Extracurricular opportunities
Studying at university is a varied and challenging experience. But since not all people are the same, we offer an honours programme to students who want and are able to acquire more depth and breadth in their programme. Do you want to get more out of your studies and develop your talents as much as you can? Then the Geosciences Honours College is perhaps something for you.
Honouring your curiosity
Utrecht University offers several honours programmes for those looking to further nurture their curiosity and personal development. Honours education is followed on top of your regular degree. Both faculty-specific and university-wide honours programmes are offered.
Faculty-specific honours programmes
These programmes offer more depth to your learned subject matter and provide space to focus on personal and professional development opportunities within your field. The following honours programmes are offered in your faculty:
Geosciences Honours College
The Geosciences Honours College is a unique opportunity for you to:
- acquire more depth: gain deeper knowledge of your Bachelor’s subjects,
- acquire more breadth: dare to venture beyond the bounds of your Bachelor’s,
- and develop yourself further: carefully consider and work on your talents and ambitions.
University-wide honours programmes
In university-wide programmes, you can let your diverse interests run wild as you collaborate with students from different disciplines. In this unique space, you'll gain fresh perspectives and build essential skills for today’s interconnected world. Complete a programme and earn an honours certificate. Here’s what’s on offer:
For more information on honours education at the UU, go to the Honours College webpage, the honours Instagram, or email us at honourscollege@uu.nl.