NetherlandsQS #103UtrechtPublic UniversityTaught in English, DutchTuition-FreeTuition from €9,500 per yearUtrecht University
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Utrecht University in the Netherlands offers international bachelor's students several funding options, including the Holland Scholarship — funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and universities for non-EEA students in their first year — and a few other awards and discounts. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit. Conditions and deadlines are published on the bachelor's scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
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Utrecht University Law, Economics and Governance International Talent Scholarship (LEGITS) 2027
MasterTuition-Free9 majorsFebruary 1, 2027
Life and living
Utrecht · Netherlands
Life and living
Utrecht · Netherlands
Living in Utrecht
The fourth-largest Dutch city and the country’s geographic hub, known for its wharf-level canals, home to Utrecht University, the largest in the country.
Student housing
The median student room in Utrecht rents for about EUR 775 a month (Kamernet, Q2 2026); Utrecht University puts housing at EUR 425–1,100 and living expenses at EUR 800–1,000 a month.
Transport for students
The free student travel product (OV) follows the nationality rules of Dutch student finance, so most international students do not get it; they pay normal fares with an OV-chipkaart or a bank card, and most students cycle.
Top landmarks
Dom Tower of Utrecht
Massimo Catarinella · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Oudegracht
Diliff · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Rietveld Schröder House
User:Husky · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Netherlands
Costs and living
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands: • Bachelor's Degrees at research universities: between €9,000 and €15,000 per academic year (clinical/medical up to €22,000). • Master's Degrees: between €12,000 and €21,000 annually depending on programme, technical specialization, and faculty. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) sets the statutory student subsistence norm. In 2026, students must demonstrate approximately **€1,050 to €1,100 per month** (approx. €12,600 to €13,200 annually) for living expenses, usually deposited directly to the university alongside tuition.
Working while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during the summer months (June to August), requiring an easily obtainable work permit (TWV) filed by the employer. The post-study «Orientation Year» (Zoekjaar): Graduates of Dutch Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes are granted a **full 12-month unrestricted residence permit** to work without any employment permits, offering an exceptional and expedited transition into the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 55 programmes
Faculties and programmes
7 faculties · 55 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Geosciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterNL
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
Faculty of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Artificial Intelligence· BachelorNL
- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterNL
- Digital Media· MasterEN
- Film & Television Production· MasterEN
- History
- Journalism· MasterNL
- Languages and Literature
- Music· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Philosophy
- Theatre & Drama· MasterEN
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Translation· Master
Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance (School of Law, School of Economics U.S.E., School of Governance)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Business Management· Bachelor, Master
- Corporate Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Criminal Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· MasterEN
- Finance· MasterEN
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- International Business· MasterEN
- International Law· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Philosophy· BachelorEN
- Political Science
Faculty of Medicine (UMC Utrecht)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Biology
- General Medicine· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Nursing· MasterNL
- Physical Therapy· MasterNL
- Public Health· Master, PhDEN
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Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Astronomy· BachelorNL
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterNL
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Environmental Science· MasterEN
- Game Development· Bachelor, Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
- Materials Science & Engineering· MasterEN
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy· MasterEN
- Physics
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Anthropology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Curriculum & Instruction· BachelorNL
- Educational Psychology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Psychology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Sociology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Special Education· MasterNL
- Statistics· MasterEN
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Veterinary Medicine
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Full tuition fee, Renewable for year 2.
The latest deadline we have is February 1, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: LEGITS personal statement, Answers to application questions.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uu.nl/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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