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Universiteit Utrecht

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Overview

Established in 1636, the 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 388-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

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

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Utrecht University
Acronym UU
Founded 1636
Motto Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos
Sun of Righteousness, shine upon us
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universiteit Utrecht general video presentation.

University Location

Address Heidelberglaan 8
Utrecht
3584 CS Utrecht
Netherlands
Universiteit Utrecht's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universiteit Utrecht Phone Number +31 (30) 253 7000
Universiteit Utrecht Fax Number +31 (30) 253 2627

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universiteit Utrecht's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universiteit Utrecht's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universiteit Utrecht's admission information.

Universiteit Utrecht's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universiteit Utrecht's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universiteit Utrecht a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universiteit Utrecht's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universiteit Utrecht's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universiteit Utrecht.

Universiteit Utrecht's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universiteit Utrecht has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universiteit Utrecht's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universiteit Utrecht's Control Type Control Type

Universiteit Utrecht is a public higher education institution.


Universiteit Utrecht's Entity Type Entity Type

Universiteit Utrecht is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universiteit Utrecht's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universiteit Utrecht's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universiteit Utrecht does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universiteit Utrecht's main facilities:


Universiteit Utrecht's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universiteit Utrecht's Library


Universiteit Utrecht's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Universiteit Utrecht's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universiteit Utrecht's main services:


Universiteit Utrecht's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universiteit Utrecht's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universiteit Utrecht's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


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 this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universiteit Utrecht 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universiteit Utrecht's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universiteit Utrecht's Facebook page Universiteit Utrecht's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universiteit Utrecht's X (formerly Twitter) page Universiteit Utrecht's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universiteit Utrecht's YouTube channel Universiteit Utrecht's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universiteit Utrecht's Instagram page Universiteit Utrecht's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universiteit Utrecht's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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