University of Utrecht
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht 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 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.
| University | Universiteit Utrecht |
| Number of spaces available for for Utrecht students in 2008/2009 (in semesters) | 3 semesters |
| Areas of study open for Utrecht Network students | Courses mentioned at: www.uu.nl/certificatecourses at faculties of Humanities; Social and Behavioural Sciences; Geosciences; Law, Economics & Governance; Science. University College Utrecht (UCU) and Roosevelt Academy (RA), the international honours colleges of UU, are also open to exchange students if GPA is (at least) 3.0 or more. |
| Areas restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | |
| Areas of study not open for Utrecht Network students | Medicine, Veterinary Medicine |
| Utrecht Network Contact Person. (Name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) | Mr Caspar de Bok |
| Contact person(s) for incoming students (Name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) | Ms Ingrid Dijkstra For regular mail For express mail T: +31-30-253 1917 / 7000 |
| General university web site | http://www.uu.nl |
| International office web site | http://www.uu.nl/exchange |
| Academic Calendar | Academic Year Semester 2: |
| Examination Period(s) | Each faculty has its own schedule. Examinations are based on course work, attendance and exams during the semester |
| Orientation session(s) | Academic orientation, enrolment and social introduction: A week before the semester starts. Exact date: not yet available. Faculty orientation dates may vary. |
| ECIS available (list fields if not all) | One
academic year: 60 ECTS - Full time study 30 ECTS per semester |
| Application
deadline(s) for admission |
Academic Year, Semester 1 and / or Semester 2: Semester 2 on place available basis: |
| Application procedures: web site or mail | Sent by email to the coordinator |
| Course registration deadline(s) | A preliminary course outline is required together with application in May or October. Most faculties email students on official course enrolment before the start of the semester |
| Language requirements | Dutch and/or English |
| Language test certificate required? | 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: IELTS score minimum: 6.0; TOEFL score minimum 83/220/560, Master: IELTS score minimum 6.5; TOEFL score minimum 93/237/580) |
| Preparatory language course for new exchange students (indicate date and costs) | Yes. Intensive language course in August (also EILC). Special beginner's level course for exchange students ‘Boswell Welcome’ starts in September and February. Tuition fee! (Welcome course around €150.) |
| Courses taught in English | YES see our guide: 'Utrecht Certificate Courses' or www.uu.nl/exchange for links to the faculties. |
| Internships available | In general not. 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. The work permit must be applied for after the residence permit has been approved, which takes approximately two months |
| Housing assistance | 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 to mediate with their housing. The Student Housing Service makes housing arrangements upon request and under certain conditions. Housing application form can be downloaded from website later on in application procedure. |
| Housing options | International guesthouse/ Dutch student housing/private landlord. Info:r www.uu.nl/housing |
| Housing application deadline(s) | Three months before arrival in order to guarantee accommodation upon arrival. |
| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance -Personal Expenses |
EURO: 900 per month 400 (average) 250 50 50 40 100 |
| Additional Fees to Pay | Intensive Dutch language classes (classes are optional) |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Allowed if it covers hospital and expatriation. Separate personal liability insurance recommended. |
| Health facilities at the university | Academic hospital, student psychological service. Students usually visit their family doctor first. Upon arrival students receive a list of doctors, dentists and pharmacies. |
| Visa requirements | Exempted from applying for an Entry Visa (MVV) are students with a nationality from one of the EU/EEA countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, the USA and Vatican City State. |
| Residence Permit | Is required for all non-EU citizens staying in the Netherlands for a period longer than 3 months. UU organizes a special registration day in September and February. Legal administration fees: |
| Summer courses available? If so, please list. | Yes, see: www.utrechtsummerschool.nl |
| Last update of this information | January 2008 |