Internships
If you are a student of Maastricht University you can start your internship search on the Personal and Professional Development Portal. Most faculties at UM also have an internship office or a study advisor who can help you with applying for an internship.
Step on the Box
mymaastricht has collaborated with this company that connects young people with organisations to create impactful campaigns developed with real clients through an Inhouse Sprintday Challenge. During these challenges, you will have the opportunity to see inside a company and work on a real-life business case. You will act as a young consultant in the office for a day. It’s a unique opportunity for students to get to know different companies, gain practical experience, and network with other like-minded students, managers, and employees from various companies for possible future career purposes. Students can create their profile online at https://steponthebox.com/
Requirements
The requirements to conduct a (paid) internship are the same as those to pursue employment in the Netherlands. The link will take you to our dedicated page where we cover everything you need to know.
Also, please remember that if you are conducting a paid internship, you will need to take out Dutch basic health insurance.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community you live in. The skills you gain from volunteering can also be very helpful when looking for employment opportunities. There are plenty of volunteering opportunities in Maastricht. Here are some links to get you started:
- Personal and Professional Development Portal – you can find volunteering opportunities here
- There are many more organisations you can volunteer with, you can go to our community page to find them!
As a token of appreciation, the UM awards a digital certificate, the edubadge Global Citizenship, to students who meet the civic engagement activity requirements and fill out the reflection form. The certificate can be added to your CV and/or LinkedIn. Check out the following website for how to request the certificate: Civic engagement and volunteering – – Maastricht University, or send an email to volunteer@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
