International Student Welcome Day
Are you a new international student at Maastricht University (UM)? Then you don't want to miss the International Student Welcome Day on Sunday 24 August 2025. Meet your fellow international students and staff from the Student Services Centre in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Get to know your fellow international students
The Welcome Day kicks off with an introduction from our staff, followed by presentations on the things you need to know about settling into Maastricht and the support services we offer to new students. Throughout the day, you will have plenty of opportunities to meet and connect with your fellow international students.
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Location: the event will take place at one of the most unique locations in Maastricht: Ipanema, inside the Bonnefanten Museum.
Presentations on behalf of: International Student Service Desk, Personal & Professional Development, MyMaastricht.
Activities organised by: UM Sport, Wellbeing Department and the Language Centre.
Fee: there is a registration fee of €17 which will cover lunch, late afternoon bites, drinks, and all activities.
Register for the International Student Welcome Day
For new students starting in September 2025, registrations are open!
Deadline to register is 8 August. If spots are filled before this date, registrations will close earlier.
You’re not required to attend the International Student Welcome Day, but you’ll be missing out if you don’t. Please note, this event is separate from the INKOM introduction activities as well as the ISAP Programme.
Programme
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Registration on location (backside of Bonnefanten Museum) |
10:50 –
| Welcome word organizing team - International Student Services Desk |
| 11:00 -12:15 | Presentation My Maastricht+ Personal and Professional Development / Q+A |
| 12:20 –13:20 | Lunch Time |
| 13:30 – 16:30 | Activities organized by UM Sports, Wellbeing and Language Center will start. Get to know what the Student Service Center has to offer! |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Borrel Time! Everyone is welcome to join for bites and drinks. Time to exchange numbers and agree to stay in touch 😊 |
| 18:00 | Time to say Goodbye |