Campus

• Utrecht, Science Park

Tuition Fees

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

Nomination Deadlines

• Fall Semester: April

• Spring Semester: October

Lecture Periods

• Fall Semester: September - January

•  Spring Semester: January - June

Application Procedure

• Ask your home university coordinator to submit your online nomination via Mobility Online

• After nomination, you’ll be invited to begin the application process (online only)

• Upload your signed Learning Agreement (by you and your home university) before the application deadline

ECTS Credits

30 ECTS - 15 Credits Per Semester

Language of Instruction

English

Course List

• To view the course list, click here.

Minimum Language Requirement

• Most exchange programmes require CEFR level B2.

• Some programmes may ask for proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS scores or a letter from your home university).

Housing Application Deadline

• Apply as soon as housing opens.

• Rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nearest Airport

​Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) has a direct train to Utrecht Central Station (≈30 minutes).

Other Useful Information

Buddy programmes are available through student organizations ESN Utrecht and Buddy Go Dutch.

Visa Procedure

Full details are available at: internationalhu.com/immigration

Immigration Guide for exchange students: click here.

Immigration deadlines

Fall semester:

15 June-Provisional entry visa and residence permit (MVV)

15 July-Temporary residence permit for study purposes

(VVR)

Spring semester:

1 December- Provisional entry visa (MVV) and residence

permit and/or temporary residence permit for study

purposes (VVR).

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

• Total: € 900 – 1100

• Accommodation: €500 –1,050 per month, including utilities (water, heating, electricity)

• Food: Lunch at the student restaurant costs about €500

• Transport: Public transport is expensive, so most students use bicycles. A second-hand bike can be bought, or you can rent one for about €40 per month.