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Bachelor
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Are you highly motivated and looking for a programme that gives you the freedom to pursue your own interests? Do you want to be part of a diverse yet close-knit academic community that encourages discussion and debate? University College Maastricht is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and personalised bachelor's education. At UCM, you will be part of a truly international community, working and socialising with students from more than 50 countries. With the support of our committed staff, you can choose from more than 150 different courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences to build an academic profile that helps you meet your future goals.
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Fast facts
- Open curriculum with 150+ courses
- More than 50 nationalities
- Taught in English
- 3-year, full-time bachelor’s degree
- Weekly: 12-16 contact hours
- Graduate with a BSc or BA degree
- Selective admissions process
- starts in September
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Study information events
Are you a prospective bachelor student?Then we are here to help! We understand that finding the right bachelor programme is important. That’s why we offer you several resources that will give you a feel of what it is like to study at University College Maastricht.
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I remember my first impression of UCM – I came into the building and was greeted by the staff. The common room was filled with students speaking several languages while someone played guitar in the background – it felt like a scene from a movie.
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Sophie Dinh (Germany/Vietnam), University College Maastricht
I think the community is what makes UCM so special. You always feel like you are studying with a big family around you, ready to support you when you are in need, but also ready to share the most incredible experiences with you.
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Yago Hecht (Spain/Germany), University College Maastricht
I have always found the student community at UCM to be very welcoming. Whether it’s having a chat with a student while I wait for some tea or asking for help in a course, everyone is approachable and friendly.
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Kate Robinson (South Africa), University College Maastricht
I never thought PBL could have such a positive impact on my motivation and willingness to invest more time into academia!
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Katja Hein (Germany/Ireland), University College Maastricht
My first semester at UCM confirmed that I made the right choice.
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Ambre Derumier (France), University College Maastricht
The most valuable thing I’ve learned during UCM is that 'it isn’t always that deep'. Sometimes you need to let go of your extreme concernedness about certain things...
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Liza Diane Gordin (Belgium), University College Maastricht
Joining UCM felt like joining a big family – I have never felt alone or bored.
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Paulina Raniecka (Poland), University College Maastricht
It's for people who want to do more than one thing and want to be able to combine courses however they want
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Julia König (Germany), University College Maastricht
UCM is a top-rated Liberal Arts and Sciences programme in the Netherlands: Keuzegids
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Life @ UM
Find out more about what it's like to live and study in Maastricht, including:
- a day in the life of a student
- this beautiful European city
- sports and outdoor activities
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Practical matters & regulations
In the support section, you can find out more about practical matters and UM regulations, such as:
- scholarships
- accommodation
- visas & residence permits
- Education and Examination Regulations (EER)
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