Frequently Asked Questions
Utrecht
What makes Utrecht a good city to study?
It could be the 70.000 students, the impressive history, all the stores, cinemas and bars, the student associations or the many cultural activities, sports and recreation… All of this makes sure that you will soon feel at home as a student in Utrecht
What makes Utrecht unique as a city of culture?
Utrecht offers a lot when it comes to culture. For example the impressive history of the city, well-known museums like ‘Dick Bruna Huis’ and the ‘Rietveld Schroderhuis’, and there are many festivals and events.
Are there introduction days in Utrecht?
UIT is the ‘Utrechtse Introductie Tijd’ that takes place every august. It is possible to participate together with 3000 other first-year students and it’s a good way to get to know the city, each other and the student associations. For information check: www.utrechtseintroductietijd.nl
Study
Where can I find information about the University of Utrecht?
For more information you can check their website http://www.uu.nl/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I find information about the University of Applied Sciences?
For more information you can check their website http://international.hu.nl/
Where can I find information about the School of the Arts?
For more information you can check their website http://www.hku.nl/web/English.htm
Living
Which possibilities are there when I want to live in Utrecht?
You can chose to live in a student house with other students or with a landlord or landlady. SSH offers special furnished rooms for international exchange students. For more information you can go to their website www.shortstaysolutions.nl.
How do I subscribe at city hall?
Information about subscribing in Utrecht and the documents you need can be found on www.utrecht.nl.
Financial matters
How do I find a job?
When you want to work in Holland, it is important that you have a work permit. Click here if you want more information.
Which insurances do I need?
The most important insurances are: health, liability, repatriation and household contents. For more information click here.
Student organizations
I want to join a student organization. How can I do that?
For international students there is a student association called ESN Utrecht. Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary non-profit student associations in Europe. ESN Utrecht aims, like other local ESN sections, to ensure that all international students in Utrecht feel at home, have a great time, meet a lot of new people, get a good glimpse of Dutch student life and Dutch culture in general. Want to read more about ESN? Check http://www.esn-utrecht.nl/
Culture
Where can I find information about cultural activities in Utrecht?
For an overview of all the cultural activities in Utrecht you can check the website of www.uu.nl/parnassos. You can read more about activities especially for students on the website of Uit met Suus.
Sports
Where can I go to play sports or join a sports association?
Sports centre Olympos provides excellent sports facilities for (international) students and (visiting) staff of Utrecht's higher education institutes. Check their website for more information http://www.olympos.nl/page.asp?cg=14
Health
Where can I go when I need a GP, dentist or physical therapist?
When you need a General Practitioner (GP), dentist or physical therapist, we recommend you to go to Health Centre Galgenwaard. They can provide different kind of health services. The centre is located in the soccer stadium, close to the Uithof Campus. Click here for more information.
What is the phone number for emergencies?
The general number for emergencies in Europe is 112. For police matters that are not an emergency, call 0900-8844.
UtrechtStudentcity.com
Who are the people behind UtrechtStudentcity.com?
UtrechtStudentcity.com is set up by Stichting Studentensteden and an initiative from City of Utrecht in cooperation with the University of Utrecht, the University of Applied Sciences and the School of Arts.
How do I get in touch with Stichting Studentensteden?
You can send an email to info[at]stichtingstudentensteden.nl or go to www.stichtingstudentensteden.nl.
