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What tips do our students have about the buildings, faculties and libraries when you study in Utrecht? Tips where you can get coffee, study quietly or get information.

Study Spot, Housing & Information Point
Our students give the best advice. VIEW ALL

Karibu Café
“Fun fact: Karibu Cafe is located in a former bank. Despite its official exterior of the building, you will fall in love with its cozy and green interior.”

  • By Studentlife Team + 1
Green Oasis

Student residences De Sterren
“It is home to a lot of students where they find friendships for life. Having nice community around you, at Wooncomplex you will never feel lonely.”

  • By Studentlife Team

UU for U Student Service
“Great help for all your study related questions!”

  • By Mik + 1

Unibuddy Chat Platform
“Unibuddy Chat Platform is a perfect opportunity for prospective students to meet new people and ask them about student life in Utrecht.”

  • By Studentlife Team + 1

UU Career Services
“Career services have helped many students arranging their internships and improving their job applications.”

  • By Studentlife Team + 1

Law Faculty Building
“Nice pub on De Neude, always nice for a drink.”

  • By Kees
Law Econ Gov

Langeveld building
“A lot of students feel sentimental about this building, since this is where a lot of their courses took place. Also, if you enjoy studying in the fresh air, you should definitely look for a spot in front of Langeveldgebouw.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Social Sciences

Leonard S. Ornstein Laboratory
“The Ornstein Laboratory is known for its good atmosphere and exciting research taking place behind its walls.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

University Library Science Park
“The library is one of my favorite places to be at the campus, especially when on an exam period. I really enjoy the silence it offers. ”

  • By Sanne + 2

Ruppert building
“Since its connected to Educatorium, you can have a delicious lunch after your lectures.”

  • By Studentlife Team + 2
Geosciences

Spinoza Hall
“This location is where I connected with most of my friends and made most of my friends during or in between tutorials.”

  • By Kimberly
Law Econ Gov

University Library City Centre
“The best study places are hidden between the bookcases, where you can work in peace.”

  • By Mik + 2

Androclus building
“Every time I come here, I always marvel. There is so much to see and learn here!”

  • By Stephan
Veterinary & Science

Koningsberger building
“Being home to three faculties, Koningsbergergebouw offers a lot of study spaces, including rooms for group work.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Geosciences & Science

Hijmans building
“With online lectures, the days when we have physical classes always feel like the school field trips of the yore.”

  • By Jamal
Medicine

David de Wied building
“This faculty building is worth visiting due to its spacious and creative interior, with large windows and internal balconies.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

Buys Ballot building
“Despite being one of the oldest buildings in science park, students really enjoy studying here and working on group assignments.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science
Study Associations
Some nice student associations of our students; for activities and drinks. VIEW ALL

UMTC
“I think the great thing about UMTC is that everyone knows each other, since it is so small-scale.”

  • By Rina

Instituto Cervantes
“In this place I can practice my Spanish and have access to much more material than in other libraries.”

  • By Anouk

Drift 13 - Herman
“As a board member of the study association of German language and culture, our association room cannot be missed! From study sessions to socializing during pizza hours: everything is possible.”

  • By Rina

USBO building UU
“In the building of Public Administration and Organization Science there is a pleasant atmosphere where everyone knows each other and as a student you quickly feel at home.”

  • By Mik

PIL Social Committee
“The PIL Social Committee did a great job in helping students during the coronavirus pandemic. They organized a variety of activities, including Zumba Party!”

  • By Studentlife Team
Law Econ Gov

Utrecht Biologist Association
“There is always a friendly atmosphere in the UBV room (Koningsberger building). Students come here for a free coffee and board games.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

U.S.S. Proton
“This study association is known for its variety of committees and frequent activities like borrels, parties, and trips.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

The AKT Office
“The AKT office feels like my second living room where I can always go and have a chat with my fellow students.”

  • By Berne + 1

The association room of U.A.V
“I come here between my lectures, for example to have a cup of coffee or to have a beer with my friends after 5 pm.”

  • By Sanne

SVO Bar
“As a student at the Faculty of Humanities, you can regularly find me in the SVO bar. It is a nice place to study and in the evening when the bar opens for activities, it turns into a cozy meeting place.”

  • By Berne

Association room Pericles
“Come to the association room quickly after your lecture, because otherwise you will stand in line for coffee for a long time. ”

  • By Mik

Kromme nieuwe gracht 80
“In addition to the fun lectures I followed here, I recorded an open stage for my study association with the help of Studio M.”

  • By Milan + 1
Open stage

Drift 23
“A characteristic building with a lot of secret places.”

  • By Berne

Studio M
“If you ever want to work out a project but just don't have the right material or knowledge/experience, the members of Studio M are always eager to lend you a hand.”

  • By Milan + 1
Library
Utrecht University has two libraries to study and borrow books.

