Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
University College Maastricht is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and individualised bachelor's education. Classes are small, with emphasis placed on independent learning via a group process (the Problem-Based Learning Method).
Located on the Maas River, Maastricht is one of the most beautiful and oldest towns in the Netherlands. It is full of history, tradition and culture. As a university town, students give it a buzzing vibe day and night.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | Late January/February–July |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | Late August/September–January |
View the UCM academic calendar (scroll down and click on ‘Study info > Academic Year’ on the right-hand side of the page) .
Guides and additional information
UCM has online resources to help you get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
Above all, the strongest personal development I experienced was being able to navigate myself through the unknown.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at UCM is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
- 20 ECTS should come from the main curriculum course list (Course period 1&2 or 4&5)
- 5 ECTS should come from the "Skills" course list (Course period 1&2 or 4&5)
- 5 ECTS should come from the "Project" course list (Course period 3 or 6)
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UCM.
Semester Restrictions
University College Maastricht has a specific breakdown of their semester into 3 periods. See further details in "Additional Academic Information".
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the UCM course catalogue
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
The easiest way to find housing while studying at UCM is through Maastricht Housing. Maastricht Housing is the official housing agency for Maastricht University and combines all the student housing offers in Maastricht. Students can use this service for a fee.
Students who apply for accommodation at an early stage during their UCM application will have a greater choice of housing compared to those who apply later. The longer students wait, the less choice will be available. It is recommended that students start looking for accommodation thorugh Maastricht Housing at the same time when processing UCM application documents.
Cost of living
MyMaastricht has financing information to give students an idea of the cost of living in Maastricht.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Insurance requirements for exchange students can be found on the UCM exchange web page under 'General Info > Insurance'.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
UCM has visa and immigration information for incoming students.
Contact the Dutch Embassy or Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)