Utrecht University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #78 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #14 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #1 of 5 | In Utrecht |
| #2 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top100 | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Enrollment
- 40,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uu.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate in subjects appropriate to faculty requirements (eindexamen Gymnasuim A or B, or Atheneum) |
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
| Enrollment | 40,000 |
We've calculated the 22% acceptance rate for Utrecht University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Utrecht University is a world-class research university with 177,908 scientific papers published and 7,637,730 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Utrecht University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1864 | 22802 |
| 1994 | 2046 | 25788 |
| 1995 | 2023 | 28342 |
| 1996 | 2197 | 30176 |
| 1997 | 2323 | 34133 |
| 1998 | 2313 | 38248 |
| 1999 | 2479 | 43645 |
| 2000 | 2585 | 51264 |
| 2001 | 2539 | 57090 |
| 2002 | 2828 | 66582 |
| 2003 | 2823 | 75530 |
| 2004 | 3121 | 84809 |
| 2005 | 3351 | 97132 |
| 2006 | 3565 | 111047 |
| 2007 | 3869 | 126459 |
| 2008 | 4093 | 141437 |
| 2009 | 4643 | 159854 |
| 2010 | 4975 | 179565 |
| 2011 | 5280 | 207687 |
| 2012 | 5394 | 233956 |
| 2013 | 5752 | 259348 |
| 2014 | 5770 | 280644 |
| 2015 | 5869 | 292631 |
| 2016 | 5668 | 307511 |
| 2017 | 5931 | 330256 |
| 2018 | 7105 | 360816 |
| 2019 | 8044 | 407745 |
| 2020 | 9119 | 511106 |
| 2021 | 9271 | 591813 |
| 2022 | 8843 | 575781 |
| 2023 | 9256 | 591480 |
| 2024 | 7350 | 584357 |
| 2025 | 5538 | 527753 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 5,500-10,000 per annum for non EU/EEA students (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 1,565 per annum for students from European/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries (EUR) |
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 Utrecht University.
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 | No | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WO Master (MA/MSc) | Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Educational Sciences, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, European Union Law, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Human Rights, Immunology, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Meteorology, Molecular Biology, Musicology, Philosophy, Physics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theatre, Toxicology |
|---|
Utrecht University alumni
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René Descartes
- Occupations
- philosophermusic theoristastronomerphysicistmechanical automaton engineer
- Biography
-
René Descartes was a French philosopher, scientist, logician, and mathematician, widely considered a seminal figure in the emergence of modern philosophy and science during Renaissance era. Mathematics was paramount to his method of inquiry, and he connected the previously separate fields of geometry and algebra into analytic geometry.
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Wilhelm Röntgen
- Occupations
- researcherengineerphysicistprofessor
- Biography
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Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was a German experimental physicist who produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range known as X-rays (known as Röntgen rays in many languages). In 1901, Röntgen became the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics "in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the remarkable rays subsequently named after him." The element roentgenium is named in his honor.
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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham was a British Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768. Historians call him "Chatham" or "Pitt the Elder" to distinguish him from his son William Pitt the Younger, who also served as prime minister. Pitt was also known as "the Great Commoner" because of his long-standing refusal to accept a title until 1766.
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Femke Halsema
- Enrolled in Utrecht University
- Studied social science
- Occupations
- criminologistcolumnistmayorwritersociologist
- Biography
-
Femke Halsema is a Dutch politician and filmmaker serving as Mayor of Amsterdam since 2018. She is the first woman to hold the position on a non-interim basis. She previously was a member of the House of Representatives for the leftist green party, GroenLinks from 1998 to 2011, and served as the party's parliamentary leader from 2002 to 2010.
Utrecht University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Cultural Studies, Dutch, Fine Arts, History, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Geosciences | Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geography (Human), Regional Planning, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Law, Economics and Governance | Economics, Law, Management |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Social and Behavioural Sciences | Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Graduate School : Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Graduate School : Geosciences | Earth Sciences, Geography |
| Graduate School : Law, Economics and Governance | Economics, Government, Law |
| Graduate School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Therapy |
| Graduate School : Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences |
| Institute : Education | Education |
| Institute : Ethics | Ethics |
General information
| Alternative names | UU Universiteit Utrecht |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1636 |
| Accreditation | The Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders. |
| Motto | Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos Sun of Righteousness, shine upon us |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 80125 Utrecht, 3508 TC Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 359,000 |