Study Abroad Weeks (2 - 13 October 2023)
During the Study Abroad Weeks you can learn more about an exchange with one of our many partner universities. the international offices organize several (online) information meetings and workshops. During these sessions we discuss:
what is an exchange?
how to find a suitable exchange destination
how to apply
how to finance your exchange
The Study Abroad Weeks 2023 have passed. You can find the slides of the presentations below. Information about the Study Abroad Weeks 2024 can be found in this space as of September.
Faculty sessions
- Sciences
- Humanities - BA
- Humanities - BA (Dutch)
- Humanities - Master students
- Geosciences
- Law, Economics and Governance - Economics
- Law, Economics and Governance - Law (Dutch)
- Law, Economics and Governance - USBO (Dutch)
- Social Behaviour and Sciences (Dutch)
- University College Utrecht
Workshops
Q&A sessions by region
During the faculty information sessions you will receive information that is specific to your faculty. Dates and time can be found in the schedule on top of this page. In this schedule you will find the link to the application form as well.
Topics covered include:
- How does an exchange fit into your study programme?
- Who should you contact within the faculty for questions?
- How should you register for studying abroad?
- What are the selections based on?
Open to:
You can only register for a meeting of your own faculty.
In addition to your faculty information session the International Offices offer Q&A sessions for various regions. During these sessions you can ask us your questions about studying in this specific region. Think of semester schedules, cultural differences, documents to be arranged, etc. In these sessions we mainly talk about university-wide exchange destinations. When you have questions about destinations from your faculty, please ask them during your faculty session.
Open to:
Students from all faculties.
Region Q&A Asia
Region Q&A Australia and New Zealand
Region Q&A Latin America
Region Q&A North America
Region Q&A Europe
Region Q&A United Kingdom
Besides the study abroad presentations, the International Offices offer several workshops that will help you prepare in the lead-up to your exchange application. There will be two different workshops.
Workshop ‘How do I finance my exchange?’
Would you like to gain insight into the financial aspects of an exchange and do you want to see whether you can afford to apply for your dream destination? Do you want to know more about available scholarships? Participate in our workshop on the finances of your exchange. Together we will take a look at your budget in comparison to the expected expenses abroad. We will provide you with a template for budgeting your exchange.
Open to:
This workshop is open to students from all faculties.
Workshop ‘How do I choose my exchange destination?’
Listing a top 3 of your preferred destinations is part of the exchange application at Utrecht University. Are you experiencing difficulties to choose your top 3 destinations? Then please join our workshop. In this workshop we will give you some pointers on which you can base your decisions.
Open to:
This workshop is open to students from all faculties.
What are the Study Abroad Weeks?
Utrecht University finds it very important that you can have an international experience during your studies. The International Office wants to inform you about this and help you prepare. Therefore we have organized several information sessions. There are information sessions for students from specific faculties, and activities (workshops and region-specific Q&As) that are open to all Utrecht University students.
Where can I ask specific questions about a destination?
These questions can be asked during the meetings. We try to answer as many substantive questions as possible at that time. Of course, it may happen that there are questions that we cannot answer immediately. We can always come back to this later or refer you to the right person who can help you further.
What if not all my questions are answered during the meetings?
Of course it may be that not all questions can be answered in the session, for example due to the amount of questions from students or limited time. If this is the case, don not worry, the chat will remain open after the session and staff will still be able to answer questions here. If this is not the case, please send an email to the International Office or make an in person or online appointment.
Which International Office should I contact with my questions?
This depends on whether you are interested in a faculty or central (university-wide) destination. The difference between the faculty and central destinations can be found on this page and will be explained during the faculty sessions. In the destination overview, on the page with information about the respective host university, you can also see with which International Office you can ask your questions. And if you have not directly written to the right person, we will refer you!
Will the meetings be recorded?
The workshops and Q&A region sessions will not be recorded. If a faculty information session is recorded, you will find recording on this page