Political Science & Politics Study Abroad Programs in Maastricht, Netherlands

The Maastricht program is ideal for students interested in earning credit toward their degree while engaging in hands-on, student-led learning in an international setting. Regardless of the term you choose, your coursework is supplemented with experiences such as field trips, museum visits, and seminars on locations. Since the majority of Dutch citizens are fluent in English (and extremely welcoming!), connecting with locals couldn’t be easier. One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, Maastricht boasts picturesque architecture, medieval city walls, cobblestone alleys and streets, seventeenth-century facades, and a Roman bridge. It is conveniently located in the heart of Europe, with major capitals such as Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and London only a short train ride away. However, once you arrive in Maastricht, you may not want to leave—with a historic city center; countless numbers of inviting sidewalk cafés, pubs, and restaurants; sports facilities; shops; and numerous film, music, and theater venues, Maastricht has everything a student could wish for!

Take the Summer Program in European Studies and enjoy your best summer yet! For six weeks, you’ll dive into activities designed for adventurous students looking for an authentic European study experience while earning credits toward individual majors. Choose from a variety of courses or study tours taught in English at Maastricht University (UM), one of the highest-ranking universities in the Netherlands. Course topics fit most majors and have a distinctly European or international theme. Maastricht — the birthplace of the European Union (EU) and situated on the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany border — is a picture-perfect town with layers of history waiting to be discovered in its medieval city center. The Summer Program in European Studies at Maastricht University is an ideal way for students to experience the continent inside and outside of the classroom. Maastricht University, the most international university in the Netherlands, stands out for its innovative approach to learning and international outlook. Classes are small and typically interactive to give you easy, personal contact with the professor and fellow students.