Congratulations! You are about to start life as a student at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. In the next few weeks you will meet students and staff and get acquainted with UM's platforms and facilities. We collected the most important ones along with some practical information. Be sure to save this page so you can scroll through it later on your own pace.
Your programme of the day for the Faculty introduction is listed at the bottom of the page.
Facilities
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Education Office
If you have any academic questions (related to your studies), please contact AskFHML, take a look at the student intranetor drop by at the Education Desk.
Education Desk
(open on Mo-Tue-Thu-Fri, 9,00-13.00h)+31 43 38 85 655
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Student Services Centre (SSC)
If you have any non-academic questions (application, registration, tuitions fees and housing), please contact the Student Services Centre (SSC).
Student Services Centre
+31 43 388 5388
study@maastrichtuniversity.nlSSC introduction video
Support during your studies
Student wellbeing
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ICT Service Center
If you have any UM related ICT issues (multifactor authentication,setting up your email, logging in to your account, pairing your calendar on your phone) you can contact theICT Service Centre (ICTS).
ICT Service Centre
+31 43 388 5555
servicedesk-icts@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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University Library
At the University Library you can find study places and all kinds of study materials. Themodern study and research environmentis available on location as well asonline.
Want to know more? CheckMeet your Library
Randwyck University Library
Inner City Library
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UM Sports
UM Sports is the sports department of Maastricht University. It's a place where students, employees and alumni get together to work out at a student-friendly price. Take a look at the 3 For Free promotion.
UM Sports
+31 43 388 5311
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Student advisers
Get in touch with our studentadvisers to discuss your personal development and plans for the future. They can coach you to get the most out of your study.
+31 43 388 5770
Make an appointment atFHMLweb
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Study associations
Every study programme has it's ownstudy association; a group of students who organise social and educational activities for their fellow students.
Biomedical Sciences/Regenerative Medicine and Technology - Helix
European Public Health - EUnitas
Gezondheidswetenschappen (NL) - MSV Santé
Geneeskunde (NL)/Medicine - Pulse
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Randwyck bar
Get a drink at the Randwyck Bar down in UNS 40!
This bar holds all kinds of events, organised by the study associations as well as the university.Read more
Platforms
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Student portal
Find your timetable, your courses, your grades and access to all applications you will need during your study, like e-mail and Canvas (Maastricht University’s learning environment).
Student Portal
InstructionsCanvas app
Apple App Store
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My Maastricht
Mymaastricht.nl is the one-stop information platform to help (international) students get comfortable in the city. They provide you with the information you need when coming to Maastricht. Their content is all in English and covers health, transport, housing and finances.
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Canvas
Find your syllabus, cases and more information about your courses on Canvas. Also, important announcements from the courses and the faculty will be made on Canvas. Your curriculum will be published mid-August.
Read more
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Observant
Observant Online is the online version of Maastricht University's independent newspaper.
First year special edition
Website Observant
Practical information
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Academic calendars 2024-2025
Download the academic calendar for your programme. The calendar contains information on holidays, exam periods etc.
Academic calendar
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Faculty introduction programmes
Please download the programme of the day for your Faculty introduction here.
Programmes of the day
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Problem-Based Learning
For all new master’s students it is important to study the material of Problem-Based Learning.
Problem-Based Learning
Core principlesVideo's about:
Role of discussion leader
Role of participant
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Wifi
Use Eduroam or UMnet network
Login: i[student nr]@unimaas.nl
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UMcard
From 19 August you can pick up your UM card at Tapijn or UM Sport. But only after you have received an e-mail from ssc-umcards@maastrichtuniversity.nl saying that your UM card is ready for collecting.
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Map of the campus
Download the map of the campus so you never get lost.
Map of the campus
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Information for cyclists
Get around Maastricht by bike easily and safely. Visit the posifiets website for more information.
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Sexual safety
A safe environment is essential to your growth as a student. There is no place for sexual violence at our university.
Sexual safety website
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Healthy in Maastricht
Being and staying healthy is an important condition for a successful study. Save these tips to be prepared if you get health problems.
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September to remember
The aim of September to Remember is to help you get more comfortable in a new environment.
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Maastricht University Language Centre
The Language Centre at Maastricht University offers a broad range of language services to anyone with an interest in learning.
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