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The Student Project Team (SPT) is a group of four students tasked with ensuring the university services are student-friendly. They work as a body under the Student Services Centre (SSC), advise university departments on their projects and organise their own projects and events.
Projects of the Student Project Team
The SPT designs, develops and contributes to UM projects, always with the student perspective in mind.
Projects run by the SPT:
- Student Panel: during feedback sessions, students provide feedback on issues important to both students and the university, to ensure university services will be student friendly.
- Social Impact Prize: annual prize awarded by the SPT to a student project participating in the Maastricht University Challenge (a competition that provides a platform for students and recent graduates of UM and Zuyd Hogeschool to showcase and develop their innovative ideas, related to societal and entrepreneurial issues).
Projects supported by the SPT:
- Student Initiative Helpdesk: a central platform providing information needed to start and successfully run student initiatives, projects and associations in Maastricht.
- Applicant Journey: redesigning the application process for prospective UM students.
- Team Student Progression: improving the functions of the Student Portal.
- Student Experience Survey: student surveys aimed at gathering student feedback on various topics.
Do you have a great idea to improve Maastricht University?
Participate in the Social Impact Prize!
Join the Student Panel!
Members of the Student Project Team
Members 2024/25
| Sonora Ward, team leader | sonora.ward@maastrichtuniversity.nl |
| Ariadna Rodriguez Purti, external representative | ariadna.rodriguezpurti@maastrichtuniversity.nl |
| Tho Thi, treasurer | thanhtho.thi@maastrichtuniversity.nl |
| Leila Nickel, promotion coordinator | leila.nickel@maastrichtuniversity.nl |
Previous members
| 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team leader | Okeeno Hamilton | Okeeno Hamilton | Yannah Winkler | Sara Fornasiero | Hector Rubin | Arianna De Petris |
| Vice team leader | Pavlina Papageorgiou | Laura Tardivo | Otto Heijboer | Lech Lipinski | Laura Speth | Jur Schilp |
| Treasurer | Laura Tardivo | Maksimilijan Boban | Thandi Mutua | Kornelija Zilionyte | Sander Lemmens | Jaimy van Dijk |
| Promotion coordinator | Leila Nickel | Mateusz Kubow | Lilla Somogyvári | Maria Zilincikova | Dora Gozukara | Loukia Hadjiyianni |
| 2017/18 | 2016/17 | 2015/16 | 2014/15 | 2013/14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team leader | Thomas Devine | Pleunie Simons | Lucia Tetley | Lucy van Dieijen | Yvon Heijmans |
| Vice team leader | Rob van der Horst | Barbara Caron | Szymon Czerny | Lorenza de Domenico | Thomas Schäfer |
| Treasurer | Karol Skalski | Gisela Garrido Veron | Krzysztof Adam Górski | Luka Delsing | |
| Promotion coordinator | David Kaik | Maximilian Timmerman | Simone Maassen | Elisa Jansen | Céline Charles |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During your study:
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.
For education and internships in Europe. Not for research.
Students in higher education from Europe
Deadline: differs per faculty
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 7 weeks.
For education, research and internship outside the EU/EEA
Full time students of Maastricht University
Deadline: differs per faculty
During and after your study:
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.
For education and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students, or students who receive Dutch study finance
Deadline: differs per country
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.
For education and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students
Deadline: check the Fulbright webpage for the deadline
After your study:
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.
For a continuation course and research. Not for internships.
Dutch students, or students who have been registered in the Netherlands for at least five years
Deadline: 1 April
VSB Fund Scholarships
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?
You can request facilities, such as extra exam time online using the form on the UM website.
Make sure you have the following information ready before you start filling in the form. It is not possible to save the form midway.
- Your UM email account.
- An original medical certificate in Dutch or English with an official diagnosis, your name, a date, and the name and signature of a doctor or medical specialist.
If you do not have a certificate in the correct language, you can ask the doctor in question whether a Dutch or English certificate can be provided, or you can request a certified translation. - Think in advance about which facilities you would like to make use of. View the possible facilities at your faculty.
Please note: Whether the requested facilities can be granted depends on your specific situation. The facilities must be necessary and appropriate.
Please read the information on the UM website carefully before filling in the form.
For more information and the form, see: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/studying-disability/applying-disability-support
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024. Among Dutch institutions, SBE’s master is one of only four programmes ranked in the FT’s Top 100 list, and it is positioned 73rd worldwide.
