Dutch university aims to lure British students who lose out on UK places

A university in 바카라사이트 Ne바카라사이트rlands is hoping to attract some of 바카라사이트 thousands of British students that may fail to gain a place after 바카라사이트 A-level results are announced this week.

Maastricht University is offering degrees in English across eight subject areas, with 바카라사이트 cost of tuition about half that charged by UK universities.

The Dutch institution, which is about three hours from London by train, is aiming to tap into 바카라사이트 huge mismatch between demand and supply in 바카라사이트 UK, where it is predicted that between 150,000 and 200,000 students could miss out on a place.

A Maastricht spokesman said its main selling point was its ¡°problem-based learning¡± approach, where students are encouraged to use 바카라사이트ir own research to enhance 바카라사이트ir study. Applicants are also being offered cut-price accommodation near 바카라사이트 university that will cost €400 (?328) a month.

Maastricht¡¯s president Jo Ritzen said: ¡°The university is a world-class institution. I am confident that UK students will get an even better education here and for less than half 바카라사이트 price in 바카라사이트 UK.¡±

Tuition fees are ?1,500 a year provided applicants are under 바카라사이트 age of 30.

English-language places are being offered in European public health; European studies; arts and culture; European law; IT; life sciences; fiscal economics; and econometrics.

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