible for the programme that you have registered for. Two outcomes are possible:

  • If you meet the admission requirements, you are admissible. Your application will be processed in step 4.
  • If you do not meet the admission requirements, you are not admissible. Your application will be rejected and the admissions procedure will stop.

 Read more about admissibility

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As internationally oriented as UM may be, it also places great value on its strong connection with Limburg and the Euregion. The university nurtures partnerships with many regional companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies. Together, we aim to play a leading role in the sustainable economic development of the region.

In this context, UM and its partners have entered into the ambitious strategic programme Kennis-As Limburg. This programme will see the existing and new campuses in Maastricht, Geleen, Venlo and Parkstad merged into a single, international knowledge centre specialising in the areas of biomaterials and innovative healthcare. The campuses serve as flywheels to attract knowledge workers, keep the population vital and fuel the growth engine of the Limburg economy. 

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As internationally oriented as UM may be, it also places great value on its strong connection with Limburg and the Euregion. The university nurtures partnerships with many regional companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies. Together, we aim to play a leading role in the sustainable economic development of the region.

In this context, UM and its partners have entered into the ambitious strategic programme Kennis-As Limburg. This programme will see the existing and new campuses in Maastricht, Geleen, Venlo and Parkstad merged into a single, international knowledge centre specialising in the areas of biomaterials and innovative healthcare. The campuses serve as flywheels to attract knowledge workers, keep the population vital and fuel the growth engine of the Limburg economy. 

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As internationally oriented as UM may be, it also places great value on its strong connection with Limburg and the Euregion. The university nurtures partnerships with many regional companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies. Together, we aim to play a leading role in the sustainable economic development of the region.

In this context, UM and its partners have entered into the ambitious strategic programme Kennis-As Limburg. This programme will see the existing and new campuses in Maastricht, Geleen, Venlo and Parkstad merged into a single, international knowledge centre specialising in the areas of biomaterials and innovative healthcare. The campuses serve as flywheels to attract knowledge workers, keep the population vital and fuel the growth engine of the Limburg economy. 

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