Why Choose Utrecht University?

Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe’s leading comprehensive research universities. Ranked #1 University in Netherlands and #47 worldwide (Shanghai Ranking 2017), studying at Utrecht University means becoming part of a world-class institution. We offer 90+ graduate (MSc, MA) and 9 undergraduate programmes (BSc, BA, LLM), fully taught in English, across a wide range of academic disciplines including Natural Sciences, Law, Governance, Life Sciences, Humanities, Social sciences and Earth Sciences. At Utrecht University, students investigate real-world problems from multiple academic perspectives, including political, social, economic and cultural contexts. Through this cross-disciplinary approach we are able to shape the versatile academic minds of tomorrow, preparing students for diverse careers and creating a better future for everyone.