Utrecht Summer School

The Utrecht Summer School, founded in 1986 by Utrecht University, is the largest academic summer programme in the Netherlands and is one of the biggest summer schools in Europe.

About

The Utrecht Summer School is a partnership of Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences, HKU University of the Arts and the University of Humanistic Studies. These institutions of higher education offer high quality, fully accredited summer courses at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level. All courses are taught in English. For most of the courses EC credits are awarded. In 2023 the Utrecht Summer School hosted over 150 courses (in which 3,000 students enrolled), in face to face, hybrid and online classrooms.

Utrecht Summer School aims to provide its participants with an unforgettable stay in Utrecht and The Netherlands. In addition to the study programme, there is an option to make use of the campus sporting facilities as well as a varied social programme, including night canoeing through the canals of downtown Utrecht, pub quizzes, scavenger hunts and (guided) trips to famous museums.

Courses

There are over 150 courses with different levels on various topics and disciplines. For example, Humanities, Art & Music, Life Sciences, Healthcare and more. Most courses take place in July and August.

Student Life

Utrecht Summer School aims to provide its participants with an unforgettable stay in Utrecht. Besides studying there is more to discover. Students can make use of the sporting facilities and the varied social programma with fun activities and trips.

The organisation can also help with finding a place to stay during the summer. They also offer the participants the dorms that are occupied by international students throughout the academic year. Because of this, the housing provided is affordable, but very basic.

Get to know more

Visit the website of Utrecht Summer School. There you will find more information about the courses, the student life and application.