Full name of university

University College Utrecht 

Contact address

Admissions and Exchange Office UCU

Mail address:

PO Box 80145

3508 TC Utrecht

The Netherlands

Visiting address:

University College Utrecht University

College Hall,

Campusplein 1

3584 ED Utrecht

The Netherlands

T + 31-30-2539900 e: [email protected]

i: www.uu.nl/ucu

Contact persons for incoming students at UCU

Marja Peursum, UCU admissions officer:

Email : [email protected]

Contact person for outgoing students from UCU

Carla Kist , UCU exchange officer:

Email: [email protected]

Contact person for exchange agreements, MoU’s, ERASMUS etc.

Carla Kist

Academic Calendar

2015-2016:

Intro week fall semester: 24-08-2015 28-08-2015

Fall semester: 31-08-2015 18-12-2015

Break: 17-10-2015 25-10-2015

Christmas break: 19-12-2015 24-01-2016

Intro week spring semester: 18-01-2016 22-01-2016

Spring semester: 25-01-2016 13-05-2016

Break: 12-03-2016 20-03-2016

Summer term: 23-05-2016 24-06-2016

Deadline(s) for electronic applications from students in Embark

Semester I (fall 2015) and Academic Year 2015-2016:

01/03/2015

Semester II (spring 2016):

01/10/2015

Application and admission process

International coordinators should send the names of nominated students to the UCU exchange officer by February 15, 2015 and by September 15, 2015 respectively. Students can apply on-line in the electronic Embark-system after being nominated by their home university at: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/utrecht/11/

UCU will review all applications on capabilities to study at UCU. Once students are accepted at UCU, they will be informed by the UCU Admissions Office.

Web site of the international office/ information web site for incoming students

General website: www.uu.nl/ucu All useful and necessary information can be found on this website.

Areas of study open for EXCHANGE students

www.uu.nl/ucu. In principle all fields of de Departments Social Science, Science and Humanities are open to exchange students.

Please note:

• courses differ slightly per semester; an updated list is sent, once students are accepted

• some courses are highly competitive: see explanation preliminary course enrolment form

Areas of study not available to exchange students

Lab courses and most language courses (except Dutch)

Courses taught in English?

Yes

Short explanation : how to read your study guides

(indicate codes corresponding to a certain level/academic year)

• 100 level Introductory courses (open to all students);

• 200 level Intermediate courses (100-level prerequisites);

• 300 level Advanced courses (100 & 200-level prerequisites 

See also details in the UCU-transcript supplement

ECTS available

Yes

Courses on Bachelor’s and/or Master’s level available for incoming exchange students

All courses are on (honors) Bachelor’s, undergraduate level.

Student participation in research programmes possible?

Sometimes, on an individual basis, to be discussed with the UCU-Exchange officer

Explanation credit and grading system

• one credit is equal to:

• full time study is X courses/units per semester:

• grading used:

• pass is:

One course = 7,5 ECTS; one ECTS-credit = 28 study hours

4 courses per semester = 30 ECTS (full time study load)

A-F

D-

See also details in the UCU-transcript supplement

Internships available?

Incoming exchange students are allowed to participate in UCU summer programs (month of June); UCU in Africa (July and August after spring semester, deadline for applicants November 15) and in the CHIP internships (Humanities course). Sometimes, on an individual basis, to be discussed with the UCU-Exchange officer before the exchange semester starts

Language requirements for non-native English speakers

An advanced level of English language proficiency is required, as all courses at UCU are linguistically demanding.

- TOEFL: minimum score 94, with at least 26 in ‘speaking’ and at least 24 in ‘writing’

- IELTS: 7.0, with at least 7.0 in each of the four components

- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A

- Cambridge Certificate of proficiency in English (CPE): grade C

Language test certificate required?

English Language proficiency form including complete official test result, to be included in the on-line application in Embark. Test results only valid from April 2013 onwards

Preparatory language course for incoming students

Not available on UCU-campus. Students can contact the UCU Academic Writing Center while studying at UCU

Relevant academic information for incoming exchange students: academic grade requirements and tutor system

Each incoming exchange-student has a tutor at UCU, for all academic advice.

Minimum academic performance requirement: an average GPA of 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale (see UCU transcript supplement rules)

Visa requirements

If you need a visa and/or a residence permit, the admissions officer will send you information and application forms. Costs:

€ 304,-

Housing assistance

It is mandatory for all incoming exchange students to live on UCU campus, and to participate in the meal plan offered by Dining Hall. A housing questionnaire is included in the acceptance package, sent by the Admission Office.

Housing options

Students live in a unit with 6 to 12 other Dutch and international students. Every student gets a single room. There are some double rooms available (with a discount in costs). Students share a bathroom with their housemates. There is a shared living room. All units have a kitchenette where students can prepare simple meals (a hotplate, a microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Dining Hall.

Housing application deadline(s)

SI and AY 01/03/2015, as part of the application

SII 01/10/2015, as part of the application

Costs of room and board and total costs per semester

Room and board for one semester: € 4017. Students will automatically receive an invoice for this amount. Total estimated costs per semester: € 6.000 for EEA students and € 6.300 for non EEA students.

Fees to pay

€ 200 acceptance down payment two weeks after being admitted at UCU. Student Union UCSA € 36,25 per semester.

Student jobs available/allowed?

No jobs available. Students are discouraged from seeking jobs elsewhere, as the academic program is heavy 

Health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed

It is mandatory for students to have a health insurance that covers all health costs in the Netherlands. If the insurance of the home country doesn’t have coverage of all costs, then students have to apply through the website www.uu.nl/internationalstudents for a so called AON or Hollandzorg insurance

Health facilities at the university

No health facilties on campus, but a list with general practitioners and dentists is available.



Last update of this information

04/11/2015