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Welcomeat Maastricht University

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• Most programmes taught in English • Small scale and personal tutorial groups• Top quality, high scores in (international) rankings• International classroom and teaching staff• Career and study guidance• 87% of all graduates find a job within one year• Located in historic Maastricht, in the heart of Europe

Why Maastricht University?

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Source: NL Agency

The Dutch

• 16,717,596 people(October 2011)

• Open minded, international, and entrepreneurial

• 1.1 bike per inhabitant, highest number in the world

• On average the tallest people in the world

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Dutch icons

• Vincent van Gogh, post-impressionist painter

• Desiderius Erasmus, humanist and theologian

• Rembrandt van Rijn, influential painter and etcher

• Anne Frank, the voice of conscience

• Johan Cruijff, football genius• Rem Koolhaas, world-class

architect• Armin van Buuren, DJ & producer • Doutzen Kroes, the face of beauty

Source: Peter Stigter

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Trade is in our DNA

• This is why we are: Pioneers in International Business

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Education• Affordable, high-quality state-

run schools for all

• 14 Research universities

• Polyglots: majority speaks English

• Key elements: top research, successful graduates, international exchange supported by the Government (www.Nuffic.nl)

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What do you know about Maastricht?

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Photos needed of city, Carnival, the river Meuse, bikes and shops, hillside
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• A safe and vibrant city in the heart of Europe with good housing facilities (www.maastrichthousing.com)

• 8.9% of the city’s population of

119.000 is student at the University (2011)

• 42.9% is non-Dutch (2011)

Maastricht is a student city!

A compact yet stimulating place

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Metropolises• Amsterdam: 2.5 hours (train)• Brussels: 1.5 hours (train)• Paris: 3 hours (train Thalys)• London: 3 hours (train Eurostar)

Low cost-airline airports• Eindhoven: 1.5 hours (train)• Brussels: 1.5 hours (train)• Düsseldorf: 2 hours (train)• Cologne/Bonn: 2 hours (train)

Location allows easy travelling

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Maastricht University

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Maastricht University at a Glance

• More than 14.500 students • Students from over 131 different countries• 76% of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes

fully taught in English

• 6 Faculties:• Arts and Social Sciences• School of Business and Economics• Health, Medicine and Life sciences• Law• Psychology and Neurosciences• Humanities and Sciences:

• University College Maastricht• School of Governance• Knowledge Engineering• Maastricht Science Programme

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BA/BSc programmes in English (3-year)

Economics & Business• Econometrics & Operations Research (BA)

• Economics & Business Economics (BA)

• International Business (BA)

Law

• European Law School (BA)

Language & Culture• Arts & Culture (BA)

Behaviour & Society• University College (BA)

• European Studies (BA)

Health• European Public Health (BA)

Natural Sciences• Knowledge Engineering (BA)

• Maastricht Science Programme (BA)

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BA/BSc programmes in Dutch (3-year)

Economics & Business• Fiscale Economie (partly

Dutch/English)

Law• European Law School (regular track)• Fiscaal Recht• Rechtsgeleerdheid

Language & Culture• Cultuurwetenschappen

Behaviour & Society• Psychologie

Health• Biomedische Wetenschappen• Geneeskunde• Gezondheidswetenschappen

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Master’s programmes in English

MA/MSc/LLM (1-2 year)

In the field of:

•Arts and Culture

•European Studies

•European and Global Public Health

•Governance and Public Policy

•Global Supply Chain Management

•International Business and Economics

•International and European Law

•Psychology and Neurosciences

•Sciences

•Social and Political Sciences

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Exchange opportunities

South Korea

Peru

Colombia

Canada

South AfricaAustralia

Japan

Hong Kong

ThailandSingapore

Europe

288 universities in 49 countries

United States

Argentina

India

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A challenging learning environment

• Small and personal tutorial groups: Problem-Based Learning

• International classroom

• Skills training: presenting, debating, negotiating

• Opportunities for excellence– Honours programmes– (International) academic competitions– Internships

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PBL

Problem-Based Learning!

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• Groups of approximately

12 students

– Different roles:• Chairperson

• Secretary

• Tutor

• Group meets for two hours:

– Discussion of a problem

– Definition of learning objectives

– Individual study

– Reporting on and solving problemGroup 16.00 - 18.00

Problem-Based Learning

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How it works...

