Maastricht University
Key StaffLocated in the heart of Europe, Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands. Almost half of its students and one-third of its academic staff come from abroad, together representing over 100 different nationalities. Most of UM’s study programmes are taught in English, and the content of both education and research is deeply rooted in European and broader international themes.
The university stands out for its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education. Thanks to its high-quality research and study programmes as well as a strong focus on social engagement, UM has quickly built up a solid reputation. Today it is considered one of the best young universities in the world.
UM is the European pioneer of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), the education model it has been working with ever since the university was founded. Small-scale and personal, PBL challenges students not only to learn their subject matter, but also to actively develop their talents and interests as well as skills such as self-reliance, assertiveness and problem-solving capacities. This, combined with a broad and unique range of internationally oriented programmes, is what makes UM stand out.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS), where the current project is based, hosts the largest interdisciplinary European Studies program in the world. It is a leading centre of teaching and research in the field of EU studies.