Maastricht University (UM) is the European university of the Netherlands. With nearly 23,000 students and almost 5,000 staff members, UM is dynamic, interdisciplinary and deeply engaged with society. This spirit is reflected in all our activities.
Faculties
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
In our teaching and research, we highlight major developments in societies and cultures as they have unfolded during the modern and contemporary eras.
Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law at Maastricht University is a top-quality provider of challenging and rewarding Dutch and European legal education at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD-level.
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) conducts its multidisciplinary research in close collaboration with Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+) and the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience
The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) examines psychology broadly from a biological and cognitive perspective.
Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is home to several outstanding departments in education and research.
School of Business and Economics
The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) provides high-quality education and research, offering an international perspective in the fields of economics and international business management, public policy, governance and sustainability.
Our library collections: a wealth of scientific information
The University Library helps students and researchers reach their academic goals by providing a modern study and research environment. Accessible online 24/7 with your UM account, our resources are available both on campus and globally.
Our extensive collection includes books, databases, films, dictionaries, and magazines, in both electronic and print formats. We continuously update these collections in collaboration with faculty members to ensure a rich and current supply of scientific information.
More on the University Library
Your involvement at UM
Support the university
Discover how you can contribute to UM's education and research via our support foundation University Fund Limburg.
Participation & representation
Participation and representation at Maastricht University are organised through the University Council (UC) and the Faculty Councils. Read more on how they represent the interests of students and staff.
Local Consultative Body
The Local Consultative Body (LO) consists of trade union representatives and members of the university's Executive Board.
Partnerships
Maastricht University highly values international partnerships and collaborations with universities and other institutions across the globe. They bring together different perspectives, expertise, and insights, adding value to our education and research.
These are some of our partners:
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN)
Young Universities for the Future of Europe Alliance (YUFE)
Radboud University Nijmegen
Meet all our partners in education and research
We offer a wide range of support and guidance for you throughout your studies. From study advising to psychological support to career advice, we are here to help you reach your full potential.
Need support? We are here for you!
Study advisers
Your UM study adviser can help you get the most out of your studies and can support you academically if times get tough.
Student deans
If you have questions about your rights as a student, our student deans can assist you with regulations, objections and complaints.
Psychological support
If you have questions about your well-being or mental health, contact the UM psychologists.
Social Safety Team for Students
If you experience any form of undesirable behaviour at UM, you can contact the Social Safety Team for students.
Support for student parents
Find out if you're eligible for benefits, special facilities or financial support to help you balance your studies and parenthood.
Complaints Service Point
If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a person or body within the UM, you can turn to the Complaints Service Point.
Studying with a disability
If you have a disability, chronic illness or other condition such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism or Crohn's disease, you can apply for support to facilitate your studies.
Improving your wellbeing
We are here to help you build resilience and provide you with skills needed throughout your studies, career and life. Explore, for example:
Our collaboration with Caring Universities and The Wellbeing Movement, which support physical and mental well-being.
Our student pastoral care, The Innbetween, an open student community where you can gain meaningful experiences.
Learn about our wellbeing activities and initiatives for students
Make the most of your studies!
The Student Portal
Find out how the Student Portal can help you to access and manage your personal university information concerning your studies.
Studying or interning abroad
Want to explore the world? Our students, as well as graduates and PhD candidates, can go abroad for study, internships, or research.
Kick-start your career
Your time at Maastricht University is the perfect opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your career skills. Kick-start your career!
You are now part of our global community of nearly 100,000 alumni. Explore alumni events, Lifelong Learning opportunities, inspiring stories from fellow alumni and ways to contribute to your alma mater. Out of sight does not mean out of mind, on the contrary; we want to stay connected!
Networking
Throughout the year and around the world, join us for networking events and other activities for UM alumni.
Lifelong Development
You are never too old to learn something new, right? Even years after graduation, you can turn to UM to continue your development.
Giving back
Become a volunteer, host a workshop, share your knowledge with recent graduates, or donate to University Fund Limburg.
Agenda
Being a UM alumnus has its perks!
Did you know that UM offers its alumni various discounts, free programmes, and other benefits? There is something great waiting for you at:
UM Career Services
UM Sports
UM Library
Language Centre
At Maastricht University, there is space for everyone. Students like you are at the heart of what we do. Together, we create an inspiring, unique, and small-scale learning environment
Maastricht University in a nutshell:
We offer Problem-Based Learning in small groups, fostering an intimate and international learning environment.
