Utrecht University is an international research university of the highest quality and the alma mater of many leading names, academics and scientists who have made an important contribution to the quality of society.
Utrecht University, Netherlands
About
The Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences is known as a leader in education and research in the social and behavioural sciences. Its focus is on the disciplines of interdisciplinary social sciences, cultural anthropology, educational sciences, pedagogy, psychology and sociology.
They use their expertise to contribute to the formation of talented students in a wide array of degree programmes, and to increase understanding of a range of social issues. To achieve this it frequently works together with social organisations.
Accommodations
- Utrecht is the most popular university city in the Netherlands, so the demand for student housing is very high.
- The university does not own any student accommodation. Most rooms are let by housing corporations and by private home owners.
- A typical aspect of student housing in the Netherlands is that you rent a room in a flat or house where you live with other students and share facilities like the kitchen, bathroom and washing machine.
Location & Facilities
- The campus is located just outside the city of Utrecht, to the east, a short bus ride from the town centre.
- Many students live on campus at this location. There are numerous facilities on campus, including the Olympos sport centre, a café-restaurant, and a number of shops.
- Near the university and the student housing, you will find the academic hospital UMC Utrecht, Hogeschool Utrecht, and the Botanic Gardens.