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  • Netherlands
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Accounting Business Economics Finance Information Technology Marketing

Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
FALL 2024
The tuition fee is € 8,700
Housing costs range from € 2,930 to € 4,377. For detailed and up-to-date tuition, housing and residence permit fees, please check our website.

INCLUDED IN PRICE
* Registration at Maastricht University
* All courses
* CES course materials
* Extensive introduction including Berlin Study Trip
* CES weekend and field trips
* CES services (such as an airport pick-up, a Dutch SIM card and 24/7 emergency assistance)
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals SIM cards Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

* Berlin Study Trip
* Dutch Day Trip
* Paris Cultural Weekend Trip
* On-site support throughout the programme
* Library and IT services
* Disability Management
* 24/7 emergency assistance

What's Not Included
Travel Insurance Visa
Jan 24, 2024
Apr 21, 2022
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About Program

The European Union (EU) is a major global trading power. With the introduction of the Euro and EU enlargement, key steps towards integration were taken to increase European prosperity and competitiveness. However, with the fragile economic recovery in the Euro-zone and the repercussions of Brexit, what is the future of the European economic experiment?

Maastricht gained international fame as the birthplace of the Euro, and is located between the major economic centres of Brussels, London, Frankfurt and Amsterdam, making it the ideal place for educating and training the global business leaders and economists of tomorrow.

Your adventure begins with a study trip to Berlin. Besides that, there are two cultural day/weekends trips included too that will take you to several cities in the Netherlands and to Paris.

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Program Highlights

  • Apply your business and economics knowledge beyond the classroom
  • Combines strong academics with integrated field trips and unique hands-on experiences
  • Choose from more than 400 bachelor-level courses taught in English

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Program Reviews

4.95 Rating
based on 19 reviews
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  • Academics 4.6
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.8
  • Housing 4.7
  • Safety 5
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Elizabeth
29
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

This is a trip you will not regret taking

Oct 26, 2016

The program has been stretching and challenging, but with everyday comes a new lesson and different perspective.
The CES staff is one of the kindest and most inviting groups by making every moment a fun and educational one. They strive to make it feel like home away from home.
My study abroad has been an experience that has allowed me to have a better world perspective. This has grown me and given me a wonderful foundation that I can continue to grow. I can't wait to visit the people I have met in the program in different places all over the world!

37 people found this review helpful.
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Liz
28
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying in Maastricht

Oct 26, 2016

This program has been extremely eye-opening and full of new amazing experiences I never thought possible. I will never forget the people I have met and places I have gone. The CES staff is one of the most enthusiastic and inviting groups of people I have ever met. They made it so easy to transition here and make Maastricht a place I can call home. I have had the chance to experience such incredible new people, places, and food that I otherwise would not have. Europe and Maastricht is more than I could have ever imagined

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Amanda
29
Female
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying Abroad at Maastricht University

Jul 31, 2016

I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to study with CES Maastricht within the School of Business and Economics. The School of Business and Economics encourages students to take control of their learning through peer based learning. Within peer based learning, students lead and professors guide the discussion. This set up empowers student to self-discover, control their learning, and decide which areas to further explore. The student led conversations present multiple points of view on issue, because of the multi-national student body at the University. Within this class structure, students also give more formal presentations in groups to practice leading a discussion. It was an amazing experience to work in multi-cultural groups.

Outside of the classroom, Maastricht is amazing place to explore via bike. The town contains many picturesque churches and cafes and the amazing Bonnefantemmuseum. I really enjoyed all of the local events and festivals. While I was studying abroad, Maastricht celebrated Carnival with several parades and intricate costumes. Later on in the semesters, Vrijthof Square was converted into a polo stadium. It was a lot of fun to attend the polo matches for free.

Maastricht is also centrally located which makes it easy to explore Europe. I would regularly bike from the guesthouse dorms across the border to Belgium in about 5 minutes. The town is also very well connected through a bus system. Through the CES Maastricht program, I traveled to Berlin, Ghent, Bruge, Antwerp, and Amsterdam. The CES program planned every aspect of the trip and organized activity geared towards our program. For example, the Business and Economics program visited a BMW manufacture in Berlin to gain a greater understanding of the business.

Overall, studying abroad at Maastricht University was one of the best decisions of my life.

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Ben Brikman

Program
Business & Economics in Europe
Ben was born and raised in Las Vegas. He has attended three universities in his academic career: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Bachelors), Maastricht University (Semester Abroad and personal favorite!) and now the University of Pennsylvania (Masters).
Ben Brikman

Interview

Why did you choose this program?

I chose the Center for European Studies (CES) at Maastricht University for several reasons:
1) it's in an amazing location for traveling
2) the classes offered were extremely interesting
3) the city seemed lovely and charming. It was all of the above and, honestly, I couldn't have been happier with this location.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program helped me figure out my classes, get a bike, figure out my course plan, took us on immersion trips, told us where best to shop and much more. I have discussed with other students that studied abroad and it seems like the CES program is top-notch with their planning and cultural immersion. The only thing I personally had to figure out was how to use public transit and book hostels for my travels (which is unrelated and was just a personal interest, so I wouldn't hold this against them at all). CES made sure we were extremely comfortable and knowledgeable about the resources available.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Strap in for a crazy semester! Be adventurous, say "yes" as often as you can, and don't get too focused on the academics. Yes, Maastricht has great courses with interesting topics, but you have easy access to students from other cultures and different mindsets. Take advantage of the wonderful resources and people that lie within Maastricht. Some people you meet may remain you friends forever! I still talk rather frequently with my peers from the program!

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

My floor at the UM guesthouse was quite special. A regular week consisted of 3-7 days of eating dinners together and sometimes breakfasts as well. I would always go grocery shopping with my hallmates as well. During the week we would attend classes then usually bike around and explore the city/ go to the UM gym. Most students would rush to get all of their work done before the weekend so that we can feel guilt-free when traveling. For the weekends, my hallmates and I would usually travel all around Europe, explore and create some extremely fond memories.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

Before Maastricht, I have never lived outside the comforts of Las Vegas. I was nervous about all of the stereotypical first-move-out type of things. I wasn't sure if I'd make friends quickly, if I was able to cook well enough, or if I could handle my money efficiently, etc. These are very common concerns, but when I went out to Maastricht, everything was pleasant and convenient. I quickly found a support system that helped me overcome my nerves and ultimately come out more experienced and mature. I now am not as nervous about making big moves, but rather embrace it.

About CES Maastricht University

Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with over 22,000 students and 4,400 employees, is still growing. The university stands out for its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education. Thanks to its high-quality research and study...
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