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Maastricht University

Maastricht, NL · Ranking #8

Maastricht University (UM) is a public research university founded in 1976 in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, where students work in small groups to solve real-world problems. The university offers a wide range of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes in fields such as business, economics, law, health sciences, psychology, and data science. UM is highly international, with a large proportion of international students and strong cross-border collaboration within Europe.

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Maastricht University

About the university

Maastricht University (UM) is a public research university founded in 1976 in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, where students work in small groups to solve real-world problems. The university offers a wide range of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes in fields such as business, economics, law, health sciences, psychology, and data science. UM is highly international, with a large proportion of international students and strong cross-border collaboration within Europe.

Key information

  • Location: Maastricht, NL
  • Ranking #8
  • QS #241
  • THE #250
  • National ranking #8
  • Institution type: public

Programs (12)

  • Business Administration
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • International Relations
  • International Business
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €400 - €850 / per month

Tuition costs

  • €9,000 - €19,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 50.00%
  • Scholarships available

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1976
  • Teaching languages: English, Dutch
  • Study formats: offline

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