How we are working towards a better world
Distinction in university staff ended
We are working towards a culture in which the team and collaboration have a crucial role.
Museum for curious minds
In the University Museum visitors become researchers themselves.
Longread: disinformation business
An in-depth read about the war against fake news.
Jobs for status holders
‘From the first day on, I always felt welcome here.’
Facts and figures
With some 110 nationalities students and staff work and study together in an international environment.
Our students appreciate the many options available within our more than 150 Master's programmes.
Every year, approximately 550 Utrecht PhD candidates obtain their doctorates.
With over 39,000 students we are one of the largest Dutch universities.
Our people
Erik van Sebille
ProfessorErik's research focuses on how ocean currents transport plastic, heat, marine organisms, and nutrients. This chair is the first in the Netherlands to combine climate research, oceanography, and public engagement.
Anne Margit Reitsema
Postdoctoral fellowWhere in your body do you feel that you are angry? Or frightened? Or sad? In her research, Anne Margit immerses herself in the world of physical and mental characteristics of emotions in young people
Chiara Stam
Student assessorChiara will be the new student assessor in the Executive Board as of 1 September. She takes up the baton from Anneloes Krul and will become the third student assessor in the history of the Executive Board.
Niki Frantzeskaki
Chair Professor of Regional and Metropolitan Governance and PlanningNiki focuses on urban issues related to climate change, from extreme droughts to floods, biodiversity crises and serious public health implications. Collaboration is key.
