Faculty of Science and Technology

Our scientists are recognized worldwide for their high quality research. Within the faculty research is focused on nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, clinical technology, sustainable energy technology and smart devices. There is a strong collaboration with industrial partners and other national and international research institutes. Research is funded to a large extend by industrial and other external partners, as well as science foundations. We offer a range of bachelor and master courses in Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Biomedical Technology, Technical Medicine, Advanced Technology and a master in Nanotechnology.

Cartilage restored using imitation human tissue

More than one million people in the Netherlands suffer from painful joints. This is due to the wear and tear of cartilage caused by trauma, aging or diseases such as osteoarthritis. Cartilage is the tissue that protects bones when the body... Read more

Crowdfunding in the fight against breast cancer

Professor Wiendelt Steenbergen, of the University of Twente, has launched an appeal to the general public in the fight against breast cancer. For several years now, his department and the Medical Spectrum Twente hospital group have been... Read more

A step closer to unravelling the secrets of the universe

In a project commissioned by the European Space Agency, researchers at the University of Twente have developed a novel cooling technique for optical detectors on spacecraft. Using this technology, it is possible to detect extremely weak... Read more

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