As a student you help improve the facilities and policies of Maastricht University. Input and feedback from students is vital for improving education as well as everyday life in and around the university.

Student Project Team

The Student Project Team (SPT) represents the interests of all students at Maastricht University. The team forms a bridge between the students and the organisation of Maastricht University. It implements new projects by and for students and provides the central management of Maastricht University with feedback and ideas of students.

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Student panel of the Student Project Team

The student panel provides the Student Project Team with inside information: what is happening within Maastricht University, what is going well and what could be improved? The members of the panel are actively involved as testers in the development of the new student portal.

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Student monitor

The student monitor is an initiative of the Executive Board. Via de monitor the Executive Board assesses what's going on among students. This input is vital for improving the facilities and policy of Maastricht University. Every student can participate.

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Student representation

The different councils at UM are there to promote the interests of the students and staff at UM. The University Council is the central representative body for staff and students. Each faculty also has a Faculty Council. The councils are elected bodies, they provide the boards at UM with advice on policies regarding issues such as education, research, finances, human research management and organisational affairs.

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Student Initiative Helpdesk

Student life in Maastricht would be nothing without the student organisations that exist in the city. That is also why it is so important to support these organisations! UM has set up the Student Initiative Helpdesk (SIH) to centralise information for student organisations, and increase the support and contact between these organisations and UM. 

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MSc Systems Biology and Bioinformatics | Online Q&A session

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Are you currently pursuing a STEM or Life Sciences related bachelor's degree and considering a master’s programme in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics? If so, we invite you to participate in our online Q&A session.

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There are several scholarships available for students who would like to study abroad. You can learn more about the different scholarships and whether you qualify on the page below.

Cultural Treaty scholarships

Cultural treaty scholarships are intended for Dutch students who are in the final year of their studies, recent graduates and young scientists who would like to study and/or conduct research in another country.

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For education and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students, or students who receive Dutch study finance
Deadline: differs per country

Cultural grant scholarships

Cultural grant scholarships are intended for talented academics (masters) and HBO students (bachelor’s students at a university of applied sciences) who have obtained their degree and would like to go abroad to do a continuation course or to do research.

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For a continuation course and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students, or students who have been registered in the Netherlands for at least three years
Deadline: 1 April

Erasmus+

The Erasmus+ scholarship is intended for students in higher education who would like to study abroad for some time or do an internship abroad. This scholarship is available for students in all courses of study. 

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For education and internships in Europe. Not for research.
Students in higher education from Europe
Deadline: differs per faculty

European University Institute scholarship

The European University Institute scholarship is intended for researchers who would like to work on their dissertation at the European University Institute during a four-year PhD programme.

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For research. Not for education or internships.
Dutch students, or students who receive Dutch study finance 
Deadline: 31 January

Fulbright scholarship for students

The Fulbright scholarship is intended for graduate students who would like to study or do research at a university in the United States.

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For education and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students

NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is available for students of Maastricht University who want to study, do research or an internship in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). You need to be a student of a fulltime programme and go abroad for at least 3 months.   

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For education, research and internship outside the EU/EEA
Full time students of Maastricht University
Deadline: differs per faculty

Institute for European History stipends

The Institute for European History in Mainz (Germany) has stipends that are intended for young PhD students and postdocs in the field of history. This allows them to do literature and archive research at this institute.

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For research. Not for education or internships.
All nationalities
Deadline: February or August

Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions

The European Commission's Marie Curie programme is intended for young, talented scientists, such as PhD students, who would like to do research abroad.

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For training and research. Not for internships or education.
PhD students, young researchers
Deadline: varying

VSB Fund Scholarships

The VSB Fund Scholarships are intended for graduated bachelor's and master's students who would like to go abroad after their study.

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For education and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students.
Deadline: 2 March

Are you a current or prospective student at Maastricht University (UM) with a physical, psychological, or sensory disability, chronic illness, or condition such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or Crohn's disease? If so, you can apply for support and facilities through Disability Support.  

Have questions? Below, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about studying with a disability or chronic illness, whether visible or not.

Is your question not listed here? Feel free to contact Disability Support for assistance.

