University College Maastricht
Information for prospective students
We would like to offer you several resources to give you a feel of what it is like to study at University College Maastricht, and to provide you with some answers to questions you may have. Feel free to download all the materials you need and to provide yourself with more information about University College Maastricht (UCM).
(Online) experience days
Visit UCM
You can make a reservation to visit University College Maastricht in person. During your visit, you will meet with a student ambassador who will introduce you to the College and answer all your questions about the programme and student life at UCM. Next to this, the student ambassador will give you a tour through the building. The visit takes up to an hour. Tours are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:00 to 16:00 except during holidays. Please note that places are limited. You can register via the green button up to 2 working days in advance.
Alternatively, you can do a self-guided QR tour and have a look around our building on your own. You can pick up your self-tour guide at the UCM reception desk (Monday to Friday between 9:00-16:00). Next to this, you can book an online appointment to talk to our student ambassadors or student recruiter.
Talk to a UCM representative online
There is no better way of getting to know our unique programme than talking to our current students. We offer you the opportunity to plan a Zoom call with a UCM student ambassador and/or student recruiter. Check out our ambassadors below, and read about their thoughts on UCM, as well as their academic concentrations and nationalities. Then, hit the green button, and we will be happy to set you up for a one-hour Zoom call with a UCM Student ambassador or student recruiter.
Tara Scheer
2nd year UCM student
Social Sciences concentration
Dutch
“I think the close connection between staff and peers is one of the traits that makes UCM unique. It truly is a community where everyone is friendly and open to help. In my experience, lecturers encourage discussion and feedback, and peers are approachable and considerate.”
Celia Beckmann
2nd year UCM student
German
“I chose UCM because I wanted to study in a multicultural environment at a university with small-scale classes. So far, even though most of my first year happened to be online; I had very good experiences with the student-oriented, problem based learning approach at UCM.”
Liselotte Mahieu
2nd year UCM student
Sciences concentration
Dutch
“Everyone is addressed by their first names and tutors and professors maintain a supportive environment within classes. I especially appreciated this support in my first months at UCM to guide me through the confusing and new situation.”
Vitor da Silva
3rd year UCM student
Humanities concentration
Portugese
“After doing Law, I realised how small and narrowed views of the world one academic solely academic discipline can compromise our view as one-dimensional. Thus, the open curriculum of UCM seemed a perfect opportunity for me.”
Aline Mellersh
3rd year UCM student
Interdisciplinary concentration Sciences/Humanities
German/British
“I realised that choosing an interdisciplinary concentration with humanities and sciences has a potential to help and change the world.”
Susi Steinmeyer
3rd year UCM student
Social Sciences/Humanities
Austrian/Chinese
“Having grown up in both big cities as well as small villages, I feel that Maastricht features the best of both worlds. It is a lively student city that offers just the right amount of action and calmness.”
Alice Jourdain
3rd year UCM student
Interdisciplinary concentration Social Sciences/Humanities
French
“At UCM I love to see that everyone comes from different places in the world and has such different concentrations. It makes conversations interesting and insightful.”
Jonas Köster
3rd year UCM student
Social Sciences concentration
Germany
“I would describe Problem-Based Learning as an opportunity to get help where I need it and to help others where I can.”
Sterre van de Ven
3rd year UCM student
Interdisciplinary concentration Social Sciences/Humanities
The Netherlands
“I really appreciate the broad diversity among the students of UCM. The open curriculum in combination with the PBL-system creates classrooms full of different perspectives.”
Sophie Dinh
3rd year UCM student
Social Sciences concentration
Germany and Vietnam
“I remember my first impression of UCM – I came into the building and was greeted by the staff. The common room was filled with students speaking several languages while someone played guitar in the background – it felt like a scene from a movie.”
Catalina Schlienger
UCM alumna
Social Sciences concentration
Germany and France, grew up in Spain
“I often feel like PBL is like having a structured discussion with a friend about an academic topic. It is a very interactive way of learning and a great way of sharing knowledge, since it is mainly students that lead the discussions.”
Moritz Odersky
3rd year UCM student
Social Sciences concentration
Germany
“I was very happy when I got accepted to UCM. And I have to say: It was a great choice. Looking back, I realize how differently I can now discuss about political, economic and social topics in my daily life.”
Kate Robinson
3rd year UCM student
Interdisciplinary concentration Sciences/Social Sciences
South Africa
“I have always found the student community at UCM to be very welcoming. Whether it’s having a chat with a student while I wait for some tea or asking for help in a course, everyone is approachable and friendly.”
Yago Hecht
3rd year UCM student
Social Sciences concentration
Spain and Germany, Born in Peru
“I think the community is what makes UCM so special. You always feel like you are studying with a big family around you, ready to support you when you are in need, but also ready to share the most incredible experiences with you.”
Joelle Tillij
3rd year UCM student
Interdisciplinary concentration Sciences/Social Sciences
The Netherlands
“I chose UCM because I have a lot of different interests and was not yet ready nor willing to narrow my study down to one of them. Instead, I wanted to explore different fields and combine several of my interests into my studies.”