Bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences (University College Utrecht)
★ StudyPath verdict
8.5/10
Best for curious, driven students wanting a flexible multidisciplinary liberal arts curriculum in a small international residential campus community at Utrecht University. Trade-off: highly selective admission process.
Tuition · Intl
↗€17,073
EU: €5,591/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 27
apply by May 27
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗498
DUO ↓6% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 22 Sept 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Utrecht University (Utrecht). Leads to Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science. Field: General programmes. Duration 3 years. 180 ECTS. Tuition €17,073/yr.
English180 ECTSBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of ScienceField area: InterdisciplinarySector: InterdisciplinairCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsDesign projectField tripExhibitionGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignment
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Tracks from HOVI
Humanities Honours ProgrammeHonourstraject
Het honoursprogramma is bedoeld voor ambitieuze bachelorstudenten met een brede interesse.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Psychology10%
Filosofie4%
Sociale Geografie4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 274%
Complete this degree41%
Continue studying after graduating82%
Women among first-years64%
Say workload is “just right”68%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 123 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.1
Career preparation2.6
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL internet based: 100
This programme runs a study choice check (matching step) for applicants.
Internships
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