Maastricht University - UM (reviews)

Many professors exploit student just for personal interest without fulfilling the primary mandate of an educational institution. After they receive free work from students, they take credit for your own ideas and novelty as well, selling it behind your back. They do the opposite of some professors at other universities who help you get research internship in big industry research labs – here professors don’t provide connections, try to block that, make that more difficult if they feel they can exploit you further, and privately frown upon the idea of someone taking a job outside of academia, but if you manage to get a good industry research position, they say it’s their “reach”. Free work for hidden companies are also common.

My experience at UM has been very positive. During my BSc., I especially appreciated the beautiful labs at Villa Flora and the tight-knit student community on the Venlo campus. For my MSc. at FHML, I followed the Governance and Leadership in European Public Health programme, which I found extremely interesting and enriching. The small-group learning at campus Venlo created an engaging and supportive learning environment, and I was fortunate to be guided by Timo Clemens and other amazing professors. I also greatly valued the internship opportunities offered through the master’s programme, which made the experience even more practical and rewarding.

If you are looking for a huge international experience Mmaasteicht ia your place. Huge campus all around the city, party, student environment, very easy to travel and very good university where you can really learn and step forward in you career.
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I would recommend Maastricht university to everyone who wants to experience an international and intercultural environment. Something I find fascinating is the PBL, you won’t find such approach anywhere else. It really helped me to become more confident, aware of my own strengths and weaknesses, but also a good listener. It gives you the opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas, but embracing different perspectives and becoming more inclusive and open minded.
Another thing I’d like to highlight is the sustainability aspect. UM’s commitment to sustainability is something tangible in every aspect. Buildings that have been built with recycled materials, recycled cups, lots of vegan options at the mensa, and so on.
Overall, professors are friendly, willing to help students whenever possible and, from my experience, most of the time also a source of encouragement and inspiration.