Maastricht University (UM), the most international university in the Netherlands, stands out for its innovative approach to learning and international outlook. With almost 16,000 students and 4,000 staff, UM offers a wide choice of academic programmes, all of which are designed to bring out the best in its students. University College Maastricht is an honours liberal arts college of Maastricht University. Whereas in a traditional programme all the courses are laid out and predetermined for the students, at UCM the concept of choice is central and offers a programme for intellectually ambitious students.