ON our green ALL-IN CAMPUS, YOU WILL FIND MUCH MORE THAN JUST EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FACILITIES.
You will find everything you need to get the most out of your student life. From libraries and state-of-the-art labs for top research to theatre and sports fields.
Cafes, restaurants and canteens
These places primarily consist of restaurants and canteens and are freely accessible to employees, students, or visitors. All buildings are open on working days and closed on weekends. The sports canteen, an exception to the rule, is open seven days a week. Opening times are adjusted during holiday periods.
The student bar in the heart of our campus. Throughout the year it is the location for a large number of student parties and special events.
The Vestingbar is fully staffed and controlled by students. Open until late, very late!
The Mensa, our student restaurant, serves three different hot meals every night. There is always a vegetarian dish.
You will find the Mensa in the 'de Waaier' building.
The Theatercafé, located in the Vrijhof, is a relaxed spot to lunch near the student boulevard. In the evening, the canteen is transformed into a bistro-like restaurant.
From 5 p.m. you can go there for the daily menu or choose a meal from the menu.
Catering on-site and in the canteens/restaurants is provided and controlled by Appèl.
For sandwiches, a cup of soup or a hot snack you can visit the various canteens of Appèl in the Spiegel, Ravelijn, Horst, Technohal and the Waaier. You will find the largest selection in the Waaier. The offer in the Technohal is exclusively vegetarian.
For a hot cup of whatever you like with an accompanying snack, you can go to one of the Appèl coffee corners in the Ravelijn, Spiegel or Waaier.
The restaurant in the Gallery's visitor center. You can come here for a good lunch in the dynamic atmosphere of start-ups and entrepreneurs.
The U Parkhotel has its own à la carte restaurant. You can go there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu changes every season.
In the Sports canteen, you can enjoy a cup of coffee, a soda or a beer during weekdays and during the weekend. You will find the sports center near the Utrack and Boulevard.
In the Atrium of the Bastille, you will find the Subway, known for the generously filled sandwiches.
Opening hours:
Monday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 pm - 6:00 p.m.
Frosty's is located in the Bastille building at the Boulevard. The tiny shop has its own front door next to the regular Bastille entrance. At Frosty's you can enjoy mainly vegan ice cream. Open hours may vary in different seasons.
Overnight stay
Seven log cabins (blokhutten) are available on the Campus with a total of 105 sleeping places (fifteen sleeping places per log cabin). These log cabins are simply furnished and therefore very suitable for group stays in an informal setting.
For a fee, users of the log cabins can use "De Stall", a large covered area where group activities can be held.
The U Parkhotel is located on the campus of the University of Twente, on the edge of the forest. It is an internationally oriented hotel, where quality and sustainability go hand in hand. The U in the international name refers to the guest who is central and to the University of Twente.
The hotel offers 72 rooms, a spacious restaurant with a terrace, a bar and modern conference facilities. On the 9th floor, there are eight executive rooms and a boardroom with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
The U Parkhotel has its own website for bookings and information.
The campus offers a wide range of healthcare institutions. Most of them are not directly linked to the university but are located on campus. They are very experienced in complaints common for students, international knowledge workers, and highly skilled professionals.
The company doctor for employees and the occupational health and safety service for employees are provided by an external service. For details see the Absence and reintegration page.
The most obvious reason for a dental visit is a tooth ache. It's commonly said that you should see a dentist twice a year. Inside building De Sleutel (no 58 on the campus map), you will find dental practice Huizinga. In the same building, you can find a GP medical centre.
Basic Dutch health insurance does not cover dental costs.
Visit the website of the Campus Dentist for more information.
You can consult a dietician if you are experiencing issues regarding eating or drinking or if you have questions about nutrition or changes to your weight. Dietician Marike ten Oever is available by appointment. She holds her consulting hours inside the Sports Centre or the GP medical centre.
Check out the website of Dietist Ten Oever for more information.
