Alumni Benefits

Kick-start your career

UM Career Services is dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes necessary for career success. You can access these services for up to six months after graduation, and online modules remain available to you indefinitely. 

Whether you're starting your career or seeking new opportunities, UM Career Services offers:

• Online career modules: Enhance your employability with self-guided career modules available to alumni.
• Workshops, lectures, and training: Participate in workshops and lectures that help you navigate the job market.
• Individual counselling: Receive one-on-one career advice to help you refine your goals.
• Coach Café: UM Coach Café is a unique event, organised by UM Career Services and the UM Alumni Office, designed to help you explore your career options and build your professional network. Alumni engage in discussions with coaches and peers, focusing on defining career goals and planning the next steps. It’s a great way to gain new perspectives and create an actionable career plan.

Find & share vacancies

Through the Personal & Professional Development Portal, alumni can access job listings, internships, and other career opportunities. This online portal is updated regularly with new vacancies from various industries and is a valuable tool for anyone looking to advance their career.

In addition to job postings, the portal also offers professional development resources, allowing you to continue learning and improving your career prospects. Alumni can also contribute to the community by sharing job opportunities and other relevant career events with current students.

Your account on the Personal & Professional Development Portal remains active for up to six months after deregistration. During this period, you have access to the portal and the free offerings, including training and support. After six months, your account will be deleted, so make sure to save your data if needed. You can still visit the portal afterwards to view job vacancies.

Up to 25% discount

As a UM graduate, you have access to a variety of courses designed to help you develop professionally and personally, with discounts of up to 25%. Whether you want to enhance your legal knowledge, learn a new language, or further your expertise in psychology, UM offers exclusive opportunities for alumni.

LAW.next

LAW.next, part of the Faculty of Law, offers innovative training to legal professionals. Their courses address contemporary challenges and developments, providing the tools and skills necessary to navigate the legal field’s current and future demands. UM alumni receive a 10% discount on these courses.

Learn more by visiting the LAW.next website or following their LinkedIn page.

UM Language Centre

Looking to advance your career with a new language? The UM Language Centre offers alumni discounts of up to 25% on language courses. You can improve your speaking and presentation skills or gain confidence in a new language, whether for professional or personal growth. The courses, which range from beginner to advanced levels, are taught by experienced teachers with a business-oriented focus. As an alum, you pay the same price as UM staff.

Courses are available in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and more. Learn Dutch to make life in the Netherlands easier, or expand your skills with other languages like Italian, Russian, or Chinese.

Find out more about language courses at the UM Language Centre.

FPN Practical Trainings

As a graduate of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN), you can access specialised courses to further your career in psychology. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may be eligible to participate in the Master's in Psychology courses or follow additional practical training to meet requirements for psychodiagnostics and healthcare registration.

You’ll receive a discount on course fees, valid for one year after graduation.

Explore the FPN Practical Trainings and find more details.

Exclusively for alumni

As a UM alumnus, you have access to exclusive events designed to keep you connected with the UM community, expand your network, and gain fresh insights. These gatherings offer unique opportunities to enrich both your personal and professional life.

• UM Connect Day: An annual highlight featuring inspiring keynote speakers and interactive breakout sessions. Explore relevant topics, share ideas, and build connections with fellow alumni and students.
• UM Star Lectures: Maastricht University brings its expertise directly to you through this series of simultaneous lectures held across cities in Europe. Delivered by UM professors, these engaging talks explore compelling topics and allow you to reconnect with the university’s academic excellence, no matter where you are.
• Coach Café: Join this informal coaching event led primarily by experienced UM alumni. Reflect on your career path, exchange advice with fellow graduates, and gain tailored guidance to refine your goals and take actionable steps.
• Alumni Circle Events: Participate in local events tailored to alumni in your area. These gatherings combine networking, professional development, and cultural activities for a well-rounded experience.

Often free for alumni

Studium Generale offers a wide variety of events to expand your intellectual and cultural horizons, including lectures, debates, film screenings, art exhibitions, and poetry readings. Many of these events are free for alumni, providing a great opportunity to engage with new ideas and experiences.

A key highlight is the biennial PAS Festival, which celebrates art and culture with a diverse programme of theatre, music, films, workshops, and debates. The festival brings together local and international artists and thinkers, offering a unique chance to explore contemporary art and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

In addition to the PAS Festival, Studium Generale regularly hosts events that encourage critical thinking and personal growth. Whether you are interested in academic topics, culture, or societal issues, Studium Generale offers countless opportunities to keep learning and growing.

For more information on upcoming events, visit the Studium Generale website or follow them on Instagram.

Free for alumni

The UMagazine is an exclusive publication for alumni, providing news, updates, and stories about UM's research, education, and alumni community. Published three times a year, it is a great way to stay connected with the university and learn about the latest developments. As an alum, you can receive a free copy of the UMagazine directly at home. Alternatively, you can read the UMagazine online as a PDF.

To subscribe for the physical copy, simply update your data, and enjoy reading about the university's achievements and ongoing efforts.

Access at a reduced rate

As a UM alumnus, you can continue to enjoy access to the University Library’s resources and services:

• Access to two library locations: the Inner City and Randwyck branches.
• On-the-spot assistance from library staff, explaining the services available to you.
• Full access to all hardcopy and electronic information sources available in the library, including materials from the learning spaces and depot.
• Borrow up to 10 books from the library’s collection at a time.
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services to request books and periodicals from other libraries.
• Free participation in information skills education, such as training on how to search specialised databases.

Please note that most electronic resources require a physical presence in the library due to licensing restrictions.

To take advantage of these services, alumni can become members of the University Library at a reduced rate. This membership is for personal use only. There are additional costs for Interlibrary Loan services. To sign up, visit the service desk at the library with a copy or photo of your diploma and a bank card.

For more details, visit the UM Library website. If you have any questions about alumni membership, feel free to contact Ask Your Librarian.

Up to 25% discount

UM SPORTS is the ideal place to stay active in Maastricht, even after graduation. As a UM alumnus, you can continue enjoying your favourite group classes, training sessions, or gym workouts at a discounted rate. For full details on sports programmes, memberships, and pricing, visit the UM Sports website.

The University Sports Centre offers a range of facilities, including a large gym, three sports halls, a climbing wall, squash courts, a physiotherapist, a Spinning Studio, and a Body & Mind Studio. You can also try everything with a day pass, with no obligation.

To become a member, visit the front desk at the University Sports Centre (P. Debyeplein 15, Maastricht) with a copy or photo of your diploma and your debit card. For more information, contact umsports@maastrichtuniversity.nl.