University of California - EAP

Universitywide / Faculty | This means this destination is available to all students of Utrecht University
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General important information | The University of California offers an opportunity to go on exchange through the Education Abroad Program (EAP). This program has three basic characteristics:
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Student experiences | Below you will find the student experiences per campus. After your selection at Utrecht University, you will apply online at UC. You have to list a top 3 of UC-campuses where you would like to be placed. When your application is reviewed by UC they will place you on a campus. It is not possible to change this. Please read the experiences carefully and make an informed decision. All campuses at UC offer a great exchange experience! Download the student experiences of UC Berkeley Download the student experiences of UC Davis Download the student experiences of UC Irvine Download the student experiences of UC Los Angeles Download the student experiences of UC Merced Download the student experiences of UC Riverside Download the student experiences of UC San Diego |
Webpages | General information for exchange students Course information - look at the class schedule of a campus (and not ‘courses’ / catalog) |
Social media | UCEAP Reciprocity: Nine Unique Academic Opportunities (YouTube) One UC Davis in 30 Seconds (YouTube) |
Academic calendar | Please check the timeline |
Requirements |
After selection by Utrecht University, you will have to fulfill the language requirements |
Areas of study open to exchange students | Almost all (undergraduate) areas of study are open to exchange students, but there are restrictions! Please keep in mind that some Bachelor’s majors may be very popular and selective. It may therefore be more difficult, and sometimes not possible, to register for courses in this field, and you must be prepared to attend any host UC campus. For all information about these Impacted Majors and the information on prerequisites please look at the majors information.
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Application in Osiris | Mention in your motivation letter your top 3 In Osiris you must choose: University of California (EAP) |
Courses at Master’s level | It is not possible to go on this EAP exchange at Master’s (graduate) level. Graduate students may be able to create their own exchange possibility by contacting a UC professor directly to check if they can come to UC as a ‘Visiting Student / Researcher’. |
Campuses |
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Housing assistance | Housing facilities are not guaranteed by EAP and must be arranged by the applicant. However, the host campus can assist you in finding university-owned or private accommodation. More information about housing can be found in the Student Guide and the Pre-Arrival Instructions. |
Estimated living costs per month | Living expenses differ per campus and there is a large variation. |
Credits and grading | Students are advised a maximum of 17 UC units. 1 UC unit is 1.33 ECTS = 22.61 ECTS per semester or quarter. Exceptions can be made but only on special request. This means that especially in the fall quarter/semester it is difficult (almost impossible) to obtain 30 ects within your exchange. You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
Number of places available | 40 places per year for 2023-2024. |
Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office:

Australia, New Zealand, South Afrika & Spain*
Name: Ms. Tessel Arendsen
E-mail: region3@uu.nl
* only Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Erasmus+ grant questions
The International Office can only help you with questions related to the content of your Learning Agreement and with signing documents on behalf of the Sending Institution.
For all other Erasmus+ grant related questions, please refer to the Erasmus+ grants for Studies page (scroll down to “Contact the Erasmus Office” to make an appointment) or send an e-mail to erasmus@uu.nl
For questions about faculty programmes and internships, contact the Faculty International Offices.
Phone availability
Phone: +31 (0)30-2531224
Office hours for calling: Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00-15:30
Make an appointment via Teams
We are available for appointments via Teams. If you have a question, use the calendar below to make an appointment.
If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please do not forget to cancel.
