Information for incoming students
Welcome to U.S.E. and the Bachelor's programme Economics and Business Economics. On this page you can find all the information you need to know as you start your university career in Utrecht.
Orientation Programme
The orientation week for new students will take place from 1st to 5th September 2025. Your time at Utrecht will start with this orientation programme where you get to know your fellow students, campus and the programme.
The full Bachelor's Orientation Programme 2025 will be visible this Summer.
Where Do I Find Information On?
| Schedules and the academic calendar? | Under My Study > Schedules |
|---|---|
| Study Materials and Books? | Under Practical Information > Study Materials and Study Facilities. |
| IT Facilities? | Under Practical Information > IT Facilities |
| Scholarschips, Tuition Fees and More? | Under Practical Information > Financial matters. |
| Finding Housing in Utrecht? |
Getting Started
As soon as you have successfully enrolled and the payment of your tuition fees has been arranged, you are issued a student card. It lists your degree programme and the period for which you are enrolled. You need your student card in order to prove you are enrolled at UU, for example when you wish to use our facilities. At exams, you also need a valid ID to be able to identify yourself.
Where can you find your student card?
Your student card is in the MyUU app. If you do not have a compatible smartphone, you can print out a copy of your enrolment in Osiris. You can always access your student card when offline too, provided you have logged in to the app at least once. Make sure you have version 1.8 of the app; this procedure still does not work properly in older versions.
You log into the app with your Solis ID. The app is available to download from:
- Apple app store and
- the Google Playstore for Android
Passport photo
If you do not see a passport photo on your student card, go to Osiris and upload your photograph there. Please note: the size has to be 100 KB or less. Read more about uploading your passport photo (PDF).
Student card not visible in the app?
Have you received the confirmation email indicating you are enrolled but cannot see your student card in the MyUU app? Or have you received no email at all? If so, please contact Student Services. Remember to first check your spam folder, and make sure your email address is up-to-date.
When exactly will you receive your student card?
You will receive your student card when your enrolment is successful. In other words:
- you have submitted a (re)enrolment request
- you meet all admission requirements
- payment of your tuition fees has been arranged
If everything is in order, you will receive a confirmation email from the Central Student Administration within a week and you will be officially enrolled. The confirmation email will state that your (re)enrolment is complete and that your student card is waiting for you in the MyUU app. You should therefore keep a close eye on your email account and the spam folder. You will not receive communication by post!
Questions?
Contact Student Services by emailing studentenservice@uu.nl.
If you have a disability or chronic illness, Utrecht University will support you as much as possible in order to ensure that you complete your degree programme successfully. Examples of a disability / chronic illness include:
- visual, auditory or motor impairments;
- dyslexia;
- ADD / ADHD;
- an autistic spectrum disorder;
- chronic and psychological disorders (e.g. chronic depression, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, asthma, rheumatism etc.).
How to request examination arrangements or accommodations?
You can submit a request for examination arrangements or accommodations via OSIRIS Student (tab Cases > adjustments or accommodations). An example of an accommodation is extra time when sitting exams.
After you have opened your case in Osiris, you will receive a confirmation and the possibility to arrange a meeting with one of the study advisors.
What kind of support does the university offer?
The study advisors can provide you with the exact details of the options available to you. The arrangements or accommodations will be registered in Osiris.
If you are delayed in your studies as a consequence of circumstances beyond your control (e.g. disability), you may be eligible for financial support.
Further information about support can be found on the Studying with a disability page.
Studying without Limitations is a peer to peer group for students with a disability. The members of the Platform are experts by experience, and are happy to share their knowledge with you.
Curious who will be your classmates?
Since we wish you the best experience at the Utrecht University, it is important that you get to know your classmates and other (international) students. Therefore we suggest you to check the app called: Goin’ (find internationals!). This app, developed by students for students, allows you to get in contact with other students based on your hobbies, interests, your study and more before even being in Utrecht!
You can download the app down here:
Apple.
Android.
Log in with the following code to get access: 46835
Team up with a Dutch buddy
We know that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your international experience and education will look and feel very different next semester (and perhaps beyond). To make sure that you feel sufficiently supported within our faculty, we are therefore offering a customized Academic Buddy programme this year, where you will be matched with a buddy from Utrecht University who is planning to study in your home town or country in the future. To take part in this scheme, you should sign up for the Academic Buddy programme. See www.uu.nl/academic-buddy
Student supervision
It can be difficult sometimes to navigate a huge organisation like Utrecht University. This is why there are numerous people you can go to for supervision and advice:
- Lecturer
Lecturers are the first people for you to contact if you have questions or uncertainties about a course. - Bachelor Mentor system (1st year)
The first-year mentor is a U.S.E. staff member who is assigned to guide a group of students during a certain period of their study. Your first-year mentor will be your teacher of the tutorial sessions in the course Introduction to Economics and Business Economics, one of the two courses in the first period. They will not only teach about the content of the course, but will also pay attention to academic and study skills and personal development. - Bachelor Tutor (as of the 2nd year)
After the first year you will get a new tutor. This tutor is a U.S.E. staff member and is not connected to one specific course. - Study Advisor
The Study Advisor is a confidential advisor and acts as a mediator between students and lecturers. They can help you with problems involving academic motivation, delays, exemptions, absence from exams, studying abroad, a study plan that does not follow the conventional routes etc. - Student Information Desk, Economics
For study-related questions and information about practical matters involving education.
Other types of supervision
- Student Psychologist
A student psychologist can help you resolve personal and study-related problems that can interfere with your academic progress. - Skills lab
At Skills Lab, you can take training courses and the like to sharpen your academic skills (better and more effective study, research or communication). - Career Services
Career Services helps you get acquainted with the job market. This is where you can go for career training, an assessment of your application letter or CV, an individual consultation, and more.
You can find a full overview of all the support offered by the UU and U.S.E. on this page . This includes the relevant contact information.