Visiting (non-exchange) students

Visiting non exchange students are non-degree seeking students from recognized EU/EEA or Non-EU/EEA universities, who visit for courses Utrecht University without an exchange programme. You are most welcome at the Faculty of Science and can take courses the same way that exchange students can, as long as your home institution is a recognized university. 

We offer the possibility to come one full semester (i.e. 5 months) or take a few Bachelor’s or Master’s courses. You are able to receive a Transcript of Records.

Be aware, that in most circumstances tuition fees are due and you will have to organize more details yourself (accommodation). Please note that we do not accommodate students who will need a visa.

Financial agreement

You have to sign an agreement that you will fulfill your financial obligations. The tuition fee is 1075 euro per master course of 7.5 EC, and 875 euro per bachelor course of 7.5 EC. After having paid the course(s) you will be registered for the course(s). We need to know in advance which courses you wish to take, so that we can check the availability of places in the course(s).

Application visiting non Exchange Students

If you wish to apply as a visiting non exchange student for a course, you have to ask the international office of the faculty of science for the appropriate Registration Form and Course selection form that you should fill in and send back to us together with the:

  • proof of the language requirements: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge EFL examinations, or CEFR level B2 (bachelor) or C1 (master);
  • photocopy of your passport or ID card
  • official transcript of records of the courses undertaken (If you are currently studying in higher education, your university will be able to produce a transcript with subjects you have taken so far).
  • a completed course selection form – preliminary choice
  • medical insurance document valid in the Netherlands for the proposed study period

Please reach out to the international office of the Faculty of Science at science.internationaloffice@uu.nl in case you want to apply for visiting education.

Please also visit the UU website for international students for more practical information.