At University College Roosevelt, you’ll join a small, international community in the heart of Middelburg (the Netherlands), a beautiful medieval town just a short bike ride from the beach. With over 160 courses to choose from, you design your own degree and learn in small, interactive classes. Life and learning go hand in hand here, on a campus where everyone belongs.
UCR is a truly international university, located in the southwest of the Netherlands, in Middelburg, a beautiful medieval town with a contemporary rhythm.
Our academic buildings are situated in the historic heart of the city — next to the market square, cafés, and library, and just a train ride away from cities like Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Brussels. Oh... and the beach? That’s just a 15-minute bike ride away.
Our campus is compact, but full of character. You'll study in buildings named after the Roosevelts — Franklin, Eleanor, and Anne. And you'll live in guaranteed student housing in one of four locations: Bachtensteene, Bagijnhof, Roggeveenhof, or Koestraat. Each is just a few minutes' walk away.
With approximately 500 students and 50 staff members, UCR is intentionally small and globally oriented. Over half of our students come from abroad, representing more than 60 nationalities. Everyone brings something different. And yet, everyone belongs.
You’ll build your program from approximately 160 different courses. Your classes will be small, interactive, and personal. You won’t just sit and listen; you’ll debate, collaborate, question, and connect. And through Community Engaged Learning, you’ll also work with local partners; learning from the people, places, and challenges around you. At UCR, life and learning go hand in hand. It’s a place that helps you grow... and one that keeps growing with you.
Applicants who have completed, or will soon complete, the final level of secondary education that prepares students for university-level study (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, British A-levels, Abitur) are eligible to apply. Full requirements for each diploma are listed on our website.
Applicants who have already finished secondary school and have since earned university credits are also welcome to apply.
Since English is the official language at UCR, non-native speakers are required to demonstrate proof of proficiency. The following requirements are applicable:
Take an English proficiency test
Accepted are the IELTS test, TOEFL test, Cambridge Certificate, and Anglia:
To study at University College Roosevelt, there are several options for financial support. For all students, we offer a tuition payment plan, so you can pay your tuition fee in up to nine parts rather than at once.
UCR also offers a limited number of need-based scholarships.
Additionally, there are external sources (such as the Dutch government) that offer various forms of financial support for students at Dutch Higher Education Institutions.
Our alumni enjoyed their time at UCR – 90% of our alumni would choose to study at UCR again! They praised the broad approach to studying and the skills they acquired during their program, including writing academic papers and presenting their work. UCR graduates indicate that they are successful in their continued studies, as they find themselves well-prepared for the academic level and required skills needed for Master programs and PhDs. Our alumni also say that they benefited from the various cultural backgrounds on campus, and that the social life at UCR stimulated them to be active within a community, broaden both their academic and leisure interests, and stay motivated.
Though Middelburg is a small city, there is plenty to do when it comes to sports, hobbies, dining, and creativity. Roosevelt’s All Student Association (RASA) and its many societies and teams organize many activities, sports, and lectures for you to enjoy, usually for free. But Middelburg and Zeeland also have plenty to offer. It is nearby many beaches that are easily reachable by bike or bus, there is a cinema, a theater, and concert venues, there are gyms and swimming pools, and many cafes, bars, and restaurants.
Lange Noordstraat 1, 4331 CB, Middelburg, the Netherlands
