When you arrive

Start your time in Utrecht with all the essential steps you need to arrange after arrival. From practical matters like registration, banking, and healthcare to getting around and settling in, you’ll find everything to help you feel at home.

You can use this checklist to help you get started on arrival!

  • Getting to and around Utrecht

    Discover how to travel to and around Utrecht, including public transport options, payment methods, and student mobility solutions. From planning your journey to using trains, buses, and bikes, you’ll find all the essential information in one place.

  • City registration

    Discover when and how to register with the municipality in the Netherlands, including what to do if you move during your stay.

  • Dutch bank account

    Discover how payments work in the Netherlands, including common methods and what to expect when paying in daily life.

  • Doctors and healthcare

    Discover how the Dutch healthcare system works, including the role of the general practitioner and what to arrange after arrival.

  • Dutch phone plan

    Discover whether you need a Dutch phone number during your stay and what to consider for your mobile plan.

  • Learning Dutch

    Discover how learning some Dutch can help you settle in, support daily life, and improve your opportunities during and after your studies.

  • Welcome Week

    Discover how the UU Welcome Week helps you feel at home, with a fun introduction to the university and the city as you settle into your new environment.