Humanities & Social Sciences in Europe
Program Overview
Enroll directly at Maastricht University (UM) in this semester study abroad program (fall and spring terms), and examine the roots of European culture and identity.
In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of the European Union (EU), with its motto “Unity in Diversity”. But what is European identity? How do the lessons of the past teach us about society today? These questions are at the...
Enroll directly at Maastricht University (UM) in this semester study abroad program (fall and spring terms), and examine the roots of European culture and identity.
In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of the European Union (EU), with its motto “Unity in Diversity”. But what is European identity? How do the lessons of the past teach us about society today? These questions are at the heart of European culture and society, and hinge on difficult questions about European history and conflict.
Founded by the Romans, controlled by the Spaniards, besieged by the French, and occupied by the Germans, the picturesque city of Maastricht personifies how European history has served as a prologue to the present. At the crossroads of three borders and cultures, it is the perfect setting ...
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- Fall
- Spring
- Art History
- Culture
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
- Film
Updated Jun 16, 2026
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Locations
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Art History
- Culture
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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The Humanities & Social Sciences in Europe study abroad program lasts 20/21 weeks in spring (depending on class selection) and 18 weeks in fall.
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Eddie Kaake
Participated in 2025
AlumniEddie, a third-year student from the US, is majoring in Computer Science. He studied abroad in Maastricht through the FASoS program and stayed there f...
I had known from a young age that I wanted to study far from home, but due to the illness of one of my parents, I was afraid to make that jump. After a couple of years, CES Maastricht enabled me to live out my dream and explore Europe.
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