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Universiteit Utrecht

Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 Cs Utrecht, THE Netherlands
3.96 / 5 based on 270 reviews.
Description:
Utrecht University has deep historical roots. It offers a broad curriculum, including a number of unique programmes. Utrecht University's wide variety of programmes allows many extra, interdisciplinary programmes which integrate contributions from various fields.


Programmes
Accreditations
89% of students recommend
270 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
All experiences (270)
Student life
4.3/5
5 stars (90)
Academic
4.1/5
4 stars (114)
Languages
4.3/5
3 stars (60)
Expenses
3.2/5
2 stars (6)
Overall
4.5/5
1 star (0)
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aportuese, Italy

19 4-star reviews of Universiteit Utrecht

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Review by Andrea, Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy
Political Science, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments:
i had a nice time in the dutch studenthouse,but now my rental agreement is expired and i'm waiting for an help,i'm without a room at the moment...6/2/2002
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Mick o'connels,drum'n'bass night in De Vloer,Tivoli
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
hystory exams could be organized difeerently

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
good in english,everybody speak english to foreigners
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
part time jobs
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
prices policies are differnt
Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no money to open a bank account
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
that speaking dutch opens you more doors
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Provide more accomodations



FINAL COMMENTS

good
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