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in maastricht everything revolves around you the student you learn in small groups receive special attention for your talents and academic attitude and enjoy personal contact with the academic staff you learn on the basis of challenging problems and objectives you get to grips with academic issues allowing you to grasp the theory and apply your understanding of a subject to a wide range of topics you are trained in skills such as presenting debating writing and leading discussions this makes studying fun as well as effective you become part of an international environment where you encounter diverse cultures and languages many programmes focus on international and europeanbased topics and are taught in english you can even carry out part of your studies abroad you live in one of europe s liveliest cities with bars and restaurants in abundance a wide variety of theatres and cinemas and a different café for every day of the year maastricht has it all and to top it off you are in easy reach of cities such as brussels paris and amsterdam all programmes in this brochure are accredited by the accreditation organisation of the netherlands and flanders nvao for more information on nvao please visit www.nvao.nl maastricht university is a signatory of the code of conduct with respect to international students in dutch higher education more information about this code of conduct is available at www.internationalstudy.nl 2 master s programmes 2010

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contents maastricht university leading in learning studying at maastricht university pbl problem-solving brilliant and leading the way research facilities types of master s programmes graduate programmes for professionals phd programmes 4 6 the maastricht experience international crossroads sports in maastricht 9 practical matters application and admissions tuition fees scholarships and grants coming to maastricht from abroad living accommodations combining work with your studies 10 master s programmes an overview 12 3

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master s programmes 2010 maastricht university leading in learning maastricht university um is a european university with a strong international outlook cherishing and stimulating talented people and creating opportunities for innovative education and research relevant to today s society are our core values our location in maastricht one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the netherlands puts us at the crossroads of different cultures and in the heart of europe the city is known for the maastricht treaty which marked the establishment of the european union at maastricht university you encounter the spirit of europe we recognise the strength in people from a variety of backgrounds joining forces to generate ideas and solve social problems in today s world issues and problems are too complex to be understood from a narrow perspective because of that we make sure that our education and research programmes are not bound by disciplinary or national frontiers you are given the scope to develop your own talents and interests within a cooperative international framework thus it is no coincidence that maastricht university has evolved into the most international university in the netherlands more than half of our master s students and almost a third of our academic staff come from outside the netherlands and the majority of master s programmes are taught in english in addition most of our education and research has a strictly international orientation our educational programmes use problem-based learning which focuses on small groups and informal contacts between the academic staff and students the combination of this teaching method and an international student population means that students have plenty of opportunities to acquire knowledge and experience from a range of different perspectives all this offers you an international environment in which you study live and often build lifelong friendships with other students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds facts and figures total staff academic staff 3,538 53 female 30 2008 2007 international student registrations intake of international students exchange students total students international academic staff 1,885 46 female 1,801 45 female 12,080 28 3,423 53 female 2006 1,690 45 female 11,993 44 26 3,291 52 female 39 47 13,117 budget 318 m outgoing 1,450 incoming 838 45 37 33 324 m outgoing 1,388 incoming 788 312 m outgoing 1,376 incoming 812 an international environment and rich academic community this was my second master s degree in maastricht after graduating from my first master s in european public affairs epa i decided to stay at maastricht university because of its international environment and its rich academic community so i enrolled in the public policy and human development mpp programme mpp students come from all parts of the world such as europe america the far east and africa the diverse backgrounds and prior qualifications of the participants contribute a great deal to the education we had modules of four weeks at a time where we concentrated intensely on one subject this allowed us to delve deeply into the subject matter professors from various faculties around the country and occasionally from abroad came to give lectures which was great you start to realise that there are many different perceptions of a subject and various ways of approaching it there is much to learn also from each other and the interaction between a diverse group of students adds considerable value to the programme mariska van exel the netherlands alum public policy and human development 4 master s programmes 2010

