About us

Located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is firmly founded on tradition. Utrecht University, which celebrates its 370th anniversary, has developed into one of Europe's largest and most prominent institutes of research and education. Utrecht University offers the broadest spectrum of disciplines available in the Netherlands, innovative research and liaises with universities and research centres all over the world. At Utrecht University, in both teaching and research, quality is always the key.

Utrecht University is linked to the names of many prominent academics among whom Buys Ballot, Donders, Rudolf Magnus, Van Unnik and Freudenthal. The list also includes Nobel Prize Winners such as Gerard 't Hooft from the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy.

Utrecht University is truly international. In addition to the innumerable individual contacts between scientists and students the world over, the university maintains ramified networks with many fellow institutions. Our curricula are attractive for foreign students, especially at Master’s level. The University College offers English taught BA and BSc-courses at the highest level. Research facilities are excellent. We offer attractive accommodation to international staff and students. The city of Utrecht offers an international academic atmosphere.

The Utrecht Summer School started in 1987, with one course: Dutch Culture and Society. In the last two decades the summer school developed into a broad selection of over 90 courses in virtually all disciplines Utrecht University is offering.

In 2009 Utrecht Summer School attracted over 1500 students from about 80 different countries.

Utrecht Summer School
PO BOX 80148
3508 TC Utrecht
The Netherlands
T: + 31 30 2534400
E: summerschool@uu.nl

Visiting address:
Kriekenpitplein 21-22
3584 EC Utrecht
The Netherlands

	Mr. Drs. Jeroen L. Torenbeek Director P: +31 30 253 4400 E: j.l.torenbeek@uu.nl
	Mr. Marc. W. Gebuis, MSc Coordinator P: +31 30 253 8697 E: m.gebuis@uu.nl
	Ms. Roos Nieuwenhuis, MA Coordinator P: +31 30 253 4400 E: r.nieuwenhuis@uu.nl

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