Host Institution: Universiteit Maastricht Erasmus Code: NL MAASTRI01 Website: the Universit
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Host Institution: Universiteit Maastricht Erasmus Code: NL MAASTRI01 Website: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/show The University of Maastricht can easily call itself the most international university in the Netherlands, almost 40% of students and 30% of the teaching staff come from abroad. Most of the programmes taught at Maastricht are taught in English, and the university currently has 13,100 students enrolled and 3,500 members of staff. Maastricht is located in the southern part of the Dutch province of Limburg, and is situated on both sides of the Meuse river. Maastricht is widely known as a centre of tradition, history and culture, and is popular with tourists for shopping and recreation. Maastricht has a moderate climate and is known as the sunniest city in Holland. Location: By plane : Maastricht is served by nearby Maastricht Aachen Airport and is situated approximately 10km north of Maastricht’s centre. By train : The Dutch Railways serve both the main station in Maastricht and a station located near the business and university district (Maastricht Randwyck). International trains run through Maastricht; a hourly service connects Maastricht with Liege, Belgium. There is also a cheap, direct high-speed train connection to Brussels where you can switch trains to Paris and London. By Bus: Various bus lines serve the vast majority of the city and its suburbs. Costs: Housing: (Information taken from Maastricht’s website) Maastricht does not have long waiting lists for a place to live. The city has plenty of housing, and you will be able to find a place relatively quickly. It is however wish to start your search early. When you look for accommodation, you will really not need to take ‘good’ or ‘bad’ neighbourhoods into account. Maastricht is one of the safest cities in the Netherlands. For more information: http://www.servatius.nl/ Insurance: It is advisable to take out insurance for your stay abroad especially if you are going to be taking laptops with you. You will need to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) this has now replaced the old E111 form. If you already have an EHIC please ensure that it is valid for the length of your stay. Academic: ECTS Credit Maastricht’s ECTS information can be found using the following link: system: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/FHML/TargetGroup/ExchangeStudents/HealthSciencesProgr amme/GradingSystemAndCredits/EuropeanCreditTransferSystem.htm Term dates: Semester 1 2009 Semester 2 2010 Start of term 31 August Start of term 1 February Christmas break 21 December – 4 January Easter break 2 April – 5 April Contact Maastricht University Information: PO Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht The Netherlands Tel: +31 43 38 8 2222 Fax: +31 43 38 85 639 Useful Erasmus website: www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus Websites: Maastricht’s tourist information: http://goeurope.about.com/od/maastrichttravelguide/p/maastricht.htm .