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This is us!

Source: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/about-um Parent: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

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Situated in the heart of Europe, Maastricht University is the most European university in the Netherlands.

This is us!

From the region, for the region

Our ambition is to be the driving force behind economic and societal development in the region. We achieve this through our education, research and close collaboration with partners such as Maastricht UMC+ and Brightlands.

Together with our partners

We are active in networks, platforms and associations that enhance our international impact and provide students with access to various programmes and research opportunities.

This is UM!

Maastricht University (UM), the European university of the Netherlands, has nearly 22,000 students and 5,000 staff. We are young, interdisciplinary and socially engaged, which is evident in everything we do. Despite our relatively recent establishment, we have already built a strong reputation through our excellent research and education, and by connecting science with regional, European and global challenges. We rank among the best young universities in the world.

Mission & vision

Partnerships

Awards

Recognition and Rewards

Working at UM

Inclusive

As a European university with an international focus, we recognise that our strength lies in diversity. Our academic community is open and accessible to everyone.

Sustainable

We take responsibility for our world, focusing on the 21st-century challenges and the SDGs to work towards a sustainable future.

Socially safe

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, with space for open feedback and critical discussions.

Proud of our alumni

After graduation, UM alumni become part of a global network of nearly 100,000 graduates. We love staying in touch with them, because out of sight certainly doesn't mean out of mind!

More for our community:

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Faculties

Service centres

Participation

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