University College Utrecht
Explore your academic interests, combine different subjects and study and live together with people from all over the world on our residential campus in the lively city of Utrecht!
About the institution
Explore Liberal Arts and Sciences (BA, BSc) at University College Utrecht, an honours college of Utrecht University (THE 2023 #66).
Students compose their own multidisciplinary curriculum, choosing from over 230 classes in 23 different disciplines from humanities, science and social science. Classes are small and interactive with on average 20 students.
Our 750 students study and live on our American-style campus in Utrecht forming a tight-knit community. Housing is guaranteed for the full three years of the programme. Half of the students are Dutch, half international, representing some 70 different nationalities.
Our campus is a vibrant hub of intellectual exploration and social engagement. This is where many worlds meet.
Number of Undergraduate Students
750
Student to Faculty Ratio
14:1
Size of Instituition
Small Institution <5000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted) - Annually we have about 1,200 applications for 250 places.
Campus Style
City Island Campus - An American-style campus in the Netherlands. Highly international and housing guaranteed.
Education Model
Liberal Arts and Science: Compose a multi-disciplinary curriculum, 230+ classes in humanities, science and social science
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Students can choose to do an internship and make this part of their curriculum at UCU.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - 51 partner universities in 25 different countries, distributed all over the world.
Cost of Tuition
European passport (EU/EEA/Switzerland): €4,802 Non-European €14,665
Funding
Need-based scholarships are available to all students regardless of nationality. Applications deadline is December 1.
IB Grade Requirements
32 IB points, excluding TOK and EE
UFP Grade Requirements
Unlikely
Subjects
World Top 100
Anthropology | World Top 100 | |
Archaeology | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Chemistry | World Top 200 | |
Communication and Media Studies | World Top 100 | |
Development Studies | World Top 50 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
Education & Training | World Top 50 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geology | World Top 50 | |
History | World Top 100 | |
Law and Legal Studies | World Top 100 | |
Linguistics | World Top 100 | |
Mathematics | World Top 200 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 200 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Physics & Astronomy | World Top 200 | |
Politics | World Top 100 | |
Psychology | World Top 50 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 50 | |
Statistics and Operational Research | World Top 200 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Development Studies | Society & Social Sciences |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Journalism | English & Media |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |