Studying
Learning and development in an international region
Studying in the Maastricht Region means learning within an international community where different perspectives enrich one another. Students and professionals can develop their skills here at various levels and across a wide range of disciplines. A defining feature is the link to the real world. Knowledge institutions collaborate with businesses, public authorities and civil society organisations to address current issues. There is also increasing collaboration across national and educational boundaries. This creates an environment in which learning does not stop after graduation, but continues throughout your career.
From vocational education to university
The region offers education at various levels and across a wide range of disciplines. Maastricht University provides academic education and research across six faculties, ranging from health, psychology and engineering to economics, law and social sciences. The university is renowned for its small-scale, problem-based teaching with an international focus.
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences offers degree programmes in areas including healthcare, engineering, economics, the arts, international business and ICT. Maastricht is home, for example, to the Hotel Management School, the Conservatoire, the Theatre Academy and art courses. VISTA College, Yuverta and the Open University also contribute to the wide range of educational opportunities in the region.
Knowledge institutions
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Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Academic teaching and research with a strong international and European focus.
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Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Practical higher education in fields such as healthcare, engineering, economics, the arts, hospitality, ICT and international business.
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VISTA College
VISTA College
A broad range of secondary vocational education programmes that train professionals for a wide variety of sectors in the region.
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United World College
United World College
International education with pupils from over a hundred countries and a strong focus on intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
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Jan van Eyck Academy
Jan van Eyck Academy
An international postgraduate institute for art, design and other forms of artistic research.
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Open University
Open University
Flexible and accessible education, allowing you to study at your own pace.
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AFNORTH International School
AFNORTH International School
Aimed at children of NATO staff and also accessible to international families in the region.
An international knowledge network
Knowledge and education in the Maastricht Region have a strong international and European focus. In addition to educational institutions, various international knowledge organisations are based here. For example, UNU-MERIT brings the knowledge and policy issues of the United Nations to Maastricht. EIPA focuses on knowledge development for professionals in European public administration, ECDPM on international cooperation and European policy, and the European Journalism Centre on the development of journalism and the media.
United World College Maastricht also contributes to the region’s international character, with students from over a hundred countries. The Jan van Eyck Academy attracts artists, designers, curators, writers and other creators and thinkers from all over the world to Maastricht. Together, these organisations foster an environment where different nationalities, disciplines and perspectives come together.
International knowledge institutes
Learning by doing
In the Maastricht Region, education and practice go hand in hand. Knowledge institutions collaborate with businesses, innovation campuses and civil society organisations to tackle current issues. This means you can immediately put what you learn during your studies into practice. Take CHILL on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, for example. Here, students, lecturers, researchers, professionals and businesses work together on real-world challenges. It is a place where learning, research and work come together.
Discover CHILL
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For international students
Go to MyMaastrichtVia MyMaastricht, you can find all the information you need to help you settle in quickly in Maastricht. From accommodation and enrolment to healthcare, transport and working alongside your studies.
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Practical information
Go to Expat CentreIf you’re coming from abroad, you may have questions about accommodation, working whilst studying and other practical matters. The Expat Centre Maastricht Region provides tailored information for international students.
