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New in Maastricht, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Maastricht — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
With around 125,000 residents, Maastricht is the southernmost city in the Netherlands and at the same time an international student city. The Universiteit Maastricht alone counts over 23,000 students, of whom about 61 percent come from abroad, plus the Zuyd Hogeschool with its degree programmes in the city. Activity centres on the squares Vrijthof and Markt as well as the pub street Platielstraat, complemented by festivals like the Preuvenemint and green spaces like the Stadspark.
The best spots and tips for students in Maastricht
Vrijthof
Central square with cafés, terraces and events like the Preuvenemint
Platielstraat
Pub street next to the Vrijthof for going out and dancing
Markt
Late-night hub with bars and clubs running into the early hours
Stadspark & Tapijn
Green spaces along the Maas for picnics and open-air festivals
Maastricht has around 36,000 students at 2 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Maastricht, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Vrijthof. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Maastricht.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Maastricht today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Maastricht, with zero dating pressure.
Maastricht has plenty to offer students: Vrijthof, Platielstraat or Markt are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 36,000 students at 2 universities, Maastricht is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.