Prepare your stay

Prepare your stay in Utrecht by exploring all the essential steps you need to arrange before arrival. From admission requirements and visas to housing, costs, and student connections, you’ll find all the key information in one place.

You can use this checklist to prepare your stay in Utrecht!

  • Fulfilling your conditions for admission

    Discover what happens after your bachelor’s or master’s application is successful, including receiving your official confirmation letter and next steps.

  • Entry visa and residence permit

    Discover whether you need a Dutch student residence permit and what applies to international students staying longer than three months.

  • Arrange housing

    Discover what to expect from student housing in Utrecht, including availability, your responsibility in arranging it, and where to find housing information.

     

  • Paying your tuition fees

    Discover how to pay your tuition fees, depending on your nationality, and what applies to Erasmus or exchange students.

  • Health insurance and other insurances

    Discover the health insurance requirements in the Netherlands and what you need to arrange before arriving.

  • Cost of living

    Discover what it costs to live in Utrecht, including estimated monthly expenses and what is not included.

  • Pre-departure sessions

    Discover how pre-departure sessions can help you prepare for your arrival in Utrecht and what to expect from these webinars.

  • Goin' App

    Discover how to connect with other Utrecht University students before arrival, including finding peers, roommates, and practical support.