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pioneering spirit maastricht university was officially founded in 1976 however the unofficial opening actually took place two years earlier in spite of the political opposition to forming another medical faculty in the netherlands when the first students began their programme in medicine the enthusiasm idealism and dedication that were responsible for this `insurrection were deeply rooted consequently the university did open was clearly different from other universities and now embraces more than 13,000 students and 30,000 graduates in other words it is certainly on the map in fact maastricht university has achieved this position by virtue of its enthusiasm and determination qualities that are reflected in problem-based learning its multidisciplinary education and research and its international orientation during the relatively short period since its foundation maastricht university has built an outstanding reputation as a centre of both teaching and research maastricht university comes out on top the fact that we believe in the quality of our own education is hardly ently come out on top in a wide range of independent objective earth-shattering news more newsworthy is the fact that we consiststudies of university education standards in the dutch rankings maastricht university is always consistently found among the top university was ranked number one in choice/keuzegids the three universities and is often the top university in 2008 maastricht netherlands guide to higher education six of the fifteen pro grammes assessed were number one the university is also making a name for itself abroad we were ranked 111th in the times higher world university rankings in 2007 in addition the programmes in psychology economics international business and european studies were appraised by the german centre for higher education and colleges of higher education all four programmes received development che which assesses the quality of over 250 universities top scores further according to survey findings published in the financial times the programme in international business is one of europe s leading 25 degree programmes perhaps even more important than its high rankings in external studies are the high scores awarded by satisfied students who are among the university s most enthusiastic supporters thanks in part to the problem-based learning methodology over the last few years in the edly ranked several of our degree programmes under review among the best in the country however past success is no guarantee of future acclaim and with this in mind we unabatedly continue the debate on ways and means of improving our educational system annual university edition of elsevier a dutch weekly students repeat 5

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studying at maastricht university at maastricht university we believe that education should be centred on you the student and to us you re not one of many master s students filling a seat in a crowded lecture hall instead you re a contributing member of our academic community you work in small groups that together seek solutions to real-world problems this means that you are continuously exchanging knowledge experiences and opinions with your fellow students as well as the academic staff this approach to cooperative learning called problem-based learning is driven by a spirit of inquiry that motivates you to go beyond just memorisation and a shallow understanding of concepts back together and you present your results to one another sparking additional rounds of discussion and debate the group then continues to further define learning objectives and delve deeper into the content in this way you encounter a variety of perspectives which enliven the discussion and allow you to experience the true strength in the cultural diversity here in analysing current issues you improve your understanding of theory and learn how to apply your insights to a variety of topics moreover you master a wide range of skills such as how to effectively present your viewpoint debate and write academic papers in the tutorial groups students have close contact with the academic staff in pbl they join you in the tutorial groups and act as facilitators so you gain the maximum benefit from their knowledge however they do not hand you everything you need to know on a silver platter you are in control of your academic education and have room to develop your own talents and interests the effectiveness of pbl is demonstrated by the performance of our graduates they are self-assured independent and assertive professionals for whom analysing an issue structuring information working in international teams conducting and chairing discussions and presenting ideas have become second nature they are professionals who are able to make a smooth transition from university to the job market because they focus on more than just theory they also learn the skills they need to have a successful career therefore it is hardly surprising that maastricht university graduates are so popular among employers pbl problem-solving brilliant and leading the way problem-based learning pbl has been at the core of maastricht university ever since it was founded the system revolves around the use of small teaching groups in which students are challenged to take an active approach to the learning process pbl is based on the principle of joining forces to tackle a particular problem analysing it from the widest possible range of perspectives and with the aid of as many information sources as possible and together devising potential solutions when a problem is presented your group begins by discussing existing knowledge and experience and then forming learning objectives after researching the group comes 6 master s programmes 2010

