Utrecht University
Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe's leading research universities, recognised internationally for its high-quality, innovative approach to both research and teaching.

Utrecht University offers a broad range of high-quality Dutch- and English-taught programmes and courses: 3 Bachelor's degree programmes, 89 Master’s degree programmes, some 200 certificate courses, and more than 50 Summer School courses. In addition, some of the world’s most talented doctoral students come to Utrecht University to do their PhD research.

Top of the Class
At Utrecht University, in both teaching and research, quality is always the key. Research always plays a fundamental role in the university’s degree programmes. Course content is closely linked to top-class research, ensuring its high quality. Students are taught in small groups by top researchers and lecturers, often experts in their field.
Thanks to its solid basis in discipline-based scholarship, Utrecht University is at the forefront of developments in interdisciplinary knowledge. Our research continues to have impact in fields ranging from biochemistry and biophysics to human rights and culture.

Room for Talent to Flourish
There’s plenty of room for talented, motivated international students to flourish at Utrecht University. For ambitious, dedicated individuals, our demanding programmes provides the opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class academic environment. We encourage students to develop the best within themselves. This includes opportunities for certain highly motivated students to undertake the extra challenges of honours study.

Breadth of Focus
Utrecht University's research and teaching is distinguished by the wide range of academic disciplines covered and, in particular, collaboration between those disciplines. Utrecht University has identified 15 research focus areas (Link?) in which the University excels, that is, multidisciplinary clusters of top-class research groups. It is the breadth of academic disciplines that provides a fertile environment for innovative new approaches in research.

International Environment
International students at Utrecht University will find themselves in good company. Every year, approximately two thousand international students come to Utrecht University to take part in English-taught degree programmes and other courses.. With some 125 nationalities working and studying closely together, students learn to work in an international environment from the start - essential for scientists and scholars in an increasingly globalised world.

Utrecht’s Historic Charm
The University is situated in Utrecht, a lively student city located in the heart of the Netherlands and considered the ‘gateway to Europe’. Utrecht has a rich history going back almost 2,000 years, and an architectural legacy that includes both ancient and completely contemporary buildings. Utrecht maintains its old inner-city, with its gracious parks and picturesque canals, cafes and concert halls. The impressive Dom tower looms above the city centre. Below the Dom lie international restaurants, cinemas, clubs and boutiques that give Utrecht its unique, stimulating atmosphere.

Range of Fees

Tuition Fees
Tuition fees in the Netherlands vary for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. The tuition fee for Dutch and other EU/EEA students is determined by the Dutch government. The government pays the majority of the cost of studying, and the tuition is only a contribution to the total cost.

The cost of studying for non-EU/EEA students are not covered by the government, and so the University determines these based on the actual cost.

Exceptions to the non-EU/EEA tuition fees
You are entitled to pay lower tuition fees (i.e. EU/EEA tuition fees) if:

you have the Surinam or Swiss nationality;
you receive a UAF grant (for refugee students in the Netherlands);
you meet the nationality requirement for a government study grant from the Informatie Beheer Groep;
you have been continuously enrolled at Utrecht University since before 2006-2007 and have paid the lower tuition fees from 2006-2007. This exception is valid until the academic year 2010-2011.
You have to provide evidence if one of these exceptions applies to you.

Special situations
There are a few situations in which the required tuition fee differs from the regular tuition fee, such as:

Registering for only part of the academic year.
Having an EU/EEA-nationality and already having paid the required tuition for the academic year at another institution for higher education in the Netherlands. You will need a Proof of Payment Tuition Fees (“BBC”) document from the institution for which you paid tuition fees.

Bachelor’s programmes 2009-2010
The tuition fee depends on your nationality and the programme you register for:

Nationality
Programme
Tuition 2009-2010

EU
All Bachelor’s programmes
€1,620

Non-EU/EEA
Arts, Humanities, Economics
€6,000

Science or Biomedical*
€8,300

Medicine or Veterinary Medicine
€10,200

Roosevelt Academy
€7,000

University College Utrecht
€8,300 + €800 IPF


* Science or Biomedical Bachelor’s programme:
Although the tuition fees will increase for 2010-2011, students who commence their studies in 2009-2010 and are enrolled in a Science or Biomedical Bachelor’s programme can continue their studies through 2011-2012 for the same tuition fee.

Bachelor’s programmes 2010-2011
The tuition fee depends on your nationality and the programme you register for:

Nationality
Programme
Tuition 2010-2011

EU
All Bachelor’s programmes
To be announced*

Non-EU/EEA
Arts, Humanities, Economics
€6,000

Science or Biomedical*
€9,200

Medicine or Veterinary Medicine
€10,200

Roosevelt Academy
€7,500

University College Utrecht
€8,450 + €950 IPF


* The tuition fee for Dutch and other EU students will be determined by the Dutch government in the Fall of 2009. The fee for 2009-2010 is € 1,620.

