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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences University College Maastricht has provided countless students with memories to last a lifetime. One of our exchange School of Business and Economics School of Business and Economics students said: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences FacultyFaculty of of Health, Health, Medicine Medicine and and Life Life Sciences Sciences University College Maastricht has provided countless students with memories to last a lifetime. One of our exchange Faculty of Humanities and Sciences students said: Faculty of Humanities and Sciences Contact information ‘Exchange opens your life to opportunities and experiences you never thought you’d have. Faculty of Law Contact information Faculty of Law Mrs.Contact Ina Engelen information and Mrs. Sylvia Brandt Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience Mrs.Mrs. Ina Ina Engelen Engelen and and Mrs. Mrs. Sonja Sonja Tigelaar Tigelaar It’s a time of my life which will always evoke a sense of achievement, adventure and growth’ Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience International Relations Office ‘Exchange opens your life to opportunities and experiences you never thought you’d have. UniversityInternational College Relations Maastricht Office University College Maastricht It’s a time of my life which will always evoke a sense of achievement, adventure and growth’ POUniversity Box 616 College Maastricht MaastrichtMaastricht POPO Box Box 616 616 The Roman city of Maastricht is the oldest in The Nether- 6200 MD Maastricht TheThe Roman Roman city city of of Maastricht Maastricht is is the the oldest oldest in in The The Netherlands. 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Although Maastricht is not a University College Maastricht very big city (125,000 inhabitants), it is usually buzzing Academic calendar Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Academic calendar Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Application Deadline 1 May 2014 1 November 2014 Application Deadline 1 May 2018 1 November 2018 3-Day introduction (obligatory) 25 - 27 August 2014 26 - 28 January 2015 3-Day introduction (obligatory) 27 - 29 August 2018 28 - 30 January 2019 First day of classes 1 September 2014 2 February 2015 Based in Europe, focused on the world. Maastricht University is First day of classes 3 September 2018 4 February 2019 Based in Europe, focused on the world. Maastricht University is a stimulating environment. Where research and teaching are Last day of classes 30 January 2015 3 July 2015 a stimulating environment. Where research and teaching are Last day of classes 1 February 2019 5 July 2019 www.maastrichtuniversity.nl complementary. Where innovation is our focus. Where talent www.maastrichtuniversity.nl complementary. Where innovation is our focus. Where talent can flourish. A truly student oriented research university. can flourish. A truly student oriented research university. Student status Instruction method: Problem-Based Learning Areas within the concentrations Students should check with the nearest Dutch consulate All exchange students will be enrolled as non-degree UCM uses Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as its method or embassy for exact requirements. Information can be seeking students during their study at UCM. of instruction. PBL is a student centered approach to tea- Social Sciences Humanities Sciences found on: www.ind.nl or www.studyinholland.nl/practi- ching and studying. The students discuss (in small groups Economics and cal-matters/visas-and-permits Applied of a maximum of 12 students) scientific and practical pro- Business History Information about the application procedure for an MVV Assessment Mathematics Continuous assessment is a prime characteristic of the blems prepared by faculty members. The tutorial groups Administration and/or residence permit will be given to the student af- examination system at UCM. For assessment, staff may meet twice a week and are guided by a faculty member. Information ter receipt of the application form. employ a whole range of methods. In almost all courses Weekly lectures may provide an overview, explain diffi- Sociology Cultural Studies and Computer The Visa Office of Maastricht University will assist stu- students will have to write a paper or give a presentation. cult subjects or expand on the literature. Sciences dents applying for the entry visa/residence permit. Their contributions to tutorial groups may also count to Arts and Biomedical Political Science their final grade. There is usually also a final test, which The PBL method requires active participation and