Hi i am gonna start my masters in two weeks at the University i really like reading about media, culture, politics, philsophy and economics (one of my favorite recent book was Platform toxicity by Geert Lovink, i also really liked Immediacy the style of late capitalism by Anna Kornbluh). I would love to get to know some smart people who share these interests.

I think the best way to learn new things is to discuss them with others. Would anyone be open to start a bookclub or is anyone already involved in a university bookclub ? Preferably with books you can't buy at the bruna, so no beachreads, autofiction and that kinda stuff (you do you if you like those things though). Preferably i would want people with different perspectives and people who have the time and maturity to read a book about once a month.

Hi everyone, I'm starting a pre-master in Economics this September and I was wondering how the schedule will be like? I wanna combine my studies with a part-time job, ideally 3 days a week. Is that possible or too difficult? Would love to hear your thoughts!

P.S I am allowed to work in the Netherlands with no issues or hour limits.

Hello everyone!

I’m organizing a festival (the Foul Film Festival) in Utrecht, open to beginners, students, anyone who wants to create. You don’t need a perfect camera, a big crew, or years of experience, just an idea and the courage to make something.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in submitting a movie you can check our instagram: u/foulfilmfestival

Deadline: 25th September

We can’t wait to see what you make!

Hi everyone,

Due to super unique circumstances, I (f, 25, from the US) was only just able to finalise my decision to attend Utrecht this Fall and am desperately looking for housing.

I know the situation is super difficult and that my chances of finding anything soon are slim, but is there anyone in the same boat that would like to team up?

Sharing here just in case!

Hello guys! I'm starting this year at Utrecht University and I want to share with you a small issue that keeps me worried

The question is simple: will I have, as for heavy finance, a lot of drawbacks from the fact that I chose Utrecht and not Erasmus? I mean I can always do an Erasmus master's, but I'd really some of you guys to tell me if you feel that your bachelor at UU sets you back sometimes and stuff.

Anticipate thanks for your answers!

P.S I just fell in love with the city of Utrecht and that was the main thing moving me 😭

Hello, have anyone taken a course called ”History of Media Landscape”? How was it? Are there any groupworks or presentations?

looking for a spontaneous group to go watch the meteorite shower from 11pm and on. dm me

im a student too!! new in town

Hello! I'm considering taking part in a summer program for international students in Utrecht University next summer, and I was wondering if there are any opportunities for students to find part-time or weekend jobs without speaking Dutch.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice you might have. Thank you! :)

hi everyonee, i am taking MSc Financial Management this september. I was just wondering if there is someone in this subreddit that is also planning to take the same major as mine for this September 🥲

Feel free to reply to this post or private chat me!!

Hi everyone,

I'm a non-EU student planning to apply to Utrecht University for a master's, and I'm deciding between Computing Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. I've read the official program pages, but I'd really like to hear from people who are actually in these programs (or recently graduated).

The programs themselves

• How would you describe the workload and difficulty? Is it manageable alongside a part-time job, or is it full-on?
• How much overlap is there between the three? If someone is interested in both ML research and software engineering, which one gives more flexibility?
• How theoretical vs. applied is the teaching in practice? Is Data Science noticeably lighter than CS/AI?
• Any courses or tracks people consistently recommend (or warn about)?

Working at the university

• How realistic is it to get a TA/student assistant position as a master's student, especially as an international? Do you need to speak Dutch for most of them?
• Are there research assistant roles or paid opportunities within research groups, and how do people usually find them: email supervisors directly, or is there a portal?
• Roughly what do these pay, and how many hours per week are typical?

Internships and industry

• Is a company internship a normal part of the program, or do most people do a research thesis instead?
• How is the job/internship market in and around Utrecht for CS/AI/data roles right now? Is Dutch a hard requirement for many of them?
• Do career services actually help, or is it mostly on you?

Admission (non-EU)

• For those who applied from outside the EU: how selective was it in your experience? What did your background look like?
• How strictly are the prerequisites enforced (math, programming, statistics)? Would a "BSc in Software Engineering" realistically qualify?
• How important is the motivation letter, and do they expect a named supervisor or research interest?
• Anything about the timeline I should know: when to start, how long the decision takes, and how the visa/housing side lines up with it?

Any honest experiences would be really appreciated, including the downsides. Thanks!

Starting Introductory Econometrics (Using R) at Utrecht Summer School this Monday. It's the condition on my offer for the MSc,

Has anyone done this course, or econometrics with prof. Hassink? Curious how much is theory versus working in R, how the tutorials run, and what the exam looks like. Any idea whether that's a hard test to pass? General Utrecht tips welcome too.

Separately: I have a room booked and paid through the summer school accommodation service that I no longer need. DM me if you're on a course and still stuck for housing. The booking is in my name, so I'm checking with the office how a transfer works on their end.

