Climate education at UT

The University of Twente has been at the forefront of providing educational opportunities for students to develop knowledge and skills that can help address the climate crisis.

Climate education

The University of Twente has steadily increased the availability of sustainability-related educational activities, including study programmes, courses, educational events, and much more. Through its educational programmes, UT aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle the challenges posed by climate change. From studying the science behind climate change to exploring renewable energy sources, students have access to a diverse range of courses that cover various aspects of climate change.

Our educational programmes also provide students with hands-on experience, allowing them to put their knowledge into practice through research and community-based projects. This approach not only provides students with a deeper understanding of climate change but also prepares them for careers in fields related to sustainability and the environment. The university's commitment to addressing the climate crisis through education is reflected in its emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. UT encourages students from different fields to work together, fostering a holistic approach to finding solutions to climate change.

At the University of Twente, you can pursue a range of degrees that enable you to make meaningful contributions to environmental change and global sustainability. As a highly-ranked, technical university that prioritizes innovations with societal impact, we strive to empower society through sustainable solutions and innovations.

Master programmes

Master Sustainable Energy Technology

Become a sustainable technology pioneer who develops and implements novel, sustainable energy technologies and transitions that are needed in tomorrow’s world.

In this two-year, English-taught Master’s, you will gain in-depth expertise within the field of energy technology, while supplementing it with the broader knowledge and skills needed to achieve real change in our societies’ energy systems.

Master Spatial Systems & Society

Tackle complex challenges like disasters, climate adaptation and urban growth using spatial data.

Natural disasters, poverty, food shortage, epidemics, climate change; the greatest challenges society is facing today are characterised by enormous complexity. Are you eager to address these multifaceted challenges, using an in-depth understanding of spatial information science? If so, the Master’s in Spatial Systems & Society at the University of Twente (UT) is the right choice for you.

Master Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation

Geo-information and spatial data science are diverse fields that can lead to many different career paths. 

You can contribute to creating a liveable and sustainable healthy planet and solve some of the world's most pressing challenges - such as climate change, urban planning, food and water security, critical raw materials, land scarcity, and natural disasters - by mastering the acquisition, analysis, and processing of geo-information and earth observation data or through the development and creation of new technologies, methods and tools.

Master Humanitarian Engineering

Empower communities worldwide with innovative, sustainable solutions by combining engineering expertise with sociocultural knowledge.

Do you feel called upon to tackle complex humanitarian challenges all over the world, and develop socio-technological solutions by working together with people on location? Then the brand-new Master’s in Humanitarian Engineering at the University of Twente might just be what you are looking for.

Master environmental & Energy Management

Making the world more resilient and sustainable is an urgent, yet complex task. Our global community is struggling with climate change, pollution and degradation of ecosystems, and increasing economic and social inequality. What does it take to organise, manage, and lead socio-technical change towards solving these global challenges? How can we keep our economy viable without exceeding the carrying capacity of ecosystems and infrastructures? That’s what the Master’s in Environmental & Energy Management (MEEM) is all about.

Bachelor programmes


Chemical Science & Engineering
Bachelor Chemical Science & Engineering

What is the most efficient way of storing electrical energy? What kind of filter would it take to filter out as much clean hydrogen from a mixture of gases? What composition would you expect from a superconducting material at a relatively high temperature, and how could you make it? If this variety of questions intrigues you, the three-year, English-taught bachelor’s programme Chemical Science & Engineering at the University of Twente is the right choice for you.

Minor modules

Education at the University of Twente

You can find an overview of all Bachelor and Master programmes on UT's Education page.