If you need medical assistance during the evening, night-time or on the weekend, you should contact the Spoedpost (Emergency Center):
Enschede +31 88 555 1188
Hengelo +31 88 555 1155
Remember to have your health insurance card and your Citizen Service Number (BSN) ready.
You must always call the Spoedpost before visiting. Perhaps telephone advice is sufficient, or a doctor or ambulance will be sent to you immediately. Otherwise, you can schedule an appointment. Check your insurance cover as there may be additional costs.
You can find the GP medical centre on campus in building De Sleutel (no 58). More information can be found on the GP website.
The practice is located inside the Sports Centre (building no 49). Check out the website of Topvorm Twente for more information.
The medical centre on campus houses the Travel Doctor Enschede. You can visit the Travel Doctor for expert advice regarding your health, education, vaccinations, and malaria prevention, all necessary for a pleasant and healthy stay abroad.
Check out more information about the Travel doctor on the website of the Campus GP.
The UT does not only offer wireless Internet for students and employees but also forcampus VISITORS.
Students and staff can log in to the Eduroam wireless network using their email addresses. This network is available at a large number of universities, schools, and schools/high schools around the globe. With a student or staff account from one of the participating institutions, you can log in to all Eduroam networks worldwide. Eduroam is also available at various locations in Enschede's city centre.
UT employees can easily set up an eduroam guest account for their visitors at eva.eduroam.nl. This guest account is valid for up to 14 days.
The campus offers a free internet service for visitors. Select the WLAN network 'Enschede Stad van nu' and open your browser. First, you will see a page requesting that you accept the conditions for using wireless internet.
Other
An ATM can be found next to the Coop Compact supermarket (building Sky, no 51). Outlined below by a yellow square.
In the Coop Supermarket (building Sky, no 51), there is a PostNL Service Point to send and receive packages using the PostNL service.
In the Sky building (no 51) you can find unmanned parcel lockers from De Buren. If the webshop supports this feature, you can ask them to send the goods directly to one of the parcel lockers. A dedicated smartphone app informs you if the packet has arrived and gives you the unlock code. Very handy if there is nobody home during office hours.
The buildings Horst, Bastille, University library (Vrijhof) and Hall B offer charging terminals for phones and tablets. These can be used free of charge. As yet, they are placed in the context of a pilot: the use of these charging stations will be measured, after which it is determined what the next steps will be.
The Contemplation and Silence Rooms on the 5th floor of the Vrijhof are open for use by the entire university community. These rooms have been thoughtfully designed to offer everyone a place to pause, reflect, pray, meditate or be in silence. In the heart of our vibrant campus, they provide a peaceful retreat – a moment to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.
A Contemplation Room for reflection and prayer
A Silence Room for stillness, meditation and calm.
Together, they represent the diversity of our community and our collective wish for connection and well-being.
Location: Vrijhof, 5th floor (VR 583, VR 507) Open to: All students and employees
For more information about the Contemplation and Silence Rooms, or to share feedback on your experience, please don't hesitate to contact the Vrijhof building Service Desk or the DE&I team.
Bike and car rental on campus is available through the GoAbout app, available for Android and iOS. For more information see flowtwente.goabout.com (in Dutch).
There are charging stations for bicycles in the bike sheds for the staff of the buildings Waaier, Horst, Cubicus, Sports Centre, Spiegel, Designlab and Vrijhof.
Charging stations for electric cars are available in various parking areas.
There are two laundromats at the University of Twente. One unit is located at the Bastille building at the loading dock, close to the Coop supermarket. This is a facility offered by the Student Union.
The other one is located at the Witbreuksweg.
The units consists of multiple washers, for up to 8 or 18 kilos of laundry; and one dryer for 18 kilos of freshly washed clothing. They cost € 5,- € 10,- and € 2,- respectively.
The hotel offers 72 rooms, a spacious restaurant with a terrace, a bar and modern conference facilities. On the 9th floor, there are eight executive rooms and a boardroom with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. 
