Hogeschool Utrecht
About
Hogeschool Utrecht covers business, engineering, computer science, and design for €9,900/year — competitive among Dutch public applied-sciences universities. IELTS 6.0 keeps entry accessible without top scores, and students get the one-year job-search permit after graduation (Zoekjaar), work rights of 16h/week in term and full-time in summer, plus the €5,000 Holland Scholarship.
Utrecht is the Netherlands' most underrated city—a vibrant university hub midway between Amsterdam and the east, with excellent bike culture and a young, international population. Rents are lower than Amsterdam but the energy is genuine. The city centre is walkable and compact.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Standard non-EU deadline for applied-sciences universities (HBO). Utrecht campus. Large university of applied sciences.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hogeschool Utrecht as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hogeschool Utrecht is €9900 per year. Living costs in Utrecht are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hogeschool Utrecht?
English-taught programmes at Hogeschool Utrecht typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Hogeschool Utrecht offer scholarships?
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
Where is Hogeschool Utrecht located?
Hogeschool Utrecht is in Utrecht, Netherlands. Padualaan 101, 3584 CH Utrecht, Netherlands
What can you study at Hogeschool Utrecht?
Fields offered include: Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Design.
Accommodation
SSH Utrecht near campus from €350/mo. Private market competitive.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €9,900/year is competitive among Dutch public universities of applied sciences.
- Low IELTS bar of 6.0 makes entry accessible without top scores.
- The Netherlands grants a 1-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar) after graduation for job searching.
- Students can work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in summer without a separate work permit.
- Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 one-time grant to non-EU students including RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Utrecht is a compact, young-population city with a major student community and good rail links across Europe.
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT payment restrictions; tuition transfers require intermediary solutions.
- Belarusian students have no confirmed standard visa pathway — the Dutch immigration service (IND) must be contacted directly.
- Programme-level admission requirements and English availability are not yet verified for this institution.
- Living costs including dorm (€450–900/month) and health insurance (~€140/month) significantly add to the total budget.
- As a university of applied sciences, the HU degree may carry less recognition than research-university diplomas in some CIS employers' eyes.
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