Utrecht University: Campus, Courses, Admissions, Fees, Scholarships and Placements

Utrecht University Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Utrecht, UtrechtLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1636established year
31551enrollment
Public
6.5/10
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Utrecht University is a public research university in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Established in 1636, the university is among the oldest universities in the country. Known for its high end research, the university regularly ranks among the top 50 universities in the world and among the top 20 in the Netherlands.

Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
UG Application Portal studielink.nl
Annual Budget 765 million Euros
Mode of Programs Full-time; Online
Number of International Students 2,510
Annual Cost of Attendance 24,087 Euros
Contact Information +31 30 253 9900

Programs, Campus and Residence

  • The university offers 49 bachelors’ and 147 masters’ programs under 7 faculties.
  • The most popular programs include –Arts and Humanities; Pharmacology and Toxicology; Microbiology; Plant and Animal Science; and Geosciences.
  • The university has no on campus housing but assists students find off campus housing on its official website.

Utrecht University Admissions

The deadlines for student intake varies with each program.

Admission Requirements

  • Transcripts till the most recent education in English, Dutch, French or German; letter of reference
  • Language Proficiency Test –
    • TOEFL – 100
    • IELTS – 7
    • Cambridge – 194; CAE B
    • NT2 for programs taught in Dutch
  • Application fee – 100 Euros
  • Additional requirements – Letter of motivation; CV; Copy of passport for proof of identity.

The applications must be submitted through the studielink.nl portal for both bachelors’ and masters’ programs.

Financial Aid and Cost of Study

The university offers financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans and study abroad programs. Students can seek scholarship options on studyinholland.nl website.

Utrecht University International Students Fees

Expense Cost in Euros
Tuition fee 10,000
Living expenses 11,125
Insurance 1,475
Residence permit 317
Handling fees 670
Books 500

The university has an alumni population 170,000 all over the world. It is associated with 12 noble prize winners. These alumni receive benefits like facilities discounts, career counselling and access to campus resources and events.

Top Recommended Courses


Master of Science [M.S] Artificial Intelligence

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS7|TOEFL100
USD 21,847 /YrEUR 20,043 /Yr
1 Student Applied

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS7|TOEFL100
USD 21,847 /YrEUR 20,043 /Yr

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS7|TOEFL100
USD 21,847 /YrEUR 20,043 /Yr

Master of Science [M.S] Energy Science

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
6.8 1 Review | Ranked #69 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022
Exam Scores: IELTS7|TOEFL100
USD 21,847 /YrEUR 20,043 /Yr
2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS7|TOEFL100
USD 21,847 /YrEUR 20,043 /Yr

Utrecht University comparison

University NameUtrecht UniversityMaastricht UniversityErasmus University RotterdamUniversity of Amsterdam
Collegedunia Score5.5 Out of 105.1 Out of 105.7 Out of 106.3 Out of 10
Overall Ranking
  • #105 QS World University 2025
  • #101 QS World University 2024
  • #107 QS World University 2024
  • #230 QS World University 2025
  • #138 Times Higher Education 2024
  • #256 QS World University 2024
  • #158 QS World University 2025
  • #99 Times Higher Education 2024
  • #176 QS World University 2024
  • #55 QS World University 2025
  • #53 QS World University 2024
  • #61 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength
  • #249 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
  • #51 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
  • #56 for Law by QS World University 2024
  • #145 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023
  • #117 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
  • #19 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
  • #401 for Engineering by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022
  • #78 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
  • #74 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
  • #175 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
  • #51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
  • #37 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
Programs
  • UG Programs- 8
  • PG Programs - 57
  • UG Programs- 13
  • PG Programs - 40
  • UG Programs- 8
  • PG Programs - 44
  • Doctorate Programs -5
  • UG Programs- 11
  • PG Programs - 102
Acceptance Rate4.0 %53.0 %45.0 %4.0 %
Cost to Study
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 11573.0859 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 19288.4765 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 1199 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 13306.72 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 16696.62 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 14997.31 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 7521 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 20380.82 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 1090 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 14388 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 21006.48 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 1008.25 Per Year
Placement

The average salary recieved by graduates is around 55,555 Euros. Some programs and average salary is as follows:

