International Relations and Politics in the EU
Explore the evolution of the European Union, from integration and human rights protection to present-day global challenges, in a study abroad programme bridging politics, law, and economics.

Explore the evolution of the European Union, from integration and human rights protection to present-day global challenges, in a study abroad programme bridging politics, law, and economics.
What makes life worth living? People have always been driven by the pursuit of happiness and hope for the future. While this may seem to be an idealistic notion at first, it has found its place in positive psychology.
Maastricht forms a unique environment for studying psychology and neuroscience. Maastricht University (UM) specialises in cognitive and biological psychology and its unique research infrastructure enables groundbreaking study of the brain and behaviour.
In a world of converging cultures and different political and legal systems, students in this programme will explore how policy-makers negotiate between member states with a range of different nationalities, languages and agendas.
In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of the European Union (EU) with its motto “Unity in Diversity”, but what is European identity? How do the shared lessons of the past teach us about the continent’s contemporary challenges?
The European Union is a major global trading power. With the introduction of the Euro and EU enlargement, key steps towards integration were taken to increase European prosperity and competitiveness.
Gone are the days when students simply submitted papers and handwrote tests. A recent event at EDLAB showcased the creative ways that teachers at Maastricht University (UM) leverage digital technologies in their educational practice.