Overview of student organisations in Maastricht
Source: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/studentenleven/studentenorganisaties/overview-student-organisations-maastricht Parent: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/
This page offers an overview of student organisations that are managed by students of Maastricht University (UM). They are open for you to join. These organisations act independently of UM and under their own responsibility.\
The organisations are listed by type:
- Study-related organisations
- Student representation
- Student associations (social / shared interests)
- Sororities/Fraternities
- Internationally oriented organisations
- Career and extracurricular skills
- Sustainability oriented organisations
- Socially-involved
- Cultural clubs
- Student sports clubs
- Other
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Study-related organisations
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| Aperture | study association Maastricht Science Programme (MSP) |
| AsKlepiOs | study association MSc, MD Physician - Clinical Investigator |
| BENGI | study association for Business Engineering Bachelor Students |
| Cortex | study association for BSc Brain Science |
| DEMOS | study association MSc Public Policy and Human Development |
| ELSA | study association Faculty of Law |
| EUnitas | study association European Public Health |
| FIRST Maastricht | study association for Tax Law and Fiscal Economics students |
| Global Studies Community | study association for BSc Global Studies students |
| SA Helix | study association Biomedical Sciences |
| Maastricht Student Law Review | student-led Law Review of the Faculty of Law |
| Mens Achter de Patiënt (MAP) (Person behind the Patient) | student initiative born at UM that provides annual educational modules for UM students, more specifically those of the Faculty of Health and Medicine, in collaboration with patients from the region |
| MSV Incognito | study association for Knowledge Engineering |
| Mustangh foundation | study association Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| MSV Pulse | study association for medical students |
| MSV Santé | study association for Health Sciences |
| JFV Ouranos | study association for Law |
| Research Project Maastricht | consultancy institution affiliated with UM, students perform research in emerging markets all over the world |
| SCOPE | official study association of the SBE |
| VECTUM | study association Econometrics and Operations Research of SBE |
| Maastricht Finance Society | corporate finance study association of SBE |
| UCM Universalis | study association University College Maastricht (UCM) |
| IFMSA-Maastricht | the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations |
| ISA Umami | international study association Health Food Innovation Management, Venlo |
| SoFaSoS | student organisation for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
Student representation
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| DOPE | student representation for University Council and Faculty Council |
| FASoS | student representation for University Council and Faculty Council FASoS |
| KAN | student representation for University Council and Faculty Council |
| NOVUM | student representation for University Council and Faculty Council |
Student associations (social / shared interests)
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| c.s.v. Lux ad Mosam | Christian student association |
| Onafhankelijk Maastricht | association of independent fraternities and sororities |
| S.V. KOKO | student association |
| M.S.R.V. Saurus | student association |
| Muslim Student Association (MSA) Nour | student association |
| Psychedelic Student Organisation | student community exploring psychedelics, consciousness, and the mind through science and art, organising workshops, readings, book discussions, and movie screenings |
| S.A. DaVinci (Venlo) | student association for all students in Venlo |
| S.A. Fugax | non-traditional student association for (inter)national students who are interested in social and leisure activities |
Sororities/Fraternities
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| Allicht | independent sorority |
| Philia Sorority Maastricht | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Kalypso | independent, international sorority |
| O.M.H. Cerberus | independent fraternity |
| O.H.D. Chic Sat | independent fraternity |
| Diablo | independent sorority |
| O.M.H.D. e Causa Ignota | independent medical fraternity |
| EMOD Kokkepel | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. ExpresZo | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Femmes-Tastiques | independent sorority |
| M.D.D. Floreciente | independent medical sorority |
| Heerendispuut Lucifer | independent fraternity |
| O.D.M. Hesperides | independent sorority |
| M.D.D. Ex Aequo | independent sorority |
| M.H.D. Epicurus | independent fraternity |
| Misspuut Pandora | independent sorority |
| M.J.D.D. Victoria | independent sorority |
| Nana Benz Sorority | sisterhood/service organisation founded to support and celebrate black identity |
| O.M.D.D. Dextra | independent medical sorority |
| O.M.G.M. Max | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Amicitia | independent sorority |
| O.D.D.M. Les Sacripantes | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Medusa | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Missdaad | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Schanulleke | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Sirene | independent sorority |
