How to register at City Hall as an EU/EEA-student
Any person registering at Maastricht University is required to register in the municipal personal records database (the official name of the Dutch population register; abbreviated to GBA). The Dutch Government cannot function efficiently without having correct, up-to-date information on its citizens.
Suppose there is a fire in your apartment and people have to be evacuated! No-one will be looking for you if you are not registered, because the police, the fire brigade and medical staff use the GBA-data to determine who might be in the building. So, if you care for yourself, it is wise to take registration in the GBA seriously!
During your application process, Maastricht University will organize group meetings for the municipal registration of EU-students. You will be informed on the different dates and times these meetings are held and then can register for the most convenient meeting.
