# Support & guidance for students

**Source**: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support
**Parent**: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

We offer a wide range of support and guidance for you throughout your studies. From study advising to psychological support to career advice, we are here to help you reach your full potential.

## Need support? We are here for you!

### [Study advisers](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/study-advisers)

Your UM study adviser can help you get the most out of your studies and can support you academically if times get tough.

### [Student deans](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/um-student-deans)

If you have questions about your rights as a student, our student deans can assist you with regulations, objections and complaints.

### [Psychological support](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/psychological-support)

If you have questions about your well-being or mental health, contact the UM psychologists.

### [Social Safety Team for Students](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/social-safety-team-students)

If you experience any form of undesirable behaviour at UM, you can contact the Social Safety Team for students.

### [Support for student parents](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/support-student-parents)

Find out if you're eligible for benefits, special facilities or financial support to help you balance your studies and parenthood.

### [Complaints Service Point](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/complaints-service-point-service-desk-students-objections-appeals-or-complaints)

If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a person or body within the UM, you can turn to the Complaints Service Point.

### Studying with a disability

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If you have a disability, chronic illness or other condition such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism or Crohn's disease, you can [apply for support](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/studying-disability "Studying with a disability") to facilitate your studies.

### Improving your wellbeing

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We are here to help you build resilience and provide you with skills needed throughout your studies, career and life. Explore, for example:

 Our collaboration with [Caring Universities](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/studentenwelzijn/moodlift "MoodLift") and [The Wellbeing Movement](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/studentenwelzijn/wellbeing-movement "Wellbeing Movement"), which support physical and mental well-being.

 Our student pastoral care, [The Innbetween](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/innbetween-student-chaplaincy "The InnBetween: Student Chaplaincy"), an open student community where you can gain meaningful experiences.

 [Learn about our wellbeing activities and initiatives for students](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/study/support/student-wellbeing "Student wellbeing")

### Support

[Read more about how we support our international students at UM](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/support-international-students "Support for international students").

## Support for international students

[International Student Helpdesk (ISH)](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/ondersteuning-voor-internationale-studenten/international-student-helpdesk-ish)
[Support for asylum-seeking and refugee students](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/support-international-students/support-students-recognized-refugee-status-or-who)
[Buddy programme for international students](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/ondersteuning-voor-internationale-studenten/buddy-programme-new-international)
[Residence permit: extension, replacement, travel](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/support-international-students/residence-permit-extension-replacement-travel)

## Make the most of your studies!

### [The Student Portal](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/meet-student-portal)

Find out how the Student Portal can help you to access and manage your personal university information concerning your studies.

### [Studying or interning abroad](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/studeren/support/studying-or-interning-abroad)

Want to explore the world? Our students, as well as graduates and PhD candidates, can go abroad for study, internships, or research.

### [Kick-start your career](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/career-services)

Your time at Maastricht University is the perfect opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your career skills. Kick-start your career!