English-language Power Point targeted at the international, prospective student population of Maastricht University, the Netherlands

1. Welcome
at Maastricht University

2. Why Maastricht University?
• 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
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3. 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
Source: NL Agency
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4. 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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5. Trade is in our DNA
• This is why we are: Pioneers in International Business
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6. 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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7. What do you know about Maastricht?
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8. A compact yet stimulating place
• 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!
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9. Location allows easy travelling
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)
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10. Maastricht University
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11. 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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12. BA/BSc programmes in English
(3-year)
Economics & Business Behaviour & Society
• Econometrics & Operations Research (BA) • University College (BA)
• Economics & Business Economics (BA) • European Studies (BA)
• International Business (BA)
Health
Law • European Public Health (BA)
• European Law School (BA)
Natural Sciences
• Knowledge Engineering (BA)
Language & Culture
• Maastricht Science Programme
• Arts & Culture (BA) (BA)
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13. BA/BSc programmes in Dutch
(3-year)
Economics & Business Behaviour & Society
• Psychologie
• Fiscale Economie (partly
Dutch/English)
Law Health
• European Law School (regular track) • Biomedische Wetenschappen
• Geneeskunde
• Fiscaal Recht
• Gezondheidswetenschappen
• Rechtsgeleerdheid
Language & Culture
• Cultuurwetenschappen
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14. 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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15. Exchange opportunities
Europe
Canada
Japan
United States South Korea
Hong Kong
India Singapore
Colombia Thailand
Peru
South Africa
Argentina Australia
288 universities in 49 countries
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16. 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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17. PBL
Problem-Based Learning!
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18. Problem-Based Learning
• 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 problem
Group 16.00 - 18.00
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19. How it works...
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20. The Learning Pyramid
Bales (1996) Average Retention
5%
10%
20%
30%
50%
75%
80%
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21. A truly international experience
• 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
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22. Financial matters
• Tuition fees (2012-2013)
– EU/EEA bachelor’s students: € 1.771 / year
Condition is residence in: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Bremen,
NRW or Niedersachsen
UCM: + € 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. What to do in Maastricht?
Source: Euromun
• 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
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26. Numerous sports opportunities
Indoor and outdoor opportunities
supported 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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27. 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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28. Student agenda
08.30 – 10.30 Lecture QM I FREE - Study
11.00 – 13.00 - Lecture
Marketing
13.00 – 16.00 – Study @ 17.00-18.30: Gym
18.30 – Dinner with friends
UB 21.00 – Drinks in Preuverij
in Mensa
09.00 – 11.00 - Marketing
09.00 – 11.00 - Marketing Tutorial
Tutorial16.00 – Work @ SSC 13.30 – 15.30 - QM I Tutorial
11.30 –
16.00 - 18.00 Gym 15.30 – 17.00 – Work @ SSC
20.00 - 22.00 Study @ home 17.00 – Dinner @ Guesthouse
11.00 - Groupmeeting paper in UB Saturday: Study and
housewarmingparty
13.30 – 15.30 - QM I Tuturial Sunday: Study
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29. Econometrics & Operations Research
Why 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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30. Economics & Business Economics
Why 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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31. International Business
Why 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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32. European Law School
Why 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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33. University College Maastricht
Why 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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34. European Studies
Why 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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35. European Public Health
Why 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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36. Arts & Culture
Why 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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37. 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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38. Potential Employers
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39. 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).
“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.”
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40. Why Maastricht University?
• 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
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