Financial Matters
Of course, living in Utrecht comes with additional expenses, including housing, insurance and food. Please read more about the
costs of study and living.
Grants and Scholarships
Scholarships, fellowships and grants are available from Utrecht University, the Dutch government and various other organisations. On this webpage you can find a list of the scholarships most often used by international students studying in Utrecht.
Geosciences Scholarship
The Geosciences Scholarship offers outstanding prospective non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in one of the Master’s programmes offered by the Graduate School Geosciences. The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates of the highest academic achievement and promise are eligible to receive a scholarship.
>> Application information (pdf document)
>> Application form (pdf document)
Grants and loans
When you study in the Netherlands, you may be entitled to a student grant or a tuition fee allowance from the Dutch Students grant and loans system (mainly for EU/EEA students).
Grantfinder
If you are not eligible for these, try http://www.grantfinder.nl/. This is an online search engine for those who want to study in the Netherlands and are looking for financial aid, including the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes for professionals from targeted developing countries.
Please note that grants and scholarships seldom cover all of the costs of studying and living. You will need a well-balanced financial plan to provide support while completing your studies. Enrolment in a Master's degree programme at Utrecht University does not automatically constitute an offer of financial support.
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