# Universiteit Utrecht

> public · Utrecht · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €13000 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Jan 15 | Non-EU standard. Some programmes: Apr 1. Liberal Arts & Sciences has Jan 15. |
| February | Oct 1 | Limited programmes; check UU website. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Utrecht
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** health, social-sciences, humanities, law, computer-science, environmental, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.uu.nl
- **Address:** Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Utrecht is the Netherlands' fifth-largest city with a youthful energy and vibrant student culture — thousands of Dutch and international students keep the city lively year-round. The city centre is compact and easy to navigate on bicycle; cafés, museums, and nightlife are concentrated around the canals. Cost of living is moderate to high, but the city is known for its inclusive, liberal atmosphere.

## Strengths

- Public research university with EU-accredited degree recognised across all Schengen countries and beyond.
- Tuition of €13,000/year is competitive for a major Dutch research university in the Netherlands.
- IELTS 6.5 minimum is accessible for well-prepared CIS applicants without exceptional English scores.
- Covers health, social sciences, humanities, law, and computer science — broad programme choice at one institution.
- Holland Scholarship provides a one-time €5,000 grant; RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals are explicitly eligible.
- After graduation, a 1-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar) lets you job-search in the Netherlands legally.

## Watch out for

- Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is discontinued for 2026–2027 due to government cuts, reducing available merit aid.
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands and must use intermediary transfer services for tuition.
- Dutch daily life — housing, insurance, municipality — requires Dutch-language navigation with little English support.
- Accommodation costs €450–900/month in dormitories and up to €1,500 in private housing, adding substantially to annual costs.
- Numerus-fixus programmes have competitive selection; Studielink registration alone does not guarantee admission.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000
- **Institution schemes:** Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES): DISCONTINUED for 2026–2027 (budget cuts)
- **Note:** UES discontinued. Holland Scholarship remains. Verify uu.nl for updates.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €400–750
- **Private housing:** €600–1,000
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Utrecht
- **How to apply:** UU Housing Office offers guaranteed accommodation for first-year internationals via SSH Utrecht. Apply within 2 weeks of admission.
- **Notes:** UU guarantees housing for 1st year. SSH Utrecht complex near campus. Private market tight.
- **Source:** https://www.uu.nl/en/education/international-students/practical-matters/housing

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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