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a way of working together i ve studied at three universities in three different countries canada germany and the netherlands while pbl isn t perfect i believe that comparatively it provides one of the best learning environments available today the beauty of the pbl system with eight-week blocks is that it allows us as students to focus on two specific subjects at a time and with the help of all the case studies we re able to get into topics more deeply than in traditional programmes working with other motivated brenden keon canada master s in tax law students this is how i ve experienced pbl we often explore topics beyond what the course requires because the setting of pbl challenges us to ask questions that have not yet been asked but you have to like the idea of self-learning if you learn enough about the topic that you can present the theory to the class as somewhat of an expert pbl has done its job research research at maastricht university is imbued with the same pioneering spirit upon which the university was founded we focus on gaining insights into current issues in today s society and we recognise the value of bright young researchers in contributing to the development of fresh and innovative ideas that is why research plays an integral role in the majority of our master s programmes and why we offer a number of research master s focused solely on the training of future researchers you work alongside our professional research staff and are trained to use the latest research methods and technology in your chosen field you are also encouraged to cross traditional boundaries in the search for answers looking to other departments disciplines institutes universities and international scholars to provide better insight into your own research there is an ingrained culture of collaboration here both within and between departments and cooperation with international academics is highly encouraged our researchers have a proactive entrepreneurial attitude when it comes to keeping up with the changes in the way university research is conducted and funded our highquality research teams have attracted international attention by taking the lead in several large european research projects however we re not stopping there we are continuously working to improve the way we do research and how we acquire funding maastricht university has a modern university library with a comprehensive collection of books and journals it also houses learning and resource centres which offer an extensive selection of study materials tailored to each faculty s curriculum including books audiovisual material and computers the learning and resource centres also include a network of study areas where individuals and groups can study quietly or use the computer and multimedia facilities to discuss assignments or hold meetings desktop anywhere allows you to consult university library facilities such as catalogues files and journals from anywhere in the world additionally maastricht university s electronic learning environment eleum makes it easy for you to work together with your fellow students academic staff and other experts online types of master s programmes there are several types of master s degrees awarded at maastricht university the master of arts ma and the master of science msc degree titles are given for programmes in which a student obtains expertise in a particular area of study combined with practical skills that together can be directly applied to a career these programmes usually take one year and culminate in an internship in a master s thesis or a combination of the two the research master s is based on a more analytical approach and takes two years to complete most students who know that they wish to obtain a phd choose the research master s because of the intense research and writing skills that prepare them to write a phd dissertation maastricht university also offers several master of laws llm programmes these programmes take one or two years and focus on a specific area of law a comprehensive list of all the master s programmes at maastricht university with descriptions can be found on pages 12-23 of this brochure facilities maastricht university introduced the problem-based learning concept to europe we have more than 30 years of experience in making sure that all of our facilities such as the university library and ict services focus entirely on the core of this educational model everything revolves around the students who are offered all the resources they need to work on their academic development and give depth to their studies 7

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graduate programmes for professionals in addition to the standard master s programmes maastricht university offers a number of graduate programmes for professionals from executive mbas to training in the health professions the admissions requirements for these programmes are quite different from the standard master s programmes and vary from one programme to another most applicants for the graduate programmes for professionals are seeking postgraduate studies have been active in the labour market for a substantial period of time or have obtained previous degrees that are directly relevant to these programmes the majority of these programmes are part time allowing students to continue with their careers while furthering their education the programmes that lead to a master s degree are included in this brochure and on the university website other non-degree programmes can be found on the website at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl your future phd programmes maastricht university offers a number of phd programmes that you can pursue after your master s studies you can apply for a vacant position apply as a non-resident doctoral candidate or apply to a phd training programme the phd programmes usually take four years but this can vary according to discipline all positions do however culminate in the writing publishing and defence of a dissertation the traditional dutch phd programmes are unique compared to similar programmes in other countries in most cases a doctoral candidate in the netherlands is not considered to be a student who studies but rather a hired researcher who is employed by the university to complete a dissertation you must qualify for employment in the netherlands to apply for these positions to see the most up-to-date list of phd positions available at maastricht university please refer to the academic transfer website at www.academictransfer.nl it is also possible to earn a phd as a non-resident doctoral candidate while supporting yourself financially in this case you will have to find a supervisor to guide you in the research process for more information please contact the faculty at which you would like to obtain your phd maastricht university offers several phd training programmes through its graduate schools research institutes and research schools these programmes offer a number of courses that students take alongside their research to find out more about these programmes visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl maastricht university aims to prepare students for a successful career in the international job market a good future begins with good education but the university can also provide excellent career guidance career services will help you explore your options so you can make decisions that are best for you for instance would a career in academia in the business world or in government give you what you re can you gain those competences through your master s programme or do you need to seek additional training what is the best way to profile yourself in a curriculum vitae and in an introduction letter career services can help you answer these questions by providing looking for what competences should you have to land your ideal job personal guidance from trained career counsellors application training career management training workshops as well as information on the labour market vacancies internships and traineeships thanks to their quality education and the support from career services our alumni have little trouble finding their way after they graduate they can be found all over the world the top five destinations for graduates apart from the netherlands are germany belgium the united kingdom the united states and switzerland many of them network and stay in contact with their alma mater through alumni circles there are circles in numerous cities throughout and the hague new circles are being developed as the maastricht the world such as new york brussels london düsseldorf amsterdam university family continues to grow alumni also keep in touch via the alumninet which allows them to log in and search for one another look for jobs place vacancies for internships etc for more information on career guidance please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/careerservices www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/alumni more information about alumni can be found at 8 master s programmes 2010

