The Battle of the Faculties is an annual Maastricht University-wide initiative that brings together students and staff from all six faculties through a series of friendly competitions. The programme consists of four core components: sport, knowledge, music, and art. Across these events, faculties earn points that contribute to one overall title: Faculty of the Year.

The initiative is organised by Kaleido, MUSST, UnliMited Students, and the UM study associations, with the aim of strengthening interaction and cooperation across faculties and fostering a stronger sense of university-wide community. This year’s edition is particularly special, as it will be part of the official celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the University. The Tapijnkazerne park will be fully dedicated to the event, making it a large-scale festival style celebration bringing together students from across the university!

Battle of the Faculties is designed to be accessible and inclusive, encouraging participation from both international and Dutch students. By offering diverse types of activities—physical, cognitive, creative, and performative—the programme supports student wellbeing, informal social interaction, and a sense of belonging within the university community.

Dates and time

Important dates:

• Registration opens - Monday 30th March 2026‍
• Deadline for signing up - Friday 24th April 2026
• Teams formed per faculty - Friday 1st May 2026‍
• Battle of the Faculties - Friday 22th May 2026

Once teams have been formed for all faculties, acceptance emails will be sent to each team with all required information (incl. schedule, location, dates & contact details).

The four battle components are scheduled as follows:

• Battle of the Fittest (Sport) – 14:00–16:00 h
• Battle of the Minds (Knowledge) – 16:00–18:00 h
• Battle of the Arts (Creative Competition & Exposition) – Running throughout the day
• Battle of the Bands (Music) – 18:00–20:00 h

Fancy joining in? Sign up here