Empowering global learning through Maastricht University’s Erasmus+ funding

Maastricht University (UM) in the Netherlands has teamed up with a select group of partner universities, including CUHK, to apply for Erasmus+ KA171 funding. This initiative aims to facilitate student exchanges and staff mobility, particularly supporting students with financial needs in enhancing their academic expertise and employability through study abroad. Eight CUHK students benefited from this funding for their semester exchange at UM during 2024-25.

Lai Ching Chan who participated in the exchange programme at University College Maastricht, shared, ‘Throughout my semester, I had the chance to interact with students from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. I never felt lonely in the dormitory, as we often cooked our home cuisines and shared meals together, fostering a warm and inviting community.’

Lai Ching Chan learns about Dutch culture through field trips.

Phuong Anh Hoang Andy, who attended the UM School of Business and Economics, expressed her gratitude, ‘Thanks to the Erasmus+ funding, I was able to immerse myself in a new learning environment. The problem-based learning method at UM significantly enhanced my self-learning abilities and It also encouraged me to take on the role of facilitator during class discussions, which was an empowering experience.’

Phuong Anh Hoang Andy (2nd left) embraces cultural diversity during her exchange journey.

Johnson Lam reflected on his choice to exchange at UM, ‘This charming little town has provided me with some of the most memorable days of my life. I especially enjoyed the unexpected sunshine during cloudy weeks, the pleasant bike rides, and the support from staff and classmates at my college.’

CUHK established student exchange with UM in 2004. Since then, it has sent and received over 700 students.