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Maastricht University

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About Maastricht University

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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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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

 

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gender ratio
Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
60% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.4 (1)
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21903 (1)

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