So of course the second I’m ready to apply, something happens. Are there any updates on when Utrecht University Osiris will be back? I’d like to proceed with my application.
If it takes some time, I assume they would extend the application deadline? I imagine they could use more applications anyway.
I see nicotine pouches everywhere. All over the ground, empty containers everywhere. I know it’s popular, and I’m not the only one doing it. Is everyone just buying online, or is there a secret shop I should know about…? Thanks fellow snusers
Edit: also i’m suckling down on my last pouch now. don’t want to wait for shipping 😞
2024 was the year I was sobered up from 30 years of being high on privilege. What privilege am I talking about? The privilege to not have to live my life on the verge of homelessness. See where I come from (Malaysia) we literally have too many homes. Yes you read that right TOO MANY homes, because developers are allowed to go balls to the wall and build as much as they want. That means Im used getting housing like Im buying it off Amazon.
I came to Netherlands in 2024 to do my masters in EUR. I thought coming 3 weeks ahead was enough time to get housing. Thats the cue to go "how cute...". Was I unprepared for the housing crunch. Couldnt respond fast enough to listings. Listings I could respond fast enough to, no students. When I did get viewing date for a property, well so did 72 others and their aunties.
I eventually had to use my software engineering background to build a bot which scanned the entire market and notified me of housing which fit my criteria so that I could be the first to respond. After 6 weeks, I managed to get enough viewings and finally secure a studio.
What I did notice was some neighbourhoods have higher concentration of properties which allowed students so I focused on those which improved my odds.
Here are some free sector student housing stats for Utrecht by neighbourhoods captured by the tool since 2026, which some of you eating glass right now in the market may find useful. Ive shared this map for Ams/Rotter and have been getting requests for Utrecht.
(Not posting the link to the map here cause theres always a group quick to call anything with an external link spam in the name of maintaining subreddit "purity" and yet have no issues with algorithm optimized ads served to them directly in subreddits by Reddit Inc the massive corporation. If you want the link to the map just comment below or DM me)
Hello, I have already signed myself into the reserved accomodation programme and I am also looking at other possible choices in case that doesn't work. It's grim.
Everyone I've asked help to talks about housing in the Netherlands with the same trauma of a veteran talking about cleaning their friend's intestines off themselves.
As a last resort I'm microdosing on terror about housing to not have too much of a shock when it turns out to be worse than it seems, how scared should I make myself?
If it helps anyone, the average income where I live is like 1/3 the average dutch income
Hi all, I’ve just been given a summer placement in Utrecht University on such short notice. the start date is before the 18th of May so roughly I’d need to be in Utrecht by the 15th of May. I’ve been looking for accoms on air b n b and it’s been priced at over €2,000 pm and as I am a student I cannot afford that. I was wondering if there are any group chats or if anyone knows of any alternatives. I would need the accom to be a reasonable price and distance from the university as I would be commuting there. If anyone knows of anyone subletting a room in an all female house I would also be open to that. Again I know this is such a time sensitive situation so I appreciate any help or advice. I would need accom btwn the 15th of May till late or even the end of July. Thank you all for reading and for any help you can render!
Hi everyone,
I’ve been admitted to Utrecht University and will be starting a bachelor related to chemistry/medicine this year.
I saw that the Reserved Housing applications open on May 6 at 10:00 a.m., so I’m trying to understand what to expect before then.
I had a few questions for people who have gone through this:
What types of housing are usually available? (studios, private rooms, shared rooms?)
What kind of prices should I realistically expect for each option?
Are studios even realistic to get, or mostly rooms?
Where are most of the accommodations located — mainly around Utrecht Science Park, or also in other parts of Utrecht?
I’m an international student, so I’m trying to figure out what’s realistic and how fast I need to act.
Any advice or experiences would really help 🙏
Thanks!
Good morning, I am considering applying for Utrecht University and I was a bit confused over the requirements, especially the references.