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the maastricht experience maastricht is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the netherlands although the city embraces innovative science technology and art it has nonetheless been able to hang on to its fascinating past as its rich history still shines through on every street corner when you spend a longer period of time in maastricht you quickly realises that the city s love of culture culminates in countless fairs festivals parties and performances throughout the year furthermore the city s green and hilly surroundings offer great opportunities for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts to enjoy walks and bike rides along the area s many nature trails in maastricht almost everything is within reach on foot or by bicycle which makes it especially appealing to students from almost anywhere you can visit friends or walk to the centre within minutes there is a rich cultural life in maastricht with museums theatres and cinemas that offer diverse programmes in addition more than 135 international institutes have made maastricht their home contributing to the development of a prolific intellectual community with a distinctly international flair the university also makes a contribution in the form of a wide range of student associations and organisations which in their own ways all enrich the cultural climate of both the university and the city when you walk through one of the many shopping streets you will hear dutch english french and german all around you and the multicultural population of maastricht university adds an additional number of exotic languages so you feel as though you are abroad without even leaving the city sports in maastricht given the landscape in maastricht and its surrounding region sports are an important part of life here the university offers numerous opportunities for active participation in sports in teams or on an individual basis just for fun or at a more professional level even professional athletes are offered every opportunity to combine their passion for sports with their studies at maastricht university maastricht s hilly surroundings also offer an extra challenge for athletes both professional and recreational the belgian ardennes that are just around the corner offer even more interesting opportunities for challenging cycling mountain biking kayaking jogging and hiking maastricht university s um sports department offers a broad sports programme to students you can pay a small annual contribution to take part in numerous activities ranging from yoga to martial arts rowing to dancing you can also join the musst sports council the umbrella organisation for all student sports associations in maastricht musst s activities include the coordination of major sporting events such as the dutch national student championships and the batavierenrace the largest student relay race in the netherlands international crossroads maastricht is located at an international crossroads cities such as brussels liège aachen and düsseldorf are within an hour s journey and you can be in amsterdam berlin paris and london in no time in fact `abroad is right next door this close proximity can even be felt in the city 9

