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College Info
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- Type
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Official website
www.uu.nl/enNetherlandsQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Top 100 Global★ European Universities Initiative — CHARM-EU★ EUA (European University Association)★ Top 10 in Country★ LERU
Utrecht University
Utrecht University is a public research university located in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Founded in 1636, it is one of the oldest universities in the country and has built a strong international reputation for high-quality research and teaching across a broad range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, and law. The university is organized into seven faculties and is known for its interdisciplinary approach, innovative education, and close collaboration with societal partners.
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Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #14 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #16 · 2026US News & World Report #2022 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2024 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #51 · 2025US News & World Report #53 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, multiple campuses including the historic city center and Utrecht Science Park (De Uithof)
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
4/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies by season
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$8,333 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
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Student Life
39,769 students (3,500 international)
Campus: Urban, multiple campuses including the historic city center and Utrecht Science Park (De Uithof)
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Climate: Varies by season
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
University LibraryUniversity Sports Centre OlymposResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteriasBotanical GardensAcademic Medical Center
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 30%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 30%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.3, p25=3.3, p75=3.3 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for Netherlands: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake