Erasmus in Maastricht

To start with

• Your Erasmus+ grant in Netherlands
• Verified housing
• Check a room listing

Universities

International offices for exchange students.

• Maastricht University: incoming international studentsMaastricht University (UM)

  Exchange information by faculty and practical links on compulsory health insurance and healthcare.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• Zuyd: exchange programmesZuyd Hogeschool

  Programmes for students from universities with an agreement with Zuyd; credits are recognised through ECTS.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

When you arrive

Student associations and welcome services.

• ESN MaastrichtESN Maastricht

  Local ESN section: Arrival Week, committees and the ESNcard (€20) with local, national and international discounts.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• MyMaastricht: guide for international studentsMyMaastricht (UM, Gemeente Maastricht y Zuyd)

  English-language platform created by the university, the municipality and Zuyd: finances, health, housing, transport and sport in the city.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Erasmus associations

ESN sections, AEGEE and international student associations: activities, buddies and help when you arrive.

• Maastricht University: overview of student organisationsMaastricht University

  Official UM list with ESN and other cultural and international associations in the city.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• UM: International Student Ambassador Programme (ISAP)Maastricht University (ISAP)

  Groups led by a current UM student and five social events per five-week block. Each block costs 30 euros; registration for the third block opens in December.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Parties and events

Welcome parties, language exchanges and events for international students. Buy tickets only on the organiser's own website.

• ESN Maastricht: eventsESN Maastricht

  From parties with over a thousand people to culture nights and speed friending. The schedule and tickets are on its Instagram and Linktree.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• ESN Maastricht: Arrival WeekESN Maastricht

  Arrival week with over 250 exchange students: parties, karaoke, speed friending and sports days. Local students are welcome too.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Trips and excursions

Trips and excursions for Erasmus students. Before paying, check who organises the trip and pay only on their official website.

• ESN Maastricht: committees, including cultural tripsESN Maastricht

  The culture committee runs the cultural trips to other countries and cities; the page also explains the other committees.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Paperwork

What an EU student staying for a semester has to do.

• International student registration and BSNGemeente Maastricht

  If you come to study for more than 4 months, registration is free: you send a form and within 5 weeks you get an email to book an appointment, where you bring your passport.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• When to register in the Personal Records Database (BRP)Government.nl (Gobierno de los Países Bajos)

  If you will live in the Netherlands for more than 4 months, register with your municipality within 5 days of arrival and you will get a BSN. For shorter stays you can register as a non-resident (RNI).

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• Dutch health insurance: when it is compulsoryGovernment.nl (Gobierno de los Países Bajos)

  If you only study, your home insurance usually covers you; if you also work, you may have to take out Dutch basic health insurance. The page refers to Study in NL to check your case.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Transport

Public transport, passes and bikes.

• Arriva: regional bus and train in LimburgArriva

  Arriva runs regional buses and trains in Limburg. The OV-chipkaart is being phased out; you can check in with your bank card (OVpay).

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• NS trains: travel with your bank card or phoneNS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)

  You can check in and out on the train with a contactless debit or credit card or your phone, with no prior registration. Handy if you take the train now and then.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• OV-fiets: rental bikes at stationsNS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)

  Rented per 24 hours at almost 300 locations and returned to the same place. You need a personal OV-chipkaart with the free NS Flex Basis subscription.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Health and emergencies

European Health Insurance Card, emergencies and doctors.

• Healthcare and insurance for international studentsNuffic (Study in NL)

  Explains when the European Health Insurance Card is enough, when you need Dutch insurance (for example, if you work) and that your first stop is the GP (huisarts). In an emergency, call 112.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)Comisión Europea

  It is free and gives you access to necessary state healthcare on the same terms as people insured in the country. Apply for it in your home country before you travel.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

Student discounts

Cards and reduced prices for young people and students.

• Bonnefanten: student price and annual passBonnefanten

  Students and CJP holders pay €11 instead of €22; with the student annual pass (€16.50) entry is free.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• CJP: culture card for under-30sCJP

  Discounts on cinema, museums, theatre and festivals for people aged 12 to 30; the first year costs €10. Website in Dutch.

  Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Dutch

Culture and city life

Official tourism, events and libraries.

• Visit Maastricht: what to do in the cityVisit Maastricht

  The city's tourism website: events, cultural visits, walks and guided tours.

  Checked on 24 October 2026

• Centre Céramique: library and Maastricht MuseumCentre Céramique (Gemeente Maastricht)

  Municipal building housing Maastricht Library, the Maastricht Museum and other cultural organisations. Website in Dutch.

  Checked on 24 October 2026 · Page in Dutch

Other cities in Netherlands

• Amsterdam
• Groningen
• Leiden
• Rotterdam
• Utrecht