We are renowned for our cutting-edge academic research, educational innovation and high rankings among young international universities.
Our graduates enjoy strong job prospects, with 93% finding paid employment within a few years of graduation.
Situated in the heart of Europe, we offer students a vibrant city life full of cultural richness.
I chose to study at Maastricht University based on its reputation as one of the leading young universities.
I really like Maastricht as a city and enjoy meeting people from all over the world. Studying at Maastricht University in small groups of fellow students makes meeting new people easy. I have made great friends here through my tutorial groups. The teaching method (PBL) was new to me, but it has transformed my learning style, and I now feel like I am actively learning new concepts rather than simply memorising them. I like the fact that I can design my own curriculum and only specialise in subjects that interest me.
Alora Brown
Welcome to Maastricht!
Curious about what it is like to be a student in Maastricht? Watch the interactive video and listen to our students talk about various topics.
Events
Problem-Based Learning
At Maastricht University (UM), we care not only about what you learn but also about how you learn. Here, you will be part of an interactive and meaningful learning experience known as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Most of your education takes place in groups of 10 to 15 students.
Working in small groups makes it easy to connect with fellow students and enhance each other's learning process. Through teamwork, you actively engage with knowledge and exchange ideas. This collaborative environment allows you to view things from multiple perspectives, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the material and come up with creative, well-founded solutions.
Read more about Problem-Based Learning.
Discover our campus
Take a virtual tour of our campus and explore all the ins and outs of our faculties alongside our students in this interactive video.
Looking for a place to live in Maastricht? Are you moving from abroad? Or perhaps you're looking for social activities? This page will help you explore all the opportunities Maastricht has to offer.
Housing
Housing in Maastricht
Are you coming to Maastricht and looking for accommodation? Maastricht University partners with several organisations to help you find suitable housing.
UM Guesthouse
Looking for a fully furnished room in a community with other international students, just a short walk from Maastricht University? Then the UM Guesthouse is the perfect place for you!
Help with rental issues
Having trouble with your rent, difficulties with your landlord or delays in necessary repairs? Huurteam Zuid-Limburg is here to assist you with all your rental issues.
Moving? Don’t forget to update your new address!
Are you a student at Maastricht University and moving to a new address? The procedure you need to follow varies depending on your situation.
Moving to the Netherlands from abroad
Moving to the Netherlands involves several important steps to ensure you are well-prepared for your stay.
Parking in Maastricht
Planning to drive your own car to Maastricht University and need a parking space?
Getting involved at UM
As a student, you have the opportunity to influence the facilities and policies at Maastricht University. Your input and feedback are essential for improving both the educational experience and daily life at the university.
Read more about student participation.
Student life
UM SPORTS
UM SPORTS is the ultimate sports destination for everyone! Enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports, top-notch facilities, extensive opening hours and a welcoming atmosphere.
Working alongside your studies
Looking for a part-time job while studying? There are various ways to apply. On this page, you'll find all the information you need.
Student organisations
A great way to meet people is by joining a student organisation. Maastricht offers a vast range of associations, so there’s something for everyone!
Health insurance
Are you 18 or older and living and/or working in the Netherlands? Then health insurance is mandatory, including for students.
Read more about health insurance.
As a PhD candidate at Maastricht University, you will spend most of your time conducting research and writing your dissertation. However, you may also take relevant courses or even teach classes yourself. There are many possibilities!
Three ways to obtain a PhD
Apply for a paid PhD position
As a paid PhD candidate, you'll be employed by the university, working on research projects in collaboration with a faculty, research school or institute.
Enrol in a PhD training programme
Several of our graduate schools and research institutes offer PhD training programmes, which include coursework and dissertation writing. We offer both full-time and part-time options.
Obtain external funding and pitch your idea
Do you have a specific research proposal that does not match one of our vacancies? Then you can seek external funding and pitch your idea to one of our faculties, graduate schools or research institutes.
PhD Office
Whether you are at the beginning of your PhD journey or approaching the end, the PhD Office serves as your main point of contact. We maintain a comprehensive record of all your documentation and are ready to assist with any organisational questions throughout your academic career.
