Utrecht University

One of the best Universities in the Netherlands is Universiteit Utrecht. It is located in the picturesque part of the city of Utrecht called the University Quarter. This university was founded in 1636 on the basis of an ordinary school for students from families with prosperity. At the dawn of the formation of this higher educational institution, it included the faculties of medicine, law, philosophy and theology.

At the moment it is considered one of the most prestigious universities. He is known all over the world for his successful development in the field of medicine, chemistry and physiology. Universiteit Utrecht - a member of the "Utrecht Network" (a prestigious association of universities in Europe).

Tuition and scholarships

The cost of studying at the University of Geneva is not cheap:

• € 9-12 thousand will cost a Bachelor's degree for students of non-EU citizens;
• € 15-20 thousand - Master's education;
• Accommodation in hostels will cost € 8,000.

Foreign students can expect to receive a scholarship for special success in teaching. You can receive financial payments as a result of previous studies at the educational institution, and already directly for the high level of academic achievement at the university. Sometimes scholarships can be assigned from the impression, which is caused by the motivation letter of the applicant.

Under the scholarship payments, the student is expected to receive an amount of € 11,000 annually on campus accommodation. In addition, the Government of the Netherlands provides assistance to the best foreign students who come from countries that do not belong to the EU.

Furnishing

The main building of Utrecht University is a beautiful large building in the Gothic style, located in the heart of Utrecht. All lecture rooms and lectures are large and spacious. There is also a library at the disposal of students.

As for the main part of the university, it is located in Whithof - Utrecht Science Park. The campus has everything you need for a full student life, including research centers, dormitories, laboratories, gyms.

Next to the historical center is the international campus of Utrecht.

Famous graduates

The scientific activities of this university are connected with the names of 12 Nobel Prize laureates.

• Willem Einthoven is a physiologist who received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the electrocardiogram mechanism.

   

• Peter Debye is a physicist, creator of the solid body model, a Nobel Prize winner.

   

• Christian Aikman - received the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the role of vitamins in the physiological processes in the human body.
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Interesting Facts

Traditions are honored at this university. Annually the birthday of the educational institution is celebrated. Every five years there is a special anniversary, also called Lustrum. All events are held under a single scenario, which has not changed since the XVIII century.

Benefits

In this university, the faculties of medicine and biology are very developed. Interesting enough for promising students will be a veterinary program, which is included in the world rating according to the QS version and occupies the 7th line there.

No less interesting and prestigious is the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The most interesting programs for students are in physics and physical geography. For the humanities the best choice is the faculty of humanitarian disciplines. A lot of the strongest programs are of interest to entrants, including sociology, history, economics, linguistics, law.

This university has one of the strongest research centers. Most of the scientific articles cite the results of research in the field of medicine, sociology and natural science. Now, the scientists of Utrecht University are working on the problems of social security, aging of people, climate change and infectious diseases.

Requirements for applicants

The first thing that an entrant to any faculty must provide is a certificate or a diploma of academic achievement. Some programs set requirements by the number of points. For example, a future student of management should have at least level B in mathematics (in other words, at least 4 on a five-point scale). For other programs, a satisfactory estimate is sufficient.

A mandatory condition for enrollment is the availability of an international certificate of knowledge of English at a level sufficient for education. Different programs put their demands on this indicator. The most common lows are TOEFL 92 or IELTS 6.0-7.0. The applicant can choose to study in Dutch. For this it is necessary to pass an examination at the university. The result must be at least B2.

Motivation letter should be in the folder with other documents. It is necessary to express the desire to learn at this educational institution and describe its goals as much as possible. The better the entrant writes a motivation letter, the greater the chance of receiving and receiving a scholarship.

You can start the education on the 1st of September or from the 1st of February. If an applicant wants to start education in the autumn, then the application must be submitted between 1 October and 1 February. Those wishing to become students since February - can start filing documents from July 1, deadline September 1.

Foreign students can expect to receive a scholarship for special success in teaching. You can receive financial payments as a result of previous studies at the educational institution, and already directly for the high level of academic achievement at the university. Sometimes scholarships can be assigned from the impression, which is caused by the motivation letter of the applicant.

Under the scholarship payments, the student is expected to receive an amount of € 11,000 annually on campus accommodation. In addition, the Government of the Netherlands provides assistance to the best foreign students who come from countries that do not belong to the EU.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision