We encourage all students to study or conduct research abroad. In addition to enhancing your academic curriculum, you will develop skills that a classroom setting cannot provide. You may experience new cultures; gain fresh perspectives; build long-lasting relationships; develop fluency in a foreign language. It demonstrates that you are resourceful, independent, adventurous and open to possibilities, all qualities that are considered valuable to future employers. In addition, going abroad for your studies or research will enable you to gain first-hand experience in an international setting and help build your international network.
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In particular, study abroad through the International Office, UMC Utrecht provides you insight into different models of healthcare, thereby strengthening your own knowledge and contribution to the Dutch healthcare system.
There are many study abroad opportunities available to Medical students and Biomedical sciences students. How do you begin narrowing down the options for study abroad? It will be helpful to brainstorm goals and preferences you have for your study abroad experience. Some important aspects in deciding where to go are:
- What type of study abroad would you like to do?
- What topic would you like to study?
- What country is appealing to you?
- What type of cultural experience would you like to gain?
- What language would you like to speak?
The international office offers various instruments to help student in their orientation such as orientation meetings (announced through the website), consults during student office hours and various blackboard sites (e.g. internship abroad, research abroad etc.).
Study Abroad Programs coordinated through the International Office, UMC Utrecht are available to Utrecht University students in the Faculty of Medicine. This includes:
- Biomedical Sciences Bachelor's
- Biomedical Sciences Master's
- Medical Students (CRU & SUMMA)
- Clinical Health Sciences
- Training Center Students
For students in other Faculties interested in studying abroad, please visit their websites directly.
The International Office, UMC Utrecht has agreements with a number of institutions. The exact arrangements are different for each agreement, therefore students are advised to check
contract institutions. For most study programmes students are also allowed to make individual arrangements for studying abroad. In all cases formal approval of your study abroad plans, by your programme, is required. Without this approval you are not allowed to go abroad.
For general information about study abroad for Utrecht University students, please visit the
Utrecht University Study Abroad website.