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The Learning PyramidBales (1996)

5%

10%

20%

30%

50%

75%

80%

Average Retention

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• English-taught bachelor’s & master’s programmes• #1 institution international students choose• An international classroom

– 131 different nationalities (2010-2011)– 43% non-Dutch students (2010-2011)– 22.4% non-Dutch staff (2010-2011)– More than 900 incoming exchange students per year (2010-2011)

• Extensive exchange possibilities and double-degree programmes at top partner universities worldwide

• English is the social language at the university and in the city

A truly international experience

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Financial matters• Tuition fees (2012-2013)

– EU/EEA bachelor’s students: € 1.771 / year Condition is residence in: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Bremen,

NRW or NiedersachsenUCM: + € 1.200

– Non-EU/EEA bachelor's students: € 8.500 / year– Regulation on study delays: € 4834

• UM scholarships– SBE international school scholarships– UCM scholarships

www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/scholarships

• Other scholarships– Dutch government study grants

www.nuffic.nl

• Costs for living – Approximately € 750-850 per month

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Rankings and Accreditations International

• Ranked 197 in the world by British newspaper The Times (2011)Ranked 109 in the QS

• Triple Crown Accreditation (AASCB, EQUIS and AMBA) for Economics and Business Administration (2011)• Of 3900 business schools, only 48 have triple accreditation, putting

those triple-accredited schools in the top 1% worldwide

• Ranked within the excellence group according to CHE University Ranking (2009-2011)

• “Maastricht University does not leave much to be desired [...] it is the best based on the criteria”

• The master’s programme in International Business is one of the top 30 business programmes in the world according to Financial Times Ranking (2011)

• Ranked 28 for “Value for Money`

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Rankings and Accreditations Dutch

• Ranked 1 in its class by Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs (2010) (Dutch guide to higher education)

• Ranked 1 in Econometrics & Operations Research, International Business and Medicine according to Elsevier (2011)

• Ranked 1 in European Studies, International Business, Knowledge Engineering, European Public Health, European Law School, Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics & Operations Research, Fiscal Economics and Medicine according to Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs (2010) (Dutch guide to higher education)

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What to do in Maastricht?

• Strong culture of (international) student societies, study associations and extra-curricular activities

• Interesting lectures, exciting debates

• Rich cultural programme in Maastricht’s theatres, cinemas and museums

• Nightlife

Source: Euromun

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Numerous sports opportunities

Indoor and outdoor opportunitiessupported by the university:

• 23 student sports associations: from Athletics to Volleyball

• UM sports card: Zumba, Yoga, Power Kick, Judo, Modern Dance, Fitness etc.

• For more information: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/sport

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Introduction to student life: INKOM

You meet: • Student societies• Sports facilities• Cultural highlights• Nightlife• … and everything else

Maastricht has to offer!

August 2011• For more information check:

www.inkom.nl

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08.30 – 10.30 Lecture QM I

13.00 – 16.00 – Study @ UB

09.00 – 11.00 - Marketing Tutorial11.30 – 16.00 – Work @ SSC

09.00 – 11.00 - Marketing Tutorial

11.00 – 13.00 - Lecture Marketing

FREE - Study

15.30 – 17.00 – Work @ SSC

11.00 - Groupmeeting paper in UB

21.00 – Drinks in Preuverij

16.00 - 18.00 Gym

13.30 – 15.30 - QM I Tuturial

18.30 – Dinner with friends in Mensa

13.30 – 15.30 - QM I Tutorial

17.00 – Dinner @ GuesthouseSaturday: Study and housewarmingparty

20.00 - 22.00 Study @ home

Sunday: Study

17.00-18.30: Gym

Student agenda

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Econometrics & Operations ResearchWhy Econometrics & Operations Research?

You want to know if there is a way to predict which companies’ shares are going to go up in value or how

flexible ticket pricing for airline tickets works. This programme teaches you how to create mathematical

models to solve economic problems and increase business efficiency in finance, logistics and many

other fields. It is the #1 Econometrics & Operations Research programme in the Netherlands (Elsevier

2009).

Econometrics & Operations Research is about:• Analyzing problems• Mathematical side of economics• Logical problem solving

… in an international context

An Econometrics & Operations Research student’s profile:• Confident in mathematics• Interested in economics• Highly motivated• Enjoys logical puzzles

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Economics & Business EconomicsWhy Economics & Business Economics?

You ask yourself why consumers buy the products or brands that they do, what effect government policies have on

consumer behaviour, and how individual businesses influence consumer choices and policy decisions. This

programme teaches you to understand and interpret the choices consumers, producers and businesses make in a

economic climate. You specialize in International Business Economics, International Economic Studies or Infonomics.

Economics & Business Economics is about:• Understanding mechanisms of economic markets• Solving business problems in an economic context• Understanding consumer behaviour from a socio-economic

perspective

… in an international context

An Economics & Business Economics student’s profile:• Interested in politics and its effect on individuals and businesses• Enjoys teamwork and practical examples• Internationally oriented• Affinity for mathematics• Proactive self-starter

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International BusinessWhy International Business?

You are curious about what’s going on in the business world. You are convinced that who you are as a person

is as important as what you know about a topic. This programme teaches you how people’s behaviour

affects individual companies, whole industries, and national and international economies. It also provides

you with the skills to put your knowledge into practice. Last but not least, it is the #1 International

Business programme in the Netherlands (Elsevier 2009).

International Business is about:• Understanding how companies operate• Managing businesses and people• Budget control

… in an international context

An International Business student’s profile:• Internationally oriented• Confident about expressing your opinions• Flexible, self-aware and curious• Team player• Affinity with numbers

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European Law SchoolWhy European Law School?

