Education during the COVID-19 pandemic
As with nearly everything, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our current education. What is it like to study with us at the moment? In our blog, you can find the latest information and read back how we dealt with the changes coming our way since.
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We are looking forward to welcoming our new students on October 25th in Maastricht
Everyone | 30 September 2021
We are looking forward to welcoming our new students on October 25th in Maastricht. We understand that you may have some questions about what education will look like during this Academic year. We are looking forward to welcoming our new students on October 25th in Maastricht. We understand that you may have some questions about what education will look like during this Academic year.
Education
As communicated last week by the Executive Board of the University we will be returning to full capacity, in person, educational activities at Maastricht University from 25 September onwards. For those students who will be in the Netherlands at the start of the programme this means you will be able to follow all your educational activities in person, while taking the necessary safety precautions in line with the latest government advice.
As previously communicated, we will offer an online alternative until 3 January 2021 for students who cannot make it to the Netherlands. After this point, all students are expected to be in Maastricht for on-campus education. To benefit most from the study programme we strongly advise you to attend the Foundation Programme on campus from the start of the academic year. The office of students affairs will be inquiring whether you plan to start your study programme in person or online.
Travel
Some of you might also be wondering about traveling to the Netherlands from your home country. As these rules continue to change make sure to consult this website to view the latest requirements regarding testing, vaccination, and quarantine to travel from your country.
Vaccination
You may also be curious about whether it is possible to receive a vaccination in the Netherlands after your arrival. While this is not mandatory, it is possible and encouraged. Please consult the university's vaccination FAQ for more information.
If you have questions about the start to your education at the Foundation Programme in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.
We look forward to welcoming you to the FP soon!
Everyone | 29 June 2021
As communicated earlier this month by the Executive Board of the University, we are looking forward to welcoming you for in person education at the FP in the new academic year!
What will that mean for the Foundation Programme?
Given the present outlook, as of this moment we plan to return to regular on-campus educational activities. With our return to on-campus education, attendance in classes will once again become mandatory, and students are expected to be present in Maastricht.
Measures such as wearing face masks, walking routes, self-testing and staying at home if you have corona-related symptoms will continue as long as the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) requires.
It may be the case that you cannot come to Maastricht for corona-related reasons by the start of the programme. For example, because you cannot travel to the Netherlands from the country where you are staying. As previously communicated, we will offer an online alternative until 3 January 2021 at which point all students are expected to be in Maastricht for on-campus education. To benefit most from the study programme we strongly advise you to attend the Foundation Programme on campus from the start of the academic year.
Please rest assured that we will continue to follow all health and safety guidelines. Maastricht University will continue to monitor public health updates throughout the summer and inform you about these as they become available.
We are ready to welcome you to campus on 25 October, if you require a visa to travel to the Netherlands you may have to fulfill additional requirements. The Maastricht University visa office will be able to answer your visa related questions. Closer to the start of our academic year we will inform you about travel requirements to the Netherlands.
If you have questions about education at the Foundation Programme as of next Academic year or believe that you will not be in Maastricht by the start of the programme, please contact us by email.
Everyone | 10 September 2020
At the Foundation Programme, we are eagerly awaiting your arrival and have put together a clear safety protocol so you can be assured of a safe and comprehensive educational environment. In order to help make you feel secure we have been adapting our new building to the Maastricht University safety guidelines as seen in the video. We want all students to feel comfortable and welcome, both on campus and online when needed.