Our campus
Utrecht University buildings are located in and around the city of Utrecht, including two university libraries. The three main locations are Utrecht Science Park, Utrecht city centre and International Campus Utrecht.
⚠The availability of student housing in Utrecht is limited and in high demand. As a student, you are responsible for arranging your own accommodation, and should take this into consideration when deciding to study in Utrecht. Please note that if you have not found housing before the start of the academic year, we advise you to reconsider your decision to study here. See our housing webpage for information on this process.
Utrecht Science Park
Most Utrecht University courses are delivered at Utrecht Science Park, which is is located just outside the city centre to the east, and only a short tram or bus ride away. Many students live on campus in accomodation including the colourful Casa Confetti building. Olympos sports centre is also located at Utrecht Science Park, in addition to a Spar convenience store, a number of cafés and restaurants and various specialist shops for buying study materials.
The university buildings were designed by famous architects to reflect the spirit of the university and the city. The UMC Utrecht teaching hospital, HU University of applied sciences and the University Botanical Gardens are also closedly located to university academic buildings and student accommodation. Utrecht Science Park is continuously growing, with a number of large organisations having relocated their offices to Utrecht Science Park in recent years. This also presents a wealth of internship opportunities for students.
Best study spot at Utrecht Science Park
The best place to study is the University library, an architectural highlight that opened in 2004. This is extremely popular with students, with many quiet study places located throughout the six floors of the large, modern building, which can be reserved online.
Directions to Utrecht Science Park
Utrecht Science Park is easily reached by bike or by public transport, the tram/bus journey takes around 15 minutes from Utrecht Central Station. See the dynamic map of the Utrecht Science Park Campus.
Utrecht City Centre
Heart of the city
Utrecht University language, law, economics, and business economics programmes are based in the city centre of Utrecht, a vibrant centre that offers numerous opportunities for sport, culture, shopping and other leisure activities!
Best study spot in the city centre
The university has many beautiful, old buildings across the city, the largest of which is the University Library in the city centre. A classical library, this historic building was the palace of Louis Napoleon in the nineteenth century. It has numerous lecture and study spaces that can be reached from the inner garden. The entrance is located at Drift 27.
Directions
Utrecht University is easy to reach, regardless of the transport means. All Utrecht University buildings in the city centre are a short walk from Utrecht Central Station. See the map of the Universiteitskwartier City Centre Campus.
International Campus Utrecht
At the International Campus Utrecht, you'll find the University College Utrecht (UCU) and the Utrecht University School of Economics (USE). This lively community is made up of both international and Dutch students, attend lectures for various programmes on campus. There are several study spots available in all the buildings.
Directions to the International Campus Utrecht
The International Campus is easily accessible by bike or public transport, the bus journey from Utrecht Central Station taking around 20 minutes. See the map of the International Campus Utrecht (ICU).
University College Roosevelt
Campus
The charming campus of University College Roosevelt (UCR) is located in the heart of Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland. UCR offers prospective students a broad honours programme with an international character.