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NETHERLANDS: UTRECHT UNIVERSITY

Utrecht, The Netherlands

GENERAL INFORMATION

FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY

Utrecht University

Utrecht, The Netherlands

NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2021/2022

3 (flexible)

MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

Cathelijne van Weelden

Exchange Coordinator North America

P.O. Box 80125

3508 CS Utrecht

email: region2@uu.nl

CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS

Idem

APPLICATION WEBSITE

Utrecht University works with a fully online application process: https://www.uu.nl/en/education/exchange-and-visiting-students/application/application-procedure

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We recommend that you have completed at least 1½ years of full-time study at your home university before you apply.

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Students coming to Utrecht via the Maui exchange program do not have to hand in an official language test.

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Please note that the honors colleges UCU and UCR have different requirements and deadlines.

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More information: https://www.uu.nl/en/education/exchange-and-visiting-students/application/university-college-utrecht-or-university-college-roosevelt

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HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?

No difference

University of Missouri-St. Louis: FAQ

ACADEMICS

Academics

AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS

All areas except see below

UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

Most areas (see course offerings)

AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Acceptance of Graduate students is a bit more complicated, it helps if students choose coursees within the scope of their major at the home university.

CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

Yes

CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?

No

AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES

None

AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Veterinary Medicine (most courses are in Dutch)

Course offerings in Biology and Pharmacy have limited spaces

Master courses in Semester 2 are limited

WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS

REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE

Minimum 22.5 – maximum 30 ECTS depending on the courses. Please note that if the early exit option is chosen, less credits are often awarded.

Normally UU students follow 30 ects per semester.

ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?

Yes, but a selection may be part of the process: https://utrechtsummerschool.nl/

DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?

Students enroll before arrival. Sometimes it is possible to switch later but this is very different than in the U.S. Make sure you choose your courses carefully.

COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)

Each faculty has its own deadline but the application deadline is based on that.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

No language requirements for the MAUI students.

UCU and UCR do have other requirements: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/university-college-utrecht/how-to-apply/exchange-students

LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?

No

PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?

Students can always contact the international office for assistance.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

DATES

Dates

ADDITIONAL NOTES

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM

April 15 for the following 1st semester 

October 1 for the following 2nd semester

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

1st Semester: 6 September 2021 - 4 February 2022

or 24 December 2021, depending on the course.

 

2nd Semester: 7 February 2022- 1 July 2022

Or 7 February 2022- 3 June 2022, depending on the course

EXAMINATION PERIOD

December/January and May/June

IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?

No

ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?

HKU Student an Academic Affairs organises a mandatory welcome day in the first week of September and the first week of February.

 

There are no costs involved.

COSTS

Costs

TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)

EUR 855-1435

HOUSING

EUR 400-500

MEALS

EUR 150

BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS

EUR 350

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

HEALTH INSURANCE

EUR 50

OTHER

IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?

Yes

ADDITIONAL NOTES

None

40 euros per month. Many students bike: a second-hand bike with locks will cost a

maximum of 175 euros

HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE

Housing

IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?

Assistance is available, but we cannot guarantee housing.

HOUSING OPTIONS

HKU made arrangements with SSH, a student housing agency in Utrecht. At the Kruisstraat in Utrecht and the Warande in Zeist, there are a certain number of rooms reserved for exchange students.

HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)

Housing website and contact person(s)

https://studentportal.hku.nl/homeen/student-affairs/practical/housing/accommodation-exchange-students.htm

 

Contact HKU Student Service Desk: sz@hku.nl

DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?

Separate

WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?

No, but information available at website: studentportal.hku.nl/healthservices

ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?

No

ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?

Yes

ADDITIONAL NOTES

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Promo

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