The beautiful city between two rivers, Maastricht is known for its educational institutions like Maastricht University. Apart from that Maastricht University is known for its innovative and different degree programs.

The practice of transforming substances into usable products is called chemical engineering. Studies in this discipline can prepare students for careers in areas such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and petroleum industries.

The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, consisting of twelve provinces in North-West Europe and three islands in the Caribbean. English-speaking students will have no problems finding suitable courses. For international students applying to universities in the Netherlands, several scholarships are available.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.