Art and culture

From visiting the University Museum to taking courses at Parnassos Cultural Centre, Utrecht University offers a diverse range of arts and culture. Moreover, there's plenty to do in Utrecht itself, often with discounts for students.

 
 

 

Parnassos Cultural Centre

At Parnassos Cultural Centre, you can take courses in music, dance, theatre, photography, visual arts, and much more. The centre also hosts various performances, such as the Cabaret Stage and film nights.

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Studium Generale

At Studium Generale, researchers, students and other curious people meet. With our freely accessible talkshows, exciting lectures and events we link science to current societal debates. Everyone is welcome!

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Learn to create programmes at the Studium Generale Academy

In three interactive sessions, you will learn from experienced event curators what makes a good public event and how to take an idea from concept to execution. How do you decide on a theme? Which format should you choose? And how do you reach your audience? You will work on skills such as storytelling, concept development and audience-focused writing. Note: this program is only in Dutch.

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Earn a Studium Generale Edubadge

Do you enjoy reflecting on social issues? Are you not afraid to look beyond your own field of study? If so, you can attend at least five Studium Generale events, write a short reflection on each one, and receive a digital Edubadge to add to your resume and LinkedIn profile. It’s a great way to showcase your social engagement, for example to your future employer.

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University Museum Utrecht

Peek over the shoulders of scientists, both past and present, at the Utrecht University Museum (UMU). Each season, the museum features a new exhibition.

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City Theatre Utrecht

For a reduced rate, visit the City Theatre Utrecht. If you buy a ticket half an hour before the show starts, you'll receive a discount as a student when you show your student ID.

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