University College Roosevelt

University College Roosevelt We're an English-taught, international, liberal arts & science, honours college located in Middelburg UCR is the place to be!

University College Roosevelt: a Liberal Arts and Sciences College in the heart of a historic medieval town in one of the most beautiful provinces in the Netherlands. A close-knit college with a vibrant academic community and a buzzing student life. A place where students can make the most of their talents and truly explore their passions. A place where dedicated professors, ranked amongst the best

in the Netherlands, teach in small classes. A place where you can truly build your own academic program by choosing from 200 courses ranging from music to biology, from politics to rhetoric, and from archeology to robotics. A tried and tested stepping stone for a top-ranked Master's program or an international career.

Starting university is about much more than finding your classroom. It is about finding your people, discovering your ne...
28/08/2026

Starting university is about much more than finding your classroom. It is about finding your people, discovering your new home and beginning to feel that you belong.

Welcome to Introweek 2026 — Part 1 at University College Roosevelt.

For our new Class of 2029, Orientation Week began with students being introduced to their Introweek families. This year’s theme was music, with 12 families inspired by different bands, artists and musical films. Throughout the week, they completed challenges and collected stamps in a friendly competition to become the Best Introweek Family.

During the Middelburg Tour, students explored the city while getting to know some of the people, organisations and places that form part of student life here. They were introduced to UCR’s rowing society O.D.I.N., created festival outfits at Kilo Sale Zeeland, took on a creative family-photo challenge at De Drvkkery, stopped for ice cream at FRESCO and visited De Klepperhoeve to spend some time with the animals.

On Monday, the Beach Walk took them from Middelburg towards Dishoek, with several stops along the way. Students met members of A.L. Fides, competed against O.M.D. Erodios in a flip-cup challenge, took a short trampoline break and eventually arrived at the beach for swimming, rugby, water fights and some well-earned time together.

Behind all of the games and challenges is an important purpose.

Introweek helps new students become familiar with University College Roosevelt, Middelburg and the wider community around them. It gives them opportunities to meet current students, build friendships and begin feeling at home before their studies fully begin.

And this was only part of their Orientation Week.

Students also explored the UCR buildings, met their tutors, learned more about well-being and student support at UCR, discovered the library, joined pub crawls and quizzes, and celebrated together at the final Introweek party.

🎥 Part 2 is coming soon, featuring more moments captured by members of the UCR Media Team, including the UCR campus experience and the final party.

At the beginning of the week, there were 12 families competing for stamps.

By the end, there was one new UCR community. 💙

Welcome to University College Roosevelt, Class of 2029.

📍 Middelburg, Zeeland, the Netherlands

One of the biggest decisions when choosing a university is not just what you will study. It is who you will become becau...
27/08/2026

One of the biggest decisions when choosing a university is not just what you will study. It is who you will become because of it.

The people who thrive after university are often the ones who know how to adapt, communicate, think critically, and work across different perspectives.

That is why so many UCR alumni end up in completely different industries, countries, and career paths.

Not because they followed one fixed route.
Because they learned how to navigate change, complexity, and opportunity.

Your degree is important.
But the way you learn matters too.

👉 Where do you hope your degree will take you?

Today, we extend a warm welcome to our newest students as they join the UCR community for Orientation. Orientation is de...
14/08/2026

Today, we extend a warm welcome to our newest students as they join the UCR community for Orientation.

Orientation is designed to help students feel at home, build connections with their peers, and gain valuable insights into university life. Through Orientation, students will learn more about campus resources, academic expectations, student services, and the many opportunities available to enrich their university experience.

Starting university is an exciting milestone, and we are committed to supporting our students as they embark on this new chapter. We encourage everyone to take advantage of today’s opportunities, ask questions, make new connections, and begin building a strong foundation for success.
We are delighted to welcome you to UCR and look forward to being part of your journey. Welcome to the UCR family!

A good CV is not about trying to sound impressive.It is about making it easy for someone to quickly understand who you a...
13/08/2026

A good CV is not about trying to sound impressive.

It is about making it easy for someone to quickly understand who you are, what you can do, and why they should remember you.

A lot of students underestimate how much small changes can improve a CV. Clear structure, specific examples, and showing impact make a huge difference.

And no, you do not need years of experience to have a strong CV. Projects, student societies, volunteering, part time jobs, and internships all count.

👉 Which CV tip do you think most students overlook?

How much can students learn from examining the human skeleton?During a practical Functional Anatomy class at University ...
07/08/2026

How much can students learn from examining the human skeleton?

During a practical Functional Anatomy class at University College Roosevelt, Biomedical Sciences students worked with real human skeletal material under the supervision of Dr. Babette O. Rump.

Students carefully assembled and examined the bones, using anatomical characteristics to draw evidence-based conclusions about factors such as estimated biological s*x and age range. By comparing the pelvis, vertebrae, skull and other skeletal structures, they applied knowledge from the course in a practical and collaborative setting.