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practical matters application and admissions you can apply for a um master s programme via www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/mastersadmissions after submitting your application you will receive more information on the selection procedure the selection procedures vary for each master s programme please refer to the contact information listed on the website of the programme of your choice this is the best way to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date information some programmes may require specific documents when applying such as a writing sample or letters of recommendation from previous professors or employers you can upload these documents via my um or send them in hard copy to the admissions office student services centre po box 616 6200 md maastricht the netherlands maastricht university scholarship programme to further strengthen its position as a leading european university with an international orientation maastricht university implements a proactive recruitment policy for talented international master s students within this framework we offer scholarships to international students who are from non-eu/eea countries for example 20 maastricht university high potential scholarships were available for the 2008/09 academic year these cover full tuition insurance and visa costs as well as living and travel expenses we have also teamed up with a number of private companies to offer maastricht university company scholarships which cover non-tuition expenses for more information regarding these and other scholarships please contact the scholarship office at scholarships@maastrichtuniversity.nl or visit the website at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/scholarships non-dutch diplomas if you are coming to maastricht university after completing your studies at a non-dutch institution our student services centre can help you with credit and diploma transfer and recognition for more information send an email to study@maastrichtuniversity.nl additional scholarships and grants many other scholarships and grants are available at national european and international levels you can find some of these on our website if you are coming to maastricht from outside the netherlands it could be useful to check for scholarship and grant opportunities in your home country for studying abroad financing from the dutch government the dutch government offers financial support in the forms of study grants and tuition fees compensation in most cases you must be a citizen of an eu/eea country to receive this support the latest information on study financing is available from the informatie beheer groep www.ib-groep.nl international students can find more information by following the link `international visitors scholarships and grants for non-dutch students on a national level the netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education nuffic offers several scholarship programmes one of which is the hsp huygens programme this programme is available to talented students from all countries of the world who want to earn a master s degree in the netherlands also available through nuffic is the netherlands fellowship programme which offers full scholarships for professionals from one of 57 targeted developing countries for more general information on these and other nuffic scholarships and grants please visit www.nuffic.nl or www.grantfinder.nl tuition fees the tuition fees for eu/eea students are set by the ministry of education at the end of each calendar year for the 2010/11 academic year tuition fees for master s students from eu/eea countries are approximately 1,676 for students under the age of 30 and 2,058 for those over 30 these fees are subject to an annual rise of 2 to 3 this provides a good indication of the fees for these students in 2011/12 and beyond for non-eu/eea master s students tuition fees are determined three years in advance the fees for the 2010/11 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic year amount to 12,000 please consult www.maastrichtuniversity.nl for other fees and the latest information scholarships and grants tuition refund for talented students maastricht university cherishes talent we believe that talented students can contribute to the success not only of the university but of society as a whole as long as they are recognised given space to develop and rewarded therefore we have decided to give a full tuition refund each year to students whose academic results are within the top 3 here your talent and efforts will not go unnoticed more information can be found at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl 10 master s programmes 2010

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coming to maastricht from abroad students from non-eu/eea countries wishing to reside in the netherlands for more than three months are required to obtain a residence permit in order to enter the netherlands non-eu/eea students except those from japan the united states canada new zealand south korea or australia may also need an entrance visa once you have been admitted to a master s programme the maastricht university visa office will contact you and assist you with visa and permit procedures if for some reason you have not received any information about visas or residence permits two months prior to the start of your programme please send an email to visa@maastrichtuniversity.nl indicating your nationality and the name of your programme for more information please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/visa students from eu/eea countries only need a valid passport to reside in the netherlands for international students the guesthouse um offers furnished rooms often on a temporary basis many international students choose to stay first at the guesthouse um until they can find a more permanent student room or apartment more information is available on the guesthouse website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/guesthouse combining work with your studies due to the intensive nature of the programmes most master s students are discouraged from working however some do conduct a paid internship or find a job as a student tutor or student assistant if you are from a country outside the eu/eea you will need a work permit to be able to work or do a paid internship an employer must apply for this permit on your behalf once you have your work permit and if you have a residence permit for the purpose of study you are entitled to work ten hours per week and three months full time during the summer because of the complicated dutch immigration laws it is difficult to find employers who are willing to apply for permits for you you must have special skills to be granted a permit also be aware of the fact that earning money can affect issues such as grants taxes and health insurance living accommodation there are many rooms studios apartments and student houses available in maastricht via a single agency the kamerburo the kamerburo acts as an intermediary for many property owners offering student accommodation and a number of housing corporations also let their apartments and studios through the organisation students from ages 17 to 30 can register with the kamerburo via the internet www.kamerburo.net the registration fee is 30 the website also provides additional information about the procedure 11

