University Overview
Established in 1636, Universiteit Utrecht (Utrecht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Utrecht (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Universiteit Utrecht (UU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Universiteit Utrecht (UU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 389-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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| Name | Universiteit Utrecht |
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| Name (English) | Utrecht University |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UU |
| Founded | 1636 |
| Motto | Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos Sun of Righteousness, shine upon us |
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| Address | Heidelberglaan 8 Utrecht 3584 CS Utrecht Netherlands |
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(30) 253 7000 |
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(30) 253 2627 |
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