Tuition Fee Payment Plan
Since we welcome all types of students regardless of background, we realize that applicants come from a wide range of socio-economic circumstances as well. For that reason, we offer two different payments options for the yearly tuition fee. You can either pay the fee in one go at the start of the academic year, or you can pay the tuition in five instalments. You can indicate your preferred plan during the final step in your admissions process.
*Do note that non-EEA students have to pay the full first year tuition fee if you need a residence permit to study in the Netherlands, as you have to pay for the full first year before you start your residence permit application.
Dutch Students
Student Loan System
As UCR is part of Utrecht University, students are automatically eligible for a student loan (studiefinanciering) as well as a studenten OV-kaart, just like any other Dutch student at another Dutch university.
You can find more information on the website of Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs .
EU and EEA Students
Student Grant
As an EEA student, you are allowed to hold a part-time job in the Netherlands. If you work more than 56 hours a month, you may be eligible for a student grant, paid monthly. Find more information here.
Tuition Fees Loan
If you are not eligible for a Dutch student grant and you are a national of one of the countries which belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you can apply for a loan or a contribution towards the payment of your tuition fees or course fees. Find more information here.
Grantfinder
An excellent way to find out whether you qualify for any additional grants or scholarships is Nuffic’s Grantfinder, which allows you to search for available grants and scholarships.
For an overview of all scholarship programs at Utrecht University, please check their website.
Non-EU and -EEA Students
UCR Scholarship
For highly qualified international students from Romania, Bulgaria, or non-EU/EEA countries who face prohibitive costs, UCR has a number of partial scholarships available. Tuition fees for these students are higher and, in general, these students have no work permit and far more restricted loan privileges. You can learn more about this, and see if you qualify below.
US Federal Student Loans (US citizens only)
Utrecht University and therefore UCR is certified for Federal Direct and Plus Loan. This means you can apply for a federal loan while studying at UCR or Utrecht University. You can find more information on Federal Direct Loans here.
Grantfinder
An excellent way to find out whether you qualify for any additional grants or scholarships is Nuffic’s Grantfinder, which allows you to search for available grants and scholarships.
For an overview of all scholarship programs at Utrecht University, please check their website.
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The UCR Scholarship
For highly qualified international students from Romania, Bulgaria, or non-EU/EEA countries who face prohibitive costs, UCR has a number of partial scholarships available. Tuition fees for these students are higher and, in general, these students have no work permit and far more restricted loan privileges.
You may request the UCR Scholarship for a maximum of one academic year. After having received this Scholarship, you can apply for an interest-free loan from the Friends of UCR for your second and third year. Both of these forms of aid come with a set of conditions you have to meet if you want to apply for funds. There is also a difference between the admissions procedure and the scholarship application process, so be sure to go over both thoroughly. For more information about applying for the Scholarship, consider the steps below.
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General Conditions
If you apply for a scholarship, you need to make a strong case including evidence in order to be considered.
The total amount available for scholarships is limited; the maximum amount for any given scholarship is € 7,500, and most scholarships range from € 2,500 to € 5,000. You are only eligible for the scholarship if you are a newly admitted student; currently enrolled students are not considered.
Only students from non-EEA/EU countries can apply for a scholarship. An exception is made for students from Bulgaria and Romania. In very exceptional cases, students form EEA (except Dutch nationalities) can also apply. Priority, however, is given to non-EEA students.
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Application
If you have indicated financial need during your application, you will receive a budget form after you have been admitted at UCR. You need to clearly indicate the amount you have at your disposal, not including potential (i.e. unpredictable) income from summer or part-time jobs.
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Assessment
Once you have completed your financial application package, it will be passed on to members of the Scholarship Committee for a needs assessment after you have been admitted to study at UCR.
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Decision
The final decisions will be made by the Scholarship Committee. Decisions will be needs-based with the intention of offering scholarships to as many applicants as possible, therefore you may not receive the maximum €7,500.
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Communication
The final decision will be communicated to you in a letter (separate from the admissions decision) by the Managing Director. All scholarships will be in the form of tuition waivers. The award letter clearly states the amount awarded, which will be waived from the total amount on the UCR invoice.
Should you receive a scholarship, you are expected to inform the Managing Director about any substantial improvement to your financial situation. Following this information, your scholarship can be diminished or withdrawn and spent on other students in need.
Students who start in the Spring semester and apply for this scholarship will only receive financial aid for half an academic year.