AN EDUCATION BUILT AROUND YOU

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IN THE DEAN’S WORDS‘At UCR, professors encourage you to speak up in class, to take initiative in formulating your own research questions and research projects, to challenge received wisdom in a rigorous yet fair-minded way, and to express yourself convincingly in writing, in speaking, and in visual presentations. We offer a broad academic curriculum in the arts and humanities, social science, science, and engineering. Guided by the advice of academic faculty, you will gradually build your own individual program. Studying at UCR is an exercise in thinking carefully about your passions, interests, and ambitions; learning to understand what knowledge and skills are needed in order to fulfil them. That, to us, is the essence of undergraduate education.

Our alumni are scholars, writers, judges, scientists, entrepreneurs, medical doctors, conservationists and environmentalists; they are lawyers, musicians, bankers, activists, teachers, artists, politicians, diplomats, strategic advisors – and so much more. What sets UCR alumni apart is their self-confidence, their civic engagement, and their entrepreneurial sense of opportunity. Be one of them, and come join us at University College Roosevelt’.

Prof. Bert van den Brink, Dean UCR

At University College Roosevelt you get an education built

around you. You create your own program by choosing courses

from close to forty disciplines. From Art History to Computer

Science and from Economics to Mechanical Engineering, there

is always a combination that will fit you. In and outside your

classes you interact with engaged professors. Our tight-knit

community enables you to find and explore your passions and

enjoy a wonderful student life in Middelburg.

IS THIS YOU?

✓ Motivated ✓ Engaged

✓ Eager to learn ✓ Social

✓ Curious ✓ Not afraid to choose for something off the beaten path ✓ Broadly interested

Then UCR might be the right place for you!

AN EDUCATION BUILT AROUND YOU

BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAMAt UCR we offer a three-year Liberal Arts & Sciences program. This means that we have four academic departments: Arts & Humanities, Engineering, Science and Social Science. Together, these departments cover the entire spectrum of academic fields. We refer to those as tracks.

Each track is composed of different courses, with every course covering a specific aspect of the academic field. Courses are offered at either an introductory, intermediate or advanced level. You will start with introductory courses and work your way up to the advanced level. For example, within Environmental Science, you start with an Introduction to Biodiversity (Introductory), continue with Ecology and Evolution (Intermediate) and finalize with Marine Biology (Advanced). Of course there are many more options. Have a look at our course offerings over the next few pages!

STUDENT PROFILE

‘Middelburg is a beautiful and buzzing city’From the moment I stepped inside the beautiful building, I immediately knew that UCR was place that I had been looking for. Middelburg is a beautiful city to live in; it has a buzzing city center where I can go for drinks with my friends, yet there is plenty of nature close by where I can go for a run.I was looking for a Bachelor program that challenged me, not only on the level of academia, but also in the subjects that I could explore. Any other Law Bachelor program would not have been able to give me the experiences I have had at UCR. Besides the building and the course offerings, the people here at UCR make me feel at home.

Margje Camps (Class of 2020)Social Science Major in Law and Political Science from the Netherlands

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HISTORY

World History

Early Modern History

Introduction to Gender Studies

History of Empires

Topics in Social and Cultural History

Introduction to Social History

Modern History

History of Women & Gender

World Economic History

World History Research Seminar

Students are encouraged to study language courses, although these will not necessarily constitute a full track.

ART & DESIGN PRACTICE

Introduction to Art & Design Practice

IntermediateArt & Design Practice

AdvancedArt & Design Practice

Academic Writing and Presenting Methods & Statistics I

ANTIQUITY

Classical Mythology

Introduction toArchaeology

Classical Literature

Ancient History

Greek Art & Archeology

The Global Artefact

LITERATURE

DATA SCIENCE & ROBOTICS

Great Literary Works

Introduction toLiterary Studies

Life and Travel Writing

Perspectives on Literary Meaning

Film & Text

PROJECTS (MANDATORY FOR ALL ENG MAJORS)PHILOSOPHY

Introduction to Western Philosophy

Ethics

GreatPhilosophers

Topics in Philosophy

GreatPhilosophers II

Topics in Philosophy II

MUSIC PERFORMING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Performing I

