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DescriptionFounded in 1636 and located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht University is one of Europe's leading research universities, recognised internationally for a high-quality, innovative approach to research and teaching. Studying at Utrecht University means studying at one of the world's best universities, with a total student body of around 30,000 students and 12 Nobel prize winners.Utrecht University offers over 90 graduate programmes (MSc, MA) and 12 undergraduate programmes (BSc, BA, LLM). All programmes are fully English-taught, and cover a wide range of academic disciplines including Natural Sciences, Law, Governance, Life Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Earth Sciences. Utrecht University has signed the Dutch Code of Conduct (pdf) which guarantees a proper recruitment, selection and coaching of international students.The Netherlands is an increasingly popular destination amongst international students, because of high quality of life and education, opportunities to work while studying and a guaranteed one-year work visa upon graduation, with pathways to permanent employment. About UtrechtUtrecht is a lively student city in the heart of the Netherlands, offering a beautiful and inspiring urban setting brimming with talent and creativity. Utrecht is famous for it’s bicycle infrastructure; because the city is compact it’s easy to get around. It allows students to explore the city safely and independently, ready to explore new opportunities around every corner. Last, but not least, Utrecht is an intelligent city that uses innovation and sustainability to meet new challenges and achieve its ambitions. Thanks to the help of a young, talented workforce and a citywide programme to create a sustainable society, Utrecht was recently voted the most competitive region in Europe. Lonely Planet ranks Utrecht in their top-10 of the world's unsung places.