Internship or research abroad
Some programmes also offer the option of doing your internship/research abroad. Start preparing for it six months to a year in advance and always get approval beforehand.
First check the conditions of your study programme
How to find a location?
Unlike exchange, there are no partner Universities. This means that you can go anywhere you like, but it is your responsibility to find a place. Check below to find additional tips specific to your programme.
Tips or help from your programme
Travel policy
Students with a Dutch passport are advised to register with the Dutch ministry of Foreign affairs via the 24/7 Information service This website is also available in English.
By registering via the site mentioned above, you will receive information on calamities abroad and on changes in the travel advice. We urge all students to save the emergency number: +31247247247 and download the app '24/7 BZ reis'.
Study trips and negative travel advice
Utrecht University follows the travel advice of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Travel related to your study (exchange, internship, research or fieldwork) to areas with a red or orange travel advice, will not be facilitated. Unless an exception request has been filed and approved. On this page you can find more information on this procedure.