University Library Science Park
“I will forever remember all the “all-nighters” that I’ve pulled in the Science Park Library. It’s my go-to during all the exam weeks.”

  • By Wiktoria + 2

University Library City Centre
“Persoonlijk vind ik deze bibliotheek veel huiselijker dan de universiteitsbibliotheek in het Utrecht Science Park. De inrichting van deze bibliotheek geeft mij rust.”

  • By Jamal + 2
Faculties
In which buildings do our students study and what else can you find there? VIEW ALL

Descartes Hall
“Since our study is so small, every time you are at Descartes, you will meet someone you know. So, it’s not only a place you study at, but also a place to meet your friends.”

  • By Natalia
Humanities

Coffeebar Jazzmans Minneartbuilding
“The cafe located in Minnaert building offers a beautiful view over the botanical gardens. In spring, it is great spot to rest in between your classes and enjoy the sun.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

Buys Ballot building
“Despite being one of the oldest buildings in science park, students really enjoy studying here and working on group assignments.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

David de Wied building
“This faculty building is worth visiting due to its spacious and creative interior, with large windows and internal balconies.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

Studio M
“Our gorgeous temple! Or at least a meeting place for everyone! Not only home for Studio M but also the location for other student associations like AKT! ”

  • By Derin + 1

Hijmans building
“With online lectures, the days when we have physical classes always feel like the school field trips of the yore.”

  • By Jamal
Medicine

College Hall
“I attend my lectures in this beautiful building on the international campus. It is easy to reach by public transport. I always go by bike. From my house in the city centre, I can reach the campus within 10 minutes.”

  • By Kees
Law Econ Gov

Koningsberger building
“Being home to three faculties, Koningsbergergebouw offers a lot of study spaces, including rooms for group work.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Geosciences & Science

Café Madame Jeanette
“I think that there is always a nice atmosphere here: the ideal place to have a chat with your fellow students in between courses.”

  • By Stephan
Veterinary

University Hall
“This is the heart of all academic ceremonies. Not only it is architecturally pleasing but also it has witnessed a key event in Dutch history. It is where the Union of Utrecht had been signed, which ultimately led to the formation of the Dutch Republic!”

  • By Mik + 3

Androclus building
“Every time I come here, I always marvel. There is so much to see and learn here!”

  • By Stephan
Veterinary & Science

Spinoza Hall
“This location is where I connected with most of my friends and made most of my friends during or in between tutorials.”

  • By Kimberly
Law Econ Gov

Ruppert building
“I frequently have classes in this building. It is wonderful to walk around its hall, especially because of the gigantic flower vases.”

  • By Annaflavia + 2
Geosciences

Drift 23
“A characteristic building with a lot of secret places.”

  • By Berne

Kromme nieuwe gracht 80
“In addition to the fun lectures I followed here, I recorded an open stage for my study association with the help of Studio M.”

  • By Milan + 1
Open stage

Association room Pericles
“Come to the association room quickly after your lecture, because otherwise you will stand in line for coffee for a long time. ”

  • By Mik

SVO Bar
“As a student at the Faculty of Humanities, you can regularly find me in the SVO bar. It is a nice place to study and in the evening when the bar opens for activities, it turns into a cozy meeting place.”

  • By Berne

The association room of U.A.V
“I come here between my lectures, for example to have a cup of coffee or to have a beer with my friends after 5 pm.”

  • By Sanne

Leonard S. Ornstein Laboratory
“The Ornstein Laboratory is known for its good atmosphere and exciting research taking place behind its walls.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

The AKT Office
“The AKT office feels like my second living room where I can always go and have a chat with my fellow students.”

  • By Berne + 1

U.S.S. Proton
“This study association is known for its variety of committees and frequent activities like borrels, parties, and trips.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

Utrecht Biologist Association
“There is always a friendly atmosphere in the UBV room (Koningsberger building). Students come here for a free coffee and board games.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Science

Langeveld building
“A lot of students feel sentimental about this building, since this is where a lot of their courses took place. Also, if you enjoy studying in the fresh air, you should definitely look for a spot in front of Langeveldgebouw.”

  • By Studentlife Team
Social Sciences

Law Faculty Building
“Nice pub on De Neude, always nice for a drink.”

  • By Kees
Law Econ Gov

PIL Social Committee
“The PIL Social Committee did a great job in helping students during the coronavirus pandemic. They organized a variety of activities, including Zumba Party!”

  • By Studentlife Team
Law Econ Gov

USBO building UU
“In the building of Public Administration and Organization Science there is a pleasant atmosphere where everyone knows each other and as a student you quickly feel at home.”

  • By Mik

Drift 13 - Herman
“As a board member of the study association of German language and culture, our association room cannot be missed! From study sessions to socializing during pizza hours: everything is possible.”

  • By Rina

Instituto Cervantes
“In this place I can practice my Spanish and have access to much more material than in other libraries.”

  • By Anouk