Choosing a bachelor's programme

Are you in doubt whether your bachelor's programme suits you? Utrecht University offers tools and guidance to help you with your study choice. On this page, you will find what we offer.

What can I do myself?

• Study choice quick-scan (Dutch) Do the study choice quick-scan. This scan will help you reflect on the specifics of your current undergraduate programme.
• Step-by-step plan Want to make the switch to another study? Then follow the step-by-step plan to choose a new study.
• Podcast 'Het spoor bijster' (Dutch) Listen to the podcast ‘Het spoor bijster'. In it, we discuss topics you might run into when choosing a bachelor programme.
• Difference between academic and applied sciences (Dutch) Watch the video for the differences between academic and applied sciences. What suits you best?

Available support

Would you like to address your wishes or your personal situation more specifically when choosing a new (bachelor's) programme? You can make an appointment with the study career advisor.

Scans, tests and more information

• Interest scan from Utrecht University
• Study choice test from Icares
• Career tests from UU Career Services
• Career test from universiteitstart (Dutch language)
• Bachelor programmes from Utrecht University
• Chat with one of our students 
• Studiekeuze 123 (Dutch language)
• Icares (Dutch language)
• TKMST (Dutch language)
• Studiekeuzemotivatietest (Dutch language)