The supervisor of my BA thesis has already agreed to be one, but I’m struggling to find a suitable person to be the second.
Is there a parameter for which a reference is acceptable/suitable or not? Do they have to meet certain requirements?
Thanks for your attention on this matter:)
Does anybody know if any of the actual computers were damaged today?
Would anyone happen to know how long after reaching the "Decision" stage on Osiris UU announces whether you've been accepted or not? Mine has been stuck on "Decision" for about a week now. Please lmk if possible! I'm non-EU so I'm a bit stressed about visa and stuff; I can only apply once I get a final offer.
Pint of Science returns to the Netherlands in May for the 2026 edition of this annual festival, and we are excited to reveal our line-up of speakers and talks! Join us in Utrecht May 18th and 19th for two nights of fascinating science, fun talks, and cold pints. All science enthusiasts and curious minds are welcome, no lab coat required.
Event tickets cost €9 each and include 1 free drink, plus entry into our pub quiz to follow the slate of talks at each event. Get your tickets now at https://pintofscience.nl/events/utrecht/
Please note both events in Utrecht will be in English.
Martin Ziegler, Utrecht University – "A climatic time journey"
The atmosphere today contains around 429 ppm (parts per million) CO₂. That does not sound like a lot. But what does that number actually mean? To put it in perspective, I'll take you on a journey through time, exploring how CO₂ levels and temperatures have changed through the history of our planet, long before humans existed. I'll talk about how scientists can actually measure ancient climates and what we learn from this about our future.
René van Westen, Utrecht University – "A colder Europe in a warmer world"
Global temperatures continue to rise due to human emissions, and these higher temperatures are destabilising the climate system. A crucial ocean circulation may collapse under future climate change, leading to regional climate shifts and resulting in a cooler and drier Europe.
Lorenzo Ceccarelli, Eindhoven University of Technology – "Circular Electronics: a transdisciplinary challenge"
Electrical waste or E-Waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. Our devices and appliances are designed to be disposable, wasting precious raw materials and causing environmental harm. Can a multidisciplinary team of engineering students tackle this challenge by envisioning a new, circular model for electronics?
📍 Location: Louis Hartlooper Complex, Tolsteegbrug 1, 3511 ZN Utrecht
🕖 Doors open: 18:30 | Talks start: 19:00
Event tickets cost €9 each and include 1 free drink.
Get your tickets now at https://pintofscience.nl/events/utrecht/
Leo Otsuki, Hubrecht Institute – "What can the axolotl, a cannibalistic salamander, teach us about regeneration?"
Unlike humans, axolotls can regenerate an entire arm or a leg if they sustain an injury. What have we learnt about regenerating body parts from these animals? Why is now the right time for learning even more?
Jasmijn Korpershoek, University Medical Center Utrecht – "Teaching cartilage to repair itself with stem cells"
Damage to the cartilage in your joints does not heal spontaneously. We found a clever trick to help the cartilage regenerate, using stem cells to support your own cartilage cells. We take cartilage from the damaged area, free the cells from the surrounding tissue, and mix them with stem cells from a donor. We can do all this within a single surgery of a couple of hours, and the results have been remarkable in the >80 patients we've treated so far!
Petra de Graaf, University Medical Center Utrecht – "Tissue engineering to restore function"
Everyone wants to live their life without the boring parts, but what if the boring parts become your life? I'm talking about peeing here, and for patients in the urology department this is their life. Our group studies the building of organs in the lab (tissue engineering) to restore function and happiness in life.
📍 Location: Cafe & Poppodium Stathe, Rozenstraat 15, 3511 BV Utrecht
🕖 Doors open: 18:30 | Talks start: 19:00
Event tickets cost €9 each and include 1 free drink.
Get your tickets now at https://pintofscience.nl/events/utrecht/
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Please make sure you also check out the Pint of Science Netherlands events happening in 7 cities around the country 18-20 May!