Academic Rules and Regulations
The Academic Rules and Regulations outline important aspects of studying at University College Utrecht. Read the document carefully.
A new edition is released every academic year (usually published in June) and is applicable to all students, no matter when you started. Older versions are only meant for reference. They are not valid anymore once a new version has been effectuated.
Download ARR 2025-2026
Not applicable anymore after 1 September 2026
Download ARR 2026-2027
note: typo corrected in art 6.1 on 22 July 2027
A summary of the most important changes in 2026-2027:
• Art 3.5 and art 3.6 clarified titles for a better distinction in function
• RULE CHANGE Art 3.6.2f and 3.6.3f change the level 1 Science methodology requirement – with transition
• Art 3.6.2f link added to explain methods options for an interdomain major
• RULE CHANGE Art 3.6.4 remove the option for a double major – with transition
• Art 3.7.2b improved description of deadline for requesting off campus courses
• RULE CHANGE Art 3.7.2g reduce off campus courses (budget cut agreement) – with transition
• Art 3.9 articles e and f added to describe current practice of exchange, also in 5.4.1e and 5.4.2e
• RULE CHANGE Art 5.6.7 remove must-pass element as an available option