Netherlands

Netherlands: Full Immersion Program, University College, Utrecht

Host Institution

University College, Utrecht

Highlights

University College at Utrecht (UCU) is the international, undergraduate honors college associated with Utrecht University. Modeled on American small liberal arts colleges, UCU enrolls approximately 600 students, of which about one-third are international students. Students study and live on a small campus, separate from the main university. The classes are small (maximum of 25 students) and allow for individual attention and an environment that encourages lively intellectual exchange among students and professors. (details)

Duration

Fall semester: late July to mid-December
Spring semester: early January to mid-May
Academic year: late July to mid-May

(calendar)

Extension is possible from the fall to the year.

Academic Focus

Arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. For course descriptions and additional information, see the EAP Course Information page.

Students attend classes with international students and host country students.

Language of Instruction

English

Language Study

All EAP students in the Netherlands attend a two-week Dutch Language and Culture course (DLC) in Utrecht prior to the beginning of the term. Further language study is available during the term, but not required.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study on EAP. Students enroll in four courses per semester.

DLC: 3 to 4 UC quarter units
Term: 18 to 24 UC quarter units per semester

Housing

All students live on campus with international students and host country students in residence halls in units of 6 to 12 students. Each unit has shared bathrooms and a living room. The campus dining hall provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students and faculty. (details)

Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.