Universiteit Utrecht Faculteit Medische Wetenschappen

The Utrecht Science Park is the largest science park in the Netherlands, housing academia, healthcare, and the biotech industry.

• Stratenum Building: A part of the hospital that is only for education and research, and it connects the faculty to the hospital wards.
• The Utrecht Life Sciences Hub is a world-class ecosystem that focuses on "One Health," which is the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, regenerative medicine, and personalized cancer care tailored to individual patients.
• The Advanced Clinical Skills Lab has high-fidelity simulation rooms, like a mock OR and ER, where students can get hands-on training starting in their first year.
• The Digital Medical Library is a cutting-edge facility that gives you 24/7 access to medical databases, international journals, and study pods where you can work with other people.
• High-Tech Imaging Center: This place has some of the most advanced 7T MRI scanners in the world for neuroimaging and diagnostic research.
• The In-House Anatomy Museum has a large collection of anatomical specimens and 3D digital dissection tables.
• The Green Office Science Park encourages a campus that is good for the environment by having green study areas, solar-powered buildings, and gardens with a lot of different kinds of plants.
• Olympos Sports Center is a huge sports complex on campus that offers all students fitness, climbing, and team sports.
• PBL and Working Group Rooms: Small, specialized rooms for groups that are part of the CRU+ case-based learning model.
• On-Campus Incubators: Places like "UtrechtInc" where medical students can work together on health-tech startups.

UMC Utrecht is a leading academic hospital and one of the largest in the country.

• 1,000+ Bed Capacity: A massive tertiary care facility with specialized wings for every medical discipline.
• Wilhelmina Children's Hospital (WKZ): A world-renowned pediatric hospital integrated within the UMC campus.
• Princess Máxima Center: Located adjacent to the campus, it is the largest center in Europe for pediatric oncology.
• Major Transplant Center: A national hub for complex organ transplants and cardiovascular surgery.

The following estimates are based on the academic year for students from other countries.

Grants

• The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship (UES) is a very important scholarship for outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA. It pays for tuition or tuition and living expenses.
• NL Scholarship: A one-time award of €5,000 given to talented international students for their first year of study.
• UMC Utrecht Research Grants: Students who want to do a combined MD/PhD program or a research internship can get money for it.
• Bright Minds Fund: Partial scholarships based on both academic achievement and a commitment to healthcare.

• The Vibe: Utrecht is a historic, vibrant city known for its unique wharf-side canals and the Dom Tower. It is a central hub with a massive student population.
• Connectivity:
• Air: Schiphol Airport is just a 30-minute direct train ride away.
• Rail: Utrecht Centraal is the busiest railway hub in the Netherlands, connecting to all major European cities.

• Accommodation: Provided via SSH (Student Housing). Most students live in the Utrecht Science Park (USP) or the nearby Bunnik area.
• Dining: No mandatory mess system. Students use the UMC Staff Restaurant or "The Basket" cafeteria, which serve healthy, subsidized international meals.
• Culture: Student life is driven by "Sams" (the Medical Student Association), which organizes the "White Coat Ceremony," medical symposia, and social galas.
• Biking Culture: Utrecht is the "Cycling Capital of the World," and the campus is fully accessible via world-class bike lanes.

• CRU+ Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to make students "future-proof" by integrating clinical work, research, and leadership skills.
• Orientation Year: International graduates can apply for a 1-year residence permit to find work in the Dutch healthcare sector.