About the university
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) is a large public university of applied sciences in Utrecht, in the centre of the Netherlands. Its main campus is at Utrecht Science Park, and its teaching is practical, with a compulsory internship in every bachelor's.
Most HU programmes are taught in Dutch. For international students it offers a small group of English-taught degrees: the International Business and Creative Business bachelor's, teacher education in English, French, German and Spanish, and three one-year master's: Data-driven Design (MA), Next Level Engineering (MSc) and Sustainable Business Transition (MSc).
Indian students consider HU for a business bachelor's or a one-year applied master's in a central, well-connected city, at a single institutional fee of €10,747 a year for 2026/27.
Utrecht is a university city in the centre of the country. HU says the city hosts more than 70,000 students from 125 countries, and housing is in high demand.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences (Hogeschool Utrecht)
- Campus
- Utrecht Science Park, plus locations in Utrecht
- English-taught degrees
- Bachelor's in International Business, Creative Business and teacher education; master's in Data-driven Design, Next Level Engineering and Sustainable Business Transition
- Intakes
- September; non-EU deadline 31 May
- Institutional tuition 2026/27
- €10,747 a year for bachelor's and funded master's
- Living costs
- About €1,200–€1,500 a month, plus about €800 a year for books and a laptop (HU)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,747
- Duration
- 4 years full-time (3-year fast track available)
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 31 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169 (HU bachelor's requirement)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,747
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 31 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge 169 (HU bachelor's requirement)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,747
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 31 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5 (no section below 4.5) or PTE Academic 65
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,747
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 31 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5 (no section below 4.5) or PTE Academic 65
- Postgraduate
MSc Sustainable Business Transition
- Fee / year
- €10,747
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September (non-EU deadline 31 May)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 5 (no section below 4.5) or PTE Academic 65
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | 4 years full-time (3-year fast track available) | €10,747 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
| Creative Business | 4 years full-time | €10,747 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
| MA Data-driven Design | 1 year full-time | €10,747 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
| MSc Next Level Engineering | 1 year full-time | €10,747 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
| MSc Sustainable Business Transition | 1 year full-time | €10,747 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's, non-EEA students
NL Scholarship
Value: €5,000, once, in the first year
Eligibility: Non-EEA students starting their first year of higher education in the Netherlands. HU sets its own deadline.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's, second year or later, non-EEA students
HU Talent Scholarship
Value: €3,000 for one academic year
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA students paying the institutional fee, with no other scholarship, who earned at least 50 of 60 credits in the previous year. Apply by 1 September.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A secondary school diploma comparable to Dutch MBO-4 or HAVO; a diploma that gives access to higher education in India (Class 12) generally qualifies. Nuffic evaluates foreign diplomas.
- Business programmes ask for 'a good head for numbers' and English at CEFR B1 or higher.
- Apply through Studielink, then upload documents in Osiris Application. Non-EU students who need HU's visa services must apply by 31 May for September; numerus fixus programmes close on 15 January.
Postgraduate
- MSc Next Level Engineering: a bachelor's in a technical field, plus an analytical test, a motivation assignment and an intake interview.
- MSc Sustainable Business Transition: a bachelor's in economics or business, or another accredited bachelor's with at least 60 credits in economic subjects.
- MA Data-driven Design: suits graduates of design, creative business, ICT or journalism; no coding experience needed.
- Non-EU deadline for all three: 31 May.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and grades list (bachelor's) or bachelor's degree and transcripts (master's)
- Translations into English or Dutch where needed
- English test result from a test centre
- Each uploaded as a separate PDF in Osiris Application (not by email)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's: 6.0. Master's: 6.5 with no band below 6.0. IELTS Online is not accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT | Bachelor's: 4.5. Master's: 5 with no section below 4.5. Home Edition not accepted; use HU code 9942. |
| PTE Academic | Bachelor's: 61. Master's: 65 with no section below 61 (PTE Online not accepted). |
| Cambridge and LanguageCert | Cambridge 169 (180 for master's); LanguageCert Academic 65 (70 for master's). |
| Exemption | For bachelor's: school diplomas from the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, the IB, or a Nuffic-listed diploma with English as a final-year exam subject. Ask HU whether your CBSE/ISC certificate qualifies. Duolingo is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
HU offers reserved housing for non-EEA first-year students (often through SSH); EEA and later-year students find their own. Most rooms become available on 1 September or 1 February. Book early and do not arrive without a room.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Student room in UtrechtHU figure; rooms are usually 7–20 m² | €450–1,100per month | ≈ ₹47,700 – ₹1.2 lakh |
| Living expensesHU estimate for housing, food, transport and insurance | €1,200–1,500per month | ≈ ₹1.3 lakh – ₹1.6 lakh |
| Books and study materials, including a laptopHU estimate | €800per year | ≈ ₹84,800 |
Campus and location
HU's main campus is Utrecht Science Park, a modern campus in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Science Park campus, including Padualaan 99 for engineering.
- Research groups, research centres and labs linked to teaching.
- Introduction and buddy programmes for international students.
- An Honours programme and exchange options.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Every HU bachelor's includes a compulsory internship, and the master's are applied and project-based. HU did not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. See our Netherlands guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does HU Utrecht cost for Indian students?
The 2026/27 institutional fee is €10,747 a year for bachelor's and funded master's. Unfunded master's list their own fees. The 2027/28 fee was not yet published.
What is the deadline for Indian students?
31 May for a September start if you need HU's visa services. Numerus fixus programmes close on 15 January.
What IELTS score do I need?
6.0 for bachelor's and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for the master's programmes.
Does HU offer scholarships?
Yes. The NL Scholarship (€5,000) for first-year non-EEA bachelor's students, and the €3,000 HU Talent Scholarship from the second year on.
Does HU help with housing?
Yes. Non-EEA first-year students can use HU's reserved housing. Rents in Utrecht run from about €450 to €1,100 a month.
Sources
- HU: tuition fees and payment (opens in a new tab)
- HU: fees and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- HU: HU Talent Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- HU: admissions bachelor (opens in a new tab)
- HU: language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- HU: international studies at HU (programme list) (opens in a new tab)
- HU: International Business (opens in a new tab)
- HU: Master Next Level Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- HU: housing (opens in a new tab)
- HU: home page (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.internationalhu.com (opens in a new tab)
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