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International Students

Education

 

What we offer:

  • Utrecht University offers Dutch- and English-taught programmes in most academic disciplines.
  • Utrecht University’s  degree programmes lead to internationally recognised, accredited qualifications:  BSc / BA / LLB and MSc / MA / LLM degrees.
  • Utrecht University offers a top quality, world-class academic environment; teaching is closely linked to the latest research.
  • Utrecht University’s programmes are characterised by a wide range of academic disciplines and strong interdisciplinary nature.
  • Utrecht University’s courses are taught in small groups, allowing for an intensive exchange of ideas between students and lecturers.
  • Utrecht University offers ambitious and talented young international scholars the opportunity to learn, grow and flourish.

Graduation success

Utrecht University has high graduation rates. Of all the students starting their Bachelor’s degrees in 2007, 58 percent graduated within four years. Nationally, this percentage was considerably lower: 47 percent. Of the students who do not drop out in the first year, 71 percent successfully complete their Bachelor’s degrees within four years (2011 figures).

Of the students who entered a one-year Master’s degree in 2009 and who had previously graduated from Utrecht University, 74 percent successfully completed the programme. Of the students who had previously graduated from a university of applied sciences, 68 percent completed their programmes of study. Of the cohort entering a two-year Master’s degree in 2008, 69 percent of the students who had previously graduated from Utrecht University completed their programmes within two years (2011 figures).

Prof. dr. Bas van Bavel: Utrecht University's interdisciplinary nature

What we expect:

Our academics demand a lot from their students, while at the same time giving them enough room to develop their own insights and talents.

  • We expect that when you attend Utrecht University, you become part of the academic community.
  • Your input counts as part of this community.
  • You are expected to be critical, to state your own views and to participate in discussions.

You can read more about education on the Studying in Utrecht website.

Quality:

At Utrecht University, in both teaching and research, quality is always the key. All Bachelor’s and Master's degree programmes offered by Utrecht University are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation, a guarantee of the quality of the programmes. Each degree programme is assessed regularly by an internal evaluation board. In addition, an external committee assesses all programmes every five years.

Nurturing talent

Utrecht University encourages you to develop your talents to the best of your abilities. Additional incentive teaching programmes have been created for the most talented and motivated students. Students who wish to participate, must meet stringent admission criteria. These include, for Bachelor’s students, the programmes of University College Utrecht (UCU) and the University College Roosevelt (UCR).

“The professionals and experts motivate me”
Natural Liu, Economics and Business Economics, China