All Levels
Utrecht Excellence Scholarships
Non-EU/EEA master students Merit-based, check official site
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
"One of Europe's leading research universities, in the heart of the Netherlands"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#113 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (orientation year)
About Utrecht University
Utrecht University was founded on 26 March 1636, with roots in the Illustrious School of Utrecht of 1634. It had 38,493 students in 2025 and has seven faculties: Humanities; Law, Economics and Governance; Geosciences; Medicine; Science; Social and Behavioural Sciences; and Veterinary Medicine. It offers 156 graduate programmes, 109 of them taught in English, the widest English-taught graduate range in the Netherlands, and counts 12 Nobel laureates. It belongs to the Coimbra Group, LERU and the Utrecht Network. Utrecht is #113 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down 10 places from #103.
Rankings & Recognition
#113
Ranked #113 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#103 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
Coimbra Group
LERU
Utrecht Network
EUA member
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Utrecht University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1636
Founded
#113
QS 2027 Rank
Public university
Type
Utrecht
Location
38,493 (2025)
Students
7
Faculties
Popular Programs
Computing Science
Artificial Intelligence
Global Sustainability Science
Law
Biomedical Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Application Details
Application Route
Studielink + university portal
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Study permit (MVV + residence permit)
Post-Study Work
1 year (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Highly skilled migrant permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Utrecht Excellence Scholarships
Career Outcomes
92%
Placement Ratio
1 year (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
16
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Utrecht University is based in and around the city of Utrecht, with three main locations: Utrecht Science Park (the largest campus, in the east of the city, home to the University Medical Center Utrecht), the University Quarter in the city centre (Humanities, Law, Economics and Governance), and the International Campus Utrecht (University College Utrecht and the School of Economics). The university also has University College Roosevelt in Middelburg.
Campus Details
Utrecht
Science Park
University
Quarter (city centre)
International
Campus Utrecht
Campus Forecast
Utrecht
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University housing partners and private rooms
Dining
Campus canteens and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
Dutch health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
38,493 (2025)
Countries of Origin
110
English-taught Graduate Programmes
109
Cost Deep-Dive
EU/EEA statutory fee (2026/27)
EUR 2,694 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Utrecht admits international students in September, and some master programmes also in February. Non-EU/EEA students pay the institutional fee, which depends on the programme. Check each programme page for the fee and deadline.
Scholarships at Utrecht University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma accepted as equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, plus the entry requirements of each programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, English proficiency and the entry requirements of each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (Studielink + university portal)
Diploma and academic transcripts
English proof (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo)
Motivation letter
CV / resume
Recommendation letters (master)
Proof of financial means
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Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme, language of instruction and entry rules on the Utrecht website.
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Apply online
Register in Studielink and complete the application in the university portal before the programme deadline.
3
Upload documents
Upload your diploma, transcripts, English proof, motivation letter and CV; some programmes add a test or interview.
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Admission decision
The university assesses your file and sends an admission decision.
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Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee instalment or deposit; the university applies for your MVV and residence permit with the IND.
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Visa & arrive
Collect the MVV at the Dutch embassy if needed, travel, collect your residence permit card and register with the municipality.
Campus & Location
Utrecht University is based in and around the city of Utrecht, with three main locations: Utrecht Science Park (the largest campus, in the east of the city, home to the University Medical Center Utrecht), the University Quarter in the city centre (Humanities, Law, Economics and Governance), and the International Campus Utrecht (University College Utrecht and the School of Economics). The university also has University College Roosevelt in Middelburg.
Bachelor's
3
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Bachelor's
Global Sustainability Science
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Bachelor's
Economics and Business Economics
Master's
5
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Master's
Computing Science
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Master's
Artificial Intelligence
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Master's
Sustainable Development
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Master's
Applied Data Science
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Master's
Biomedical Sciences
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