University of Utrecht
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
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.
| University | Universiteit Utrecht |
| Number of spaces available for for Utrecht students in 2009/2010 (in semesters) | 3 semesters |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students | Links at: www.uu.nl/exchange > ‘Course Information’ for courses 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. It is NOT possible to combine courses from UCU, RA, and UU |
| 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 | |
| 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) | University-wide orientation and social introduction: a week before classes start/ in the first week of the semester. 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 or Semester 1: Semester 2: |
| Application procedures: web site or mail | www.uu.nl/exchange , can also be sent by email to coordinator. |
| Course registration deadline(s) | A preliminary course outline 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? | 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 €50.) |
| Courses taught in English | YES see www.uu.nl/exchange > Course Information for links to courses offered by 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 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 | 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 guesthouse/ Dutch student housing/private landlord. Info: www.uu.nl/housing |
| Housing application deadline(s) | The housing offer will be open for reservation 3 months before the semester/ academic year commences (beginning of June for Fall and beginning of November for Spring semester). Register as soon as possible, because rooms are allocated on first come first served basis. |
| Cost
estimates per month -Housing -Meals -Books -Local Transportation -Health insurance -Personal Expenses |
EURO: €775 + personal expenses 400 (average) 200 75 50 50 differs per person, but minimum 100 euro |
| Additional Fees to Pay | Intensive Dutch language classes (classes are optional) |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Allowed if it covers the cost of a hospital stay and expatriation. 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. |
| 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 as of 2008: |
| Summer courses available? If so, please list. | Not through the exchange programme, but through individually applying to the Utrecht Summer School: www.utrechtsummerschool.nl. |
| Last update of this information | January 2009 |