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Universiteit Maastricht (UM)
University of Maastricht, P.O. Box 616, 6200 Md Maastricht, THE Netherlands
4.02 / 5 based on 432 reviews.
Description:
The University of Maastricht is a general institute for higher education and research. The institute has two dominant profile characteristics: small scale and student oriented problem-based learning (PGO) and internationalisation.
87% of students recommend
432 reviews
432 Expenses reviews of Universiteit Maastricht
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by Regina, Universidad Católica San Antonio, Murcia, Spain
Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Generally the transport is very expensive, also is Holland nothing is free! you have to pay for everything, for using the toilet, for the plastic bags from the supermarket, for everything. But Maastricht is a very good place to travel from there, so close to Germany, France, Luxembourg and Belgium, and with ryanair or vbirb by plane, puff, perfect. Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Travel, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
It's better the ABN-Amro bank because of the customer service, they are nicer than in the others. By the way, the shops close at 6 pm from Monday to Friday except on Thursday (9 pm), on Monday open at 1 pm, and on Saturdays close at 5 pm. On Wednesdays and Fridays morning there is a market about food, the only place to find fresh fish that I discovered, etc. Two shops more in direction to the left from the Chiken Kentucky (come se llame) in the Market square there is a Chinese shop and there you can find phone cards to call abroad, inside of Europe it's about 12 euros for 300 minutes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sebastian, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Business Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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None Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
well, first of all at home i lived with my parents, so i didn't have to pay for food, or housing; and second, because i went out much more often while abroad, prices were higher, i traveled everytime i could, and i had to make international phone calls constantly, things that i very randomly did at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
public transportation is a bit expensive, so a bicycle is always a good investment This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Victor, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofija, Bulgaria
European Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Everything is double or triple what I pay for at home. That is, however, due to the economic situation in my country of origin and were I from any other European state, I would have not had any financial problems. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Aldi is just around the corner of the Guesthouse. Don't withdraw money from the ATMs when from a home bank - make sure you make an account with the local ones. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Claudia, Universidad del Pacífico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
I am a saver, so If I dont have enough money I will distribute what I have according to the primary necessities. BE A SMART SHOPER. Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buy a bike, is the best investment, is only 50 euros, and then you can forget about transportation costs. Buy a discount card at the trains station if you wanna travel a lot. The cheapest market is ALDI. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by shangv, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
Business Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The basic cost of living is higher in Holland than China. The biggest cost is accommodation - occupied almost half of my monthly expenses here. Food is expensive too than in China, especially if you want to go to Chinese restaurant and buy Chinese ingredients for cooking at home. Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Received schorlarship. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alexander, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Personal savings Erasmus Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Well housing is generally a little bit more expensive in the Netherlands. When it comes to food it depends on the quality you chose. Expenditures for travelling are higher as most of the exchange students try to travel as much as possible during week ends! Compared to the very costly Clubs in Vienna and the prices for drinks in the city center of Vienna in general - going out in Maastricht is cheaper than in Vienna. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Exchange semesters are generally expensive but in most of the cases worth the financial burden, as the experiences you gain are unforgettable and priceless. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mtaplits, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Personal savings Government assistance Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Going out was cheaper so that was nice. However, I spent a lot on travelling so this more than balanced out. Because I shopped at local markets instead of the supermarket, I found the food to be better quality and less expensive than home. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by alh201, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Travel I spent more because obviously there was more to be done. Telephone cards were expensive and I called home a lot. Everything else was pretty equal. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
The fact that few places took credit cards was a shock in the beginning. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sameer, University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
International Relations, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Prices were generally cheaper. At home I live with my parents therefore spent more when on exchange. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Look for a second hand shop in the city, there are a few. Don't buy new goods if you are only staying for 6-12 months. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by david, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Financial Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
A private grant Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
it is like this for the kind of life Food: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Yes, the deposit you left at the begining for renting the room, sometimes they keep after you leave. Use the deposit before you leave for paying the last rent of your place. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by chaggart, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, University of California -EAP
The accessibility of student needs
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Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings A private grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Berkeley is an expensive city. The greatest advantage was the cheaper nightlife and food costs. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
be aware of ATM daily limits when you arrive - I had to pay the entire security deposit(€350) the first day! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Virginie, École Nantaise Superieure d'enseignement Commercial, Nantes, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The guesthouse were very expensive = 620 guilders for 8 m2 The nightlife is not expensive as the light alcohol is cheap. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
very expensive to change the money every month for 5 months This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nuno, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
Food, housing and nighlife are actually more expensive than in Portugal. In terms of travel, it was because I traveled a lot, since there is so much to visit just nearby you. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Lesia, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
Law, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Accomodation was in residence and cheaper than my rent. I was only in Maastricht for a short period and so spent more money going out and travelling than I would have at home to benefit from the experience. Long distance phone calls are more expensive too! Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buying a second hand bicycle saved time and money for the bus. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by aidadeburgos, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Other Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Bank loan Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The main reason is that the price level is higher in The Netherlands than in Spain. But also, I had more expenses. I pay no accomodation and very little food at home. And abroad I exploited the chance of travelling around. At home I do not travel around that much given that I already know the environs. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Carolina, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because in Colombia the cost of life is less expensive, as well as I was living with my parents so I practically didn't have cost of accomodation. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
No This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by gelgegren, Universidad del Pacifico, Lima, Peru
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because I am from Peru and in comparison with Europe eveything costs less. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
To buy most of the things in the supermarket, specially on sales! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kate, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Government assistance Other sources of funding:
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
being next to a grocery store made me shop more for food and i don't really travel at home so spending anything meant i spent more Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Cristina, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
for example in the particular case of travel; Maastricht was a great chance to visit many countries in the center of europe. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by josegaspar, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Banking, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
ABout nightlife and travel, it is obvious that whhen you are abroad there is a greater chance to socialize. Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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