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master s programmes overview 2010 arts culture · artistic research ma 1 · arts and heritage policy management and education cultuur beleid behoud en beheer ma 3 · arts and sciences cultuur en wetenschapsstudies ma 3 · gender and diversity studies ma 1 · european studies on society science and technology ma 1 · media culture ma 1 · research master in cultures of arts science and technology msc 1 behavioural political sciences · analysing europe ma 1 · european public affairs ma 1 · european studies 3 specialisations ma 1 · globalisation and development ma 1 · psychology 6 specialisations msc 1 · public policy and human development 1 specialisation in the behavioural political sciences msc 1 · research master in european studies msc 1 · sustainable development msc 1 business economics all programmes triple crown accredited aacsb equis and amba · econometrics and operations research 4 specialisations msc 1 · financial economics 3 specialisations msc 1 · fiscale economie fiscal economics 2 specialisations msc 2 · global supply chain management and change msc 1 · infonomics msc 1 · international business 11 full-time and 6 part-time specialisations one of which is in dutch msc 1 · international economic studies 5 specialisations msc 1 · management of learning msc 1 · public policy and human development 5 specialisations in business economics msc 1 · research master in business research 2 specialisations msc 1 · research master in economic and financial research 2 specialisations msc 1 graduate programmes for professionals · executive master of finance and control emfc/msc/rc 4 · international executive master of finance and control part-time emfc/msc/rc 1 · mba international executive modular dutch executive modular and euro 3 nvao accreditations graduate programme for professionals nvao accredited graduate programme for professionals in process of nvao accreditation graduate programme for professionals nvao accreditation process will be initiated master s programme in process of nvao accreditation and approval by ministry of education for more information on nvao please visit www.nvao.nl health life sciences · arts-klinisch onderzoeker physician-clinical investigator msc md 4 · european public health msc 1 · geneeskunde medicine msc md 4 · global health msc 1 · health food innovation management msc 1 · mental health msc 1 · molecular life sciences 5 specialisations msc 1 within transnational university limburg tul · physical activity and health 3 specialisations msc 1 · public health 5 specialisations msc 1 · research master in cardiovascular biology and medicine msc 1 · research master in cognitive and clinical neuroscience 4 specialisations msc 1 · research master in health sciences msc 1 · research master in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects msc 1 graduate programmes for professionals · affective neuroscience msc 1 · health professions education msc 1 · public health for professionals msc 1 law · european law school llm 1 · fiscaal recht tax law 3 specialisations llm 3 · forensica criminologie en rechtspleging forensics criminology and administration of justice llm 4 · globalisation and law llm 1 · international and european economic law 1 · intellectual property law and knowledge management llm msc 1 · international laws llm 1 · law honours programme master research track 1 · nederlands recht dutch law 6 specialisations llm 4 · recht en arbeid law and labour 2 specialisations llm 4 sciences within transnational university limburg tul · artificial intelligence msc 1 · operations research msc 1 language of instruction 1 only in english 2 part dutch part english 3 available in both english and dutch 4 only in dutch

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master s programmes an overview below you will find a brief description in alphabetical order of the various master s programmes available at maastricht university as programmes and details could change please check the um website for the most up-to-date information for application information regarding the programme of your choice be sure to check directly with the relevant faculty more information on um s graduate programmes for professionals and phd positions can also be found via the website at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl vision and a personal portfolio of scientific products this part-time programme taught in english takes two to four years to complete analysing europe ma analysing europe is an international master s programme offered in cooperation with a number of european partners it is interdisciplinary and research oriented examining european integration in its historical cultural economic and global context the programme focuses on source criticism research tools analytical methods and implementation of theories in the field of european studies it is a one-year programme taught in english note some of the programmes in this overview are programmes for professionals see `graduate programmes for professionals on page 8 of this brochure the programmes for professionals that are fully accredited by the accreditation organisation of the netherlands and flanders nvao are indicated with a single asterisk those that are in the process of nvao accreditation are indicated with a double asterisk accreditation will be initiated for those programmes that are indicated with master s programmes that are in the process of nvao accreditation are indicated with all other master s programmes in the overview are nvao accredited artificial intelligence msc the artificial intelligence programme addresses the development of intelligent systems with the ability to learn reason and collaborate these abilities enable intelligent systems to perform tasks more efficiently optimally and in a distributed manner practical applications range from planning and diagnosis to image recognition from traditional games such as chess to modern interactive computer games and from information retrieval to datamining a group of enthusiastic researchers at the department of knowledge engineering is currently developing systems for domains such as cultural heritage air traffic control bio-informatics and computer games master s students can write their theses in these and other domains this is a two-year programme taught in english affective neuroscience msc this is an international postgraduate trans-university programme towards a master s degree in clinical affective neuroscience jointly awarded by the universities of maastricht and florence italy the programme based on a scientific approach focuses on the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders and the understanding of the dysfunctions of the emotional brain the programme is a combination of residential courses and advanced seminars a mentored research project a master s thesis under individual super 13

