Edit Guide Accommoation:
1. Maastricht Housing (UM Guesthouse)
Most exchange students find accommodation through Maastricht Housing. Most of the buildings are located in the vicinity of the faculties and are easily accessible by bike or on foot. Unfortunately, the school cannot guarantee that all students who apply for a room via Maastricht Housing can secure a room due to high demand. Applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Office / Reception address: Brouwersweg 100, 6216 EG Maastricht
Phone: +31 43 388 59 70
Fax: +31 43 346 72 30
Email: guesthouse@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Applications and information via www.Maastrichthousing.com
2. Apartment/Studio
Most students prefer to rent a private room in a shared apartment or a studio. In the Netherlands, it is common to simply rent a room in an apartment from a landlord without knowing your flat mates in advance.
3. Dormitory/Shared Flat
Another form of housing that is rather common is the so-called “student-house”, which is a mix of a dormitory, shared flat, and studio. It is usually a big house with private rooms, that often has its own little kitchen. Only the bathroom is shared with the other students.
Flying Chalks’ tip: Some students prefer to rent a room in Belgium because it is a lot cheaper than the options in Maastricht. However, it is not advisable because of the additional administrative hassle of registering in a different country. Even though it is close by, it is still comparatively far from everything that is happening in and around university and will just make your life a little more complicated. As much as possible refrain yourself from contracting a real estate agent. They usually charge high fees and are not very helpful.
The best option to find apartments, private rooms, or dorms are:
In addition to the two website mentioned above, there are also many Facebook groups here rooms and apartments can be found easily.
