Where can I go? (Global Opportunities Search Tool)
Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Website
https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/
City Information
Located in the southeast of the Netherlands, Maastricht is the capital and largest city of the province of Limburg. Maastricht has a population of just over 120,000 and has a large English speaking student population. The city is famous for being the birthplace of the European Union - in 1992 the Maastricht Treaty was signed there, bringing about the creation of the EU and the Euro.
University Information
Established in 1976 due to a shortage of medical professional, the Maastricht University is the second youngest Dutch university. It is ranked within the top 300 universities worldwide according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Currently the university takes just under 17,000 students, of which over half are foreign, and around 2,000 academic staff members. It is part of the World Universities Network as the network’s first and only Dutch university. The network offers a platform for education and transnational research projects of global importance.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Less competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 2 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
|
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
8,000 EUR per semester. |
| City type | Medium city (100 k – 499 k) |
| Campus Type(s) | Urban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: September to January Semester 2: February to June |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.