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About UU
Utrecht University (UU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Utrecht, Netherlands. UU was established in 1636 and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), League of European Research Universities (LERU), Utrecht Network, UU is participating in developing the academic environment.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-110.
UU offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 55 |
Arts & Humanities | 92 |
Natural Sciences | 98 |
Social Sciences & Management | 104 |
Engineering & Technology | 254 |
Accounting & Finance | 297 |

UU tuition fees
The academic calendar at UU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UU will cost local citizens a minimum of 2,333 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 4,931 USD per year. The educational institution helps students with tuition fees through scholarships. They are available to local and international students. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UU
Medicine
Molecular and Biophysical Life Sciences (BSc)
Social Sciences & Management
Media and Culture (BA)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Global Sustainability Science (BSc)
Humanities
Linguistics (BA)
Arts & Humanities
Celtic Languages and Culture (BA)
History (BA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences (BSc)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BSc)
Other
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSc)
Economics and Business Economics (BSc)
English Language and Culture (BA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences (BA)
Literary Studies (BA)
Agriculture & Forestry
Marine Sciences (MSc)
Applied Sciences & Professions
Organising Social Impact
Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems
Youth, Education and Society (MSc)
Physical Sciences
Experimental Physics (MSc)
Nanomaterials Science (MSc)
Theoretical Physics (MSc)
Journalism & Media
Film and Television Cultures (MA)
Media, Art and Performance Studies (MA)
New Media and Digital Culture
Education & Training
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (MSc)
Clinical Child, Family and Education Studies (MSc)
Dutch Language and Culture: Education and Communication (Dutch) (MA)
Educational Sciences (MSc)
Educational Sciences - Learning in Interaction
Law
European Criminal Justice in a Global Context (LLM)
European Law (LLM)
Global Criminology (MA)
Law and Economics
Law and Sustainability in Europe
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bio Inspired Innovation (MSc)
Business and Social Impact (MSc)
Climate Physics (MSc)
Earth Structure and Dynamics (MSc)
Earth Surface and Water (MSc)
Engineering & Technology
Biofabrication (MSc)
Energy Science (MSc)
Global Challenges for Sustainability (MSc)
Law and Sustainability in Europe
Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences (MSc)
Arts & Humanities
Applied Musicology (MA)
Arts and Society (MA)
Comparative Literary Studies (MA)
Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy (MA)
Film and Television Cultures (MA)
Economics & Business Management
Banking and Finance (MSc)
Business Development and Entrepreneurship (MSc)
Business Informatics (MSc)
Business and Social Impact (MSc)
Economic Policy (MSc)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Data Science (MSc)
Bio Inspired Innovation (MSc)
Bioinformatics and Biocomplexity (MSc)
Biology of Disease (MSc)
Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology (MSc)
Computer Science & IT
Applied Data Science (MSc)
Artificial Intelligence (MSc)
Biofabrication (MSc)
Bioinformatics and Biocomplexity (MSc)
Business Informatics (MSc)
Medicine
Applied Cognitive Psychology (MSc)
Biofabrication (MSc)
Biology of Disease (MSc)
Clinical Psychology (MSc)
Epidemiology
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Cognitive Psychology (MSc)
Applied Ethics (MA)
Business Development and Entrepreneurship (MSc)
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (MSc)
Clinical Psychology (MSc)
Humanities
Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MA)
Applied Ethics (MA)
Applied Musicology (MA)
Art History (Dutch) (MA)
Art History (MA)
Other
Business and law (Dutch) (LLM)
Communication and organization (Dutch) (MA)
Constitutional and Administrative Law (Dutch) (LLM)
Criminal law (Dutch) (LLM)
Cultural Anthropology: Sociocultural Transformation (MSc)

Bachelor degree at UU
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 83. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.
Master's degree at UU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. It is impossible to enter UU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 93 or higher. UU provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
UU campus
UU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Foreigners who come to UU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.

What to do after graduation
To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. UU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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