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Universiteit Maastricht (UM)

University of Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, 6200 Md Maastricht, THE Netherlands
4.02 / 5 based on 432 reviews.
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The University of Maastricht is a general institute for higher education and research. The institute has two dominant profile characteristics: small scale and student oriented problem-based learning (PGO) and internationalisation.


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by aidadeburgos, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I made a school exchange at high school with a family in Eindhoven (The Netherlands), so I had an idea of how people are in this country. And I visited some cities as well.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Make sure you choose the appropiate courses, these are normally very hard, and if you finally do not like them and do not work on them, you will certainly not pass them. Also, take into account the special teaching sistem applied in this university (PBL: Problem Based Learning). Get informed at the website of the university: www.unimaas.com



FINAL COMMENTS

It is possible to request a free mentor service from ESN (Erasmus Student Network). They pick you up at the station and drive you to the Residence. They also offer any kind of help, especially during the first days.
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by chaggart, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, University of California -EAP
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I wish I had packed better for the cold wet Netherlands weather. Don't casually take any econometrics classes - the are pretty much doctorate level.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
An incredible international experience. Though I learned little about the Netherlands per se, I met people from all around the world, and continue to keep in contact with some of my best friends from my time at Maastricht. The schoolwork is tough, but the presentation and writing projects gave me valuable practical experience. The school also had quite a good reputation, especially for economics and econometrics.



FINAL COMMENTS

A fantastic experience. I have never regretted it.
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by Hannes, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Erasmus
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Nothing
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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The study is time consuming but not so difficult as it is sometimes mentioned. If you study regularly than it will not be a problem to pass. The university itself is well organized and student friendly.



FINAL COMMENTS

It was an amazing experience. Everything you read about exchange semester is true! You will not be disappointed. The main advantage is that you get in contact with people from all over the world and that network could be very useful in future. In addition, you can find "best friends".
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by robraffaelli, Università degli Studi di Trento, Trento, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
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the preparation and the expectation about the environment were actually full confirmed during my staying period
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
it is the right place for people who wants to know how much they are worthed and that are looking for high motivations and/or a break-through experience in their life



FINAL COMMENTS

Personally, it was important to understand from the beginning that i would have had to change my way of thinking and behaving in the university environment. Moreover it has been crucial to learn to be open to the others and to be able to gain something from all the persons i met. Finally in every situation i learnt that i have to do my best if i really want to leave a mark.
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by Carolina, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Business Studies, University Agreement
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A little more information about the country and the dutch life style
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Try to improve current activities in which international students can meet more easily dutch people. As well try to advertise and improve ways in which the international students can learn more about dutch culture, as they are many students that come anually to this University and at the end they don'know a single word of dutch language, nor dutch culture and people



FINAL COMMENTS

Try always to travel with groups of friends. Check all the possibilities first concerning means of transportation to see which one is cheaper.
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by Regina, Universidad Católica San Antonio, Murcia, Spain
Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Erasmus
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Yes, of course, I had wished to know that I went to have Dutch lessons. I knew it when I was there.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The campus life in the Guest House is wonderful!!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Cheaps ways to travel are: Company to fly: ryanair.com vbird.com corondon.com (from Eindhoven to Istanbul) skyeurope.com by bus: eurolines.com to rent a car is a very cheap way to travel around Netherlands, to go to Paris, etc. For Germany there are a lot of websites where you can share car with people who offer themselves, for example to go to Berlin for 25 euros one way, normally from Aachen always, it's cheaper.
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by Susanna, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Erasmus
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some more information on the study system (problem based learning)
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Make sure you have enough time to do all the reading. Choose the courses that sound good to you.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you want to meet a lot of international students go to Maastricht. It is also a very good place for travelling.
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by Skaidrë, The Aarhus School of Business, Arhus, Denmark
Financial Management, Erasmus
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Viza problems and study style
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
They may explain in more detail the system of the studies



FINAL COMMENTS

If you know how to plan your time, you will have time for everything. Don't miss the opportunity to travel around, due to the geographical situation!
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by Patrizia, Università degli Studi di Trento, Trento, Italy
Management Science, Erasmus
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PBL system
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
That's wonderful... really hard if you are coming from an Italian university. The educational system is totally different, new.



