Introduction

Maastricht University, referred to as "UM", is a young but world-renowned prestigious university, known for its highly international features and problem-based teaching (PBL) model.

Overview

Student and Faculty Size: Nearly 22,000 students and 4,400 faculty and staff, and growing.

Curriculum: Offering 18 undergraduate programs, 52 master's programs, 19 professional graduate programs and a large number of PhD programs, most of the courses are taught in English.

History and establishment time

Maastricht University was founded on September 16, 1974, formerly known as the Netherlands National University of Limburg.

School running strength

Faculty: The proportion of overseas teachers among the faculty and staff accounts for 32%. The teaching team has an international background and can bring diverse academic perspectives and rich teaching experience to students.

Scientific research achievements: The school's research work is of high quality and innovative. The research topics revolve around quality of life, learning and innovation, Europe in the context of globalization, sustainable development and recycling, etc. The research results have important influence in many fields. For example, his research results in business, law, psychology and other professional fields are at the forefront of the world, and he has made positive contributions to solving contemporary social problems.

International cooperation: As the most international university in the Netherlands, the University of Malaya is a member of the World University Alliance. It has established extensive cooperative relationships with many universities, scientific research institutions and enterprises around the world, actively carries out student exchanges, joint research and other projects, and continuously improves its own quality. International influence and competitiveness.

Nature of institution

One of 13 national research universities in the Netherlands.

educational philosophy

Problem-oriented: Since its establishment, the problem-oriented teaching model has been fully implemented and continuously developed and improved. This model allows students not only to develop professional knowledge, but also to exercise their talents, interests and skills, helping students to become true global citizens and cultivating students' ability to understand and solve problems, work in teams and express their ideas.

International perspective: Emphasizing the internationalization of education, both course content and teaching methods focus on cultivating students' global perspective and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can adapt to the needs of a globalized society and workplace.

Interdisciplinary research and education: Encourage interdisciplinary research and education, believing that there are opportunities to solve future problems at the intersection of different disciplines, and cultivate students' ability to think and solve problems from multiple perspectives through interdisciplinary cooperation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of research institutions and laboratories related to cutting-edge disciplines, such as laboratories in the fields of life sciences, medicine, artificial intelligence, etc., providing scientific researchers and students with advanced research platforms and experimental conditions. Promoted the development of related disciplines.

Advantaged disciplines: Law, psychology, economics and other majors have been ranked among the top 60 in the world all year round. Its School of Economics is one of the best business schools in the Netherlands and even Europe. It has obtained three of the world's top certifications, EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. Business and Economics subjects rank 62nd globally. In addition, disciplines such as artificial intelligence, linguistics, medicine, and art are also equally famous.

Faculty

The school consists of 7 major colleges, namely:

Faculty of Humanities and Sciences (FHS): Covers a wide range of humanities and science disciplines, such as cultural studies, philosophy, history, mathematics, physics, etc., providing students with comprehensive basic subject education and interdisciplinary Research opportunities.

College of Education (UCM, University College Maastricht): focuses on teaching and research in the field of education, cultivates educational professionals, conducts research on educational methods, educational policies, etc., and is committed to improving educational quality and educational equity.

School of Medicine (FHML, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences): It has outstanding achievements in medical education, medical research and medical practice. It has clinical medicine, biomedicine, public health and other majors, cultivates medical professionals, and carries out cutting-edge medicine. Research and contribute to improving human health.

Faculty of Law (FL, Faculty of Law): It is one of the important legal education and research centers in the Netherlands and even Europe. It provides comprehensive legal courses and cultivates legal professionals. Its legal research has a high reputation internationally and provides a good foundation for legal practice. and provide theoretical support for the development of the legal system.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASOS): covers multiple disciplines such as art, culture, sociology, etc., is committed to artistic creation, cultural research and social science analysis, and cultivates arts with innovative capabilities and social responsibility and cultural professionals.

School of Psychology (FP, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience): It has profound academic accumulation and research strength in the fields of psychology and neuroscience, provides undergraduate, master's and doctoral education in psychology, and carries out basic psychology and applied psychology. Research that provides scientific basis for understanding mental health and human behavior.

School of Business and Economics (SBE): As one of the top business schools in Europe, it provides comprehensive economics and business administration courses, including international business, economics, finance, marketing and other majors, cultivating talents with Business leaders and economic professionals with international vision and innovative spirit.

Ranking

Comprehensive ranking: Ranked 132nd in the 2024 "Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025". Ranked 256th in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Subject rankings: In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Malaya is ranked 68th in the field of business and economics. In the ARWU Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities, Business Administration is ranked 56th. In the U.S. News Business Ranking, the University of Malaya is ranked 66th.

cost

Undergraduate: Tuition fees vary by major, such as 8,500 euros per year for an undergraduate degree in arts and culture, 7,500 euros per year for an undergraduate degree in econometrics and operations research, 7,500 euros per year for an undergraduate degree in economics and business economics, etc.

Master's degree: Tuition fees for master's degree in media culture, master's degree in artificial intelligence and other majors are between 13,500 and 14,500 euros per year.

campus

Location and environment: Located in Maastricht, the Netherlands, a large quiet area with beautiful houses south of Wiederhof Square is the campus of the University of Malaya. The campus has a beautiful environment, a long history, and a group of teaching buildings with more than a century of history, providing students with a good learning and living atmosphere.

Campus facilities: The campus has advanced teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, a rich library collection, complete laboratories, computer centers and other facilities, which can meet the learning, research and work needs of students and faculty. In addition, the school also has student dormitories, restaurants, sports facilities, etc., providing students with convenient living conditions.