Founding of Utrecht University

Date: March 26, 1636 • Location: De Uithof, Netherlands

Utrecht University is founded in the Netherlands.

Utrecht University is a public research university in Utrecht, Netherlands. Established 26 March 1636, it is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. In 2025, it had an enrollment of 38,493 students, and employed 8,846 faculty members and staff. More than 600 PhD degrees were awarded and 9,071 scientific articles were published. The university's 2025 budget was €3 billion, consisting of €1.272 billion for the university and €1.759 billion for the University Medical Center Utrecht.