The Utrecht Summer School is a cooperation of the Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences and HKU University of the Arts. These institutions of higher education offer high quality, fully accredited summer courses on bachelor, master and PhD level.
- 166 Courses
- Private Institution Type
Short Courses
Humanities (66)
- Short Course Applying Ethics in Digital Innovation
- Short Course Bilingualism - UiL OTS
- Short Course CLIL - EMI Train-the-Trainer
- Short Course Cambridge English Advanced (B2 - B2 plus) early July
- Short Course Cambridge English Advanced (B2 - to C1) August
- Short Course Cambridge English Advanced (B2 - to C1) July
- Short Course Cambridge English Advanced (B2 plus to C1) mid July
- Short Course Cambridge English First (B1 - B2) August Track
- Short Course Cambridge English First (B1 - B2) July
- Short Course Cambridge English First (B1 - to B1 plus) early July
- Short Course Cambridge English First (B1 plus - B2) mid July
- Short Course Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 plus to C2) August
- Short Course Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 to C1 plus) August
- Short Course Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 to C2)
- Short Course Chinese Language and Culture HSK1 to HSK2 July
- Short Course Chinese Language and Culture HSK2 to HSK3 August
- Short Course Chinese Language and Culture HSK3 to HSK4 July
- Short Course Discovering the Dutch - Dutch Culture and Society
- Short Course Dutch Art of the Golden Age
- Short Course Dutch Culture - History and Art
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 - A1 plus) mid July
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 - A1) early August
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 - A1) early July
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 - A1) mid July
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 2 (A1- A1 plus) mid July
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 3 (A1 plus - A2) early August
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 4 (A2 - to B1)
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 5 (B1 to B2)
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 6 (B2 - B2 plus)
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 7 (B2 plus to C1)
- Short Course Dutch Language for Beginners (A0 - A2) mid July
- Short Course Dutch Language for Beginners (A0 - to A2) early July
- Short Course Dutch Language for German Speakers (A0 - B2)
- Short Course Founding Europe - From Antiquity to the 19th Century
- Short Course IELTS Preparation (B2 to B2 plus)
- Short Course Introduction to Generative Syntax - UiL OTS
- Short Course Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology - UiL OTS
- Short Course Old Catholic Theology in its Ecumenical Context
- Short Course Psycholinguistics - UiL OTS
- Short Course Research design for Experimental Linguists - Uil OTS
- Short Course Teaching English
- Short Course The Art of the Renaissance in Florence and Rome
- Short Course The Making of Europe - From Middle Ages to Modernity
- Certificate The Making of Europe - Rise of Civilization
- Short Course The Making of Europe - The Long 20th Century
- Short Course The Rise of Modern Europe
- Short Course Waterloo Uncovered Battlefield Excavation
- Short Course Writing for Publication - (C1 - C1 plus) mid July
Social Sciences (64)
- Short Course A Journey Through Dutch Art - Track
- Short Course Applied Multivariate Analysis
- Short Course Chinese Language and Culture HSK1 to HSK2 July
- Short Course Chinese Language and Culture HSK2 to HSK3 August
- Short Course Chinese Language and Culture HSK3 to HSK4 July
- Short Course Corporate Governance after the Financial Crisis
- Short Course Current challenges in EU law
- Certificate Depression Management and Suicide Prevention
- Short Course Discovering the Dutch - Dutch Culture and Society
- Short Course Doing Business in Europe
- Short Course Doing Business in Europe (extended)
- Short Course Dutch Art of the Golden Age
- Short Course Dutch Culture - Society and Current Issues
- Short Course Dutch Culture in a European Context
- Short Course Dutch Language Level 7 (B2 plus to C1)
- Short Course Europe as a Business Network, Ecosystem and Industry
- Short Course European Cultures and Identities
- Short Course European Politics and Economy
- Short Course Founding Europe - From Antiquity to the 19th Century
- Short Course Global Transformations
- Short Course Global Trends in Demographics and Migration
- Short Course Hands-on GIS for Earth Scientists
- Short Course Highlights of Law and Economics
- Short Course Introduction to Intercultural Communication
- Short Course Land Governance for Development
- Short Course Migration, Integration and Ethnic Relations
- Short Course Modeling the Dynamics of Intensive Longitudinal Data
- Certificate New Financing Models for a Changing World
- Short Course Old Catholic Theology in its Ecumenical Context
- Short Course Psychodiagnostics - Theory and Skills Training
- Short Course Psycholinguistics - UiL OTS
- Short Course Research Methods in Intercultural Communication
- Short Course Soft Skills for (Future) Diplomats and Peacebuilders
- Short Course The Making of Europe
- Certificate The Making of Europe - Rise of Civilization
- Short Course The Making of Europe - The Long 20th Century
- Short Course The Posthuman and New Materialism
- Short Course The Rise of Modern Europe
- Short Course Understanding and Managing Mergers and Acquisitions
- Short Course Waterloo Uncovered Battlefield Excavation
Business & Management (27)
- Short Course Agile Projects as Dynamic Capability
- Short Course Applying Ethics in Digital Innovation
- Short Course Business Process Management and IT
- Short Course Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills
- Short Course Corporate Governance after the Financial Crisis
- Short Course Decision Management and Business Rules Management
- Short Course Doing Business in Europe
- Short Course Doing Business in Europe (extended)
- Short Course Europe as a Business Network, Ecosystem and Industry
- Short Course Financial Law and New Technologies
