FACILITY MARKET
Are you a new international student? Join us at the Facility Market to find out about all the things you need to arrange when you arrive in Enschede. But don't worry, there are many facilities, services and student associations to support you at UT. At the Facility Market you can meet representatives from the UT and external organisations and ask questions about formalities, housing, insurance, public transport, medical services, language courses and support services. Attendance is highly recommended to help you adjust to life in the Netherlands. The Facility Market is free and you don't need to be registered for Kick-In to attend.
View presentations
The pre-arrival webinars in July aim to prepare incoming international students with practical information and an introduction to the Dutch language and culture. If you missed a webinar, you can find the recordings and presentations below. If you require captions, please email events-soir@utwente.nl.
Pre-Arrival Webinar
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Matters to arrange
There are a number of formalities and other matters to arrange when you arrive in the Netherlands. If you are a new international student, you will receive an email from the Visa Office with more information about your formality appointments.
Organisations
At the Facility Market, you will meet representatives from a number of organisations and have the opportunity to ask them questions. Below you can find more information about each organisation.
UT Student Services & Visa On Roomspot, you can search for available living spaces both on-campus and off-campus. In addition, new non-EEA students requiring an entry visa can receive special offers on Roomspot.
Student Affairs, Coaching & Counselling On-Campus Medical Services Find out about the Career Services available at UT and register for the online platform JobTeaser to find information about vacancies, student jobs, internships, thesis projects etc.
Library, ICT Services & Archive (LISA) Find out about the advantages of a Student UnionCard. The card provides you with discounts on several sport and cultural activities. You will also need it to become a member of a sport or cultural association or to join fitness activities at the UT Sports Centre.
Student Mobility OV-chipkaart (+ISIC) for public transport
Dutch train, tram, metro and bus all use the same payment system, the OV-chipkaart. Getting a card and choosing a suitable subscription is a complicated process, especially for international students. That is why Student Mobility created the Student Mobility Card, a custom-made OV-chipkaart for international students.
In the Student Mobility App you can connect the card above to any international payment method and you can keep track of your travel expenses and bills so no unpleasant surprises. For more information and reservations go here!
If you are interested in an NS subscription (National Rail) do not order the card via Student Mobility but order it via https://www.ns.nl/en/season-tickets/ and choose a “new” OV-chipkaart in the process. Please note the NS subscriptions cannot be combined with discounts on local busses and you need a Dutch address and a Dutch bank account to apply online.
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an international student organisation which aims to support and develop student exchange, and facilitate the social and personal integration of students.
Student World Associations Are you looking to have an international experience? Check out the Student Union's website to find out more about the student world associations at UT.
Student Study Associations Join the student association for your study area. The student study associations fall under the umbrella of OS.
Business Days Twente consists of a series of events aimed at creating and improving contacts between students, post-graduates and alumni on one side, and potential employers on the other. Find out more about the Career Fair and other activities taking place annually in February & March.
Makkabikes Hengelo sell second-hand bikes. Visit their website for more information.
In the Netherlands the bicycle is one of the most popular and convenient transportation methods. Swapfiets offer bicycle hire for a fixed monthly fee.
Our local police can provide information about important laws and traffic rules in the Netherlands. Do you have a question? Send a message via Facebook. Also check out the Police Presentation.
Photocopying
Do you need to photocopy or print documents to prepare for your formality appointments? Below you can find information about the various photocopying services available in Enschede. Please ensure you allow sufficient time for photocopying and arrive at your appointments on time and with all the necessary documents in hard copy (not electronic.)
Union Shop, Bastille Building Xerox Copy Shop, Carré Building UT Library, Vrijhof Building If you have a student card, you can use the student photocopiers situated in UT buildings across the campus (for example, in the library.) The library is located in the Vrijhof building on Level 2, west side. You need to activate your card in order to use the student photocopiers. Please read the manual for further instructions.
There is a photocopier available for use at the municipality building in the city centre: Gemeente Enschede, Hengelosestraat 51.