Performing II

Performing IIIMusic in Context

Choir Course

ART HISTORY

Introduction to Art History

Italian Renaissance Art

17th Century Dutch Painting

Interpreting Modern Art

Rome and theClassical Tradition

Topics in Art History

RHETORIC & ARGUMENTATION

Introduction to Rhetoric & Argumentation

Stylistics

Aspects of Rhetoric & Argumentation

Persuasion in Social Discourse

Journalism

Creative Writing: A Stylistic Approach

MUSICOLOGY

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

History ofWestern Music

Introduction toMusic Theory

Intermediate Music Theory

Case Studies in Music

RELIGION

World Religions

The Bible in the Arts

Christian Scripture

Wisdom of the East

Religion: Ethics & Philosophy

ARTS & HUMANITIES

ACADEMIC COMPETENCY

LINGUISTICS

LANGUAGES:DUTCH, FRENCH AND

GERMAN

BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL MATERIAL

PROCESSING

Introductory Course

Intermediate Course

Advanced Course(mandatory for all students)

Introduction to English Linguistics

Foreign Language I

Linguistics from Plato to the Present

Foreign Language II

Corpus LinguisticsForeign Language III

Topics in Linguistics

Language and Society

COURSE OVERVIEW

Organic Chemistry

Chemical Reactors

Programming

Data Security

Signals & Circuits

Process Control

Thermodynamics

Heat & Flow

Robots, Drones & Sensors

Development of Consumer Products

Inorganic Chemistry Data Structures System & Control Dynamics Energy Transition

Databases

RoboticsThe Engineering department is new and still under development. Tracks and courses will change over time.

(Bio)materials Communication Systems Continuum MechanicsResearch in the

Sustainable Delta

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

MUSIC PERFORMING PROGRAM

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PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Psychology of Learning

Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Medical and Health Psychology

The Psychology of Organizations

Psychodiagnostics and Psychotherapies

ECONOMICS LAW POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIOLOGYANTHROPOLOGY

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Introduction to Economics

Law, Society and JusticeIntroduction

to Political PhilosophyIntroduction to Sociology

Anthropology and the Study

of Politics

International Macroeconomics

Principles of Private LawFoundations of

Comparative PoliticsModern Sociology

The Development Encounter

Microeconomics & Behavior

Introduction to European Law

US Government and Politics

Consumer Society and Media

Religion and Modernization

Money, Banking and Finance

Introduction to Public International Law

Theory of International Relations

New Social and Political Movements

Faces of the StateStrategic Management

and MarketingInternational Human

RightsPublic Policy Analysis

New Issues in Contemporary Sociology

China and The Dynamics of Globalization

Industrial OrganizationConstitutional and Administrative Law

European Union PoliticsLatin American Social Theory and Debate

Advanced Cultural Studies

EconometricsCriminal Law and Criminal Justice

Security in the Post Cold War Era

Migration and Integration

RESEARCH METHODS & STATISTICS

Methods & Statistics I

Methods & Statistics II

Qualitative Methods

Methods & Statistics III

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Introduction to Human Geography

Urban Geography: A Sense of Place

Environment and Society

Political Geographies

Power and Space

Sustainable Development

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

CHEMISTRY

Introduction to Cognitive Science

Introduction to Earth

System Science

PsycholinguisticsIntermediate

Earth System Science

Advanced Cognitive Science

Advanced Earth Science

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCECOMPUTER SCIENCE

Introduction to Biodiversity

Introduction to Computer Science

Introduction to Chemistry

Ecology and Evolution Database Management

Networks and Communications

Intermediate Chemistry

Marine Biology

Topics in Computer Science

Biochemistry

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Functional Anatomy

Mechanisms of Disease

Pharmacology

Infection and ImmunityAdvanced Ecology

Algorithms and Data Structures

Topics in Chemistry

MATHEMATICS

Calculus for Scientists

Theory of Statistics and Data Analysis

Signals & Systems

Linear Algebra

Advanced Mathematics

COGNITIVE SCIENCE EARTH SCIENCE GENERAL

Science and Society

Introductory Science Laboratory

Life Science Laboratory

Intermediate Science Laboratory

Introduction to Astronomy

LIFE SCIENCE

Introduction to Life Science

Molecular Biology and Cell Biology

Human Physiology

Molecular Pathology & Genetics

Cellular & Molecular Physiology

PHYSICS

PRE-MEDICAL PROGRAM

Introduction to Physics

Electromagnetism

Physical Chemistry

Advanced Physics

Particle Physics

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

COURSE OVERVIEW Introductory Course

Intermediate Course

Advanced Course

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ORIENTATIONIn your first year, you will start with Orientation. You

