NSK: University Competition

Each university sends a team with their city's best runners. This makes the University Competition (UC) also a challenge for the most avid runners.

For several years now, the Topicus University Competition of the Batavierenrace has received the status of a Dutch Student Championship. This ensures high prestige in Dutch student sports.

Every year several NSKs are organized in over 50 sports. This is done under the auspices of Student Sport Netherlands (SSN). The SSN is a national organization that serves as an umbrella for local sports councils. Click here for more information about the SSN.

As with any serious competition, there are strict rules governing participation in the Topicus University Competition. The rules are based on the following objective of the Topicus University Competition: to create a healthy rivalry among universities to promote the honor and prestige of winning the Topicus University Competition.The rules are outlined in the entry and competition rules.