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BA/BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences (University College Utrecht)

University College Utrecht (Utrecht University) · Utrecht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOSelectiveInterview450 CAO pointsResidential
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 Feb 2027
EU fee 2027/28€5,750 / yr

About the course

A residential honours college on its own campus in Utrecht. Students design their own curriculum across the humanities, social sciences and sciences.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 academic subjects, at least 450 CAO points, and at least 4 subjects at Higher Level graded H1–H3.
  • Irish applicants are exempt from the English test.

How to apply

  1. Early round: apply by 1 December 2026Interviews October–February; decisions by 15 March 2027.
  2. Regular round: apply by 1 February 2027Interviews January–April; decisions by 1 May 2027.
  3. Submit a complete applicationMotivation statement, transcripts, activities form, one academic reference and the application fee.
  4. InterviewFocuses on your academics, interests, background and motivation.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 February 2027 (regular round). Early round deadline 1 December 2026.

Costs

  • UCU charges €5,750 a year for EU students (2027/28). UCU is a residential campus college: the campus fee is €8,231 a year for a single room (€4,939 shared), so the total is about €14,000 a year. Campus fee waivers are available through UCU’s scholarship programme.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Very competitive: over 1,000 applications for about 250 places.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityUtrecht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesAbout 250 places
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Utrecht University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish requirement is from UCU’s most recent published diploma list (2024-25); confirm with UCU. Always confirm details with the university before applying.