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Maastricht University

Location

Minderbroedersberg 4-6, Maastricht, NL, Maastricht Netherlands

Ranking

# =230QS World University Rankings

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22Undergraduate programs

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45Postgraduate programs

International

12844International students

About Maastricht University

Maastricht University (UM) is an innovative, research-oriented and the most international university in the Netherlands. UM offers academic programmes on a wide range of themes, including Arts & Culture, Behavioural and Political Sciences, Business and Economics, Health and Life Sciences, Law, Science and Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. Our educational methods are based on developing research skills, self-reliance and an international profile. UM stands out for its:

  • Strong international orientation, coupled with a firm rooting in the region
  • Innovating teaching model: Problem-Based Learning
  • Integrated and multidisciplinary approach to education and research

About Maastricht University

Maastricht University (UM) is an innovative, research-oriented and the most international university in the Netherlands. UM offers academic programmes on a wide range of themes, including Arts & Culture, Behavioural and Political Sciences, Business and Economics, Health and Life Sciences, Law, Science and Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. Our educational methods are based on developing research skills, self-reliance and an international profile. UM stands out for its:

  • Strong international orientation, coupled with a firm rooting in the region
  • Innovating teaching model: Problem-Based Learning
  • Integrated and multidisciplinary approach to education and research

Available programs

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.

Our bachelor\'s programmes, too, are internationally oriented. They are focused on helping students get the best out of themselves and preparing them as well as possible for their future career, be it in Maastricht or anywhere else in the world. Together with the many study-abroad opportunities enjoyed by our students, this makes studying at UM a truly international experience.

In today’s world, issues and problems are too complex to be understood from a narrow perspective. At Maastricht University education and research programmes are not bound by disciplinary or national frontiers. UM offers a broad range of interesting programmes - many of these are unique in the Netherlands and Europe. Most are taught in English and are internationally oriented. The university also offers PhD programmes, courses for postgraduates and professionals, as well as tailored programmes.Maastricht University offers PhD programmes to holders of a master’s diploma, and we offer research master's programmes which lead directly into a PhD programme. There are a limited number of places available in any department, so we are quite selective in the process of recruiting new PhD candidates. Programme lengths vary according to discipline, usually taking four or more years to complete. All programmes culminate in the writing, publication and defence of a thesis or dissertation.PhD training programmes are offered through Maastricht University’s graduate schools and research institutes. These programmes also include a number of courses that PhD candidates can take both as a part of their training programmes and as optional short courses.

University information

Bachelor

80+
6+

Master

90+
6.5+
22,258
67%
33%
12,844
71%
29%
1,603
53%
47%

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

Maastricht University is one of the top public universities in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is ranked #=230 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #107
  • 2014
    #121
  • 2015
    #118
  • 2016
    #169
  • 2017
    #173
  • 2018
    #200
  • 2019
    #211
  • 2020
    #239
  • 2021
    #234
  • 2022
    #=233
  • 2023
    #278
  • 2024
    #=256
  • 2025
    #=230

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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