self- Literature Sciences Housing Housing is offered by the Maastricht University affiliate typically consists of essay type questions. guided initiative from students. Extensive PBL-training is International Philosophy Biology part of the UCM introduction program. Relations - Maastricht Housing. Prices range from 550 Euro up to Students are awarded credit and grades for a course if 1000 Euro per month, depending on the facilities. Stu- the following requirements have been met: Public Policy Biochemistry dents can make an on-line reservation on: www.maas- • Students must have attended at least 85% of all tutori- Course load / credit system Cognitive trichthousing.com. al group meetings to be allowed to take the final test of Undergraduate exchange students enroll in a maximum International Law Sciences and Students should not wait too long with the booking; the the course. For many of the skills courses, a 100% atten- of 30 ECTS per semester (or 60 ECTS for a full year), which Neurosciences earlier they book, the more choices they will have. In or- dance is required. der to search for a room, the student needs to register is a typical full-time study load. Depending on a student’s Psychology • Students must have obtained at least a pass for the home university requirements, exchange students are al- (costs 35 Euro), and in order to finalize the booking, a one- overall assessment of the course. lowed to take a reduced load. Since courses are offered in Statistics month rent needs to be paid. It should be noted that it is short 7-week periods, UCM does NOT have an add/drop easier to extend a stay than to shorten it. Once a student UCM course assessment is expressed through the follo- period. Mutual approval concerning your course selecti- has made a reservation at the Guesthouse it is NOT pos- wing grading system: on is part of the application process well before you come sible to get a refund if the student leaves early. to UCM. Application procedure Students who do not wish to live in the Guesthouse can Letter Exchange students must be nominated by the interna GPA Dutch Grade Description Credits are earned by successfully completing courses, check: www.housinganywhere.com and the UCM Semes- Grade projects and skills trainings (including the attendance re- tional office of their home institution. Once a student ter Abroad Facebook group for rooms sublet by students has been nominated, the student will receive applica A+ 4.0 8.6-10 Excellent quirement). A course earns 5 ECTS, a project 5 ECTS and a who are going on a semester abroad. UCM cannot gua- skills training 2.5 ECTS. tion instructions. An original or official certified copy of rantee any of these rooms for services, facilities or safety A 4.0 8.0-8.5 Good the student’s current academic transcript (in English) issues. A normal credit load for a semester looks like this: must be submitted. Students from a non-English spea- A- 3.7 7.7-7.9 Good king background must attach appropriate evidence of Health Insurance Course Course Course English language proficiency. The College’s English lan- It is compulsory for all international students studying at B+ 3.3 7.4-7.6 Good period 1 period 2 period 3 Total guage requirements are TOEFL 575 (paper-based version), a Dutch university to have an adequate health and liabi- 7 weeks 7 weeks 4 weeks TOEFL 232 (computer-based version), TOEFL 90 points lity insurance during their stay. B 3.0 7.0-7.3 Good Course 1 Course 3 Project (internet-based version) or an IELTS test with a score of 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS at least 6.5. Students from certain countries may submit Arrival B- 2.7 6.7-6.9 Pass alternative proof of language proficiency. Please contact Arrival directions can be found at: www.ucm.nl/exchan- Course 2 Course 4 your home international office for details. ge under the header “Road to UCM” you will find a link C+ 2.3 6.4-6.6 Pass 5 ECTS 5 ECTS to Arrival, Pick up & Buddy. Exchange students should ar- Application process rive before the introduction program starts (see below). C 2.0 6.0-6.3 Pass Skills 1 Skills 2 2.5 ECTS 2.5 ECTS Once an application has been received, UCM will care- Universalis, UCM’s study association, organizes a pick-up fully review the courses selected. Based on the academic service from the railway station in Maastricht. Students C- 1.7 5.5-5.9 Pass 12.5 ECTS 12.5 ECTS 5 ECTS 30 ECTS transcript, UCM will decide whether a student meets the will be contacted well in advance by Universalis with the course requirements for the selected courses. If not, UCM D+ 1.3 5.4 Fail request to share arrival details as well as more informati- will try to reach mutual agreement by offering alterna- on about their buddy/mentor program. D 1.0 5.0-5.3 Fail The curriculum tive choices. Once the student, the home institution and Students can select subjects in any area within the three UCM agree upon a student’s course selection, the stu- Introduction program F 0.0 0.0-4.9 Fail concentrations. Students attend courses, academic skills dent is officially accepted as an exchange student. In the Fall semester, two different introduction programs trainings and projects. All are offered on three levels: are organized. The INKOM program is organized for all introductory (1000), intermediate (2000), and advanced Visa requirements freshmen students in Maastricht. This INKOM program Attendance requirement (3000). 