How can I apply for facilities?
  1. You can indicate which facilities you need and send your medical or dyslexia statement incl. psychodiagnostic report (scan of the original in colour) to Disability Support.
  2. Disability Support checks whether your application is complete and draws up an Advice Allocation of Facilities (ATV). The facilities must be necessary and suitable and the documents must be in order.
  3. The ATV (advice) is sent to the examination board, study advisor and the student. This advice is not binding.
  4. The examination board makes the final decision and communicates it in writing to the student and to Disability Support. The decision does not contain a diagnosis. Please read the decision carefully for further instructions.
  5. The faculty is responsible for ensuring that the approved facilities are implemented.

    You can contact Disability Support by email, phone or on site.
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What facilities are possible?

Which facilities are possible depends on your specific situation. The facilities must be effective, i.e. suitable and necessary. The most common facilities are:

  • Extra exam time for written (digital) exams of 30 minutes or 25 per cent up to a maximum of 30 minutes
  • Smaller exam room

Possible facilities per faculty

How can I contact Disability Support

You can contact us at:

E-mail: disability@maastrichtuniversity.nl 
Phone: +31 (0)43 38 85 272 (on working days between 11:00 and 13:00)
Office: Walk-in consultations without appointment at the Student Services Centre (SSC), Bonnefantenstraat 2, room B0.01 (on working days between 11:00 and 13:00). 

Schedule meeting: You can contact Disability Support to schedule a (online) meeting. 

What does the medical or dyslexia statement need to meet?

The medical statement must include the student's name, date, diagnosis, signature of the doctor or therapist (BIG registered for Dutch doctors). In addition, the statement must still be valid. It must not be from an alternative therapist. 
The dyslexia statement must be complete including a psychodiagnostic examination report.

The statement must be in Dutch or English. A non-Dutch medical statement will only be accepted if an official English translation issued by a sworn translator is attached. German-language statements will also be accepted if fully understood.

In some situations, you do not need to have your entire examination report translated. If in doubt, contact Disability Support.

How do I get a medical statement?

You can ask your GP, specialist or psychologist to prepare a signed letter stating the diagnosis. You then forward this letter to Disability Support yourself. You are also entitled to a copy of your own medical records. You then only need to forward the relevant passages, but make sure that your name is clearly stated. If necessary, you can also go to another independent GP to request a medical statement.

Can I see my medical records?

How do I find a general practitioner (GP)?

For more information, check huisartsenpost (HAP) Maastricht and Zorgkaart Nederland.  

Register with a GP or GP practice near you as soon as you can. Not all GPs accept new patients all the time. To register, make an appointment with the GP/practice and provide them with your details. If you do not yet have a GP in Maastricht or surroundings, check this website for a list of the nearest GP/practice with contact details or use the map function on mymaastricht.nl. Once you have made the appointment, don't forget to bring your identity card and health insurance details.

How do I get medication?

Doctors, dentists and midwives can write prescriptions for medicines.

Who is allowed to prescribe medication? 

You can also request an international prescription from your current doctor.

I suspect I have a disability. What can I do?

Discuss your symptoms with a GP. He or she can refer you for further investigation if necessary. If you have a referral from your GP for further diagnosis, you may be able to make use of temporary facilities. Contact Disability Support for this.

How does the Dutch healthcare system work?

The GP is your first point of contact in case of health complaints. 

More information about the Dutch healthcare system

Will my information be kept confidential?

Your information is treated confidentially. Only Disability Support staff can see your (medical) details. However, the diagnosis is made known to the examination committee and the study advisor. The exam coordinators only see what facilities you need so they can arrange them.

Will there be a note on my diploma that I have a disability?

No, there will be no endorsement on your diploma. 

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SBE’s Master in International Business ranked among world’s top 100 by Financial Times

Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) is once again positioned among the best in the Financia

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Would you like to expand your horizon? Do you want to add an extra dimension to your UM study experience? UM students often have the opportunity to spend time abroad during their degree programme.

Going abroad often means an unforgettable experience, giving you insights into another country and culture, broadening your skills set, and boosting your career opportunities and personal development.

Faculty information

Your faculty's International Relations Office and/or Internship Office can provide you with detailed information about your options. They have an overview of the partner institutions and can tell you whether there is an exchange or internship programme that matches your wishes.

Check the faculty pages for the contact details.

Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS)
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML)
Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN)
Faculty of Law (LAW)
School of Business and Economics (SBE)
Maastricht Science Programme (MSP)
University College Maastricht (UCM)
University College Venlo (UCV)