Utrecht University is located in Netherlands and has developed one of the most prominent institutes of research and education. The university is a largeard and multi-faceted knowledge centre.

With 8 faculties, 3,500 academic staff, 47 Bachelor’s degree programmes and 175 Master’s degree programmes (88 of which are taught in English), Utrecht University offers courses in a huge range of disciplines. In terms of student numbers, it is the largest university in the Netherlands, with students coming from both the Netherlands and abroad. Every year, more than 1,000 international students from all over the world come to Utrecht to follow academic programmes taught in English.

Students are taught by dedicated lecturers who are experts in their field. Through teaching in small groups and effective personal supervision, the University ensures that students are able to develop their talents.

For excellent students, the University also provides a number of Honours programmes. Research training programmes are offered by six graduate schools that cover broad disciplinary areas and bring together academics and students in a common research community.Utrecht University coordinates 20 national research schools and is a partner in four of the top six nationally clustered research schools in the Netherlands.

The Network’s activities cover all aspects of the internationalisation of higher education, including student and staff exchanges, degree mobility, summer schools, joint curricula and combined degrees. In addition, Utrecht University is taking part in more than 100 European and internationally financed research projects.