Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- #103
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Students
- 39,008
- International students
- 25%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1636
Overview
Utrecht University (UU) is one of the oldest and most prestigious research universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1636. Located in the vibrant city of Utrecht, it is consistently ranked among the top 15 universities in continental Europe and the worldwide top 100. With over 39,000 students, it offers a wide range of bachelor and master programmes in English and Dutch, spanning humanities, sciences, law, medicine, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Law
- Economics and Governance
- Geosciences
- Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Economics & Business
- Medicine & Health Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€8,000 – €20,000
From about $8,640 / year
Domestic students
€2,530 – €25,000
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.