Maastricht University is a public research university based in Maastricht, the Netherlands. It has a strong science and engineering profile relevant to the chemical sector, with research spanning polymer and materials science, biobased and circular materials, biomedical materials, and process engineering.
The university is active at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Sittard‑Geleen, notably through the Aachen‑Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), and partners in regional public‑private initiatives such as the Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology (InSciTe). Through these collaborations, Maastricht University conducts applied research with industry and government in the Meuse‑Rhine region and educates a talent pipeline in chemistry, materials, and related disciplines.