Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics
Maastricht, Netherlands
A small, walkable Dutch town where Belgium and Germany are a bike ride away.
SIM
Student eSIM and prepaid picks, compared.
- ●Lebara prepaid: cheap EU roaming
- ●Simyo: easy online setup
- ●eSIM for arrival day
Transit
Cheapest way to get around.
- ●Buy or rent a bike in week one
- ●NS trains to Amsterdam ~2.5 hrs
- ●Cross-border buses to Aachen
Budget
Rent / food / travel split (sample).
- ●Rent ~45%
- ●Food ~25%
- ●Travel ~30%
Calendar
Festivals and deadlines.
- ●Carnaval: February
- ●Short 8-week study periods
- ●Exams end each period
Hangouts
Where Smith students go.
- ●Vrijthof square cafés
- ●Markt on Fridays
- ●Weekend trips to Brussels
Peer voices
“Get a bike before anything else. The whole town is ten minutes away.”
Postcard from Maastricht
Maastricht exchange FAQ
Is Maastricht a good exchange for Smith Commerce?
Yes if you want a small, friendly town, English-taught courses and easy weekend travel across three countries.
What is Problem-Based Learning at Maastricht?
Classes are small tutorial groups where students discuss cases and lead the session, so participation counts.
Do I need Dutch in Maastricht?
No. Courses are in English and most locals speak English, but a few Dutch phrases go a long way.
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