Rankings
How every major ranking places Utrecht University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 16 | $23,888 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 15 | $23,888 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 9 | $28,325 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | $23,888 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 8 | $28,325 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 7 | $28,325 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $23,888 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $28,325 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $23,888 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $23,888 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $23,888 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $23,888 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $28,325 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $28,325 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $28,325 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 15 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Utrecht University
The job market for Utrecht University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Utrecht University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $23,888 a year; half of Utrecht University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $23,888 and $28,325. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $28,325, social sciences $23,888.
How is Utrecht University ranked?
Utrecht University is ranked #113 by QS (2027) and #60 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Veterinary Science (#9) and Geophysics (#13).
What IELTS score does Utrecht University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Utrecht University offer?
105 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are social sciences (16), humanities & languages (15) and computer science & data technology (9).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Utrecht University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.