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Profile Maastricht University

Maastricht University: Leading in learning. Based in Europe, focused on the world. Maastricht University is a stimulating environment where research and teaching are complementary; where innovation is the focus and where talent can flourish. A truly student oriented research university.

Maastricht University focuses on:
- a distinctive portfolio of English taught degree programmes of European top quality
- high-quality research around a limited number of research topics
- active collaboration with companies and institutions
- contributing to the development of the (EU)region to which the Limburg province belongs.

Maastricht University is a Dutch university with a strong European and international outlook, where the majority of programmes are taught in English. Cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to society’s needs are core values of Maastricht University.

Maastricht University has gained a world-wide reputation with its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approaches, bringing forth students who are independent, enterprising problem-solvers. PBL guarantees a personal learning environment and intensive contacts with teaching/research staff at all levels.