Campus Venlo
Health, nutrition and business are the three main focus points at Campus Venlo. Research and educational topics range from food innovation and the psychology of eating to logistics optimisation. Research at Campus Venlo is done in an interdisciplinary fashion within three research lines. Next to this Campus Venlo offers three programmes of study: one bachelor's programme and two master's programmes.
Fast facts
- Research focuses on health, nutrition and business
- 3 research lines
- 3 education programmes
Education
Research lines
Campus Venlo tour
Check out our campus and student studio's, right in the city center of Venlo!
News
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On the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, paediatrician Edgar van Mil and psychologist Remco Havermans hold the Youth, Food and Health chair at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Campus Venlo students win first and third prizes with food innovations
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Three new research and demonstration facilities are slated to open at the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo: the Food Concept Center, the Experience Center for Future Food, and a physical landing place and workshop for start-ups and spin-offs.
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Prof. dr. Pim Martens, who was recently appointed professor of Planetary Health, will deliver his inaugural lecture on April 21st.
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Teaching toddlers and pre-schoolers a healthy diet is not easy. But children are not preordained to dislike vegetables, say PhD candidates Anouk van den Brand and Britt van Belkom. The key to success: persist and reward.
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"In ten years more than a thousand students here will be working on social issues around agriculture, sustainability and nutrition," predicts Dean Thomas Cleij of Maastricht's Faculty of Science and Engineering.
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Our intestines are oh so important, but in science they get the short end of the stick. Microbiologist Koen Venema is doing research with artificial intestines. "They are the key to your health."
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Chocolate is the most widely eaten candy in the world. What makes it so irresistible? Two experts from Maastricht University share their knowledge.
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In the Netherlands, more than a million people live below the poverty line. For them, it is not a matter of course that they can buy enough healthy and affordable food.
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No, the animals on the livestock farm do not have it best. But that applies just as much to many of our pets, says Professor Pim Martens in his book Animal Dignity. An animal that is used to living in a forest in Romania can't just be dropped into a flat in Amsterdam.
Calendar
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01 Oct 01 Jun
University College Venlo | Student for a day
Wondering what it's like to study at University College Venlo? Become a student for a day!
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01 Oct 01 Jun
Health Food Innovation Management | Student for a day
Wondering what it's like to study Health Food Innovation Management (HFIM) on our campus in Venlo? Join on of our student for a day-events.
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01 Oct 01 Jun
Global Supply Chain Management and Change | Student for a day
Wondering what it's like to study Global Supply Chain Management and Change? Join one of our student for a day events.
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07 Oct09:30 - 16:30
Bachelor's Open Day
Find out more about one of the most international universities in Europe, experience our unique approach to teaching and immerse yourself in your programme of choice.
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31 Oct16:00 - 17:00
University College Venlo | Online info session
Are you considering studying University College Venlo but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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11 Nov09:30 - 15:00
Master’s Open Day
We hope to welcome you on campus at our next Master's Open Day and give you a good impression of what studying at Maastricht University is all about.
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18 Jan16:00 - 17:00
University College Venlo | Online info session
Are you considering studying University College Venlo but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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12 Mar16:00 - 17:00
University College Venlo | Online info session
Are you considering studying University College Venlo but do you still have a few questions? Be sure to join this online info session (via Instagram) to learn more about your opportunities at Maastricht University.
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18 Apr16:30 - 19:00
Campus Venlo Open Eve
By studying at UM Campus Venlo, you choose for high-quality and small-scale teaching with a strong focus on your personal and professional development.