There's a lot you can do at Twente besides studying. Perhaps you're a keen skater, or maybe your weekends are one long jam session on your drum kit. Have you always wanted to learn Jiu Jitsu? Or ever wanted to give kitesurfing a try, just once? There are 37 sports clubs and 19 cultural associations in Enschede. So there's sure to be a club dedicated to your hobby. And if not, then you can always start your own group.

In addition to sports and cultural associations, the University of Twente also has 16 study associations and 7 student clubs.

The difference between a study association and a student club is that a study association represents the interests of students from one or more programmes, and for example offers books for students, while a student club is for students from every programme, and is chiefly concerned with social aspects of student life.

To meet their responsibility for maintaining the facilities of all clubs and associations, the Student Union offers the “Xtra card”. Xtra-cards are valid for one (half) year and are required for membership in a club. The Xtra-card also permits free access to fitness, squash and swimming facilities.