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Universiteit Utrecht

Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 Cs Utrecht, THE Netherlands
3.96 / 5 based on 270 reviews.
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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.


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89% of students recommend
270 reviews
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3.8/5
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Academic
4.1/5
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Languages
4.3/5
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“Befor leaving your home, ask yourself what you want to find abroad, and once you are back, try to answer what have you learned, and if the answer are found (or the questions changed).” Read Review
LuisFernando, Bolivia

Universiteit Utrecht review by Luis Fernando

Review by Luis Fernando, Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
Economics, University Agreement
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: Apartment/House
Why? I lived in House with many students from all over the world, and it was a very nice student community.
Personal comments:
Getting accomodation in the Netherlands is very difficult, I had a lot of luck because the Utrecht University arrenged a good allocation for me.
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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: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Mike O'Connors Irish Pub Havanna Disco
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 5
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:
The GIS courses are tough, but their academic excellence and reputation really good. If you want to dominate GIS go to Utrecht.



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:
none

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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: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
Most of the people of the Netherlands speak a very good English, and are open to do it with foreigners, in every location: shops, university, etc.
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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:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
The living cost in Bolivia are much lower than in the Netherlands
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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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...
Better preparation for some courses
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:
It is a great university, academic excellent, open to foreing students, and full of interest activities



FINAL COMMENTS

Befor leaving your home, ask yourself what you want to find abroad, and once you are back, try to answer what have you learned, and if the answer are found (or the questions changed).
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