Bachelor of science: $69,000

LLM: $60,000

Doctorate: $89,000

Master of Arts: $62,000


Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows:

Bachelor of science: $77,000

Master of Arts: $137,000

Master (other): $90,000

Masters in Management: $61,000


The average salary of a fresh RSM alumnus is EUR 2,912 per month, compared to EUR 2,783 euro for other MSc graduates starting out on the Dutch job market. Some of the programs and average salary are as follows: 

MBA: $83,000

Masters in Management: $77,000

Phd: $79,000

Executive MBA: $128,000

Doctorate: $93,000


The University of Amsterdam has a team for career and employability that has won an award for their dedication to supporting the student throughout the process of placement. 

The university hosts fairs and events to provide students with a job. The students in the final year gain more work experience and are also placed in research institutions, museums, or private conservation studios.

Avverage Salaries by Degree:

  • Master (Other) : $101,000 
  • Executive Masters : $89,000 
  • LLM  :  $84,000 
  • Executive MBA  : $79,000 
  • Doctorate : $77,000 
  • Masters in Finance : $75,000 

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Utrecht University Ranking

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Overall 105 out of 1503 in Global Ranking

#3 out of 12 in Netherlands 2025

Nearest Ranked Colleges

University of Amsterdam

Ranked 55
Score 73.7

Utrecht University Ratings

Based on 2 Students Rating

6.5 out of 10
8.0/10Academic
6.5/10Accommodation
8.0/10Faculty
10.0/10Infrastructure
8.0/10Placement
7.0/10Social Life

Utrecht University Reviews


StreamDegree TypeStudent StatusNationalityBatchCourse
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Newest First

Engineering (1)
Energy and Power Engineering (1)
Sciences (1)

2 Reviews Found

AB
6.2 /10

Overview:

I didn't prepare in any coaching institute for my admission here. I was looking into all groups in my research field when I was JRF at IIT Bombay. I found an open position in my research interest group here. Then I applied the application to my professor. I got selected after having an interview. I would recommend having GRE & TOFEL scorecard if someone is interested in doing PhD in abroad.

Fees:

Here, in the Netherlands PhD students are considered employees. So we don't pay the course fee. All PhD students' funding is taken care of by their professor & university after they got selected for the program.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 7/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 7/10

JJ
6.8 /10

Overview:

For my particular course and interests, I knew I wanted to go to Europe as the best courses in sustainable energy are offered here. However, depending on the country's energy policies, the courses offered are highly tailored to teach students what their country requires. The Netherlands is the only country with a well-balanced approach toward transitioning to a more sustainable future. Thus, the course offered was in sync with my interests. Not to mention, the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at UU publishes high quality research with one of the highest number of citations. All in all, for my particular course (Energy Science) I couldn't have found a better university except maybe TU Delft.

Fees:

The fees for my course is €20,000 per year.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 5/10
placement: 8/10

Utrecht University Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Utrecht University Holland ScholarshipsScholarship per student$5,473Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Utrecht Excellence ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
VU Fellowship ProgrammeScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship per student$100,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per student$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based

Utrecht University Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Graduate
GRE317.3---

Attendance Cost

$21,847

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
$13,732 / Year
Post Graduate Program
$21,847 / Year
On Campus
Living expenses
$491 / Year
Accommodation rent/month
$1,199 / Year
Off Campus
Books per month
$93 / Year

Utrecht University Campus Location


+31-30-253-3550
Telephone
Domplein 29, 3512 JE Utrecht
Address

Comments


3 Comments
R
raja reddy sripathi
Fee structure for veterinary studies
A
Ashish Ramtari

Utrecht University does not offer Veterinary Science courses to the students.

J
jenath fareya
Admission requirements for Master’s in Epidemiology
A
Ashish Ramtari

You need to have UK 2:1 degree or its equivalent international degree in Science/ Statistics/ Biomedicine/ Nursing/ Social Science etc. and have completed IELTS proficiency test or its equivalent with overall score of 7.

S
shivas
Pls tell me in detail the requirement for Masters on journalism
S
Sinbad Chongtham

Utrecht University does not offer Master in Journalism program but offers MA in Media, Art and Performance Studies and MA in New Media and Digital Culture. You can check the admission requirements for these programs and other program information from Utrecht University Programs.

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