Language of instruction
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 |
Each semester is divided into three periods – 2 course periods and 1 skills training period.
Students going on exchange in the Autumn semester (UQ Semester 2) should choose courses from periods 1-3
Students going on exchange in the Spring semester (UQ Semester 1) should choose courses from periods 4-6
Autumn semester: course periods 1 and 2 + skills training period 3
Spring semester: course periods 4 and 5 + skills training period 6
View the UCM academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
CMU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Social ScienceSemester 2, 2018
You will not regret going on exchange! It is an experience that you will cherish forever!
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
Minimum academic requirements
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UCM.
Find courses
Search the UCM course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
Study areas taught in English
Course restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
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.
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 the Student Exchange Program 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 'The road to UCM'.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
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 UQ Abroad 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, UQ Abroad programs to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Register your travel plans
We recommend that you register your travel plans on the Smartraveller website so that the Australian Government can contact you or your family in an emergency.
Non-Australian citizens should register with their closest consulate.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)