Functional Anatomy invites students to explore how the human body works and how anatomical structures support function. Through imaging, surface anatomy and real dissection materials, students learn to observe carefully, discuss their findings and translate scientific knowledge into reasoned conclusions.

The course also introduces an important ethical dimension. Alongside the scientific learning, students are encouraged to reflect on the responsibility involved in studying human remains and to consider the question:

What are the ethical costs of learning from the dead?

This combination of hands-on experience, academic depth and ethical reflection illustrates the interdisciplinary approach to Biomedical Sciences within Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Roosevelt.

📍 Middelburg, Zeeland, the Netherlands

What if, instead of simply taking an exam, students had to use everything they had learned to invent an entirely new dis...
31/07/2026

What if, instead of simply taking an exam, students had to use everything they had learned to invent an entirely new disease?

That was the challenge Professor Ger Rijkers gave students during a Biomedical Sciences class at University College Roosevelt in Middelburg.

After studying the mechanisms behind real diseases, students were asked to develop a fictional disease from scratch. They had to consider its symptoms, underlying biological mechanisms, prevalence, possible treatment and other characteristics needed to create a scientifically coherent concept.

The assignment culminated in presentations to the class, where students explained and defended their ideas before voting for their favorite, a process Ger jokingly compares to the Eurovision Song Contest.

And the winners did not leave empty-handed.

Professor Rijkers presented them with an appropriately humorous medical-themed prize, including a toy doctor's hammer and “medicines.”

Behind the fun is an important approach to learning.

Rather than only recalling information, students are challenged to apply scientific knowledge, think critically, communicate complex concepts and use creativity to solve problems.

It is one example of the interactive learning environment within Liberal Arts & Sciences at University College Roosevelt, where small classes in Middelburg give students opportunities to engage directly with their professors and actively participate in the learning process.

📍 University College Roosevelt, Middelburg, Zeeland, the Netherlands

30/07/2026

What if your degree didn’t just teach you knowledge, but actually prepared you for life? 👀

At University College Roosevelt, the Personal & Professional Development (PPD) course helps you build the skills you’ll use far beyond university; from critical thinking to real-world impact 🌍

This is where your journey really begins.

Would you want a course like this? 👇

Behind every finished film is a team of people learning how to bring an idea to life.Alongside their Liberal Arts and Sc...
29/07/2026

Behind every finished film is a team of people learning how to bring an idea to life.

Alongside their Liberal Arts and Sciences studies at University College Roosevelt in Middelburg, students have many opportunities to develop their interests through student-led societies and practical creative projects.

For their latest production, Dead Man’s Hand, members of LENSE, UCR’s cinematography and photography student society, took responsibility for every stage of the filmmaking process.

Students wrote the screenplay, developed the characters, directed the performances, planned the cinematography, operated the camera, recorded sound, designed the sets and costumes, promoted the production and acted in the film themselves.

In this series of videos, members of the cast and crew explain their individual roles. The director, cinematographer and assistant director also reflect on the less visible side of filmmaking: the detailed preparation, maintaining continuity between shots, coordinating a large group and sustaining the energy required throughout long production days.

The experience was demanding, but it also gave students the opportunity to practise valuable skills in:

Creative and technical problem-solving
Leadership and project management
Communication and collaboration
Visual storytelling
Performing and presenting
Working towards a shared goal

Projects like this illustrate the active student community at University College Roosevelt. Students are encouraged to take initiative, explore interests beyond their academic programme and create meaningful projects together in Middelburg, Zeeland.

Meet the students behind Dead Man’s Hand and go behind the scenes of their filmmaking experience.

23/07/2026

Meet Marnik de Haan 👋
He recently completed his internship at Docwize. Here’s a little about his internship experience.

What if your university experience didn’t stop at the classroom? 👀At University College Roosevelt, Community Engaged Lea...
16/07/2026

What if your university experience didn’t stop at the classroom? 👀

At University College Roosevelt, Community Engaged Learning connects your studies to the real world, working with local organizations, solving real challenges, and building skills that truly matter.

This is how you go from learning ideas… to living them 🌍

Read the full blog post -> https://hubs.ly/Q04m6qLR0

Would you like this kind of learning experience? 👇

Adres

Lange Noordstraat 1
Middelburg
4331CB

Openingstijden

Maandag 08:30 - 17:00
Dinsdag 08:30 - 17:00
Woensdag 08:30 - 17:00
Donderdag 08:30 - 17:00
Vrijdag 08:30 - 17:00

Telefoon

+31118655500

Meldingen

Wees de eerste die het weet en laat ons u een e-mail sturen wanneer University College Roosevelt nieuws en promoties plaatst. Uw e-mailadres wordt niet voor andere doeleinden gebruikt en u kunt zich op elk gewenst moment afmelden.

Contact De Scholen

Stuur een bericht naar University College Roosevelt:

Snelkoppelingen

Delen