Maastricht University is a public research university in Maastricht, in the southern Netherlands close to the Belgian and German borders. It teaches across fields including business and economics, law, health and medicine, psychology, arts and social sciences, and science and engineering. It is one of the most international universities in the country and is widely known for its Problem-Based Learning teaching model, in which students work through real-world problems in small tutorial groups rather than relying mainly on lectures.
Why international students choose it
Maastricht offers many English-taught programmes and has a very international student body and teaching staff
Its Problem-Based Learning approach appeals to students who prefer active, small-group, discussion-led study
The compact border city gives easy access to Belgium, Germany, and the wider region, and the university provides strong support for international students settling into Dutch student life
