University College Utrecht offers solely undergraduate programs and there is no Master’s program that automatically follows afterwards. This means that you will have to find one tailored to your preferences yourself. If you, like many students at University College Utrecht, have not yet decided what direction you want to take after UCU, talking to teachers, fellows, or your tutor, or by researching a bit yourself might give you an idea of what you would like to do.
Who to talk to?
Whether you already have initial ideas or you have no clue at all, the following people might be useful:
- Teachers: talk to one of your teachers with experience in the field of your interest.
- Fellows: they are the track supervisors and have great experience in their field and often have good relations with the relevant UU faculty.
- Career Development Officer: The CDO advises students in planning their futures, and his office is located in College Hall.
- Tutors: If you do not know who to go to for advice, your tutor is a good first step. The tutors will most likely be able to redirect to someone who can help you. However, keep in mind that they might not be specialized in your field of interest.
- Others: Alumni, friends or ASC.
ASC’s Master’s Guide
The Academic Student Council has written the ASC Master's Guide that provides you with detailed information on how to find information about master’s programs, write a successful application and apply for scholarships.
Next steps…
a) Internet
The first and easiest way to start looking for a master’s program is on the Internet. A convenient tool to find a master’s that suits you is through master’s degree portals. These are websites that list all the master’s a country has to offer, and you can search them based on your interests and prerequisites. Studiekeuze123 (in English: Study Choice) is a website funded by the Dutch government that lists all the masters in the Netherlands. If you are thinking about doing a master’s degree in another European country, try the Masters portal. This initiative by a group of students that later became EU education professionals, browses through 15.000 masters that can be taken in the European Union.
b) Searching for universities
Look for master’s programs at specific universities. Google ‘University Rankings’ and you will find many different lists of top universities and their most prestigious programs. Perhaps you would like to study in a specific country or city? Most universities will have web pages about their master’s programs. Utrecht University offers more than a hundred Master’s degree programs taught in English, and many more in Dutch.
c) Master’s information days
Many universities organise master’s information days including lectures and information stalls for their different programs.
d) Application
Keep in mind that some universities require you to apply up to a year in advance. After having decided on a master’s degree, you will need to know exactly how the application process works for a specific university. There are a number of things to bear in mind, such as admission dates, prerequisites, financial matters, legal matters specific to countries. Remember to start in good time.