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artistic research ma the master s programme in artistic research takes a pragmatic approach to research in which problems dilemmas and transformations both within artistic practices and in the relationship between the arts and society are the driving force behind the programme content and the students research projects the programme enables students both from professional art schools and from university arts and culture programmes with a strong background in artistic practice to build bridges between creativity and reflexivity as artistic researchers this is a one-year programme that is international in its orientation and fully taught in english allows you to apply for entry to any medical specialist programme primary care paediatrics surgery etc the combined degree also offers excellent prospects for a fast track towards a phd this is a four-year programme taught in dutch although parts of the clinical investigator component are offered in english arts and sciences/cultuur en wetenschapsstudies ma the goal of the master s programme in arts and sciences is to give you the tools to analyse debates about the arts culture and politics and gain insight into the various ways in which students and scholars of culture engage themselves in contemporary society there are two specialisations one emphasising arts literature and culture the other political culture this is a one-year programme offered in both dutch and english arts and heritage policy management and education/cultuur beleid behoud en beheer ma arts and heritage is an interdisciplinary master s programme focusing on the theory and practice of cultural policy management and education in this context heritage is regarded as a component of culture in the wider sense of the word the programme has a strong international and professional orientation this is a one-year programme offered in both dutch and english econometrics and operations research msc do you want to forecast economic developments or create it solutions to solve production issues the econometrics and operations research programme allows you to apply mathematical and statistical skills in a business context it also enables you to solve problems in fields like logistics planning information management and telecoms often using it solutions this one-year programme taught in english is great preparation for a career in a variety of financial institutions including banks insurance companies and pension funds as well as other public or private companies in logistics telecoms or production for example the programme allows you to choose one of four specialisations actuarial sciences econometrics mathematical economics or operations research arts-klinisch onderzoeker/physician-clinical investigator msc md the physician-clinical investigator programme offers you the opportunity to combine a medical degree with a clinical investigator degree it focuses on translational medicine bridging the gap between research and care delivery by translating questions from patient care into research and applying research results to care the physician degree is equivalent to the dutch master s degree in medicine which 14 master s programmes 2010

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european law school llm the european law school master s programme provides an in-depth study of european and comparative law the latter by offering traditional legal subjects from a comparative perspective you are trained as a generalist equipped with essential legal and legal-linguistic skills to help you function in today s internationalised legal world you quickly learn to anticipate and deal with transnational and european legal issues and your knowledge of comparative law also equips you to communicate effectively with international colleagues and understand their legal perspectives this is a one-year programme taught in english european public health msc this programme teaches you to prepare support and monitor high-level decision-making processes in health and healthcare in european and member states institutions and public and private organisations you are equipped with the analytical tools research methods and management instruments needed to operate effectively in policymaking and development at organisational regional euregional national and european levels the focus is geared towards 1 the situations determinants interventions and practices related to the health status of populations 2 the diversity of practices and ways of organising healthcare and systems for care provision in europe and 3 the possibility of learning from others via best practices exchange this is a oneyear programme taught in english european public affairs ma the master s programme in european public affairs epa provides advanced training for people interested in gaining expertise in the european union institutions and decisionmaking processes it is a selective research-based practiceoriented programme designed to give students and professionals an understanding of the complexity of europe and the european union and help you learn to reformulate intricate problems in manageable and achievable terms.this is a one-year programme taught in english and conducted in close cooperation with the european institute of public administration eipa european studies ma the master s in european studies is an advanced interdisciplinary programme focusing on the european union in its broader political cultural historical and international context you can choose between three specialisations european international politics european politics and administration and europe from a global perspective the programme aims to deepen your knowledge of the eu and its policies and refine your research and professional skills it is a one-year programme taught in english 15

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