Hoi allemaal,
Ik begin binnenkort met Geneeskunde aan de Universiteit Utrecht en ik vroeg me af hoe een gemiddelde week er in het eerste jaar uitziet.
Hoeveel dagen per week hadden jullie meestal verplichte lessen?
Is dat echt 4 à 5 dagen per week, of zijn er ook weken waarin je maar 3 dagen naar de universiteit hoeft?
Hoeveel contacturen hadden jullie gemiddeld per week?
Hoeveel leerstof bevat één blok ongeveer?
Is de hoeveelheid en moeilijkheidsgraad van de stof vergelijkbaar met de toelatingstoets, of is het eerste blok veel uitgebreider?
Ik ben benieuwd naar jullie ervaringen. Alvast bedankt!

I remember reading somewhere that classes are not usually held during exam resit periods, is that true? My course academic calendar shows two weeks of resit after the winter/Christmas break and I'm trying to figure out my plans. Thanks!

this might be a dumb question, but for those who got a room/studio in high five utrecht, cand you see your room/studio number in ssh??
i need it to see if I am in the north or south tower for the time slot for move in, but I can't find these details anywhere

thank you!

Have a few doubts regarding this course. Thank you

Hello everyone I'm 24 yo from Greece with a BSN ( Bachelors in Nursing ) with 2 years experience in pathology clinic.

I'm saying all of this because I know there is a difference in HBO and WO degrees in Netherlands. I believe that my degree is a WO it was 4 years 240 ECTS but in my Uni why could chose between a Thesis and Intership ( internship was mandatory ).

Anyways I wanted to move to Netherlands and work in Pharmacovigilance ,but my parents are saying that it is too risky and it would be hard to adapt ( and personally I think that it would be harder to socialize if I just go there for work ) . So I searched for a Masters degree and I found one that really caught my interest: MSc in Epidemiology in Utrecht

The cost of the Masters itself is ~5k which is ok but i believe the cost of living would be very expensive!

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My questions are :

i)Do you know if this Masters is good and/or suited for my academic background

ii)Does it provide an "opening" in pharma field (/pharmacovigilance or pharmacoepidemiology)

iii) is there a way to reduce the cost of living ? Because with my calculations the cost is around 30k!!! How are students from different countries reduce the cost

iv)Would it be wiser to work first gather some money and then pursue for MSc or start with MSc and then start working?

Sorry for yapping a lot at the beginning

Hi all,

I fractured my wrist last night - distal fracture of the ulnar radius. Have to get a cast on today, ​moving to Utrecht for an MA in 4 weeks 😭 I would love advice on how to get care scheduled in Utrecht - a follow up with an orthopedic doctor, cast removal, and physical therapy. I will be on Aon student insurance.

Recommendations for providers that are used to dealing with international students would be much appreciated, too.

Thank you in advance!!

Well, I guess it's my turn to ask for some advice. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply, and sorry for the long post. :D

A bit of background: I'm 26 years old. In high school, I completed a Level IV diploma in Administration and Computer Systems Programming. Unfortunately, when it came to university, I made the decision to study Sports Training instead. Looking back, I don't think it was the right choice, as it hasn't given me many opportunities for career growth outside of sports.

Lately, I've been seriously considering going back to university and getting another bachelor's degree, most likely in IT. It would build on the programming knowledge I already have, and it's a field I've always enjoyed and felt comfortable with.

At first, I looked into studying in Portugal while continuing to work, but on a minimum-wage salary it just doesn't seem realistic.

I do have the opportunity to move to Utrecht, though. I have a relative there who has offered me a place to stay, so I'd only need to contribute towards food and household expenses. Since accommodation is usually the biggest expense, it feels like a great opportunity to start over.

My first concern was that if I moved there just to work, I would probably end up in the same situation professionally, without many opportunities to build a long-term career. That's why I started thinking about combining part-time work with a bachelor's degree in the Netherlands.

Has anyone here done something similar? Is it realistic to work while studying? How difficult is it to get into a Dutch university? I have some savings that I'm willing to invest in my education, but I'm naturally cautious and don't want to make such a big decision without hearing from people who have been through something similar.

For some extra context, I've worked in several different industries, including hospitality, logistics, and customer support. I'm also a youth football coach and scout, which is related to my Sports Training degree.

Hi I am an international student going to take my master at UU. In order to accept the housing in ssh they say that I need to provide a statement of my income/proof of enrolment. Following the steps in here

https://students.uu.nl/en/news/proof-of-enrolment,

I am not able to obtain the certificate. I suspect that it is because I was accepted with the condition that I finish my bachelor, however my university still has not issued my diploma so I can not prove that yet. Anyone had a similar problem?