- Short Course Introduction to Finance and Banking
- Short Course Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness
- Certificate New Financing Models for a Changing World
- Short Course Project Management, From Theory to Practice
- Short Course Soft Skills for (Future) Diplomats and Peacebuilders
- Short Course Understanding and Managing Mergers and Acquisitions
Computer Science & IT (26)
- Short Course Advanced Multilevel Analysis
- Short Course Advanced Survey Design
- Short Course Advanced course on using Mplus
- Short Course Agile Projects as Dynamic Capability
- Short Course Applied Functional Programming in Haskell
- Short Course Applied Multivariate Analysis
- Short Course Applying Ethics in Digital Innovation
- Short Course Business Process Management and IT
- Short Course Data Science - Applied Text Mining
- Short Course Data Science - Data Analysis
- Short Course Data Science - Introduction to Text Mining with R
- Short Course Data Science - Multiple Imputation in Practice
- Short Course Data Science - Statistical Programming with R
- Short Course Futuring for Sustainability
- Short Course Hands-on GIS for Earth Scientists
- Short Course Hands-on Process Mining
- Short Course Introduction to Complex Systems
- Short Course Modeling the Dynamics of Intensive Longitudinal Data
- Short Course Mplus - How to get started
- Short Course Sense Making of GPS Data in a GIS Environment
Medicine & Health (18)
- Short Course 3D Printing and Biofabrication
- Short Course Advanced In Vitro Models
- Certificate Depression Management and Suicide Prevention
- Short Course Diagnostic Avian and Exotic Animals Pathology
- Short Course Global Surgery & Obs-Gyn Summer School
- Short Course Interprofessional Collaboration in Stroke Management
- Short Course Laboratory Animal Science
- Short Course Neural Circuit Development and Plasticity
- Short Course Paediatric Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Short Course Pharmaceutical Policy Analysis
- Short Course Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
- Short Course Psychodiagnostics - Theory and Skills Training
- Short Course Regenerative Medicine
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
- Short Course A Journey Through Dutch Art - Track
- Short Course Composing Film Music for Beginners
- Short Course Dutch Art of the Golden Age
- Short Course Dutch Culture - History and Art
- Short Course Futuring for Sustainability
- Short Course Research design for Experimental Linguists - Uil OTS
- Short Course Smart Sustainable Cities
- Short Course The Art of the Renaissance in Florence and Rome
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)
- Short Course A Gentle Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
- Short Course Advanced In Vitro Models
- Short Course Applied Multivariate Analysis
- Short Course Data Science - Data Analysis
- Short Course Diagnostic Avian and Exotic Animals Pathology
- Short Course Introduction to Finance and Banking
- Short Course Introduction to Multilevel Analysis
- Short Course Laboratory Animal Science
- Short Course Mathematics Education
- Short Course Neural Circuit Development and Plasticity
- Certificate New Financing Models for a Changing World
Education & Training (7)
- Short Course Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 plus to C2) August
- Certificate Depression Management and Suicide Prevention
- Short Course Mathematics Education
- Short Course Teaching English
Law (6)
- Short Course Current challenges in EU law
- Short Course Financial Law and New Technologies
- Short Course Highlights of Law and Economics
- Short Course International Human Rights Law - An Introduction
Engineering & Technology (5)
- Short Course 3D Printing and Biofabrication
- Short Course Financial Law and New Technologies
- Short Course Process Mining Research
- Short Course Smart Sustainable Cities
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- Short Course Diagnostic Avian and Exotic Animals Pathology
- Short Course Laboratory Animal Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- Short Course Futuring for Sustainability
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Short Course Paediatric Sport and Exercise Medicine
About
History
The Utrecht Summer School, founded in 1987 by Utrecht University, is the largest academic summer programme in The Netherlands and belongs to the biggest summer schools in Europe.
Education
Utrecht University is linked to the names of many prominent academics among whom Buys Ballot, Donders, Rudolf Magnus, Van Unnik and Freudenthal. The list also includes Nobel Prize Winners such as Gerard 't Hooft from the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy.
Research
Utrecht University has developed into one of Europe's largest and most prominent institutes of research and education. Utrecht University offers the broadest spectrum of disciplines available in the Netherlands, innovative research and liaises with universities and research centers all over the world. At Utrecht University, in both teaching and research, quality is always the key.
Career
To prepare students for their future career, the international programmes have some unique aspects:
- Competence-based education to provide excellent professional skills
- Individual supervision and a limited number of students per group
- International experience: study abroad
- Work experience at international companies
Services
Housing services
You will be assigned to a room by the Utrecht Summer School staff. Utrecht Summer School generally tries to house students from the same course in the same accommodation. However, students enrolled in different courses might also be housed together in the same building, which gives you the great opportunity to meet international students from other disciplines.
Student Life
Campus life
The Summer School is a cooperation of the Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences and HKU University of the Arts. These institutions of higher education offer high quality, fully accredited summer courses in English on bachelor, master, PhD and Post-Academic level.
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