Maastricht University Universiteit Maastricht
Maastricht University (UM) is a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of thirteen Dutch universities. Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands with nearly 22,000 students and 4,400 employees, together, they represent more than 100 different nationalities. Located in the heart of Europe, UM can rightly call itself the European university of the Netherlands. Maastricht University regularly ranks as one of Europe’s leading universities.
Research at UM is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary in nature. It is inspired by contemporary social issues and seeks to contribute to their solutions. To this end, researchers not only cooperate with colleagues from other disciplines and UM faculties, but also with Dutch and international institutions and businesses. The research is also integrated with education at every level.
Maastricht University is a young university in the heart of Europe with a clear global perspective. It is an open and inclusive academic community that strives for a good mix of Dutch, European and other international students and that addresses both European and global issues in our education and research programmes.