Maastricht University

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 website

https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

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 260 universities worldwide according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Currently the university takes just under 23,000 students, of which over half are foreign, and around 2,380 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.

Summary table

Competitveness	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 (100k - 499k)
Campus Type(s)	Urban
Where do exchange students normally live?	Mixture of university halls of residence and 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