Program highlights for Maastricht, Netherlands

• Live and study in a picture-perfect European town situated on the border of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, with a medieval city center and vibrant local culture.
• Experience top-ranked academics at one of the world’s most international universities, and join a diverse student population of more than 130 nationalities.
• Discover Europe both inside and outside the classroom through included field trips, excursions, and extracurricular activities.
• Choose from nearly 120 student organizations and sports clubs (semester only), and enjoy access to modern sports and fitness facilities on campus.
• Benefit from smaller class sizes and team-based learning, as well as outstanding international student support.

Why study in Maastricht?

People walking historic streets, a student riding a bike — these are just some of the common sights in Maastricht, Netherlands. One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, Maastricht boasts picturesque architecture, medieval city walls, cobblestone alleys and streets, 17th century facades, and an ancient Roman bridge.

Conveniently located in the heart of Europe, travel to cities like Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and London are only a short train ride away. Explore the historic city center, Boekhandel Dominicanen (a Gothic cathedral repurposed into a bookstore), Market Square, countless cafés and shops, or get outside the city and experience the Dutch countryside.

This program is ideal for students interested in earning credit toward their degree while engaging in hands-on learning in an international setting. You can study for a summer, semester, or year, and regardless of the term you choose, your coursework will be supplemented with experiences like field trips, museum visits, and seminars. Choose from a variety of courses, including Dutch and European studies, business, humanities, law, international relations, psychology, neuroscience, public health, and many more.

Although English is widely spoken throughout the region, the Netherlands has maintained its diverse traditions, values, and views of the world. Time in Maastricht will challenge you personally, open your eyes to different perspectives on current global issues, and enable you to experience European culture and history.