Want to learn more about different people, their values, beliefs and cultures? That’s one of the reasons students choose a UWC education. If you become a boarding student at UWC Maastricht, you’ll be part of a vibrant, global community of around 200 DP and CP students from diverse national, cultural, political, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, alongside staff from all over the world.
Unlike day students who return home at the end of the day, you’ll stay on campus, where the UWC experience continues after class. Living, working, laughing and learning together is central to our philosophy of fostering champions of peace through shared learning, collaboration and understanding. Boarding life will help you develop the time management skills needed to balance your responsibilities and activities, while gaining autonomy and independence to prepare you for life beyond UWC.
Boarding Life
UWC Maastricht’s boarding facilities consist of three residential buildings with five mixed-gender floors and four single-gender floors. You’ll share a common room, study area and small kitchen with about 20 other students from around the world. Each room houses four students from different nationalities. A residential mentor, living in the same building, supports your well-being and safety. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Mensa (school canteen), which doubles as a social space for events and studying.
A typical day includes classes, study time, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and time with your fellow residential students. On weekends, there are various activities like hikes, cultural nights or working in the school garden. You’ll also have the freedom to leave campus, but you’ll need to return by curfew.
During school breaks (winter and summer), we encourage you to travel, explore Europe, or organize personal projects. If you’re unable to go home due to financial, political or personal circumstances, we can provide a Home Stay Family to support you.
Residential Philosophy
The UWC Maastricht boarding community is a place where everyone is connected, safe and engaged. We uphold the UWC Code of Conduct, values and Dutch laws, both in action and spirit. It’s a learning environment where you will be supported and challenged on your journey to becoming your best self.
All members of our community are expected to:
- Actively contribute to the community, even when it’s challenging
- Take responsibility for their actions and act with integrity
- Understand and celebrate cultural differences, recognizing that diversity makes us stronger
- Care for and respect every member of the community
- Live with mutual responsibility, putting the community’s needs above personal ones
- Be conscientious about the space they live in, working sustainably to preserve it for the future
- Strive to live the values of the UWC mission, focusing on peace and sustainability
More info
Want to get a feel for life on campus? Watch this video made by our residential students!
