UM provides learning spaces where you can study from early morning until late at night, and even on weekends
Studying in Maastricht
When you follow a study programme, you'll be spending hours reading books or collaborating on projects. You can do that in your own room or in one of the UM Learning Spaces, alone or in a group.
You can also find quiet spots to study in town: coffee places, the city library and (when the weather is fine) even the park.
Learning spaces
2,500+ learning spaces in the University Library
Almost half of them have computer workstations and in the ones that don't, you can work on your own laptop with free Wi-Fi.
The Inner City Library has over 950 study spaces. The Randwyck Library (including the LINK internet café and Computer Facilities) offers more than 1,050 learning spaces in total.
Studying in a former military barracks
In addition, the UM Student Services Centre in Bonnefantenstraat offers 138 spaces. Bring your own laptop and books.
The old Tapijnkazerne, a former military base close to the UM's city-centre faculties, offers another 150 learning spaces. Inside the faculty buildings and at UNU-Merit, you will also find spaces where you can work on your own or in groups.
Quiet please!
At most locations, you can choose between individual spaces or group spaces (for two to ten persons). You can also work in a large quiet room in one of our libraries, where you study individually in the presence of other students.
Study places in Maastricht University Library
Overview of informal study places
Studying in your favourite hang-out
Study cells: quiet spots to concentrate on your study
The city library, Centre Céramique, offers free access to Wi-Fi. Membership is required for borrowing books and media, and for access to the digital library.
On the second floor of Centre Céramique you can even study in a true work of art: the study cells designed by Atelier van Lieshout. They have been equipped with light, ventilation and small windows.
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De Brandweerkantine
Studying over a coffee at Brandweer Kantine. From 8.30 you can work here quietly on your laptop, while you enjoy a sandwich and some nice music.
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Koffie bij Joost en Maartje
'Koffie bij Joost en Maartje' is also a place where lots of students work with a wonderful latte, muffins or a healthy homemade soup.
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Coffeelovers
Coffeelovers is located in the Student Services Centre of the UM and therefore an ideal place to meet or get a quick cappuccino to go.
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Alley Cat
Bikes and books. At Alley Cat you not only find the coolest bikes, but you can also work there wonderfully undisturbed.
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Tribunal
And of course Maastricht provides plenty of pubs with excellent Wi-Fi. Café Tribunal has always been the favourite lunch and drinks place for many UM students and staff members.
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Are you going to study in Maastricht?
Join the INKOM! The INKOM is the introduction week for all new bachelor's and master's students of Maastricht University and Zuyd University. During this week activities will take place where all student, study, and sport associations will present themselves to the new Maastricht students. Accompanied by two senior students you will get to know Maastricht in small groups, a mix of Dutch and international students. Moreover, there will be big parties every night with performances of well-known artists and dj’s. At the end of the INKOM you will feel completely integrated into Maastricht’s student life, and know exactly what the city has to offer!
INKOM is organised by students, for students. Visit the INKOM website for the complete programme or look at and like the INKOM Facebook page. The INKOM has limited places available, so be sure to sign up on time!
mymaastricht.nl
Having problems finding relevant information or don’t you know what to do in Maastricht? Visit mymaastricht.nl - the official information portal for Maastricht’s international student population. Backed by Maastricht University, Zuyd Hogeschool and the municipality, mymaastricht.nl provides you with reliable and up-to-date information about life in Maastricht. To sort out all the trivial things in life we cover information on housing, health, finances and public transport. To go explore Maastricht we keep you up to date on all events and news and show you were to get involved with sports or the local community. All the information you need in one place! Start making Maastricht yours, today.
Put your knowledge to practice
A study association, something for you?
You can join a study association in your faculty and participate in discussions, workshops, lectures and other gatherings about the field of study. Often these associations offer their members special study materials that were assembled on the basis of the experience of years from (former) students. Great support for your studies. Almost each faculty has its own study association.
Overview of study and student associations
Broaden your horizon
Maastricht also has many opportunities to develop yourself outside your field of study. Think of:
Unicef Student Team
AIMS, Amnesty International's student department
International student association AIESEC
Studium Generale
the Match project
Deepening
Maybe you wish to broaden or deepen your knowledge.
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