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

Utrecht University (University College Roosevelt, Middelburg) · Middelburg, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOSelectiveCAO 440+Online assessmentFebruary or September start
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€5,361 / yr

About the course

A small, residential, English-taught liberal arts and sciences college in Middelburg where you design your own three-year programme across six clusters: business, data science, environment, government, health and behaviour, and media and culture. It leads to a BA or BSc.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • UCR sets its own Irish requirement: a Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects and a CAO score of at least 440 in accepted academic subjects, with at least 3 at Higher Level.
  • Accepted academic subjects: all modern languages, Latin, Ancient Greek, Hebrew Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Classical Studies, Geography, History, Politics and Society, Religious Education and Economics. No specific maths grade is published.
  • Applicants who completed secondary school in Ireland are exempt from an English language test.

How to apply

  1. Register in StudielinkApplications for September 2027 open in early October 2026; register in Studielink first.
  2. Complete the UCR application (OSIRIS)Submit the form, up to 3 referees, your achieved grades to date, passport copy and diploma if you have it. Deadline 1 March 2027 for scholarships, otherwise 1 May 2027. Admissions review takes about 5 working days.
  3. Kira online assessmentAnswer 4 video questions and 2 written prompts within a 2-week window. A final decision follows within 10 working days.
  4. Accept your offerRespond within 2 weeks and pay a €300 non-refundable deposit (deducted from your first tuition payment). Living on campus is compulsory.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 for EU passport holders not applying for a scholarship; 1 March 2027 if applying for a scholarship.

Costs

  • UCR charges its own higher fee for EU/EEA students: €5,361 for 2027/28 (indicative, subject to change; €5,105 in 2026/27). All students must live on campus (about €550 a month, around €6,600 a year).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective university college: admission is based on your grades, references and an online assessment. You can also start in February (EU deadline 1 November).

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityMiddelburg
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesAbout 450 students in total at UCR; no fixed intake number published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Utrecht University / UCR website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The 2027/28 fee is indicative and deadlines are published as recurring dates, so confirm with UCR. Always confirm details with the university before applying.