The Faculty of Science is a place to share and exchange ideas and insights with other curious people who are fascinated by how the world works.
We get a thrill out of advancing fundamental and applied research and inspirational teaching, bringing future innovations closer. In this way we work towards a better world.
Spotlight
Plant protects next generation via soilPlants recruit soil bacteria to protect against downy mildew, forming a protective legacy in the soil for the next plant generation.
Laura Villanueva appointed professor in Marine Microbiology“I very much look forward to add some ‘sea’ to microbiology in Utrecht, and also to add some biology to Marine Sciences at our university.”
Research
In order to have impact with our research, we need to ask fundamental questions and find out how things work in detail.
Education
With innovative Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes, we inspire our students to want to know even more.
Botanic Gardens
The largest academic botanic garden in the Netherlands with an area of 90,000 m2 and a plant collection of more than 10,000 plants.
About us
To make things run smoothly, our faculty is organised in departments, institutes and schools.
