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UcDean is a Netherlands based, independent non-profit travel group that aims at acquainting students and young professionals (aged 16-35) with the new and future EU member-states in Central and Eastern Europe. We happily cater for English language customers, whether they study or work in The Netherlands or abroad. Presently, we have offices in The Netherlands (Utrecht) and the United Kingdom (London). Our trips depart from either of these countries.

UcDean is the largest independent non-profit travel initiative in The Netherlands. The organization evolved out of a travel group of University College Utrecht, which was established by Hans Hindriks in the fall of 2007. UcDean develops innovative and creative travel concepts that offer a unique travel experience for the lowest possible price. Apart from the annual “Saboteur” trip – a competitive 11-day travel adventure involving 50 psychological and physical challenges in a breathtaking journey across the continent -, UcDean has specialized in comprehensive 7-day explorations of various destinations in Central and Eastern Europe. UcDean’s trips always come with full-time dedicated guides, unique study visits to political institutions, NGOs and local businesses and innovative optional evening activities, offering a complete introduction to the history and contemporary societal challenges in relatively unknown parts of Europe. We aim at offering our trips for the lowest possible, unbeatable, all-in price, from €/£ 299 onwards.

You can either sign up for one of our standard English language trips, of which there is at least one annually, or create your own dream-trip with us.  We are very happy to organize a trip on demand for your small group (4-20 people) to any of our countries of expertise: Germany, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

This year, we have the following traveling opportunities for English language participants

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About UcDean

UcDean is a Netherlands based, independent non-profit travel group that aims at acquainting students and young professionals (aged 16-35) with the new and future EU member-states in Central and Eastern Europe. We happily cater for English language customers, whether they study or work in The Netherlands or abroad. Our trips usually depart from The Netherlands, …

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Apply now for UcDean’s Trip to the Baltic States (May 22 – May 29 , 2012)

UcDean invites 15 curious participants to join us on an amazing seven-day exploration of the history, culture and society of the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Learn everything about this part of Europe by participating in our engaging city tours, meeting with high-profile representatives from political institutions, museums, societal organizations and governments in …

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Baltic Winter Magic: Stockholm, Tallinn, Riga (15 – 20 December)

UcDean is delighted to offer its new winter trip to the Baltic Sea region. During our Baltic Winter Magic Trip, we take up to 15 participants for an amazing journey, including nocturnal voyage on the Baltic Sea, from Stockholm to Tallinn and Riga. During this trip, you will not only see three beautiful Nordic cities, …

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Fieldtrip to Baltic States (21-27 May 2012) departing from London

UcDean  invites you to take part in its unique 7-day fieldtrip to the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This trip, which is organized by Hans Hindriks from the Columbia/LSE Dual Degree Program in International & World History, will acquaint you with the history, politics, culture, society and economies of the Baltic States by …

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