Other organisations for internationals

There are several organisations in Utrecht with the aim to make internationals feel at home in the Netherlands:

Gilde Utrecht is run by enthusiastic volunteers. Among other activities, they offer Dutch lessons and conversation practise.

Buddy go Dutch is organised by students from Utrecht University. Their aim is to bring international and Dutch students in contact with each other.

The Faculty Club of Utrecht University is open on weekdays for lunch, dinner and business meetings. They regularly organise lectures and other events. Membership is free for employees of Utrecht University and the Utrecht Medical Center; just register online under 'Membership' on their website.

The International Welcome Center Utrecht Region helps internationals to settle down in Utrecht region and has a lot of information on their website and also organizes general events (how does the healthy system work, how to buy a house, social drinks evening,...). The ambassador club UR-Glocal depending of the IWCUR is a group of internationals organizing activities for internationals.