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Utrecht University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Utrecht University as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Utrecht University for international students is approximately Non-EU Humanities/Social Sciences/Economics Bachelor: USD 25,000-33,000 per year (USD 75,000-99,000 for three-year Bachelor). Non-EU Science Bachelor: USD 30,000-38,000 per year (USD 90,000-114,000 three-year). Non-EU Veterinary/Medicine: USD 44,000-55,000 per year (six-year combined BSc+MSc for Vet/Med totaling USD 264,000-330,000). EU students: USD 14,000-20,000 per year (USD 42,000-60,000 three-year). Dutch three-year Bachelor versus US four-year means less total cost. Approximately 60 percent of UK Russell Group cost. More expensive than KU Leuven (approximately 1.5-2x Leuven Bachelor cost). (tuition EU/EEA statutory fee: EUR 2,601 (2025-26) rising to EUR 2,694 (2026-27). Non-EU institutional fees vary significantly by program. Masters range: Economics/Policy EUR 20,605, Science/AI/Water Management EUR 24,432, Pharmacy EUR 31,438 (all 2025-26). Bachelor non-EU fees range approximately EUR 11,700-20,000 per year depending on faculty. UCU carries the standard Bachelor fee plus mandatory on-campus housing costs. Application fee of EUR 100 for non-EU applicants (non-refundable, introduced 2023)., living costs EUR 12,000-16,800 per year in Utrecht. Housing shortage persists but UU Reserved Accommodation via SSH provides some Bachelor and Master rooms at EUR 450-700 per month (often limited to 6-12 months). Private market rooms EUR 500-800 per month. Studios EUR 900-1,400 per month. Food EUR 200-300 per month. Transport free with student OV-chipkaart (weekdays or weekends depending on choice). Bicycle essential and costs EUR 50-150 used.).