Science & Health in Europe
Program Overview
Explore cutting-edge scientific and health challenges through a European lens in this study abroad program at Maastricht University (UM). It starts with a two-week introduction, which includes CES services, the Dutch Discovery Trip, a tour of Maastricht and the surrounding area, UM orientation, a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) workshop, a cultural awareness lecture, and integration into Dutch studen...
Explore cutting-edge scientific and health challenges through a European lens in this study abroad program at Maastricht University (UM). It starts with a two-week introduction, which includes CES services, the Dutch Discovery Trip, a tour of Maastricht and the surrounding area, UM orientation, a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) workshop, a cultural awareness lecture, and integration into Dutch student life.
Maastricht, situated at the intersection of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, offers an ideal environment to study scientific and health challenges in a European context. The Science and Health in Europe program explores key issues such as personalized medicine, pandemic preparedness, climate change, AI ethics, and sustainability. These topics reflect current European research priori...
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- Fall
- Spring
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science & IT
Updated Jun 16, 2026
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Locations
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Fields & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
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 Science & Health in Europe study abroad program lasts 20/21 weeks in spring (depending on class selection) and 18 weeks in fall.
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Lindsey Campbell
Participated in 2023
AlumniLindsey was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She earned her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from UC Santa Barbara in 2022. She was...
Coming from a multicultural upbringing, I had a lot of family support for my decision to study abroad, which I am so grateful for! Not studying abroad is one of my mom's biggest regrets, since later in life she realized how different immersing yourself into a foreign university is compared to simply visiting another country as a tourist.
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