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Language requirements
If the language of instruction is Dutch, proficiency in both Dutch and English is required. If the language of instruction is English, proficiency in English is required.

Dutch
Utrecht University accepts the following exams as proof of proficiency in Dutch:

NT2, programma 2 (Dutch as a second language, level 2). This test is administered by the Department of Examinations of the 'Informatie Beheer Groep'. It is advisable to register with the IB-Groep as early as possible.
Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal: ‘Profiel Academische Taalvaardigheid’ (PAT) or "Profiel Taalvaardigheid Hoger Onderwijs" (PTHO).
If you are a native speaker of Dutch with a foreign diploma, please contact the Admissions Office for more information. If you have no knowledge of Dutch, please note that it takes at least one year to attain a relatively good command of the language.

English
Utrecht University accepts the following exams as proof of proficiency in English:

IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 6.0 overall band, 5.5 for writing.
TOEFL, Internet based. Minimum score: 83. Institutional scores are not accepted.
Cambridge Certificates: Advanced English or Proficiency in English, minimum score C.
If you are a native speaker of English and/or hold a degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa, you are exempted from taking an English language test.

Please note! Chinese students have to take the IELTS or the internet-based TOEFL test.

Accommodation

Accommodation
A place to stay
Utrecht is a city of higher education, and students make up a considerable part of its population. This has a very positive effect on the atmosphere in the city, but it also means that the demand for student housing usually exceeds the supply, and finding a place to stay in Utrecht can be a real challenge. Utrecht University wants to assist its international students and staff members as much as possible in finding suitable temporary accommodation.

Accommodation reserved for students and staff
Utrecht University does not own any housing or accommodation. Instead, the University has an agreement with SSH Short Stay Solutions, a local housing corporation that offers temporary furnished housing. They reserve a range of furnished accommodation especially for international students and staff of Utrecht University. The University covers the administrative fee if you make use of this offer. However, Utrecht University does not guarantee the availability of housing, and the number of reserved accommodation is limited.

Please note that the reserved accommodation for students is only available for exchange students and international students who enrol in an international degree programme, and who do not yet live in the Netherlands. It is not available for international students who enrol in a Dutch taught programme, nor for Dutch students who enrol in an international degree programme.

Upon arrival
If you arrive before the start of your rental contract, after office hours or during the weekend, you may need to spend a night in a hostel or hotel. Affordable options are: Budget hostel Strowis in Utrecht city-center, Bed and Breakfast Utrecht City Center or Hostel Stay Okay in Bunnik. For information on other tourist accommodation, you can also check the official Utrecht Tourist information website.

Accommodation Range

Rental periods and fees
University reserved accommodation can be rented for a fixed period only. The rental agreement cannot be cancelled, except in certain serious and unforeseen circumstances as described in SSH Short Stay Solutions’ Terms & Conditions, which can be found on their website. The fixed rental periods are:

Exchange students (international students who study in Utrecht as part of their degree programme at another university):

5 months (September 1st 2009 until January 31st 2010 OR February 1st 2010 until June 30th 2010 OR
10 months (September 1st 2009 until June 30th 2010)
Bachelor’s and Master’s students (international students who enrol in an international degree programme in Utrecht):

12 months (September 1st 2009 until August 31st 2010)
Rental fees are roughly between €400 and €700 per month and include utilities (water, heating, electricity). If you rent a room through SSH Short Stay Solutions from the accommodation reserved for Utrecht University, you do not pay an administrative fee. You do pay a deposit, but this covers your first and last month’s rent. The rental agreement cannot be cancelled once you have signed it.

Although international Bachelor’s programmes run for 3 years, bachelor’s students can only apply for reserved housing for the first 12 months. After the first year, you have to find accommodation yourself. Master’s programmes run for 1 or 2 years. Master’s students can initially apply for 12 months only, but they can reapply for another year in March 2010.

Finance and Scholarships

Grants and scholarships
Utrecht University is aware of the financial challenges some international students face and has therefore set up its own scholarship fund: the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships. This scholarship is for outstanding prospective students who are applying for a Bachelor's programme in Economics or at University College Utrecht or for a specific master programme.

The Dutch Government and other organisations also offer scholarships, fellowships and grants. Below is a list of the scholarships that are most often used by international students studying in Utrecht.

Grants & scholarships
Utrecht Excellence Scholarship
For non-Dutch students. Economics and University College Utrecht
Specific Master’s programmes

Sylff
For outstanding graduates from University College Utrecht only

Huygens (HSP)
Students studying 'Dutch language and culture' only

Stuned
Students from Indonesia

Y.C. Lo
Students from Taiwan for specific Master’s Programme

Fullbright/ NAF
For students from United States and non-US students

NFP
Citizens from developing countries

CSC
For PhD candidates from China only


Other possibilities
Check http://www.studyin.nl/ and http://www.grantfinder.nl/ for more options.