| O.H.D. Bonobo | independent fraternity |
| O.H.D. Prometheus | independent fraternity |
| O.H.D. Spiritus Vitalis | independent fraternity |
| O.H.M. Hyperion | independent fraternity |
| O.H.M. Que Pasa | independent fraternity |
| O.M.S.G. Plutarchus | independent fraternity |
| O.D.D. Bon'Aparte | independent sorority |
| O.D.D. Pink Wins | independent sorority |
| O.H.D. Silenus | independent fraternity |
| O.H.D. Perikles | independent fraternity |
| O.D.D. Sororitas | independent sorority |
Internationally oriented organisations
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| Asian Students International Association (ASIA) | student association for Asians and everyone who is interested in Asian culture |
| Bridge Europe Maastricht | chapter of the global non-profit organisation BridgeEurope |
| Erasmus Student Network | organisation for international students and exchange students |
| Hellenic Student Association Maastricht | Greek and Cypriot student organisation promoting Hellenic culture |
| Indian Student Association | shares Indian culture, community, and inspiration in Maastricht |
| Indonesian Students Association (PPI Maastricht) | Indonesian students association in Maastricht |
| Maasliberty | Maastricht students for liberty |
| Maastricht Asian Society (MAS) | association celebrating Asian cultures, welcoming students from all backgrounds |
| Mi Casa, Tu Casa Maastricht | Latin Americans and Latin American enthusiasts |
| Polish Students Society Maastricht | association for Polish students and everyone interested/connected to Poland |
| UNSA | United Nations student association Maastricht |
| USTM | Unicef student team Maastricht |
Career and extracurricular skills
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| AIESEC Maastricht | providing young people the opportunity to develop their leadership through practical, international experiences |
| European Careers Association Maastricht (ECA) | leadership, career support and networking |
| Eloquentia Maastricht | public speaking and debating |
| EU Careers | introducing students to EU careers |
| Integrand Maastricht | internship mediation and academic career counselling |
| Maastricht University ACM Student Chapter (MaaSec) | connecting computing and cybersecurity enthusiasts pursuing innovation through collaboration |
| Negotiation Project Maastricht | negotiation training for students looking to compete in WNR, TNC, CDRC, other competitions |
| Political Economy Society (PES) Maastricht | student association that revolves around economics and politics |
| START Maastricht | fostering entrepreneurial thinking among students and enabling them to act on their entrepreneurial talent |
| Stichting Jurist in Bedrijf | providing Maastricht law students with career opportunities within national and international professional and business circles |
| UniPartners Maastricht | academic advice office |
| Venture Capital (VC) Maastricht | student-led venture capital society offering workshops, founder panels, and excursions to VC firms |
Sustainability oriented organisations
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| Extinction Rebellion Maastricht | grassroots movement in UK and NL |
| FoodCoop Maastricht | providing organic, local, and seasonal vegetables and fruit to Maastricht |
| Green Office | pioneering sustainability education on an global level. |
| KAN | Klimaat Actie Netwerk - coalition of local organisations |
| Love Foundation Maastricht | open network of artists and activists |
Socially-involved organisations
| Naam | Soort organisatie |
|---|---|
| Amnesty International Maastricht (AIMS) | student chapter of Amnesty International |
| Busted | breast cancer awareness workshop and learning how to perform self-check ups |
| Maastricht Anti-Racist Society | dedicated to creating spaces for people of colour and marginalized groups |
| Maastricht goes to Calais | advocating and collecting donations for displaced people in Northern France |
| Redonate Foundation | social-microfinance initiative funding entrepreneurs in low-income countries |
| Students Fight Cancer | students commit to cancer research at MUMC+ |
Cultural clubs
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| Alles is Drama | student theatre association |
| Artistri Studios | platform to promote up-and-coming artists |
| Mosaïek Magazine | interdisciplinary cultural magazine |
| Tuna Universitaria de Maastricht | traditional Spanish music |
| Tuna Femenina De Maastricht | traditional Spanish and Portuguese music |
| University choir | university choir |
| University Orchestra | university orchestra |
| Vinum Maastricht | wine and cuisine club: cultural exchange via food and wine |
Student sports clubs
Read more about student sports clubs and see an overview
Other
| Name | Type of organisation |
|---|---|
| Dionyx | organisation for LGBT youth and students in Limburg, part of the COC |
| Free Palestine Maastricht | advocating freedom and justice for the people of occupied Palestine - anticolonial, antiracist, intersectional |
| Kaleido | international student community |
| Maastricht Formula Automotive Student Team (FAST) | uniting students passionate about motorsport, automotive innovation, and career development in the industry |
| Studenten Rechtshulp | student legal aid |
| Taskforce qrs Maastricht | reanimation training |
| UnliMited Network | for and by students with disabilities, chronic conditions, neurodiversity and psychological distress |
| IJAR Maastricht | Jewish student union |
| Maastricht Student Journal of Feminism | Student-led, multidisciplinary, feminist scholarly Journal |