Utrecht University - THE NETHERLANDS
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
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The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines
for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study
Abroad Coordinator.
The University-University of Utrecht
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | Universiteit Utrecht |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | 3 semesters |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | Links at: www.uu.nl/exchange > ‘Course Information’ for courses at faculties of Humanities; Social and Behavioural Sciences; Geosciences; Law, Economics & Governance; Science. |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | Medicine and veterinary medicine |
| Utrecht Network contact person | Mr Caspar de Bok |
| Contact person incoming students | Ms Ingrid Dijkstra |
| General website of the university | www.uu.nl/english |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | |
| Academic calendar | Academic Year 2012-2013 |
| Examination period | Each faculty has its own schedule. Examinations are based on course work, attendance and exams during the semester |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | University-wide orientation and social introduction: a week before classes start/ in the first week of the semester. Most faculties also have an orientation session |
| ECTS available | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | Academic Year or Semester 1: |
| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | www.uu.nl/exchange , can also be sent by email to coordinator. |
| Course registration deadline(s) | A preliminary course selection is required together with application. Most faculties email students on official course enrolment before the start of the semester |
| Language requirements | English and/or Dutch |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | Excellent knowledge of either ENGLISH or DUTCH is required. A language proficiency report (enclosed with the application form) is compulsory if Dutch or English is not your native language. Bachelor’s: IELTS score minimum: 6.0 (minimum for writing is 5.5); TOEFL score minimum 83; Cambridge: CAE minimum C, CPE minimum. |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | Yes. Intensive language course in August (also EILC) and special Dutch beginner's level course for exchange students starts in September and February. Tuition fee! (Beginner course around €55.). For more information: www.jbi.uu.nl |
| Courses taught in English | Yes. See www.uu.nl/exchange > Course Information for links to courses offered by the faculties |
| Internships available? | In general no. Sometimes there are possibilities, for example: internships for students studying Dutch Language and Literature at their home university |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Yes, but non-EU/EEA students require a work permit and are restricted a maximum of 10 hours per week OR 3 months fulltime in the summer (June – August). The work permit must be applied for after the residence permit has been approved, which takes approximately two months |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | Yes, due to a large number of students and shortage of rooms it is usually very hard to find housing in Utrecht. Therefore Utrecht University offers guest students assistance with their housing through Short Stay Solutions. This independent housing corporation (SSH) makes housing arrangements upon request and under certain conditions. Information about the procedure will be sent to student after acceptance by UU |
| Housing options | International student housing/ Dutch student housing/private landlord. Info: www.uu.nl/housing |
| Housing application deadline(s) | The housing offer will be open for reservation about 3 months before the semester/ academic year commences. Register as soon as possible, because rooms are allocated on first come first served basis. |
| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | €870 + personal expenses (excluding visa costs) |
| Housing | €400-650 |
| Meals | €200 |
| Books | €75 |
| Local Transportation | €25 |
| Health Insurance | €40-100 |
| Other | |
| Additional fees to pay | Dutch language classes; optional |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | Yes, if it is comparable to ‘ICS Complete’ of AON https://www.aonstudentinsurance.com/ Separate personal liability insurance highly recommended |
| Health facilities at the university | Academic hospital, student psychological service. Students usually visit a general practitioner first. Upon arrival students receive information about doctors, dentists and pharmacies. |
| Other relevant information | Courses on both Bachelor’s and Master’s level are available for incoming exchange students. |
| Summer courses available? | Not through the exchange programme, but through individually applying to the Utrecht Summer School: www.utrechtsummerschool.nl |
| Last update of this information | December 7, 2011 |
How to Apply/Application Process
You must be nominated by your Study Abroad Coordinator. Please check with your home university coordinator for deadlines, availability, & application procedures for this program.
*If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.