Utrecht University is one of the leading research universities in the Netherlands. Over the years it has been a prominent player in the dominant university rankings. Utrecht University offers a broad range of English taught bachelor, master and PhD programs. In addition, Utrecht offers various specialized short courses and summer schools. Some 2.000 international students come to study in Utrecht every year. With some 125 nationalities, Utrecht University is a multi-cultural study environment
Utrecht University has a broad portfolio of degree and research programs: from Life Sciences to Humanities and Arts programs. They cover the entire breadth of the field of academia. Education and research are offered at 7 faculties including a prestigious university college.
Research is closely linked to education and course content finds its origin in top-class research. Courses are being taught by top researchers and lecturers. Utrecht University education and research continue to have a major impact in fields ranging from Medicine to Social Sciences.
Throughout the years, Utrecht University has earned several top positions in prestigious international rankings. It is the highest-ranking Dutch university in the influential THE ranking. The prestigious CHE ranking placed Utrecht University in the European top 5 in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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QS World Humanities and Arts Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Utrecht University in the Discipline Rankings |
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Modern Languages Ranking: 151 - 200 |
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Geography Ranking: 37 |
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History Ranking: 48 |
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Linguistics Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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QS World Engineering and Technology Ranking 2012 |
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Computer Science Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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QS World Life Sciences and Medicine Ranking 2012 |
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Medicine Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Biological Sciences Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Psychology Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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QS World Natural Sciences Ranking 2012 |
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Physics and Astronomy Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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Mathematics Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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Environmental Sciences Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Earth and Marine Sciences Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Chemistry Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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QS World Social Sciences Ranking 2012 |
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Statistics and Operational Research Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Sociology Ranking: 41 |
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Politics Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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Law Ranking: 48 |
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Communication and Media Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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Education Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Times Higher Education Social Sciences Top 50 World Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Utrecht University in the Rankings |
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Social Sciences: 50 |
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Students have a choice of a number of scholarships they can apply for. Scholarships include:
Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Law/Economics and Governance, Faculty of Geosciences, Faculty of Medicine/University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
