Bachelor’s Open Day: sun, smiles and a high turnout
Great buzz on Saturday’s Bachelor’s Open Day. As many as 2765 prospective students came to check out Maastricht University, ten percent up from last year. The sun was shining, the atmosphere was excellent and the feedback mostly very positive.
Sunny winter weather and mild temperatures - perfect conditions for an open day. Which explains the high turnout and the good mood. Some 77% of registrants turned up, two-thirds of them from the Netherlands.
Domestic participation was significantly higher than last year, and so were the number of Belgians, up by a whopping 38%, and to a lesser extent Germans with an increase of 5%.
The attendees came to soak up the atmosphere and learn more about student life at Maastricht University. They received information about study programmes, Problem-Based Learning and practical matters such as application and admission.
The Bachelor's Open Day is held twice a year and is geared toward students in the final years of pre-university education (VWO). It’s especially helpful if you’re still unsure about which study programme is the best fit for you.
The photo gallery gives an impression of the event held 8 February 2025.
Photos: Ariel Bussani
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Insight into student life
The prospective students talked to tutors and asked questions to the student ambassadors at the information markets in the various buildings. The visitors took part in workshops, laboratory visits and guided tours around the city. These provided even more insight into student life in Maastricht.
The city walks were particularly popular and UM's cheerleaders, the Warriors, also attracted attention. At all six faculties, they displayed their skills to enhance the atmosphere.
The atmosphere was good, which was reflected in the feedback. Many visitors took the time to fill in the form and most gave the day an eight or even higher rating. There were compliments for the organisation, the enthusiasm on the part of students and teachers, and of course the quality of the regional delicacy that was served: Limburg vlaai (flan).
To be recommended
Most respondents would recommend the day to others. Mainly because of, as one prospective student indicated, ‘The availability of staff and students, the numerous information sessions which were very clear, the kindness of everyone. People were very friendly and helpful.’
Missed the Bachelor's Open Day?
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And here's an overview of all our information activities.
You might want to visit the next Bachelor’s Open Day on 8 November 2025.
Any questions? Contact our student ambassadors, check out their IG or send them a DM.
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