Maastricht University - UM (reviews)

The university is relativety small yet feels like an open international environment. Is located next to the hospital, convenient for (bio)medical programmes. Nice newly renovated library. Enough facilities.

Studying at this university has been a genuinely positive experience. The atmosphere on campus is warm and welcoming, which made it easy to settle in and feel part of the community. What really stood out to me was the supportive environment in the classroom: most professors are approachable and genuinely invested in helping students succeed.

The university is located in a lively student city, and that adds so much to daily life. There’s always something to do, whether you want to study in a cozy café, join a student association, or meet new people at local events. Overall, it’s a great place to study if you’re looking for quality education in a fun and friendly setting.

Academically, it’s a top-tier university with a great reputation. However, the PBL system can be hit or miss depending on your group’s motivation and the tutor. The workload is quite high and the pace is fast. The biggest downside is the housing crisis in Maastricht. Finding a room is extremely difficult and expensive, so you need to start looking months in advance. Overall, it’s a challenging but valuable experience.

I really like how the faculties are connected to each other. Our faculty contains three connected buildings. The professors here have years of teaching experience and they love to tell about their field of study.