Maastricht Housing is the official student housing agency in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is a collaborative initiative between Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, and other educational institutions in the city. The platform is designed to combine all housing options in the city, however in reality it provides a smaller part of it. The platform lists various types of housing, including furnished and unfurnished rooms, studios, and apartments suitable for short-term and long-term stays.
When you visit the Maastricht Housing website, you’ll first be asked whether you’re a landlord or a student. If you’re a student, you’ll need to specify your student type — Bachelor, Master, Exchange, or Summer School. After making your selection, you can begin searching for available accommodations. Listings include homes in the Maastricht area and sometimes in neighboring cities, even across the border in Belgium.
To react to a listing or apply for housing, you need to become a member of Maastricht Housing. Here’s how the registration process works:
Masstricht Housing accepts the following payment methods for the membership fee:
If you are over 27 years old, you cannot obtain a room from the housing corporations through Maastricht Housing. At the UM Guesthouse, the age limit is 31 years.
Previously, Maastricht Housing operated on a registration system where the length of your membership increased your chances of securing housing. However, they have recently switched to a first-come, first-served approach. Now, accommodations are rented out to those who apply first, making prompt action important.
In summer months, housing options on Maastricht Housing are limited due to the influx of new students arriving in the city. However, in low season (November - Match), there are more housing options available.
To access and apply for housing listings, you need to become a member of Maastricht Housing. This will cost you €35. This membership remains active for as long as you are a student at Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, or the Jan van Eyck Academy.
Maastricht Housing is the official housing agency set up by universities and schools in the region, and they have excellent reviews. Many of the homes they offer even include reviews from previous tenants directly on their website (per apartment/room!). People often praise Maastricht Housing, as seen in comments on this Reddit thread. Reviews on iAgora are also very positive, and 80% of users recommend Maastricht Housing on Facebook. Overall, they have some of the best reviews out there!
Maastricht Housing primarily offers accommodations within the city of Maastricht. In addition to Maastricht, they have housing in towns in the Limburg province such as Valkenburg, Sittard, and Heerlen. These areas are well-connected to Maastricht via public transportation. Occasionally, Maastricht Housing also features accommodations in neighboring Belgian cities close to the Dutch border.
Official housing corporations that have partnerships with Maastricht Housing can list their properties on the platform. These organizations are regulated entities that offer affordable and student-friendly accommodations.
University-managed accommodations, such as dormitories and guesthouses, are included in the listings, too. These are directly provided by the universities.
Private landlords can add listings only if they meet the strict criteria set by Maastricht Housing. When you respond to a private listing, the landlord has the freedom to choose whomever they prefer.
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