Spend a semester or an entire academic year at Maastricht University (UM) in this study abroad program. Take classes with a distinct European focus and earn between 24-32 ECTS per semester.

Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law are the core values of the European Union (EU). Yet in light of challenges such as migration and societal integration, Brexit, and the rise of Euro-scepticism, the future of the EU is far from certain. In a world of converging cultures and different political and legal systems, students will explore how policy-makers negotiate between member states with a range of different nationalities, languages, and agendas.

The Netherlands holds an unparalleled position in the international legal field and is at the forefront of civil liberties and human rights. Maastricht is a stone’s throw away from the International Criminal Court in The Hague, as well as the European Parliament in Brussels, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, and the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. At these institutions, students can examine national agendas, opposition to political unions, and the roles of international actors such as NATO and the UN.

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