Maastricht University (abbreviated as UM; Dutch: Universiteit Maastricht) is a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the thirteen Dutch universities. In 2020, 21,085 students studied at Maastricht University, 55% of whom were foreign students, with over 4,000 employees.
What languages are offered at Maastricht University?
Most of the master ‘s and doctoral programmes are in English. Besides traditional programmes, Maastricht University also has an honours liberal arts college: University College Maastricht and a Maastricht Science Programme in the same liberal arts tradition. The satellite University College Venlo opened in 2015.
What is the Maastricht University ransomware attack?
On December 23, 2019, Maastricht University suffered a major cyber-attack, more specifically a Microsoft Windows ransomware attack using “Clop”. The ransomware encrypted almost all Windows systems used by Maastricht University, making it impossible for students and staff members to access any university online services during the Christmas break.
Where is Maastricht University Venlo located?
The Maastricht University, Campus Venlo is located in a 1930s building at Deken van Oppensingel, close to the center of Venlo.
Which are the independent research institutes in Maastricht?
Independent research institutes 1 Maastricht Centre for Human Rights 2 Maastricht European Institute for Transnational Law Research (METRO), publishes the Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law 3 Montesquieu Institute, Centre for European Parliamentary History and Constitutional Development (in The Hague and Maastricht)
What is the gender ratio at Maastricht University?
Maastricht University’s academic staff consists of about 1,900 members with a male/female ratio of 54/46. The number of support staff members amounts to 1,600, of which about 62% is female. Nearly 20% of UM’s staff members hold a foreign nationality.
