Practical Information for Utrecht University : Studying | Housing| Cost of Living | Visa Information

FOR US STUDENTS

Once students have been accepted into the program, they must complete and submit a Terms & Conditions form with a medical clearance.

Studying at Utrecht University

Ever since the 1980s, Utrecht University has been actively involved in student exchange programmes. Long before the Erasmus programme was launched by the European Commission in 1987, Utrecht University exchanged students with several partner universities in Europe and elsewhere. Once Erasmus got off the ground Utrecht started participating in approximately 70 Erasmus student and teaching staff mobility projects. Over the years, the number of students that are exchanged on an annual basis has increased to about 1000 incoming and 1000 outgoing students. Utrecht has participated in several exchange programmes over the years, like Tempus, EU-US and Leonardo. A considerable number of students are exchanged on a bilateral basis with universities mainly in Europe, the United States , Australia and South-East Asia . With the introduction of the Bachelor's/Master's system, it is expected that student exchange will become even more integrated within the course programmes than it used to be.

Utrecht University has an International Office that has considerable experience in establishing and maintaining links with universities all over the world. Incoming as well as outgoing students are assisted in many different ways by staff of the office. Housing is guaranteed for all incoming students and staff. All incoming students can be assigned student mentors if they wish.

Housing at Utrecht University

Utrecht University guarantees housing for all international students who participate in a Master's programme in Utrecht , provided at least 2 months notice. The University tries to find suitable, reasonably priced accommodation for its students, and special consideration is given to Master's students from abroad. The aim is to ensure that accommodation provided for students is of the highest quality, and for this Utrecht University works closely with private house-owners and the City Council.

The following kinds of accommodation are provided through the mediation of Utrecht University (the rents mentioned bellow are indications of the monthly all-inclusive costs):

• Room with shared facilities (kitchen, shower, toilet): rent around 350 - 600 euro
• Flat with private facilities and shared front door: rent around 600 - 900 euro
• Independent accommodation: rent around 900 - 1,200 euro *

* these prices are based on the estimations for the year 2004. For the latest information, please visit our website!

Students accepted in one of the Master programmes of the Graduate School that require assistance in finding accommodation, need to inform the Secretary office as soon as possible. The Secretary of the Graduate School together with the Accommodation Office of the International Relations Office will act as intermediaries in finding appropriate accommodation for the Master students.

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COST OF LIVING

• Accommodation: 350 to 1200 Euro per month
• Living costs: 200 Euro per month

VISA ARRANGEMENTS

Each European country may have different procedures and requirements regarding visa for students. Please contact the host university who will inform you on the specific details.

At Utrecht University : The Graduate School and the International Relations Office of Utrecht University will guide students through the process of applying for a visa. For comprehensive and up to date information on the procedures of obtaining a visa, please visit the website of the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic): http://www.nuffic.nl/immigration/