Utrecht University
Netherlands · Utrecht
The country's strongest research university (CWUR); Earth sciences, veterinary medicine.
- Tuition
- €13 415 – €17 073 / year
- Founded
- 1636
- Students
- 37,000
- QS 2027
- #113
- IELTS from
- 6.5
- Bachelor language
- Dutch / English
Humanities and social sciences ≈ €13 415, natural sciences ≈ €17 073; pharmacy and veterinary medicine ≈ €28 416
Schools and programmes
- University College Utrecht (liberal arts)
- Geosciences
- Psychology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Law
Application deadlines (2027 intake)
- — Studielink: numerus fixus programs. Applications open from 1 October 2026
- — Studielink: other bachelor's programs. For non-EU students many universities close admissions earlier (often 1 April)
Documents required
- International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
- Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
- Registration on Studielink
- Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
- Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
- Motivation letter / essay
- CV (resume) — Olympiads, projects, volunteering, work
- Selection / matching, if any
- Residence permit via IND + finances
- Photo for documents
- Pay the application fee
- Health insurance
Official links
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