Erasmus in Maastricht

Information and advice for Erasmus students in Maastricht

Would you like to study at one of the best universities in the world? If you have come this far, it is because you have surely asked yourself: Why should I do my Erasmus in Maastricht? Located in the south of the Netherlands, Maastricht welcomes many international students as its university has a very good reputation.

Maastricht is a very welcoming city, with a great student lifestyle. It has many tourist attractions and its essence is different from that of other Dutch cities. If you want to discover more details about this picturesque city, here we tell you everything. Let's start!

Cost of living in Maastricht, the Netherlands

The cost of living in the Netherlands is usually high compared to other European countries. The safest thing is that your biggest expense is renting the accommodation, and that is why you must look for and compare different types of housing as soon as possible. From our Erasmus Play housing search engine, you can streamline this process and find very good opportunities.

On the other hand, you also have to take into account the costs of food, transport and leisure activities, which will be around €200-250, and which depend on your lifestyle. Our advice is to get around the city by bike, as it is much faster and more comfortable than public transport. In addition, this will reduce transportation costs.

So, taking all expenses into account, a student can live in Maastricht on a monthly budget of around €700-800 per month.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Maastricht

The leisure atmosphere in Maastricht is very energetic and wherever you go you will always find something to do or see. There are a lot of bars where you can go for a drink and, of course, try the different Maastricht beers. If you like to party, places like Complex, De Fessa or “Peter's Irish Pub” (where there is karaoke on Fridays) are very good options.

Maastricht is uniquely located between Belgium and Germany, south of the Netherlands. That means you can travel to nearby cities like Bruges or Ghent.

Culture and gastronomy in Maastricht, the Netherlands

Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and, for that reason, is steeped in history. In addition, it is known for being the place where the treaty with which the European Union was founded was signed. The main sites worth visiting in Maastricht are:

• Square Vrijthof, located in the centre of the city and where you will also find the Basilica of Saint Servatius.
• The market square (Markt), where twice a week there is a market.
• The Bonnefantenmuseum, is a museum of ancient and modern art.
• The caves of St Pietersberg.
• Shopping streets like Grote Staat, Stokstraat or Kleine Staat.

As for Dutch gastronomy, you will be able to try such typical dishes as the “zoervleis” meat stew, the “vlai” cake or the “bitterballen”, a kind of Dutch croquettes.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Maastricht

• Study at the prestigious University of Maastricht.
• Learn about the traditions of Maastricht, such as its famous Carnival that takes place in February.
• Experiencing Christmas in Maastricht is very special: you can visit the Christmas market, skate on the large ice rink in Vrijthof and be amazed by the incredible Christmas lighting.
• Take advantage of its incredible geographical location to travel to nearby cities in Europe.
• Meet people from everywhere thanks to the multicultural nature of the city.

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Maastricht

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