2000- and 3000-level courses have prerequisites. All non-EU students need to obtain a residence permit to is NOT part of the UCM introduction program and also Please be aware it is compulsory to attend all courses, The prerequisites are found in the course descriptions study in The Netherlands. Some may also need an MVV, NOT obligatory but exchange students are welcome to projects and skills trainings at UCM. An attendance re- available in the UCM course catalogue which can be an entry visa. Requirements and fees for the residence attend. For more information: “ www.inkom.nl/eng “ cord is kept for all meetings. Failing the minimum atten- found on our webpage www.ucm.nl/exchange under permits may differ per citizenship. Usually the cost for dance requirements results in failing the course. the header General Information you will find a link to a residence permit for non-EU citizens is 317 Euro (per 1 The UCM Fall 3-day introduction program is OBLIGATORY “Course Offering”. January 2017). Under special conditions, Canadian stu- for students and is free of charge. The first day of intro- dents can come on the WHP (Working Holiday Program), duction is Monday 27 August 2018. Students should arri and Australian and New Zealand students can come on ve no later than Sunday 26 August 2018. In the Spring the WHS (Working Holiday Scheme). These special per- semester only the 3-day UCM introduction program is mits only cost approximately 50 Euro. organized. It is OBLIGATORY for exchange students. It is free of charge and starts on Monday 28 January 2019. Students should arrive by Sunday 27 January 2019. Student status Instruction method: Problem-Based Learning Areas within the concentrations Students should check with the nearest Dutch consulate All exchange students will be enrolled as non-degree UCM uses Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as its method or embassy for exact requirements. Information can be seeking students during their study at UCM. of instruction. PBL is a student centered approach to tea- Social Sciences Humanities Sciences found on: www.ind.nl or www.studyinholland.nl/practi- ching and studying. The students discuss (in small groups Economics and cal-matters/visas-and-permits Applied of a maximum of 12 students) scientific and practical pro- Business History Information about the application procedure for an MVV Assessment Mathematics Continuous assessment is a prime characteristic of the blems prepared by faculty members. The tutorial groups Administration and/or residence permit will be given to the student af- examination system at UCM. For assessment, staff may meet twice a week and are guided by a faculty member. Information ter receipt of the application form. employ a whole range of methods. In almost all courses Weekly lectures may provide an overview, explain diffi- Sociology Cultural Studies and Computer The Visa Office of Maastricht University will assist stu- students will have to write a paper or give a presentation. cult subjects or expand on the literature. Sciences dents applying for the entry visa/residence permit. Their contributions to tutorial groups may also count to Arts and Biomedical Political Science their final grade. There is usually also a final test, which The PBL method requires active participation and self- Literature Sciences Housing Housing is offered by the Maastricht University affiliate typically consists of essay type questions. guided initiative from students. Extensive PBL-training is International Philosophy Biology part of the UCM introduction program. Relations - Maastricht Housing. Prices range from 550 Euro up to Students are awarded credit and grades for a course if 1000 Euro per month, depending on the facilities. Stu- the following requirements have been met: Public Policy Biochemistry dents can make an on-line reservation on: www.maas- • Students must have attended at least 85% of all tutori- Course load / credit system Cognitive trichthousing.com. al group meetings to be allowed to take the final