In this programme, you will learn to integrate European and international law and the legal systems of the

different EU member states in more depth than any other international law programme in Europe. This

makes the European Law School a unique, challenging and future oriented programme.

European Law School is about:• Law study in English

• European and cross-border legal expertise

• Small groups & skills training• Full degrees & qualifications• Law with a European and comparative perspective• Honours programme in second and third year• Awards for best thesis and best pleader

An European Law School student’s profile:• Internationally oriented• Interested in European, International and Comparative Law• Highly motivated• Wanting more than acquiring knowledge…

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University College MaastrichtWhy University College Maastricht?

You are interested in a wide variety of subjects and do not want to limit yourself to a programme focused on

a single academic discipline. University College Maastricht (UCM) is the Liberal Arts & Sciences

College of Maastricht University. UCM students can choose courses in almost all academic disciplines,

divided into three concentrations: Social Sciences, Humanities and Sciences.

University College Maastricht is about:• International environment; over 40 different nationalities• Academic core: four courses that deal with fundamental knowledge• Open curriculum• Extensive skills trainings and projects• Possibility to do language courses• Individual guidance from an academic advisor• Great exchange opportunities worldwide• Internationally recognized and accredited bachelor’s degree• Selective programme with an intensive admissions procedure

A UCM student’s profile:• Motivated and hard working• Interested in a broad but academic education

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European StudiesWhy European Studies?

You are interested in an interdisciplinary approach to political, social and cultural issues associated with the

European integration process. You would like to explore questions such as: What is the relationship

between European institutions and national governments? Are smaller EU member states capable of

influencing European decision-making processes? Do we need a European Constitution or does the

Lisbon Treaty ‘suffice’?

European Studies is about:• The underlying issues of power and influence,

Governance and culture in Europe• Combining political science, history, international relations,

economics, law , and cultural studies

A European Studies student’s profile:• Broad academic orientation• Interested in history & politics and in current developments

in Europe and the EU• Curious about the issues related to Europe’s position in the world• Internationally oriented• Highly motivated

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European Public HealthWhy European Public Health?

You are interested in taking part of a unique and interesting programme which will make you a specialist in

the field of public health in Europe. There is an increasing need, focus and cooperation in Europe on

equal health for all population groups. Throughout Europe and in all member states , only the best

health practices should be shared and implemented.

European Public health is about:• prolonging life• preventing disease,• protecting health and• promoting healthy living

… for all Europeans

A European Public health students profile:• Internationally oriented• Interested in public health:

promoting health & preventing ill-health• Focused on Europe and beyond• Highly motivated• Fluent in more then 1 language• A Euro-trotter who likes to build bridges

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Arts & CultureWhy Arts & Culture?

You are interested in studying a wide range of themes addressing Western culture which are relevant for

contemporary society. You want to be able to answer questions such as: Do science and technology

automatically mean progress? Is the opposition between ‘High Culture’ and ‘Low Culture’ disappearing?

What will be the long-term effects of new media?

Arts & Culture is about:• Examining the most important themes of modern culture

from a variety of perspectives and disciplines• Four specialisations: Cultures of Knowledge and Technology;

Literature, Arts and Culture; Media Culture; Political Culture

An Arts & Culture student’s profile:• You want to know more about Western culture and society• You like to argue various sides of the same issue• You have broad interests• You are a critical thinker• You are able to see the connections between all kinds of

different issues

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Knowledge Engineering Why Knowledge Engineering?

You get the opportunity to experience a diversity of topics from for example the ICT and telecommunications

industry, medicine and biology, science, economics and business management. Knowledge Engineering

offers a unique combination of courses in applied mathematics, computer science and artificial

Intelligence. What makes the course programme stand out from traditional educational programmes is

the goal oriented, practical and applied character.

Knowledge Engineering is about:• Integrating Knowledge into computer systems in order to solve complex problems.• Investigate how people use information and how we can make programs to use these facts. • Project -Centered Learning

Examples of projects • Traffic Simulation • Speaker recognition • Processing ECG’s • Nao Robots

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Potential Employers

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“I describe the years spent at Maastricht University as the most fabulous ones in my life. Even though studying at the UM was not easy at all, it was great fun. I cherish this time and thank the University for helping me to broaden my personal perspective, to communicate with wonderful people from all over the world, to make beautiful friendships and last but not the least preparing me in the best possible way to successfully participate in the business world.”

Lyubomila Andonova 24 January 1975 | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Bulgarian | Master’s degree in International Business Studies, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration | Graduated in 2005

After graduation started as an Investment Adviser of a private equity fund (CEE Growth Luxemburg SICAR), currently being a shareholder and Executive Director of Intercard Investments (an asset management company).

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• Most programmes taught in English • Small scale and personal tutorial groups• Top quality, high scores in (international) rankings• International classroom and teaching staff• Career and study guidance• 87% of all graduates find a job within one year• Located in historic Maastricht, in the heart of Europe

Why Maastricht University?