will take two mandatory courses; Academic Writing &

Presenting and Methods & Statistics I. Next to that, you

have the chance to explore the curriculum and figure

out what you want to continue studying. You will mostly

take introductory courses. In your first year, you should

also think about whether you want to go on Exchange.

You do not need to do all of this alone. UCR has

many options that help support you throughout

your 3-year program.

1. TUTOR SYSTEMEvery student has a personal tutor, a professor who is the first person you contact in case there are problems and who helps to create the best academic program with you.

2. EARLY WARNING SYSTEMEvery semester before the mid-term break, professors are asked to indicate which students may be struggling. That way, we can still help them before the problem becomes too large.

3. STUDY SKILLS SUPPORTMany of the classes require papers and reports. If that is something you struggle with, you can always get in touch with Writing Support. They help you to improve your papers and proofread where necessary. You can also take workshops on time management, study strategies and meditation.

4. COUNSELORIf you are having difficulties with your mental health or just need to talk, you can always make an appointment with the Counselor. They are also able to refer you to further specialized care.

5. STUDENT BOARDSBesides professors and staff, you can also find help in the student boards. The Housing Affairs Council helps with housing issues, and the Academic Affairs Council is there for your academic questions.

YOUR PROGRAM THROUGH THE YEARS

HOW DO WE SUPPORT YOU?

MODERATIONAt the start of your second year, you will choose your

Major. During Moderation, which takes place in your third

semester, you discuss your future with the professors of

the fields you find most interesting. You will mostly take

intermediate and advanced courses. You may even go on

Exchange in your fourth (or fifth) semester.

GRADUATION Your third year is preparing for graduation and beyond.

You take the intermediate and advanced courses that

will best fit your choice of Master program. Next to that,

you complete your research during your Senior Project.

At the end, we celebrate Graduation with you.

Thursday

8:45 - 10:45 Introduction to

Political Theory

13:45 - 15:45 World History

20:00 Basketball practic

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Friday

8:45 - 10:45 Ethics

12:00 - 13:00 Volunteering in

Elliott

13:45 - 15:45 Science & Society

16:00 Homework session

Saturday

Beach day

Sunday:

Prepare presentation Ethics

Laundry

Monday

8:45 - 10:45 World History

11:00 - 11:15 Tutor meeting

13:45 - 15:45 Introduction to

Political Theory

19:30 Dinner with Julie

& Mark

Tuesday

8:45 - 10:45 Science & Society

11:00 - 13:00 Ethics

14:00 Work on Political

Theory paper with Elise

& Andrew

22:00 Gender in the blender

party

Wednesday:

Do History assignment, read Ethics,

go to Library

18:30 Hall dinner

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STUDENT PROFILE

STUDENT LIFE A university is not complete without a social life

– meet the student organizations that will make

your time at UCR a lot more fun!

Roosevelt’s All Student Association (RASA), is central to student life in Middelburg. It serves as the umbrella association for all the societies and teams. These groups organize extracurricular activities that are open to all students.

Academic Affairs Council (AAC), who save the day by handling complaints, monitor academic standards and represent the students in governance. They help you to reach your full academic potential.

Common House Elliott (CHEF) is the completely student run venue with a bar, study areas, classrooms, and meeting spaces. Many of the activities at UCR are hosted in Elliott, as well as the weekly parties.

Housing Affairs Council (HAC) will make your life easier when it comes to all things housing and represent your housing interests.

IS IT JUST ABOUT STUDYING?

