Utrecht

Utrecht University

Utrecht
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University in the Netherlands

About Utrecht University

According to Wikipedia, Utrecht University is a public research university in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established , it is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In 2022, it had an enrollment of 37,675 students, and employed 8,584 faculty members and staff. More than 400 PhD degrees were awarded and 8,500 scientific articles were published. The university's 2022 budget was €2.606 billion, consisting of €1.067 billion for the university and €1.539 billion for the University Medical College Utrecht.

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What Is Utrecht University Known For?

Utrecht University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Utrecht University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Philosophy
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Logic
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Metaphysics
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Epistemology
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Mathematics
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Geometry
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Measure Theory
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Algebra
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Physics
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Particle Physics
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Astronomy
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Nuclear Physics
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Biology
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Physiology
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Botany
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Biochemistry
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Computer Science
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Programming
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Database
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Algorithms
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Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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chemistry Degrees
Medical
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Surgery
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Ophthalmology
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Public Health
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medicine Degrees
Communications
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Linguistics
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Grammar
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Journalism
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communications Degrees
Law
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International Law
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Constitutional Law
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Criminal Law
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Religious Studies
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Theology
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Ministry
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Islamic Studies
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History
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Medieval Studies
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Economic History
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European History
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Atmospheric Sciences
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Geophysics
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Education
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Higher Education
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Secondary Education
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Pedagogy
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Literature
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Writing
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Philology
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Literary Criticism
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literature Degrees
Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Asian Studies
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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Entrepreneurship
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Applied Physics
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Electrical Engineering
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Economics
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Econometrics
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Mathematical Economics
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Taxation
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Anthropology
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Cultural Anthropology
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Physical Anthropology
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Archeology
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Sociology
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Sexology
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Women's Studies
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Gender Studies
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Criminal Justice
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Criminology
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Law Enforcement
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Policing
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Social Work
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Empowerment
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Gerontology
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Nursing
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Who Are Utrecht University's Most Influential Alumni?

Utrecht University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Physics, Earth Sciences, and Philosophy. Here are some of Utrecht University's most famous alumni:

René Descartes
René Descartes
A French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist.
Wilhelm Röntgen
Wilhelm Röntgen
A German physicist .
James Boswell
James Boswell
A British lawyer, diarist, and author .
Gerard 't Hooft
Gerard 't Hooft
A Dutch theoretical physicist.
Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff
Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff
A Dutch physical and organic chemist .
Tjalling Koopmans
Tjalling Koopmans
A Dutch American economist.
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
A Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768.
Franciscus Donders
Franciscus Donders
A Dutch ophthalmologist .
Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal
A Dutch primatologist and ethologist.
Wouter Hanegraaff
Wouter Hanegraaff
A Dutch professor.
Nicolaas Bloembergen
Nicolaas Bloembergen
A Dutch-born American physicist.
Herman Wirth
Herman Wirth
A Dutch-German pseudohistian .

Who Are Utrecht University's Most Influential Faculty?

Utrecht University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Physics, Earth Sciences, and Philosophy. Here are some of Utrecht University's most famous alumni:

Urs Schreiber
A Mathematician.
Rutger Bregman
Rutger Bregman
A Dutch journalist, writer and historian.
Bernard Haisch
An American astrophysicist.
Beatrice de Graaf
A Dutch university professor, historian.
Uğur Ümit Üngör
A Turco-Dutch historian.
Lotte Hollands
A Dutch mathematician and mathematical physicist.
Alexander van Oudenaarden
Alexander van Oudenaarden
A Dutch biophysicist and systems biologist.
Ingrid Robeyns
Ingrid Robeyns
A Philosopher.
Marijn van Dijk
Marijn van Dijk
A Dutch linguist.
Sadik Harchaoui
A Dutch legal scholar.
Barnita Bagchi
An Indian academic.
Floris van den Berg
Floris van den Berg
A Dutch religious philosopher.