Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience at Maastricht University

Founded in 1995, the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) has a distinct profile for its education and research. Emphasis lies on two important, contemporary disciplines in psychology: cognitive psychology and biological psychology.

Their bachelor’s and three master’s programmes revolve around Problem-Based Learning. We consider this form of teaching an excellent vehicle in order to create a qualitatively excellent coherence between education and research. In addition, we have a strong international outlook in the sense that we offer most of our education in English.

The faculty's policy is designed to spur on both fundamental and applied research. Its unique research infrastructure – including hypermodern high field MRI scanners – allows for ground-breaking research into the brain and behaviour. Its applied research considers socially important themes like dyslexia, eating disorders, ageing, AIDS prevention, the effect of medications on driving ability, and the value of witness statements. Scientific research into such themes requires partnerships with other faculties as well as care institutions and companies; thus forging such partnerships is a main aim of the faculty's policy.

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