Study abroad

Are you planning to complete part of your studies abroad? It can be a great way to enrich your education and gain new experiences. In the dedicated section on studying abroad, you’ll find practical information about the various options, popular destinations, and important application deadlines.

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  Study abroad Learn more about participating in an exchange programme or summer school(s) abroad.
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  Student Experiences Curious about what it’s like to study abroad? Read here how fellow students have experienced their studies abroad!
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  Destinations Do you want to know which destinations you can go on exchange to? Check the destinations page!

We encourage you to study abroad

In semester 1 of your second year you take research seminars and/or tutorials at an advanced level. You are strongly encouraged to complete a substantial part of your coursework in your second year outside the Faculty of Humanities, and a semester abroad is an excellent way to do so. We have established partnerships with a number of universities in Europe and North America, where you can expand your horizons and immerse yourself in a different academic culture. During your semester abroad, you must earn a total of 30 EC, which you can do by taking courses at the host institution, or you may also be able to do an internship abroad.

Exchange partners

For study abroad, there are University-wide agreements, Faculty-wide agreements, and CLS-specific partnerships available. There are over 100 universities worldwide that have exchange arrangements with Utrecht University. In addition, the Faculty of Humanities has agreements specifically for humanities students, e.g. in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Spain, Sweden, the UK, the USA, and Canada. Finally, the RMA in Comparative Literary Studies also has close contacts with a number of universities abroad, including the FU Berlin, Goethe University Frankfurt, Münster University, Trinity College Dublin, Lisbon, Bologna, Stockholm, Toronto, and UCLA.

Application

In any exchange agreement only a limited number of student places are available. Admission will occur on a competitive basis and the host university will take the final decision on admission. You should be aware that applying for studying abroad is a complicated and time-consuming process and that you should start the process on time.