1. MoMi standard and study progress

The MoMi standard applies to all migrants of non-EU/EEA countries, who study at the University of Twente (UT) on the basis of a temporary residence permit with 'study' as purpose of stay. The MoMi Act doesn’t apply to migrants from EU/EEA countries, nor does it apply to migrants with a short stay visa and a visa for asylum. The MoMi standard therefore applies to all regular full-time Bachelor's, Pre-Master's and Master's students. A list of countries can be found at the end of this FAQ (or click here).

One of the most important requirements of MoMi is that you have sufficient study progress each academic year. That means: at least 50% of the ECTS credits each academic year. You can lose your residence permit if your study progress is insufficient, the IND can withdraw your residence permit. The other rights and obligations are listed below.

Deviating from the regular MoMi standard (50%), a preparatory year / pre-master / transition year must be completed successfully (100%) within 12 months, in order to be admitted to the main (master) programme.  If you're not enrolled and admitted to the master programme before the ending of the 12 month period, the IND must be notified. The 12 month period is non-negotiable (IND rule).

Sufficient study progress is assumed when at least 50% of the proportional nominal study load for (a part of) the academic year has been obtained. You must obtain at least 50% of the ECTS in all academic years. Your study process will be evaluated at the end of the academic year. For the MoMi standard and IND it is not important from which year the credits are obtained. It may be important to continue studying at the UT, for example if it is combined with a binding recommendation for first-year Bachelor's students.

Specific situations are explained below.

Specific situations:

•  Another moment of enrollment, for example February:

If you enroll later on in the academic year, you must achieve 50% of the ECTS that can be obtained in the remaining part of that academic year.
For example: from February to September, 30 ECTS can be obtained. In that situation you must achieve a minimum of 15 ECTS.

•  Honors programme:

All points may be added together. In principle, all credits that contribute to obtaining a diploma count to meet the MoMi standard.

•  Multiple studies:

All points may be added together. In principle, all credits that contribute to obtaining a diploma count to meet the MoMi standard.

•  Internship and graduation:

Also in academic years with an internship or graduation, you must obtain a sufficient amount of ECTS. If you know that your ECTS will be awarded too late, for example in the next academic year, you can fill in the MoMi Study Progress form which explains that you have sufficient study progress. To get that form, please contact your study advisor or see the website.

•  Switch to another programme at the UT:

You can do another programme within the UT, as long as you meet all requirements, including the MoMi standard of study progress. You must inform the UT about your switch as soon as possible.

•  Studying in Netherlands and abroad:

If you study in the Netherlands and abroad concerning the same programme, all obtained credits count. The credits do must be traceable to the programme. For advice, contact your study programme.

•  Studying according to Joint degree:

The points obtained can be added together to meet the MoMi standard. The credits do must be traceable to the programme.

•  Pre-master / Preparatory year / transition programme:

The MoMi standard also applies to student of a pre-master / preparatory year / transition programme, but in addition all ECTS (100%) must be obtained in order to register for the Master course. If you have not completed the preparatory year successfully withing the maximum of 12 month, you can't enroll for the Master course. If you're not enrolled and admitted to a Master programme before the ending of the 12 month period, the IND must be notified. The 12 month period can not be extended (IND rule). You can only use one preparatory period to follow the main course. If you have your Bachelor's degree and want to do a Master's programme, then you may use an extra period of 12 months to prepare for your master's programme.

•  Exemptions:

Points obtained by exemptions also count for the MoMi standard. However, rules regarding exemptions must be taken into account. The procedure laid down in the TER (Teaching and examination regulations) apply to the granting of the exemptions. Please contact your programme or examination committee if you have any questions.

The MoMi standard (50% of the ECTS in full modules) will be used to determine the study progress of MoMi. This is important for your residence permit. An additional standard can be set for studying at the UT, for example the binding recommendation (BSA, 75% of the ECTS) for first-year Bachelor's students. Certain studies, such as ITC and ATLAS, have also additional requirements. ATLAS-students need to obtain 100% of the ECTS yearly.
These requirements have no direct consequence for your residence permit, but are bound/linked to the programme. You do need to meet both criteria to continue your programme.
For example: if you have earned 30 ECTS, you may stay at the UT on the basis of MoMi, but it can be possible that you can’t continue your programme. On the other hand it may be possible to achieve the BSA in parts of modules, but not having full modules so you don’t meet the MoMi standard.
For the additional standards of your programme, contact your programme.

Yes. At the start of the academic year you'll receive a letter which states the MoMi requirements. In every academic year there will be several moments when you'll be informed by your program about your study progres, to be able to notice any study delay in time. You are responsible for timely informing your study adviser/Fainco about any circumstances that may cause a study delay. At the end of the academic year, the MoMi Committee will conclude if you have obtained sufficient credits in that academic year. This is the final notification.

This will be repeated every academic year.