Maastricht University
Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Website: info for exchange students and exchange guide
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (late August - January) // Spring Semester (late January - July)*
*early exit is available, ending in December or June instead and receiving less credit
Highlights
- Maastricht is the most international university in the Netherlands, with about half of students and one-third of staff coming from abroad.
- Most of the courses are offered in English, giving exchange students many options to choose from.
- The university performs well in international rankings.
- With its historic buildings, trendy design shops, beautiful churches and welcoming cafés, Maastricht is a popular destination for travellers from all over the world.
Accessibility
- Disability Support provides accessibility supports for students.
- Students can email disability@maastrichtuniversity.nl in case they have any questions relating to any support they might need.
Area of study
- Psychology
- This exchange opportunity is open to Psychology majors only. See the psychology course overview for full selection for exchange students.
- Focus on cognitive and biological psychology.
- Exchange students will be able to take part in almost all courses from the 2nd and 3rd year of the Bachelor in Psychology (English language).
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Maastricht University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Unavailable
- Off-campus housing: Available
- The Guesthouse UM is the main source of housing for international students and offers several locations within the vicinity of the faculties of the University of Maastricht.
Health Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
- Health insurance: Mandatory
- Visa: Required
- Student visa and residence permit is required to study at Maastricht.
- Applying for a visa/residence permit must be completed via the Maastricht University Visa Office, who will reach out to accepted students with instructions several months before their arrival.
- Orientation program: Mandatory
- Introduction Week is mandatory for all exchange students, where they will learn more about studying at the Faculty of Psychology.
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