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Universiteit Utrecht

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Overview

Universiteit Utrecht (Utrecht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Utrecht, Netherlands. Founded in 1636, Universiteit Utrecht (UU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap. UU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 390-year-old Dutch higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. UU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universiteit Utrecht's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universiteit Utrecht's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universiteit Utrecht' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universiteit Utrecht's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Utrecht University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UU
Founded 1636
Motto Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos
Sun of Righteousness, shine upon us
Colours
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Location

Address Heidelberglaan 8
Utrecht
3584 CS Utrecht
Netherlands
Universiteit Utrecht's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universiteit Utrecht Phone Number (30) 253 7000
Universiteit Utrecht Fax Number (30) 253 2627
Other locations

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Website

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Utrecht University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universiteit Utrecht is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universiteit Utrecht's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universiteit Utrecht you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universiteit Utrecht as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universiteit Utrecht Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universiteit Utrecht is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universiteit Utrecht's academic range and degree level offering.



Universiteit Utrecht: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universiteit Utrecht Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universiteit Utrecht Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universiteit Utrecht categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universiteit Utrecht.



Universiteit Utrecht: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universiteit Utrecht Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universiteit Utrecht website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universiteit Utrecht Admission Info


Universiteit Utrecht's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universiteit Utrecht is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universiteit Utrecht's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universiteit Utrecht has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universiteit Utrecht 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universiteit Utrecht's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Utrecht University has more than 4200 international students.


Universiteit Utrecht's Admission Office Admission Office

Heidelberglaan 8
Utrecht 3584 CS
(30) 253 7000


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Size and Profile

Universiteit Utrecht Size and Profile


Universiteit Utrecht's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universiteit Utrecht has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universiteit Utrecht's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universiteit Utrecht's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Universiteit Utrecht's Control Type Control Type

Universiteit Utrecht is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universiteit Utrecht's Entity Type Entity Type

Universiteit Utrecht is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universiteit Utrecht's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universiteit Utrecht's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universiteit Utrecht's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universiteit Utrecht adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universiteit Utrecht's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universiteit Utrecht is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universiteit Utrecht Facilities


Universiteit Utrecht's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universiteit Utrecht's Library


Universiteit Utrecht's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universiteit Utrecht's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universiteit Utrecht's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Universiteit Utrecht Services


Universiteit Utrecht's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universiteit Utrecht's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universiteit Utrecht's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universiteit Utrecht's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universiteit Utrecht's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universiteit Utrecht Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universiteit Utrecht consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universiteit Utrecht
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
  • Faculty of Geosciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universiteit Utrecht Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Utrecht's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Utrecht Network


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universiteit Utrecht public or private?

Universiteit Utrecht is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universiteit Utrecht profit or non-profit?

Universiteit Utrecht is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universiteit Utrecht in terms of enrollment?

Universiteit Utrecht has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universiteit Utrecht in terms of academic staff?

Universiteit Utrecht's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Universiteit Utrecht a coeducational institution?

Universiteit Utrecht is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universiteit Utrecht use?

Universiteit Utrecht adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universiteit Utrecht affiliated with?

None.

Does Universiteit Utrecht admit international students?

Yes. Utrecht University has more than 4200 international students.

What is Universiteit Utrecht's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universiteit Utrecht 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universiteit Utrecht UU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universiteit Utrecht UU located?

Universiteit Utrecht is located in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. Address: Heidelberglaan 8.

Is Universiteit Utrecht UU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universiteit Utrecht is accredited by Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (since ).

Does Universiteit Utrecht offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universiteit Utrecht offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universiteit Utrecht have a university library?

Yes

Does Universiteit Utrecht provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universiteit Utrecht have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universiteit Utrecht offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universiteit Utrecht offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universiteit Utrecht offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universiteit Utrecht have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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