Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is an esteemed international research university, consistently positioned in the top 15 in continental Europe and the worldwide top 100 of international rankings, and member of the renowned League of European Research Universities. The university is located in the city of Utrecht, one of the most beautiful and safest cities in Northern Europe. The university offers 12 English-taught Bachelor's programmes and 90+ English-taught Master's programmes.
Innovative and internationally oriented academic community
Joining Utrecht University as an international student will make you part of an innovative and internationally oriented academic community — that brought forward no less than 12 Nobel Prize winners - engaged in cutting-edge and multi-disciplinary teaching and research.
Personal and interactive teaching
At Utrecht University you will experience a model of quality education that stands for personal and interactive teaching based on critical reflection and debate, flexibility and a level of choice for students, as well as permanent professional development for lecturers.
Top 5 happiest places to live
English is widely spoken in the Netherlands. Utrecht is a beautiful medieval city, centrally located in the Netherlands. Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport are less than half an hour away, and there are easy train connections throughout Europe. It is with good reason that BBC Travel placed Utrecht in the “top 5 happiest places to Iive". Bright minds, better future.
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is an esteemed international research university, consistently positioned in the top 15 in continental Europe and the worldwide top 100 of international rankings, and member of the renowned League of European Research Universities. The university is located in the city of Utrecht, one of the most beautiful and safest cities in Northern Europe. The university offers 12 English-taught Bachelor's programmes and 90+ English-taught Master's programmes.
Innovative and internationally oriented academic community
Joining Utrecht University as an international student will make you part of an innovative and internationally oriented academic community — that brought forward no less than 12 Nobel Prize winners - engaged in cutting-edge and multi-disciplinary teaching and research.
Personal and interactive teaching
At Utrecht University you will experience a model of quality education that stands for personal and interactive teaching based on critical reflection and debate, flexibility and a level of choice for students, as well as permanent professional development for lecturers.
Top 5 happiest places to live
English is widely spoken in the Netherlands. Utrecht is a beautiful medieval city, centrally located in the Netherlands. Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport are less than half an hour away, and there are easy train connections throughout Europe. It is with good reason that BBC Travel placed Utrecht in the “top 5 happiest places to Iive". Bright minds, better future.
Utrecht University counts over 30,000 students from 118 countries. You can choose from 12 English-taught Bachelor's degree programmes. A Bachelor’s programme at Utrecht University is a 3-year programme leading to a Science degree (BSc) or Arts degree (BA).
Currently Utrecht University offers the following 12 English-taught Bachelor's programmes:
The application process is completed online. Requirements and deadlines differ per programme. For more information on the application process, visit the university's website.
Join our Open Day
Twice a year Utrecht University opens its doors for prospective Bachelor's students. Each programme will be hosting general and in-depth information sessions. In-depth sessions may consist of themed presentations, mini-lectures, etc. Registration will open approximately one month prior to the event. You can find more information about the Open Day on the university's website.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Bachelor’s programmes, please get in touch with us.
Student Services
Tel: +31 30 253 7000 (Monday to Friday, 10-12 am and 1-3 pm)
Utrecht University has a student body of 30,000+ students from 118 countries. Students can choose from 90+ English-taught Master’s degree programmes - the widest range of English-taught graduate programmes in the Netherlands. A Master’s programme at Utrecht University is a 1- or 2-year programme leading to a Science degree (MSc), Arts degree (MA) or Laws degree (LLM). On top of a Master's programme you can take part in the Young Innovators Programme: a selective 15 ECTS honours course at graduate level.
Professional field
The connection with the professional field is consistently embedded in the curricula of Utrecht University's Master’s programmes. Our Career Services centre will support your transition into the Dutch or international postgraduate job market.
How to apply?
Our application process is done online. Requirements and deadlines differ per programme. For more information on the application process, visit the university's website.
Visit our on-campus events
Twice a year Utrecht University opens its doors for prospective Master's students.
During these on-campus events you can learn more about the different programmes offered by Utrecht University and get a feeling of the campuses and the city. You will also have the opportunity to talk to and ask questions to teachers, students, alumni and student advisers. Register for the next on-campus event now!
Join a webinar
Utrecht University organizes webinar several times a year. By joining a webinar you can get more information about the university, it's Master's programmes and learn from experiences from academic staff and current students. Sign up for a webinar now!
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Master’s programmes, please do get in touch with us.