‘This society gave me my dearest friends’ UCR allows me to not only explore my academic interests (which are plenty), but also to extend my social network and follow my other passions. For example, I have been an active member of the theatre society (THEATRA) for all my semesters here, and have even been the chair of this society for a year. We perform twice a year; in the Fall semester we have two short plays and one short musical, and in the Spring semester we perform one big play in the Stadsschouwburg of Middelburg. Everything, from costumes to set to directing, is organized by students. I have always loved acting and theatre, and this society gave me the opportunity to become even more involved in this. Being part of the THEATRA board taught me so much about organizing big events, collaborating with other people, and acting itself. Most importantly, this society gave me my dearest friends, whom I will cherish for the rest of my life. Being part of a society is so much fun and it adds a lot to your experience as a student. Academics here can be challenging, but my society always provided support and fun for me when I was feeling stressed. Besides this, I get to perform every semester; how awesome is that?!

Maran van der Oord (Class of 2020), Interdepartmental major in Linguistics, Cognitive Science, and Psychology from the Netherlands

SOCIETIES AND TEAMS Many societies – based around interests – and teams – based around a specific goal – exist under the RASA umbrella. Join Cooking Society for all things food, MedAffairs if you are into medicine, THEATRA for all things acting or one of the many others. Perhaps you prefer to make a yearbook or organize the end-of-term-party, that’s also possible. Something missing? Find enough people to join you and start it yourself!

MIDDELBURGAs well as activities on Campus, you can also explore Middelburg. The wonderful library, study spaces at the Archives, and the Lange Jan tower are fun to discover. You can also have an ice cream or drink on the Market square or join one of the volunteering activities organized by PUMA.

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KAART?

WHERE WILL YOU LIVEMiddelburg is a relatively small but buzzing city, which enjoys the luxury of being the urban heart of a unique delta area of great natural beauty. It has a vibrant cultural life, a fascinating history of political and trade relations, and is at the crossroads between the Netherlands, Great Britain, and the rest of Europe.

YOUR FUTURE HOMEThis is where you will cook, eat, study, gossip, and party with fellow students from all over the world. You do not need to worry about finding a place, as housing is guaranteed for three years. In our Bagijnhof location students have their own private bedroom but share bathroom and kitchen facilities with 9 or 15other students. In our other locations students either have their own personal apartment or share a bathroom and kitchen with one other student.

ALUMNUS PROFILE

‘Research I did at UCR prepared me for my career’At University College Roosevelt I majored in Social Science with tracks in International Relations and Sociology, and was always interested in technology. Thanks to the interdisciplinary Liberal Arts & Sciences, I pooled academic resources and did research on Cyberwarfare. This project was my first introduction to the field of Cybersecurity and was a major milestone in preparing me for my career in this field.

After UCR, I went on to a Master’s of Science in Crisis and Security Management at Leiden University and worked at the Centre for Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, UNDP in New York City, the HCSS in The Hague, and FGV’s Center for Technology and Society in Rio de Janeiro. Currently, I work for Capgemini Invent as a Senior Manager in Cyber Security.

Nicolas Castellon (Class of 2013), Social Science Major in International Relations and Sociology. He was born in Honduras and raised in Latin America.

After UCR, over 90% of our Alumni goes on to do a Master or Ph.D. program at some of the best universities in the world. Some graduates pick a specific study, others combine topics and stay in a broad program. They end up all over the world, with some highly popular destinations in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and many more. Commonly chosen schools include Utrecht University, Oxford University, London School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and Cambridge University.

EXAMPLES• History of Warfare (King’s College London)• Arts and Heritage (Maastricht University)• Journalism, Media, and Globalization (Aarhus University)• Visual Arts Program (Emerson College Boston)• Particle Physics and Astrophysics (University of Amsterdam) • Water Science, Policy and Management (Oxford University)• Conservation Ecology and Entomology (University of

Stellenbosch) • Selective Utrecht Medical Master (SUMMA) (Utrecht

University)• Social Psychology (Cambridge University)• Ethnic Relations, Cultural Diversity and Integration

(University of Helsinki)• International Political Economy (London School of

Economics)• Public International Law (Utrecht University)• Applied Statistics and Data Mining (University of St. Andrews)

Train station: 15 min

Student housing Bachtensteene: 2 min

Student housing Bagijnhof: 5 min

Student housing Roggeveenhof: 10 min

Student housing Koestraat: 5 min

Nightlife area Vlasmarkt

Common HouseElliott: 2 min

Archives

Library: 10 min

Beach: 30 min

Markt

Abbey and Lange Jan

OUR ALUMNIOUR CAMPUS

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DO YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS?