FINAL COMMENTS

I would have done it for a longer period but I couldn't. I stayed there for the maximal time I could. It is not important what you learnt... of course it is also important... but what's best is that you can experience a new way of life. You can live with other people in you same situation. The relationship with these people become so strong.
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by lucia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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i was surprised that over 50% of the regular students at the bussiness faculty are german and not dutch!but this wasn´t a problem for me at all:-)
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
bring your notebook and also a printer if possible, because internet and printing facilities at the university and library are very rare!



FINAL COMMENTS

take part in all the events of the introduction week and travel on the weekends whenever possible!enjoy the nice nightlife!!
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by ccrespo, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Economics, Dual Degree program between Universidad de Zaragoza and Univ
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A basic level of dutch, since everybody speaks English, if you dont have already a basic level it is not possible to practice the dutch you are learning, local people automatically speak to you in English all the time
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Study hard, it is not easy.



FINAL COMMENTS

It is a very good University, with a high academic level but sometimes very bureaucratic, be careful with bureaucracy.
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by Nuno, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Economics, Erasmus
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Check the university website thoroughly; there is a lot of information there and people at the university will answer to any questions you have.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Maastricht Universiteit was a great choice I made, and I would definitely go there, if I was to go back in time and choose again. The people are generally very nice and you can easily comunicate with everyone. It is very good on academic grounds, and even though you have to work, you can have a lot of fun.



FINAL COMMENTS

There is a possibility of getting snow in December/January; the location is very central, on what accounts to Europe, and so it is very easy to get anywhere (Belgium, Germany, Holland are very near), so you should take advantage of your free time, and travel a lot.
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by In Je, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea, South
Economics, University Agreement
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having some working experience to understand European business culture.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Good education system and very internationalized.



FINAL COMMENTS

Good location to travel around western Europe.
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by M, Audencia, Nantes, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The high expenses on housing
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Go there to meet people from all over teh world! The university is truely international!



FINAL COMMENTS

There is a card to travel by train with discounts
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by Ana, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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The exactly place were my Guesthouse was. I would have tried to change it
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
If you want to go to study abroad, this is your place.You will have fun but you will have to study hard as well. If you just want to have fn I would recommend you other destinations



FINAL COMMENTS

I didnt travel so much cuz a time question. The city is beautiful and confortable.
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by Giulia, Università Degli Studi Di Roma - Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Business Studies, Erasmus
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How to survive to northern european winter!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
improve the integration with local students and the cooperation amont students



FINAL COMMENTS

Guesthouse is expensive but the best place to stay to meet other exchange students from all over the world. The city is small but nice and it's in the centre of Europe, travel travel travel!
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by alh201, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
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No, nothing surprised me. It is hard to know what to expect until you get there, no matter what you told before hand.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Make Dutch a mandatory course for all participants.



FINAL COMMENTS

The experience was great. Wouldn't change a thing. For travel, make sure to get the Euro-rail-a lot cheaper and it will be used.
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by Alpay, Bogaziçi Üniversitesi, Istanbul, Turkey
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Academically excellent, but it's not so logical to be exchange student if you mainly look forward to travel during your exchange experience since the level of education force you to study so much.



FINAL COMMENTS

Pay €50 and get discount card for train travels. It really diminishes the all traveling expense.
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by Sebastian, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Business Studies, Independent
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yes, that the weather was soo bad
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It's a perfect place to open your mind to different cultures and points of view, as you'll always be in class with people from all over the world. Apart from learning a lot, you'll also have plenty of time to travel, go out, and enjoy off campus life.



FINAL COMMENTS

when traveling to Belgium (just 5 minutes away from Maastricht) buy the 10 journey pass, wich saves a lot of money! also, check out Ryanair flights out of Charleroi (in belgium, but close)to a lot of destinations in europe..buy in advance and just fly roundtrip for 30 euros !
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by marcin, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Financial Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had stayed for the second semester.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Tae advantage of the high quality of courses and enjoy nightlife.



FINAL COMMENTS

Great under all aspects
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