Student Services
Tel: +31 30 253 7000 (Monday to Friday, 10-12 am and 1-3 pm)
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Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is an esteemed international research university, consistently positioned in the top 15 in continental Europe and the worldwide top 100 of international rankings, and member of the renowned League of European Research Universities. The university is located in the city of Utrecht, one of the most beautiful and safest cities in Northern Europe. The university offers 12 English-taught Bachelor's programmes and 90+ English-taught Master's programmes.
Innovative and internationally oriented academic community
Joining Utrecht University as an international student will make you part of an innovative and internationally oriented academic community — that brought forward no less than 12 Nobel Prize winners - engaged in cutting-edge and multi-disciplinary teaching and research.
Personal and interactive teaching
At Utrecht University you will experience a model of quality education that stands for personal and interactive teaching based on critical reflection and debate, flexibility and a level of choice for students, as well as permanent professional development for lecturers.
Top 5 happiest places to live
English is widely spoken in the Netherlands. Utrecht is a beautiful medieval city, centrally located in the Netherlands. Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport are less than half an hour away, and there are easy train connections throughout Europe. It is with good reason that BBC Travel placed Utrecht in the “top 5 happiest places to Iive". Bright minds, better future.
COVID-19 Information:
https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/practical-matters/coronavirus/coronavirus-international-admissions
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is an esteemed international research university, consistently positioned in the top 15 in continental Europe and the worldwide top 100 of international rankings, and member of the renowned League of European Research Universities. The university is located in the city of Utrecht, one of the most beautiful and safest cities in Northern Europe. The university offers 12 English-taught Bachelor's programmes and 90+ English-taught Master's programmes.
Innovative and internationally oriented academic community
Joining Utrecht University as an international student will make you part of an innovative and internationally oriented academic community — that brought forward no less than 12 Nobel Prize winners - engaged in cutting-edge and multi-disciplinary teaching and research.
Personal and interactive teaching
At Utrecht University you will experience a model of quality education that stands for personal and interactive teaching based on critical reflection and debate, flexibility and a level of choice for students, as well as permanent professional development for lecturers.
Top 5 happiest places to live
English is widely spoken in the Netherlands. Utrecht is a beautiful medieval city, centrally located in the Netherlands. Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport are less than half an hour away, and there are easy train connections throughout Europe. It is with good reason that BBC Travel placed Utrecht in the “top 5 happiest places to Iive". Bright minds, better future.
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Total students
33,748
UG students
62%
PG students
38%
International students
4,454
UG students
41%
PG students
59%
Total faculty staff
3,254
Domestic staff
77%
Int'l staff
23%
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QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
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QS World University Rankings
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Undergraduate education
Utrecht University counts over 30,000 students from 118 countries. You can choose from 12 English-taught Bachelor's degree programmes. A Bachelor’s programme at Utrecht University is a 3-year programme leading to a Science degree (BSc) or Arts degree (BA).
Currently Utrecht University offers the following 12 English-taught Bachelor's programmes:
How to apply?
The application process is completed online. Requirements and deadlines differ per programme. For more information on the application process, visit the university's website.
Join our Open Day
Twice a year Utrecht University opens its doors for prospective Bachelor's students. Each programme will be hosting general and in-depth information sessions. In-depth sessions may consist of themed presentations, mini-lectures, etc. Registration will open approximately one month prior to the event. You can find more information about the Open Day on the university's website.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Bachelor’s programmes, please get in touch with us.
Student Services
Postgraduate education
Utrecht University has a student body of 30,000+ students from 118 countries. Students can choose from 90+ English-taught Master’s degree programmes - the widest range of English-taught graduate programmes in the Netherlands. A Master’s programme at Utrecht University is a 1- or 2-year programme leading to a Science degree (MSc), Arts degree (MA) or Laws degree (LLM). On top of a Master's programme you can take part in the Young Innovators Programme: a selective 15 ECTS honours course at graduate level.
Professional field
The connection with the professional field is consistently embedded in the curricula of Utrecht University's Master’s programmes. Our Career Services centre will support your transition into the Dutch or international postgraduate job market.
How to apply?
Our application process is done online. Requirements and deadlines differ per programme. For more information on the application process, visit the university's website.
Visit our on-campus events
Twice a year Utrecht University opens its doors for prospective Master's students.
During these on-campus events you can learn more about the different programmes offered by Utrecht University and get a feeling of the campuses and the city. You will also have the opportunity to talk to and ask questions to teachers, students, alumni and student advisers. Register for the next on-campus event now!
Join a webinar
Utrecht University organizes webinar several times a year. By joining a webinar you can get more information about the university, it's Master's programmes and learn from experiences from academic staff and current students. Sign up for a webinar now!
Contact us
If you have any questions about our Master’s programmes, please do get in touch with us.
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