Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands · Netherlands tuition policy
- Your destination
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
A leading Dutch research university, strong in the humanities, social sciences and veterinary medicine.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
A leading Dutch research university, strong in the humanities, social sciences and veterinary medicine.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Dutch / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Dutch / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Dutch / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Dutch / English | Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: English-taught programmes require English proof; Dutch-taught programmes require Dutch proof.. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) where the programme is taught in English; threshold set per programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school qualification for a Bachelor’s degree; a relevant Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s. Entry follows Netherlands admission rules.
Language requirements
English-taught programmes require English proof; Dutch-taught programmes require Dutch proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) for English-taught programmes; threshold set per programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
1 May (EU/EEA) — some programmes 15 January
How to apply
Direct university portals and Studielink (national enrolment). · Admissions portal →
Typical requirements for Netherlands. Confirm exact documents and deadlines on the official admissions page.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portals and Studielink (national enrolment).
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ October
- Applications close
- 1 May (EU/EEA) — some programmes 15 January
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; register via Studielink, then upload to the institution.
- Note
- Selection procedures may add earlier deadlines.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uu.nl
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- studentservices@uu.nl
- Admissions phone
- +31 30 253 7000
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- Utrecht University official website
https://www.uu.nl - Study in NL – Tuition fees
https://www.studyinnl.org/