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Maastricht University

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Maastricht, Netherlands
=132nd in World University Rankings 2025
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Maastricht University (UM) is known for its Problem-Based Learning system and international orientation. Our small-scale ‘international classroom’ brings together people from all over the world who have different backgrounds and perspectives. And it’s these very differences that make the UM learning experience unique. We distinguish ourselves with a challenging learning environment with small and interactive group sessions. Students get to know each other and broaden their social network by working together. They are also encouraged to actively participate in discussions in the educational groups. With better learning results as a result.  

The main mission of education at Maastricht University (UM) was, is and will be the integrated academic and professional development of the student. Teaching and learning therefore focus on both the academic and personal development of the student.

Education at UM is based on four pillars:

Bachelors

Maastricht University offers 25 bachelor programmes in fields of Arts & Social Sciences, Economics & Business, Health & Life Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Science and Engineering. Click here to learn more about the bachelor programmes UM offers.

Masters

Maastricht University offers more than 60 master programmes in fields of Accounting, Business & Economics, Globalisation & Development, Media, Technology & Innovation, Education, Arts & Culture, Health & Life Sciences, Science and Engineering, Psychology, Politics & Governance, Behavioural Sciences, Entrepreneurship and Law. Click here to learn more about all the master programmes UM offers.

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Departments/Schools

Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences

Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School of Business and Economics

 

Ready to apply for a study programme at Maastricht University (UM)? Here's a quick guide with all the information you might need when starting and working on your application process.  It will help make your preparations for your studies as smooth as possible. And it will save you time: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/starting-your-studies

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Maastricht University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
58% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
19.2 (1)
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Student total
21438 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Maastricht University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Maastricht University

Law19th

  • Law

Education28th

  • Education

Business and Economics83rd

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health55th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences151–175th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology53rd

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences401–500th

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and Statistics