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4.08 / 5 based on 500 reviews
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“Maastricht. Time management is key!”
Leon K
Netherlands, Undergraduate
Marketing and Sales Management, 2017
Overall
Maastricht can be an amazing place to study, if you manage your time properly. It sounds less important than it is, but it is the single most importat skill you will need to learn in Maastricht (School of Business and Economics). From the first period onwards, your will be flooded with assignments and group work. If you do not manage it properly, your hobbies, your relationships and other interest might suffer alot.
What if you manage your time properly? You will be rewarded with one of the most international student communities in the world. And all of them have amazing stories to tell. Strong bonds will quickly form among the students and the community will develop an incredibe charm. Especially, when times get rought during the exam period. We call it the "Maastricht spirit".
The courses themselves are well organised, the applied nature of most of the courses equip you with very decent presentation skills and all sorts of other soft skills. That is why most graduates from Maastricht easily enter the job market as consultants. Especially in German companies, graduates from Maastricht are very high in demand.
Lastly, the value of interests, hobbies, education beyond the regular schedule can not be emphasised enough. Try out as many things as you can. Time management is key!
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Pros
Soft Skills, International experience, network, beautiful city
Cons
High workload, few cultural activities
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“Double Degree great for your CV”
Lara H
Germany, Graduate
Development Studies, 2019
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MSc in Public Policy & Human Development is offered as a double degree program by Maastricht University and the United Nations University-MERIT. The first semester discusses a lot of data science (Using STATA) as well as the basics of public policy, economics and an intense course in public policy analysis. The second semester depends entire on the specialization that you choose (6 options). I chose regional integration & multilevel governance in which I did not learn as much as I had hoped, while the last course offered a lot of insight into Logistical Framework analysis, stakeholder analysis and project management. The other courses were very basic and while I learned more about regional studies I didn’t gain any valuable skills. I know other specializations felt better prepared for the job market (e.g. social protection) so be sure to do your research before choosing your specialization
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Pros
Double Degree, Practical Skills, Professors have lots of experience
Cons
Unorganized, Schedules published late, Experience depends on specialization
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aidadeburgos
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I wish I had known...
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.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
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
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
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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Alice B
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I wish I had known...
How much academic time I would have lost going on exchange
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be really careful with course-choices when you are an exchange at Fasos!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Maastricht is a small and lovely city. Do not expect the best nightlife, but expect to find a lovely student community! If you can afford it, live at the Browerswerg 100 guesthouse, you won't regret it :)
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chaggart
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I wish I had known...
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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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
A fantastic experience. I have never regretted it.
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“Teaching method”
Gerald B
Belgium, Undergraduate
Law, 2015
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One of Maastricht University (UM) strongest asset is the teaching method. The problem-based learning method has spread throughout the Netherlands. It works very well, as it offers the opportunity for students to interact with each other in small groups. However, the issue with such system is that it requires a lot of teachers (as a result of having small groups). Thus, you might end up with a bachelor or a master student giving class. Sometimes, I felt that the difference in the teaching level between a professor or a assistant and a student was considerable.
A part of that, Maastricht was an amazing experience and a great working environment.
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Pros
small group classes, working environment, atmosphere
Cons
student giving class, limited library capacity (currently expanding working spaces)