Additional information
Bachelor students
A limited number of grants and scholarshipare available for Bachelor students. We recommend that you check with organisations in your own country. You can also check the Grantfinder website mentioned above.

Master students
Please note that scholarships are mainly targeted at students with very high results. We recommend that you also look for funds in your own country and through the Grantfinder website mentioned above.

Exchange
Exchange and visiting students are not eligible for a grant or scholarship from Utrecht University, but your home university may have programmes that you can apply for. You can also check the Grantfinder website mentioned above.

Loans
EU/EEA-students may qualify for the following programmes offered by the Dutch government:

The Student grant and loan system (Dutch: studiefinanciering) for EU/EEA-students. This loan will be converted into a grant if you obtain a final degree.
A Tuition fee loan. EU/EEA-students who are not entitled to a student grant can apply for a `tuition fee loan’ (Dutch: collegegeldkrediet). You repay the borrowed sum after your studies. More information about the tuition fee loan can be found on the website of the Informatie Beheer Groep.
The American federal government assists students from the United States with a Federal Aid programme. Utrecht University has been approved for the Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFELP) as a foreign school, and can certify Stafford and PLUS loans. More information on FAFSA and FFELP.

Entry Requirements

General requirements
To qualify for admission to a Utrecht University Bachelor's programme, you must:

have completed an appropriate secondary school diploma.
be proficient in Dutch and/or English.
pay the application fee.

Language Support

Language courses
It is easy to get by in the Netherlands without knowing any Dutch since most people have a basic or good knowledge of English and are usually quite willing to practice it. However, if you would like to learn (or improve your) Dutch while living here the James Boswell Institute offers a special ‘Welcome Dutch language course’. And if you would like to get a good understanding of Dutch society and culture before starting to live here, you can attend a four week course at Utrecht Summerschool.



All the international Master's degree programmes offered by Utrecht University are taught in English, and a good command of the language is a prerequisite for admission. If you are not a native speaker and you would like to further develop your English language skills during your stay in Utrecht the James Boswell Institute also offers a number of English language courses.



You can find a full description of all Dutch and English language courses offered by the James Boswell Institute.

Non-English Language Requirements

Applicants from China
All Chinese students must register with Neso China for a Neso Certificate before they can submit an application for a visa. The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) does not process Chinese visa applications without the Neso Certificate. In order to register for a Neso Certificate, you have to take the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System / Academic version) or the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) and send the IELTS or TOEFL Test Report Form to Neso China together with the Neso Certificate Registration Form and copies of your diplomas and degrees. Make sure you apply for the Neso Certificate as soon as possible, but no later than May 15 if you wish to start your studies in September.

For more information, please contact NESO:

NESO China
Beijing New World Center
South Office Tower, room 615
3 Chongwenmenwai Street
Chongwen District
Beijing 100062
China
T: +86 (0) 10 67089311 / 67089312
I: http://www.nesochina.org/
E: helpdesk@nesochina.org

• Business/Management
  • Rooseveld Academy: Liberal Arts & Sciences - Full Time
  • University College Utrecht: Liberal Arts & Sciences - Full Time
• Economics
  • Economics and Business Economics - Full Time
• Humanities
  • Roosevelt Academy: Liberal Arts & Sciences - Full Time
  • University College Utrecht: Liberal Arts & Sciences - Full Time

Huygens Scholarship Programme (HSP) . 25 available @ EUR 11,000

Students from all countries in the final phase of their Bachelor degree or in their Master phase. PhD students from Croatia and Turkey

Utrecht Excellence Scholarships . 55 available @ EUR 20,600

The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of outstanding prospective students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University:

Bachelor’s programmes:

Economics
Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Utrecht
Master’s programmes:

Biomolecular Sciences
Business Informatics
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Drug Innovation
International Economics and Business
Linguistics: The Study of the Language Faculty
Sociology and Social Research
Sustainable Development
Theoretical Physics
The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievement and promise may receive a scholarship.

Utrecht Sylff Scholarships . 4 available @ EUR 6,000

The Utrecht Sylff Scholarship offers a number of outstanding prospective graduates from University College Utrecht the opportunity to pursue a Master’s programme in the field of Humanities or Social Sciences at Utrecht University. The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only the very best candidates are eligible for a Sylff grant. Candidates for the grant need to have potential leadership qualities.

Y.C. Lo Scholarships . 1 available @ EUR 20,600

The Y.C. Lo Scholarship offers outstanding prospective students from Taiwan the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of Master’s programmes:

Biomolecular Sciences
Business Informatics
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Drug Innovation
International Economics and Business
Linguistics: The Study of the Language Faculty
Sociology and Social Research
Sustainable Development
Theoretical Physics
The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievement and promise may receive a scholarship.