HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1911 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #647 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #16 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #2 of 5 | In Utrecht |
| #431 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 36 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.hu.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|
Research profile
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht has published 3,301 scientific papers with 56,056 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 | 15 |
| 1998 | 3 | 10 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 | 13 | 21 |
| 2001 | 5 | 23 |
| 2002 | 6 | 35 |
| 2003 | 7 | 82 |
| 2004 | 11 | 69 |
| 2005 | 10 | 117 |
| 2006 | 21 | 117 |
| 2007 | 20 | 140 |
| 2008 | 38 | 249 |
| 2009 | 74 | 339 |
| 2010 | 81 | 502 |
| 2011 | 102 | 768 |
| 2012 | 108 | 1039 |
| 2013 | 138 | 1432 |
| 2014 | 141 | 1923 |
| 2015 | 134 | 2026 |
| 2016 | 182 | 2383 |
| 2017 | 230 | 2724 |
| 2018 | 214 | 3244 |
| 2019 | 231 | 4080 |
| 2020 | 266 | 5094 |
| 2021 | 301 | 6475 |
| 2022 | 264 | 6991 |
| 2023 | 364 | 7643 |
| 2024 | 264 | 7820 |
Tuition
The tuition table for HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €2,170 |
| Master's Degree | €2,170 |
| Short Course | €1,080 |
All costs are in Euros (€).
The HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | No | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | No | No | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| HBO Bachelor | Accountancy, Biology, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, English, French, German, Health Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Management, Nursing, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Primary Education, Social Work, Spanish, Special Education |
|---|---|
| HBO Master | Computer Science, Education, Engineering, English, German, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Management, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
Notable alumni
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Camille Lepage
- Occupations
- photographerwar photographerphotojournalistjournalist
- Biography
-
Camille Lepage was a French photojournalist who was killed during the conflict in the Central African Republic in 2014. Her death was described as a murder by the French presidency and it marked the first death of a Western journalist in the conflict.
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Irma Sluis
- Enrolled in the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Studied in 1997-2011
- Occupations
- sign language interpreter
- Biography
-
Irma Sluis is a Dutch sign language interpreter. She is an interpreter in Dutch sign language (NGT) and international sign language (Gestuno) and has published about working as a sign language interpreter in the Netherlands. Since 2005 she has been working with the Dutch broadcasting organisation NOS where she interprets the morning news.
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Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel
- Occupations
- field hockey player
- Biography
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Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel is a Dutch field hockey player.
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Tjitske Siderius
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tjitske Siderius is a Dutch politician.
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Daan de Neef
- Enrolled in the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- 1999-2003 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politicianphilosopher
- Biography
-
Daniël "Daan" de Neef is a Dutch speechwriter and former politician. A member of the conservative liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), De Neef was a political staffer of the VVD and owned a speech consultancy. He held a seat in the Breda municipal council starting in 2018 and was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2021 general election. De Neef stepped down the following year and switched to the Party for the Animals (PvdD) shortly after.
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Rob Hornstra
- Occupations
- photographer
- Biography
-
Rob Hornstra is a Dutch photographer and self-publisher of documentary work, particularly of areas of the former Soviet Union.
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Alida Francis
- Born in
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Netherlands - Enrolled in the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- In 1985 studied journalism
- Occupations
- civil servantjournalist
- Biography
-
M. Alida U. Francis is a Dutch civil servant who has been appointed island Governor of Sint Eustatius on April 10, 2024. She is the first woman to hold this position.
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Peter de Groot
- Enrolled in the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- 2004-2004 studied civil engineering
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Peter Christiaan de Groot is a Dutch politician, who has been serving as a member of the House of Representatives since the 2021 general election. He is a member of the conservative liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), and he also served on the Harderwijk municipal council between 2014 and 2021.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Communication and Journalism | Communication Studies, Journalism |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Economics, Business and Commerce | Business and Commerce, Economics |
| Course/Programme : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Nursing, Optometry, Physical Therapy |
| Course/Programme : Law and Social Studies | Law, Social Studies |
| Course/Programme : Nautical Science | Nautical Science |
| Course/Programme : Pedagogy | Education, Pedagogy |
| Course/Programme : Technology | Technology |
| Institute : Social Work | Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | HU Hogeschool Utrecht |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 13102 Utrecht, 3507 LC Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 359,000 |