UIS Netherlands

United Italian Societies Netherlands brings Italian students together nationwide since 2023.

National by Design

United Italian Societies Netherlands (UIS NL) is a student-led community bringing Italian students together across the Netherlands. Founded in 2023, we’re active in eight cities and connect Italians studying at leading universities in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Leiden and Den Haag, Groningen, Maastricht and Delft.

What makes us different? We’re national by design. Instead of focusing on just one university, UIS Netherlands links multiple cities into one shared network, making it easy to meet fellow Italians, collaborate across campuses, and feel at home wherever you study.

From casual aperitivi to meaningful connections, UIS Netherlands is where Italian students across the country come together—eight cities, one community 🇮🇹

2023

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Team Members

Our Team

The people behind the network

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Ludovica Dal Poz

Country Manager

Hello! I'm Ludovica, the Country Manager of UIS Netherlands. I am currently living in Maastricht, for a masters in Public Policy and Human Development offered by the United Nations University.

Maastricht University, United Nations University

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Mohamed Farjaoui

Local Head of External Relations

Local Head of External Relations at UIS Netherlands, studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Beatrice Cattaneo

Local Head of Tutoring

Motivated second year student at Maastricht University, passionate about helping others and excited to share my academic and personal journey in the Netherlands with fellow students.

Maastricht University

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Iza Piacentini

Local Head of Community

Hi! I'm Iza, I live in the Hague and I study International and European Law. I am originally from Brescia and passionate about connecting the Italian student Community abroad.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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Veronica Maccaferri

Local Head of Marketing

Hi! My name is Veronica, and I’m in my third year of International Relations and Organisations at Leiden University. As Head of Marketing, I'm really excited to be able to merge my creativity with supporting the Italian students community.

Leiden University

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Arturo Napoli

Local Head of Finance

MSc Finance & Investments student at Rotterdam School of Management, passionate about business strategy and corporate finance. In my free time, I enjoy running and watching TV series.

Rotterdam School of Management

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Chiara Bargiano

Local Head of Mentoring

I am European Studies student at the UvA majoring in European Politics. As the Local Head of Mentoring for Netherlands I will contribute with my academic experience and background to create opportunities to connect Italian talents abroad.

University of Amsterdam

Our Programmes

Supporting your academic and professional journey

Tutoring

Offering academic support to help students navigate the Dutch university system. From exam preparation to study tips, our tutoring peer-network ensures no one falls behind.

Mentoring

Connecting junior students with seniors and alumni for guidance on career paths, internships, and life in the Netherlands. We build bridges between generations of students.

Free Resource

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