The campus of the University of Twente is located between Enschede and Hengelo and is easily accessible by public transport (train, bus) and car. (Please note: The ITC Faculty is not located on the campus, but close to the city centre of Enschede.)
The central address of the UT is Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede, the Netherlands. For addresses of specific buildings, go to the address list.
By car
Coming from motorway A1, take motorway A35 in the direction of Enschede. Take exit no 26 Enschede-West/Universiteit. Follow the signs 'Universiteit Twente'. If you are using a GPS system, enter Drienerlolaan 5 in Enschede as your destination address. From the UT main entrance (near the large LED screen), signs will lead you to parking areas. The numbers of buildings are also marked with signs. The map shows which parking area is closest to the building of your destination. Some of the parking areas have charging stations for electric cars. The central delivery point for suppliers is located in the building Garage (no 5).
Please note: on match days of FC Twente the campus has limited accessibility for cars. More information can be found below.
Public transport
For planning your journey to the university by public transport, use 9292.nl.
BY TRAIN
Take the train (slow train) and get off at Enschede Kennispark station. There are regular buses from here that will take you to the university (line 1). The main entrance of the University of Twente is located at a walking distance of approximately ten minutes from Enschede Kennispark train station. Other buildings are a bit further away.
BY BUS
From Enschede: take line 1 in the direction of Universiteit. It will take you to the campus. Lines 8 and 9 to Hengelo have no routes to the campus itself, but do halt at the main entrance (the name of the busstop is Kennispark/UT).
From Hengelo: lines 8 and 9 will drive from Hengelo to Enschede and will both stop near the main entrance.
The bus stops on the campus are indicated on the map of the UT.
Please note: there are less buses during weekends, and buses will take different routes. On home match days of FC Twente, buses will not drive on the campus. There are extra bus services during rush hours. Go to www.9292.nl for more information.
Accessibility of the campus
BARRIERS
Visitors can enter the campus either via the main entrance at the Hengelosestraat or via the entrances at the Bosweg. All other entrances are blocked with barriers. Staff and students with cars are in some cases eligible for a barrier pass. The specific criteria and the application procedure can be found on the Campus & Facility Management page.
LIMITED ACCESS ON HOME MATCH DAYS OF FC TWENTE
On home match days of FC Twente the campus area is used for extra parking spaces for visitors of the match. The barriers of the campus area will then be closed and city buses will be on detour. Stewards at several locations will make sure the supporters park their cars only in designated areas. By showing their ID, residents, students and staff will be able to reach their destination.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
All buildings are accessible for wheelchairs. The major education buildings also have an ITS certificate.
Delivery of goods
All goods to be delivered to the University of Twente must be delivered to the following address:
Central Delivery Point
Garage (building no 5)
Dienstweg 10
7522ND Enschede, the Netherlands
The procedures to be followed can be found here.