Internships at Maastricht University

If you are a non-EU national, a residence permit and/or work permit is required to do an internship in the Netherlands. Maastricht University will assist in applying for the necessary permits. The application procedures for a residence permit and work permit can take a long time. For example, a combined residence and work permit can take up to 3 months. So, it is important that you and your supervisor at the UM notify ISSO and the People & Development department (HR) on time. If we do not apply for and receive the approval of the permits before the start of your internship, we cannot guarantee that you can start your internship on time.

If you are already studying in the Netherlands with a valid residence permit for study purposes, no additional work permit is needed for internships that are part of your study program. At ISSO we will check if you can make use of the exemption.

As an EU/EEA or Swiss national, no residence or work permit is required for internships in the Netherlands. You are free to do your internship. If you are not studying in the Netherlands, we recommend that you check and apply for a European Health Insurance Card if you haven’t yet, to ensure emergency medical coverage. 

For questions or more information on what you need, you can always reach out to us by e-mail. 

If you are a supervisor, you can find more information about hiring an international student intern on Umployee.

If you are a student at Maastricht University who wants to do an internship at a different institution or company, please reach out to your faculty’s internship office.