test of Undergraduate exchange students enroll in a maximum International Law Sciences and Students should not wait too long with the booking; the the course. For many of the skills courses, a 100% atten- of 30 ECTS per semester (or 60 ECTS for a full year), which Neurosciences earlier they book, the more choices they will have. In or- dance is required. der to search for a room, the student needs to register is a typical full-time study load. Depending on a student’s Psychology • Students must have obtained at least a pass for the home university requirements, exchange students are al- (costs 35 Euro), and in order to finalize the booking, a one- overall assessment of the course. lowed to take a reduced load. Since courses are offered in Statistics month rent needs to be paid. It should be noted that it is short 7-week periods, UCM does NOT have an add/drop easier to extend a stay than to shorten it. Once a student UCM course assessment is expressed through the follo- period. Mutual approval concerning your course selecti- has made a reservation at the Guesthouse it is NOT pos- wing grading system: on is part of the application process well before you come sible to get a refund if the student leaves early. to UCM. Application procedure Students who do not wish to live in the Guesthouse can Letter Exchange students must be nominated by the interna GPA Dutch Grade Description Credits are earned by successfully completing courses, check: www.housinganywhere.com and the UCM Semes- Grade projects and skills trainings (including the attendance re- tional office of their home institution. Once a student ter Abroad Facebook group for rooms sublet by students has been nominated, the student will receive applica A+ 4.0 8.6-10 Excellent quirement). A course earns 5 ECTS, a project 5 ECTS and a who are going on a semester abroad. UCM cannot gua- skills training 2.5 ECTS. tion instructions. An original or official certified copy of rantee any of these rooms for services, facilities or safety A 4.0 8.0-8.5 Good the student’s current academic transcript (in English) issues. A normal credit load for a semester looks like this: must be submitted. Students from a non-English spea- A- 3.7 7.7-7.9 Good king background must attach appropriate evidence of Health Insurance Course Course Course English language proficiency. The College’s English lan- It is compulsory for all international students studying at B+ 3.3 7.4-7.6 Good period 1 period 2 period 3 Total guage requirements are TOEFL 575 (paper-based version), a Dutch university to have an adequate health and liabi- 7 weeks 7 weeks 4 weeks TOEFL 232 (computer-based version), TOEFL 90 points lity insurance during their stay. B 3.0 7.0-7.3 Good Course 1 Course 3 Project (internet-based version) or an IELTS test with a score of 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS at least 6.5. Students from certain countries may submit Arrival B- 2.7 6.7-6.9 Pass alternative proof of language proficiency. Please contact Arrival directions can be found at: www.ucm.nl/exchan- Course 2 Course 4 your home international office for details. ge under the header “Road to UCM” you will find a link C+ 2.3 6.4-6.6 Pass 5 ECTS 5 ECTS to Arrival, Pick up & Buddy. Exchange students should ar- Application process rive before the introduction program starts (see below). C 2.0 6.0-6.3 Pass Skills 1 Skills 2 2.5 ECTS 2.5 ECTS Once an application has been received, UCM will care- Universalis, UCM’s study association, organizes a pick-up fully review the courses selected. Based on the academic service from the railway station in Maastricht. Students C- 1.7 5.5-5.9 Pass 12.5 ECTS 12.5 ECTS 5 ECTS 30 ECTS transcript, UCM will decide whether a student meets the will be contacted well in advance by Universalis with the course requirements for the selected courses. If not, UCM D+ 1.3 5.4 Fail request to share arrival details as well as more informati- will try to reach mutual agreement by offering alterna- on about their buddy/mentor program. D 1.0 5.0-5.3 Fail The curriculum tive choices. Once the student, the home institution and Students can select subjects in any area within the three UCM agree upon a student’s course selection, the stu- Introduction program F 0.0 0.0-4.9 Fail concentrations. Students attend courses, academic skills dent is officially accepted as an exchange student. In the Fall semester, two different introduction programs trainings and projects. All are offered on three levels: are organized. The INKOM program is organized for all introductory (1000), intermediate (2000), and advanced Visa requirements freshmen students in Maastricht. This INKOM program Attendance requirement (3000). 