You can apply to UCR if you have any of the following:• VWO diploma• EB diploma• IB diploma (30 points or more)• Abitur• French Baccalaureate• A-levels (3 academic A-levels, grade B-B-B or higher)• American High School diploma with 4 APs

(alternatives may be possible, please contact us via admissions@ucr.nl)

Any other diploma equivalent to a Dutch VWO. Please see our website for more details.

English proficiencyYou also need to prove your proficiency in English. You can do so by submitting an English test: • IELTS: 7.0 overall with none of the individual

scores below 6.5• TOEFL: 94 (Internet based) • CAE (C1 Advanced): B• CPE (C2 Proficiency): C

Did you complete your high school in English? Then you are exempted from this requirement. Are you applying with a VWO or Abitur? Then you need to get a minimum score for English to be exempted. More info can be found on our website: www.ucr.nl.

1 REGISTER IN STUDIELINK• UCR has rolling admissions, and will start to evaluate

your appliaction as soon as it is complete. • Studielink opens in October for applications to start

in Fall. When you register, make sure to select

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES (UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE ROOSEVELT).

DO YOU WANT TO STUDY AT UCR?

April 1/May 1* to start in the Fall semester, in late August.

October 1/November 1* to start in the Spring semester, in late January.

*The April and October deadlines apply if you

have a non-EEA passport, to allow time for your

visa application.

APPLY BY

2 UCR APPLICATION IN OSIRISYou will need to upload the following documents in PDF:• Your letter of motivation• Your grade list/transcript• English test results (if applicable)• Copy of your passport• The name and e-mail address of your referee

3 INTERVIEW• Once your application is complete and has been

evaluated positively you will be invited for a (Skype) interview.

4 DECISION• We strive to give you a decision within 6 weeks of

receiving your completed application. • After your interview we will determine whether or

not you fit at UCR. If yes, you will be offered a place. Please respond to our offer within 10 working days.

COSTS PER YEAR (ESTIMATED)

EU/EEA Students

non-EU/EEA Students

Tuition Fees € 3,518 € 9,066

Housing € 4,500 € 4,500

Other Costs € 6,000 € 6,000

Total Estimate €14,000 €19,600

Students are eligible for European fees if they hold an EU/EEA Passport. If not, students pay the non-EU/EEA fees.

Non-EU/EEA students pay around €171 euros for a residence permit in their first year only.

EU/EEA students may qualify for a reduction in the first year only. Rent on campus is paid monthly and varies between €350 and

€500 (average €375). Students also need to account for personal expenses. Living in

the Netherlands is estimated at € 400-600 per month. This covers food, books, sports, insurance and extracurricular activities.

FINANCIAL SUPPORTDutch and EEA students can get support from the Dutch government. Find out what you qualify for on www.duo.nl. International students may qualify for support from their national government (e.g. FAFSA for American citizens or BAföG for German citizens).

UCR offers a small number of need-based grants for non-European students. For more information see our website: www.ucr.nl.

Please note that tuition fees increase slightly on an annual basis.

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MEET US IN MIDDELBURG! To experience UCR for yourself you can:

Join an Open Day. During an Open Day you will learn about our program, experience our campus and interact with our students and faculty. You can join an Open Day in October, November, March or June. Sign up via the website: www.ucr.nl.

Be a Student for a Day. Join classes and experience student life at UCR with one of our current students. Sign up via www.ucr.nl/sfad.

Schedule an Individual Visit. Talk about our program with one of our staff members and enjoy a campus tour with a student. Visits are possible throughout the year with the exception of weekends and national holidays. Schedule your visit via communications@ucr.nl.

Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this brochure is accurate. However, it may become necessary for the university to make changes, for example to program content, course delivery and fees. Therefore, no rights may be derived from the content of this brochure.

University College RooseveltP.O. Box 94 4330 AB MiddelburgThe Netherlands 

Visiting adress:Lange Noordstraat 14331 CB Middelburg

CROHO (Dutch accreditation code): 50393

T +31 (0)118-655500E info@ucr.nl www.ucr.nl 

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