Open Enrolment Summer Programme
Summer Programme in European Studies Get ready for the best summer ever! The six-week Summer Programme in European Studies (SES) is designed for adventurous students looking for an authentic European study experience while earning credits towards their major. Choose from a variety of courses taught in English at Maastricht University (UM), one of the highest-ranking universities in the Netherlands. Course topics fit most majors and have a distinct European or international theme. Maastricht, birthplace of the European Union (EU) and situated on the border of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, is a picture perfect European town, with layers of history waiting to be discovered in its medieval city centre. The Summer Programme in European Studies at Maastricht University is an ideal way for students to experience Europe inside and outside the classroom.
Travel with us and on your own! Exploring Europe is a big part of the programme. With classes four days a week, there are plenty of three-day weekends to travel on your own. Take a short train ride to Amsterdam, London or Paris, or catch a low-cost flight from one of eight airports around Maastricht to just about any place in Europe!
Programme structure The programme is divided into two ‘block periods’ of three weeks each. Students select one course per block period. Courses are worth 6 ECTS credits. In most cases, 2 ECTS credits are equal to 1 American credit.
Inspiring courses
Popular courses*
Courses focus on the economic, political and socio-cultural aspects of Europe and European integration, as well as health, science and psychology-related fields. All classes include exciting hands-on experiences such as field trips, museum visits and seminars on location. Visit the location where the Maastricht Treaty was signed, discuss business challenges with local entrepreneurs or attend a lecture about the Dutch Golden Age while examining the actual artwork in the museum. Learn how modern Europe emerged from the wars and hardships of the 20th century, discover the common foundations of European law or gain an in-depth understanding of what sustainable development really means.
• Dutch Art History
• Business Strategy in the European Luxury Industry • Entrepreneurship: It’s All About Creating Value • Intercultural Communication • Law and Politics, Current Topics in the EU • Leadership and Management in a Global World • Positive Psychology • Psychology in our World • Sustainable Development
* Please check our website for a comprehensive list of up-to-date course offerings.
Maastricht University, the most international university in the Netherlands, stands out for its innovative approach to learning and international outlook. Classes are typically interactive, with a limited number of students to give you easy, personal contact with the professor and fellow students. Students will have classes four days per week and engage with European and other international students in a range of stimulating and challenging topics.
“ My experience abroad was life-changing! Maastricht and CES provide a very warm and welcoming environment for students. They facilitate a community that allows you to make lifelong friendships, and provide engaging classes that incorporate different perspectives.” Christopher Fields, University of Cincinnati