2000- and 3000-level courses have prerequisites. All non-EU students need to obtain a residence permit to is NOT part of the UCM introduction program and also Please be aware it is compulsory to attend all courses, The prerequisites are found in the course descriptions study in The Netherlands. Some may also need an MVV, NOT obligatory but exchange students are welcome to projects and skills trainings at UCM. An attendance re- available in the UCM course catalogue which can be an entry visa. Requirements and fees for the residence attend. For more information: “ www.inkom.nl/eng “ cord is kept for all meetings. Failing the minimum atten- found on our webpage www.ucm.nl/exchange under permits may differ per citizenship. Usually the cost for dance requirements results in failing the course. the header General Information you will find a link to a residence permit for non-EU citizens is 317 Euro (per 1 The UCM Fall 3-day introduction program is OBLIGATORY “Course Offering”. January 2017). Under special conditions, Canadian stu- for students and is free of charge. The first day of intro- dents can come on the WHP (Working Holiday Program), duction is Monday 27 August 2018. Students should arri and Australian and New Zealand students can come on ve no later than Sunday 26 August 2018. In the Spring the WHS (Working Holiday Scheme). These special per- semester only the 3-day UCM introduction program is mits only cost approximately 50 Euro. organized. It is OBLIGATORY for exchange students. It is free of charge and starts on Monday 28 January 2019. Students should arrive by Sunday 27 January 2019. Maastricht University with people day and night, many of whom are students. There are numerous shops, bars, cafés, restaurants, pubs, MaastrichtMaastricht University University University is a young research university (established in 1976). It currently has about 16,000 students clubs, galleries and theatres to enjoy. 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The The WUN WUN aims aims to to create create Pick University College Maastricht as your first choice in education in research and graduate education. multilateralmultilateral opportunities opportunities for for international international collaboration collaboration in in •• An honors liberal arts college offering a wide range of courses entirely taught in English;English UCM is a small academic community where students researchresearch and and graduate graduate education. education. •• The first CollegeCollege in TheThe NetherlandsNetherlands to receivereceive a quality label label from from the the NVAO NVAO for for the the achievement achievement level level of itsof itsgraduate graduate (600) and teachers know each other well. There is no students. In addition, thethe NVAONVAO awardedawarded UCMUCM inin 20142012 withwith thethe prestigiousprestigious distinctive distinctive quality quality feature feature ‘Small-scale ‘Small-scale and anonymous mass teaching at UCM. 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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences University College Maastricht has provided countless students with memories to last a lifetime. One of our exchange School of Business and Economics School of Business and Economics students said: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences FacultyFaculty of of Health, Health, Medicine Medicine and and Life Life Sciences Sciences University College Maastricht has provided countless students with memories to last a lifetime. One of our exchange Faculty of Humanities and Sciences students said: Faculty of Humanities and Sciences Contact information ‘Exchange opens your life to opportunities and experiences you never thought you’d have. Faculty of Law Contact information Faculty of Law Mrs.Contact Ina Engelen information and Mrs. Sylvia Brandt Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience Mrs.Mrs. Ina Ina Engelen Engelen and and Mrs. Mrs. Sonja Sonja Tigelaar Tigelaar It’s a time of my life which will always evoke a sense of achievement, adventure and growth’ Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience International Relations Office ‘Exchange opens your life to opportunities and experiences you never thought you’d have. UniversityInternational College Relations Maastricht Office University College Maastricht It’s a time of my life which will always evoke a sense of achievement, adventure and growth’ POUniversity Box 616 College Maastricht MaastrichtMaastricht POPO Box Box 616 616 The Roman city of Maastricht is the oldest in The Nether- 6200 MD Maastricht TheThe Roman Roman city city of of Maastricht Maastricht is is the the oldest oldest in in The The Netherlands. 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