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Maastricht University English taught undergraduate programmes. Jeanine Gregersen. Summary. Key features English taught programmes … and UK students Welcome to visit. “Moot court” at Maastricht University. European & international offer. Based in Europe. Modern Research University.
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Maastricht University English taught undergraduate programmes Jeanine Gregersen
Summary • Key features • English taught programmes • … and UK students • Welcome to visit “Moot court” at Maastricht University
European & international offer Based in Europe Modern Research University Problem Based Learning Historical & safe city
Facts and Figures (2010) Number of Faculties 6 Staff 3,538 Scientific/research staff 1,872 Foreign staff 24% Study Programs 19 Bachelor & 51 Master English taught programmes All but three Students 14,497 Foreign students 43% Enrolment students 4,815 Foreign enrolment 46% Student exchange in: 934 (7%); out 1,751 (12%) Budget 2010 € 350 million
Problem based learning • Small-scale, student-centred, activating and collaborative learning; • Focus on theoretical insights, the application of these to practice from a multidisciplinary perspective; • Not only the content of the field, but also competences in cooperation, leadership and research; • Binding study advice after one year; • High in national and international rankings; highest completion rates • Research approach to learning; PBL 3.0
Our undergraduate offer • Liberal Arts and Sciences - University College - Sciences Academy • Knowledge engineering • European Law School • School for Business and Economics - International business - Economics and business economics - Econometrics and operations research • Health Medicine and Life Sciences - European Public Health • Arts and Social Sciences - Arts and Culture - European Studies
Our motivation • Students attracted by interactive learning (PBL) • International classroom • Educating for a globalised labour market Our experiences • Information gap with students, their parents and education providers • It is not UK ‘like’ education • UK students fit in very well
Why studying abroad is not only a 6th option • Yes, it is close to home • No, it is not a free ride after admissions • We care for our students • High quality education offer • English as a blessing in disguise • Ticket to an international labour market
We welcome you • Open days and school visits • Maastricht University • Edu channel on • Help on admissions in www.studielink.nlourbuddies Leave your business card or drop me an e-mail and we will contact you. j.gregersen@maastrichtuniversity.nl