Exchange Students
Welcome exchange student!
On this page you will find the programme of the Faculty Introduction from 25 to 29 August. We are looking forward to it, hopefully you too!
Register for the Faculty Introduction
We would like to prepare for your arrival, so we kindly ask you to share your availability during the introduction week before 22 August.
Please click here to register or de-register for the Faculty Introduction.
Programme
During the Faculty Introduction you will get to know your fellow students, discover Problem-Based Learning by working on a case study in small groups and meet our programme coordinators. We have created an informative and interesting programme for you.
Please find the outline of the programme below:
- Please note: The program and times are subject to change.
Programme Faculty Introduction 2025 - Exchange Students
| Date | Programme | Optional programme |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-August (upon receiving Canvas login details) | Start your online preparation: Videos and other content about Maastricht University, University Library, Student Services Center, the Faculty of Law, Problem Based Learning, Student Portal & Canvas and the study associations. Start to prepare for your first PBL case: the ‘Challenge’! | |
| Wednesdag 27 August | 13.15 - 13.30: Get your UM card 13.30 - 14.15: Welcome word by the dean and introduction by Nicole Kornet and Sarah Schoenaekers 14.15 - 14.30: PBL explanation 14.30 - 15.15: Tips & Tricks and ESN presentation 15.15 - 15.40: Get to know each other & break 15.40 - 16.10: Faculty tour or book market 16.20 - 16.50: Are you okay? lecture – Be(come) an ally against sexual violence and find out where you can get support at UM (location: SBE) 17.00 - 17.30: Faculty tour or book market 17.30 - 18.15: Challenge in groups | 18.15 - 20.00: Dinner and drinks in the Faculty garden |
| Tuesday August 27 | No programme Preparing for post-discussion ‘Challenge’ (individual) | |
| Thursday August 28 | Between 9.00 - 15.00: Post-discussion ‘Challenge’ (2 hour) with tutor in your own group at our Faculty + evaluation Group allocation will follow | Between 10:00 and 15:00: A selection of various mini-lectures. |
| Friday August 29 | Between 9.00 - 15.00: Post-discussion case study (2 hour) with tutor in your own group at our Faculty + evaluation Explanation of Student Support and systems Group allocation will follow | Between 10:00 and 15:00: A selection of various mini-lectures. |
Canvas
Canvas is Maastricht University's online learning environment.
In mid-August, you will receive an email with login details for Canvas, which will give you access to the full programme and all the information you need to prepare for Faculty Introduction.
You will be working often in Canvas during your studies, as each course of the UM curriculum has its own page in Canvas where content is made available and communication and collaboration is facilitated. In addition, Canvas allows for tests, submission of papers, originality check on papers, discussion forums and so on.
The faculty introduction is a great opportunity to get used to working in Canvas. During this week, you will also learn how Canvas works.