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BA History

Utrecht University (Faculty of Humanities) · Utrecht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryMatchingNo subject requirements
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A three-year programme covering European history from antiquity to the present in a global context, which can be taken fully in English. You choose between the History track and the International Relations in Historical Perspective track.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Utrecht University accepts the Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 exam subjects, of which at least 2 must be at Higher Level with a grade of H1-H4.
  • No specific Leaving Cert subjects are required for this programme.
  • English must be at EMI-ready level; applicants with an Irish secondary school diploma are exempt from an English test.

How to apply

  1. Register in StudielinkChoose the English-taught History programme in Studielink from 1 October 2026, and no later than 1 May 2027.
  2. Upload documentsComplete the Utrecht University application tasks with your Leaving Cert results (or interim results) and ID.
  3. Matching (optional from abroad)Matching is compulsory only for applicants living in the Netherlands (for the 2026 intake it was held online on 17 August). From Ireland you can join voluntarily by emailing matching.gw@uu.nl.
  4. Admission decisionOnce you show you meet the Leaving Cert requirement you are admitted; accept your place and arrange housing early.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (EU/EEA applicants; registration in Studielink opens 1 October 2026).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. Matching is compulsory only for applicants living in the Netherlands.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityUtrecht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
Application and admission ↗Diploma equivalency list (includes Ireland) ↗Programme page ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official Utrecht University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The admissions page still describes the 2025-2026 cycle, so confirm 2027 dates on the university website. Always confirm details with the university before applying.