Utrecht University
One of the Netherlands' largest and broadest research universities, Utrecht combines strong performance across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences with the Utrecht Science Park, one of Europe's biggest life sciences and sustainability research hubs.
#113
QS World Rank 2027
1636
Founded
39,000+
Students
120+
Nationalities on Campus
Why Utrecht
Why Indian students choose Utrecht
A Leading Broad Research University
Utrecht ranks among the world's top 120 universities and is consistently one of the Netherlands' strongest performers for research output and citations.
Utrecht Science Park
Home to one of Europe's largest science parks, concentrating life sciences, sustainability, and pharmaceutical research alongside major teaching hospitals.
Dutch Post-Study Search Year Visa
Graduates can apply for a one-year "zoekjaar" (orientation year) residence permit to look for qualified work in the Netherlands without needing a separate work permit.
The EU vs Non-EU Fee Reality
EU/EEA students pay a low statutory fee of around €2,694 a year, while non-EU students pay an institutional fee that varies widely by programme, from roughly €12,000 to €28,000 a year for a bachelor's and €15,000 to €32,500 a year for a master's.
Broad Faculty Coverage
Seven faculties spanning Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Law, Economics and Governance, Geosciences, Medicine, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, with 150+ programmes.
Strong Research Heritage
Utrecht's alumni and faculty include multiple Nobel Prize laureates and dozens of Spinoza Prize winners, the Netherlands' highest scientific honour.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
BSc Global Sustainability Science
Faculty of Geosciences
MSc Multidisciplinary Economics
Utrecht University School of Economics
MSc Sustainable Development
Faculty of Geosciences
MSc Artificial Intelligence
Faculty of Science
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Multidisciplinary Economics | €21,342 /yr | 1 year |
| General Master's Range | €14,995 - €32,562 /yr | 1-2 years |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.0-6.5+ overall or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score (for English-taught programs)
Statement of Purpose / motivation letter
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (for national/Schengen visa purposes)
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship)
€5,000 one-time award
Utrecht University Faculty and Programme Scholarships
Partial tuition waivers, programme-dependent
Ready to Begin?
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