Click here for more information about the PhD Office.
Support for PhD candidates
At Maastricht University, PhD candidates are respected as full members of our research community. You will receive all the support you need for your research as well as for building your life in Maastricht.
Click here for an overview of all our educational opportunities and services.
Students at Maastricht University can count on high-quality education with an international focus. We take pride in our Problem-Based Learning system and our Centre for Teaching & Learning, EDLAB, ensures continuous enhancement of our educational offerings.
International university
Maastricht University (UM) is proud of its international study body. About 50% of our students come from abroad, making UM the most international university in the Netherlands.
The majority of our programmes embrace international themes and are taught either entirely or partly in English. We prepare our students to become Global Citizens. Our academic staff are also highly diverse, with roughly 40% coming from abroad. Further, each year UM welcomes hundreds of foreign exchange students, while almost 40% of our own students participate in study-abroad programmes.
Thanks to our many partner universities, and our participation in networks, associations and platforms such as Young Universities for the Future of Europe, the World Universities Network and the Young European Research Universities Network, Maastricht University puts the world at your feet.
Video: personal and innovative education
At UM, students are at the heart of everything we do. The bond between students and teaching staff is very close. How do our small-scale teaching and Problem-Based Learning system contribute to this? Every day, the UM teaching staff is committed to providing students with the best possible learning environment. What does the collaboration between students and with their teachers look like? How does UM support student wellbeing? What role do feedback, evaluation, and (self-)reflection play in the learning process?
Teachers Martijn Boussé, Anna Villarica, Walter Jansen, Jules Harings, and Katie Saralidze tell you all about it in this video.
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Read all about PBL
What is Problem-Based Learning? Read all about it.
The four core principles of PBL
Education accorings to the PBL system is based on the CCCS-principle: constructive, collaborative, contextual and self-directed. What does this mean?
Creative PBL practices
In this video series, teaching staff explain their creative approaches to PBL.
Quality assurance in education
Maastricht University stands for high-quality, innovative education. Our vision: 'a student-centred, small-scale international classroom; coherent and academic education that prepares students for a dynamic and global society'. Its realisation and continuous development are monitored and supported by an effective quality assurance system.
Read more about the quality assurance system for education at UM.
EDLAB
As Maastricht University’s Centre for Teaching & Learning, EDLAB provides expertise, support and collaboration opportunities for staff and students to enhance the quality of education at UM continually.
Click on the video to learn more about EDLAB.
Or visit the EDLAB page directly.
We address today’s key challenges, such as sustainability, migration, and technological innovation, and swiftly turn our research into real-world solutions.
Four research themes
Quality of Life, Learning and Innovation, Europe and a Globalising World, Sustainability and Circularity.
STEM research
Cross-discipline: that’s what characterises the STEM research at UM, from regenerative medicine and nano-biology to data science and biobased materials.
Research Information Portal
All data on scientific research at Maastricht University: researchers, publications, activities, awards, etc.
ITEM/TEIN Conferentie 2024
The future of cross-border cooperation and mobility: horizontal integration and beyond
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PhD defence Yara Quirine Wingelaar-Jagt
Medicinal Fatigue Management in Military Aviation: Standard Operating Procedure or Last Line of Defence?
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PhD defence Maud P.M. Tijssen
Imaging in perinatal death; The role of MRI in fetal autopsy: Future or fiction?
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Traditionally, not all activities and achievements of employees are recognised and rewarded equally. For academics specifically, research performance, in particular quantitative measurements such as research output, citation analyses and acquired grants, has predominantly determined their career path for many years. This has led to the undervaluing of other key domains that belong to the core tasks of academic institutions and to increased work pressure and competitiveness among academics.
More about Recognition & RewardsMaastricht University research institutes
Our research extends beyond the university: we collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and partner with international institutes and companies. Each day, our work focuses on finding ways to improve society.
Recognitions
Maastricht University gives out awards to people from both within and outside of the organisation, who have directly or indirectly contributed to either the university or society-at-large.
UM's awards include honorary doctorates, the Dr. J.G.H. Tans Medal, the UM medallion of honour, the Wynand Wijnen Education Prize, the UM Award and the UM Student Award.
More about recognitions at Maastricht University
