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Utrecht University Fees for Indian Students

Utrecht (Utrecht) is known for large research university in central Netherlands. Below: tuition, living costs in Utrecht, the total in rupees and loan options.

  • Total ≈ ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
  • Tuition €18,000 – €24,000 a year
  • Intakes: September (main)
  • Typical loan ₹43 lakh – ₹65 lakh

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How much does Utrecht cost for Indian students?

A 1.5-year master's at Utrecht University costs about ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €18,000 – €24,000 a year, living costs of about €18,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹43 lakh – ₹65 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.

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Official sources: Utrecht University — official website · IND — Immigration and Naturalisation Service

Utrecht at a glance

Location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Type
Public university
Known for
Large research university in central Netherlands
Tuition (international)
€18,000 – €24,000 a year
Living costs used
€18,500 a year
Total for 1.5 years
₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
Intakes
September (main), February (selected programs)
English tests
IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
Work during study
Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August
After graduation
Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
Official website
uu.nl

Fee breakdown

Utrecht cost for Indian students

1.5-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.

Utrecht cost for Indian students
CostPer yearTotal (1.5 years)
Tuition€18,000 – €24,000 a year₹29 lakh – ₹39 lakh
Living costs€18,500 a year₹30 lakh
One-time costs (visa, flights, deposits)—₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh
Total—₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh

Popular programs

Programs Indian students choose at Utrecht

Master's in Computer Science

A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security.

Master's in Data Science

A Data Science master's combines statistics, programming and machine learning to turn data into decisions, usually with a capstone on real datasets.

Master's in Artificial Intelligence

A master's in AI focuses on machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, NLP and the maths behind them, often with a research or industry project.

Master's in Economics

A master's in Economics covers micro and macro theory, econometrics and applied fields such as development, finance and policy.

Compare

Utrecht vs similar universities in the Netherlands

The 6 closest by total cost; 4 of them cost less in total.

Utrecht vs similar universities in the Netherlands
UniversityCityTuition a yearTotal in ₹
Utrecht (this page)Utrecht€18,000 – €24,000₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
ErasmusRotterdam€18,000 – €25,000₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh
VU AmsterdamAmsterdam€16,000 – €22,000₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
LeidenLeiden€18,000 – €24,000₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
TU EindhovenEindhoven€18,000 – €21,000₹59 lakh – ₹65 lakh
TilburgTilburg€16,000 – €20,000₹56 lakh – ₹63 lakh
WageningenWageningen€18,000 – €22,000₹56 lakh – ₹63 lakh

Living there

Living costs in Utrecht

Central Dutch city with high rents. A room in shared housing usually costs €700 – €1,000 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €16,900 – €20,500.

For the cost table we use €18,500 a year — planning figure for Utrecht: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.

Your university applies for the residence permit for you as a recognised sponsor.

Funding

How Indian students fund Utrecht

Typical loan: ₹43 lakh – ₹65 lakh. EMIs on a ₹54 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.

How Indian students fund Utrecht
Interest rate7 years10 years15 years
9%₹86,881₹68,405₹54,770
10.5%₹91,048₹72,865₹59,692
12%₹95,325₹77,474₹64,809

Timeline

Applying to Utrecht for the September 2027 intake

  1. 01

    10–12 months before

    Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Utrecht and similar universities.

  2. 02

    8–10 months before

    Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.

  3. 03

    6–9 months before

    Apply on Utrecht's application portal and to scholarships.

  4. 04

    4–6 months before

    Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹43 lakh – ₹65 lakh).

  5. 05

    2–4 months before

    Apply for the Entry visa (MVV) and residence permit, applied for by your university: your university, as a recognised sponsor, files the residence permit application with the IND.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Tuition is €18,000 – €24,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1.5-year master's is about ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh.

At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹20 lakh – ₹26 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.

Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 4 cost less in total and 2 cost more. Utrecht's tuition is above the middle of our Netherlands list.

Yes, within visa rules: up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.

Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹43 lakh – ₹65 lakh.

September (main), February (selected programs). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.

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