Maastricht Summer School

22/01/2025

Exciting News! Our 2025 course offer is finally live! ☀️ You can find an overview of our upcoming summer programme on our website. We are grateful for our new and returning professors who have helped us put together a fantastic group of courses for this summer.

Don’t miss out! ⏰ We also have early bird discounts for 20 of our fantastic courses. Apply before February 17 for this offer. You can find the whole summer programme and the early bird offers here: https://www.maastrichtsummerschool.nl/courses/

We can't wait to see you in Maastricht this summer!

16/02/2024

Last year, Maastricht University student Filip Eiffert completed three summer courses at Maastricht Summer School. In this article on the UM website he looks back on his summer school experience: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/news/earn-additional-ects-and-discover-new-interests-maastricht-summer-school.

15/02/2024

Did you know that applications for summer 2024 are open? This summer, you can choose from 42 wonderful courses such as: Python from Zero to Hero Part 1 and Part 2, Digital Transformations in Public Health, Luxury Marketing and International Project Management. A complete overview of our courses can be found here: www.maastrichtsummerschool.nl/courses.

Take charge of your summer and register for a course at Maastricht Summer School - Maastricht University . Applications are now open!

18/07/2023

There are exactly 10 days left to apply for the on campus and online editions of our ‘Introduction to Data Analytics in R’ course. The course offers a good foundation for individuals who want to get involved in data analytics (e.g. start a business intelligence/analytics master's programme or plan to take other data analytics courses). No prior coding or programming experience is needed!

13/07/2023

There are still a few spots left in the following courses but they fill up fast so don’t wait too long:

- Modern Monetary Theory and European Macroeconomics
- Consumer Neuroscience and Neurobusiness
- Media Representations and Research Methods: Critical Discourse Analysis, Social Semiotics and News Framing
- Journalistiek en Effectief Schrijven (Dutch)

Head over to our website for more details: https://www.maastrichtsummerschool.nl/courses/!

29/06/2023

The application deadlines of the following courses are coming up soon so hurry up and send in your application!

- Modern Monetary Theory and European Macroeconomics: July 1
- The Smart Investor: July 1
- Digital Platforms: Competition, IP and Regulation, an Interdisciplinary Perspective: July 1
- R Bootcamp: Your Gateway to Statistical Exploration and Big Data Analytics: July 1
- Consumer Neuroscience and Neurobusiness: July 1
- Big Data Analytics: Unleashing the Art and Science of Analysing Diverse Data Sources: July 7
- You Think You Know Who You Are: July 7

09/05/2023

The application deadlines of the following courses are approaching:

- Affective Neuroscience: June 1
- Human Resources Management, Leadership and Culture in an International Context: June 3
- Creating an Innovative Start-up: June 3
- Democracy and Legitimacy in Multi-level Governance: Legal and Political Perspectives from the EU: June 10
- Personal Leadership: Your Key to a Successful Education: June 10
- The Rise of China and Its Implications For World Politics: June 10
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work: June 10

01/05/2023

Are you missing ECTS credits? In accordance with your home university or college, you may be able to make up for these credits by successfully completing one of our summer courses. Contact your study advisor and/or faculty to discuss the possibilities. Don’t wait too long as more application deadlines are approaching. You can apply for these courses until May 26:

- Forensic Psychology
- Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence in Conflict
- Economic Crises in the EU: Challenges and Solutions
- Computational Macroeconomics
- Foundations of Technical Analysis and Trading
- Gender, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
- Financial Derivatives and Real Options

26/04/2023

Due to King’s Day, the MSS offices will be closed during the next two days. We’ll be back in the office on Monday 1 May.

11/04/2023

The application deadlines of the first few courses are slowly getting closer. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about a course or the application process!

- Introduction to Data Science: May 12
- Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Beyond: Applying Learning Principles in Your Education: May 15
- European Social Policy: May 19
- Coming to your Senses: May 19
- Planetary Health: May 19

05/04/2023

Due to Good Friday and Easter, the MSS offices will be closed on Friday 7 April and Monday 10 April. We will be back in the office on Tuesday 11 April. In the meantime, join our EGGciting contest on Instagram and guess how many chocolate eggs are in this jar! The winner will receive a brand new MSS tote bag. 🥚✨️ Post your answer in a comment underneath the original post on Instagram before April 11: https://bit.ly/3nDAN2Q.

NB This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook or Instagram.