Mandatory Introduction GSNS
Welcome to your Master’s programme at the GSNS!
To ensure that you get off to a good start, the Graduate School of Natural Sciences (GSNS) organizes an Introduction Programme for all new graduate students on Monday 2 February 2026. All students who are (conditionally) admitted to one of the GSNS Master's programmes, will receive more information about the introduction programme in January.
Participation to all activities on this day is mandatory and will grant you 0,5 EC. Please make sure you register when asked to!
How to get started
To get you started in your studies, we have created a couple of resources. The Welcome Booklet contains a lot of practical information for all starting master’s students. Make sure to check out the Master's Science Starter Guide as well!
If you are new to Utrecht University or the Faculty of Science, it is also helpful to watch this recording of the session ‘How to get Started’, in which a study advisor and a student run you through the most important information, including an introduction to Osiris.
On this webpage, you can find all the current information about the Introduction programme and the practical aspects. If you still have any questions after reading the information here, you can contact us at intro-gsns@uu.nl.
Introduction programme (overview)
Monday 2 February
| 9:15 - 11:35 | Plenary session |
| 11:35 - 12:30 | Campus tour |
| 12:15 - 13:00 | (Lunch)Break |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Programma session |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Information market & Drinks (optional) |
For more detailed information on the sessions and the locations, please click the tabs below.
Details of introduction programme
Practical information
Any questions?
- If you have any questions concerning your application procedure, documents etc. please check our FAQ webpage.
- If the FAQ webpage doesn’t include your question, contact the Student Desk. International students should contact International Student Admissions with questions about documents.
- If you have any questions concerning the programme, please contact your programme coordinator.
- For any questions regarding the master’s introduction, please contact intro-gsns@uu.nl
- In all correspondence with Utrecht University, please include your student number <######>.