MRes in Infection & Immunity

Utrecht University (Netherlands) ยท Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 CS Utrecht, Netherlands

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Utrecht University (UU; Dutch: Universiteit Utrecht, formerly Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht) is a public research university in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established on 26 March 1636 (386 years ago), it is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In 2018, it had an enrollment of 31,801 students, and employed 7,191 faculty and staff. In 2018, 525 PhD degrees were awarded and 6,948 scientific articles were published. The 2018 budget of the university was €857 million.

Utrecht University counts a number of distinguished scholars among its alumni and faculty, including 12 Nobel Prize laureates and 13 Spinoza Prize laureates. Utrecht University has been placed consistently in the top 100 universities in the world by prominent international ranking tables. The university is ranked the best university in the Netherlands by the Shanghai Ranking of World Universities 2019, ranking 13th in Europe and 49th in the world.

The university's motto is "Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos," which means "May the Sun of Righteousness Enlighten Us". This motto was gleaned from a literal Latin Bible translation of Malachi 4:2. Rutgers University, having historical connections with Utrecht University, uses a modified version of this motto.

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Program Details:

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Institute

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Degree

MRes

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Infection & Immunity

Expense

Living Expenses

EUR 16800

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

EUR 2700

Tuition Fee (International)

EUR 25300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

93

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Apr, 2026

(September-2026)

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  • Course Details

    University Specific

    Please provide a detailed description of coursework in the relevant field of science

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

    Please upload a CV including information that will support your application for this Masterโ€™s programme, such as: โ€ข Relevant academic /educational experience โ€ข Relevant internship(s) and courses โ€ข Relevant competencies or achievements โ€ข Activities for student organisations, etc. โ€ข Relevant work experience, voluntary work or board memberships โ€ข Academic achievements (publications, challenges, awards, etc.) โ€ข Extra-curricular achievements (in sports, music, business, etc.) State facts, and where relevant, results and achievements. You may also mention competencies you have developed. In your motivation statement (separate document), you can explain your choices and experience.

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    A scan of your diploma (if necessary with official translations) or Proof of anticipated degree

  • Degree Transcript

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    A scan of your transcript (if necessary with official translations)

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Contact details of two referees external link Please ensure your referees fill in the required form prior to the application deadline.

  • Motivation Letter

    University Specific

    Please provide your motivation for applying to this Masterโ€™s programme, addressing the following issues: โ€ข Why have you chosen this Masterโ€™s programme at Utrecht University? โ€ข What demonstrates your interest in this field? o Include research experience, if you have any o Indicate your interest in the specific field of the Masterโ€™s programme โ€ข Which subject areas within this field do you find most interesting and why? o Can you relate to the research conducted at Utrecht University and in the field of Life Sciences specifically? โ€ข How does this Masterโ€™s programme correspond with your career and research ambitions? โ€ข What makes it evident that you possess the required qualities for this Masterโ€™s programme? โ€ข Reflect on your academic achievements. o E.g. what was your role in certain projects/courses, explain study-delay etc Please write your statement in English. You may use this template, but you can also upload your own document in pdf (1-2 pages).

  • Passport

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    Passport copy

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS

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