Thursday 3 December 2009

Utrecht University




Profile
Utrecht University
Founded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe's leading research universities, recognised internationally for its high-quality, innovative approach to both research and teaching.

Utrecht University offers a broad range of high-quality Dutch- and English-taught programmes and courses: 3 Bachelor's degree programmes, 89 Master’s degree programmes, some 200 certificate courses, and more than 50 Summer School courses. In addition, some of the world’s most talented doctoral students come to Utrecht University to do their PhD research.

Top of the Class
At Utrecht University, in both teaching and research, quality is always the key. Research always plays a fundamental role in the university’s degree programmes. Course content is closely linked to top-class research, ensuring its high quality. Students are taught in small groups by top researchers and lecturers, often experts in their field.
Thanks to its solid basis in discipline-based scholarship, Utrecht University is at the forefront of developments in interdisciplinary knowledge. Our research continues to have impact in fields ranging from biochemistry and biophysics to human rights and culture.

Room for Talent to Flourish
There’s plenty of room for talented, motivated international students to flourish at Utrecht University. For ambitious, dedicated individuals, our demanding programmes provides the opportunity to learn and grow in a world-class academic environment. We encourage students to develop the best within themselves. This includes opportunities for certain highly motivated students to undertake the extra challenges of honours study.

Breadth of Focus
Utrecht University's research and teaching is distinguished by the wide range of academic disciplines covered and, in particular, collaboration between those disciplines. Utrecht University has identified 15 research focus areas (Link?) in which the University excels, that is, multidisciplinary clusters of top-class research groups. It is the breadth of academic disciplines that provides a fertile environment for innovative new approaches in research.

International Environment
International students at Utrecht University will find themselves in good company. Every year, approximately two thousand international students come to Utrecht University to take part in English-taught degree programmes and other courses.. With some 125 nationalities working and studying closely together, students learn to work in an international environment from the start - essential for scientists and scholars in an increasingly globalised world.

Utrecht’s Historic Charm
The University is situated in Utrecht, a lively student city located in the heart of the Netherlands and considered the ‘gateway to Europe’. Utrecht has a rich history going back almost 2,000 years, and an architectural legacy that includes both ancient and completely contemporary buildings. Utrecht maintains its old inner-city, with its gracious parks and picturesque canals, cafes and concert halls. The impressive Dom tower looms above the city centre. Below the Dom lie international restaurants, cinemas, clubs and boutiques that give Utrecht its unique, stimulating atmosphere.


Programs

No comments:

Post a Comment