Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands · Checked September 26, 2026
Utrecht University is a large public research university in the centre of the Netherlands, with faculties ranging from science, geosciences and medicine to veterinary medicine, law, social sciences and humanities. It offers English-taught bachelor's programmes and a wide range of English-taught master's programmes.
Undergraduate tuition (international)EUR 15,100-18,700 per year for most bachelor's programmes (non-EU institutional fee, 2027/28, varies by programme); Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and similar EUR 29,400
Master's tuition (international)EUR 22,000 or 26,100 per year for most master's programmes (non-EU institutional fee, 2027/28, varies by programme); Pharmacy/Veterinary programmes EUR 33,500
IntakesSeptember (main); February for some master's programmes
English requirementEach master's programme requires one of three EMI levels: EMI-ready (IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83), EMI-experienced (IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each part, TOEFL iBT 93, Cambridge C1 Advanced 176) or EMI-advanced (IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each part, TOEFL iBT 100). IELTS Online and One Skill Retake not accepted; tests max. 2 years old.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Master's | Set per programme; e.g. MSc Artificial Intelligence (September start): 1 April for non-EU passport holders, 1 February for scholarship applicants; February start: 1 September |
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| Bachelor's | Set per programme; depends on limited enrolment/selection and whether you need a visa - see the programme's application page |
Scholarships
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)
Check official siteJustus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
65 days leftLeiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
65 days leftNL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
Check official siteRadboud Scholarship Programme
126 days leftTU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation
96 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
