FAQ

In March and November the University of Twente organizes its Bachelor’s Open Days. On these occasions staff and students are on hand to answer all your questions. Another good option would be to participate in the student for a day programme with one of our current students.

A four-year programme at university of applied sciences leads to a Bachelor’s or professional studies degree and is an applied, vocational programme with few or no opportunities to engage in fundamental research. The emphasis on research is to be found in university programmes, where you will often be taught by researchers. This does not mean that everyone at a university is trained for a career in research – a university programme can also train you to become a designer, organizer or entrepreneur – but academic knowledge and research skills will always be part of your basic education. University Bachelor’s programmes take three years to complete and most Bachelor’s graduates opt to continue their studies for one or two more years in order to specialize and obtain a Master’s degree. The University of Twente is a university and not a university of applied sciences.

The University of Twente offers a variety of honours programmes for excellent students. The website has more information about the different programmes. 

The Twente Educational Model is all about integrating project-led education and other teaching methods in thematic full-time study units or modules. Find out more about the Twente Educational Model.

No, at the University of Twente, 11 of our 20 Bachelor of Science programmes are taught in English.

To find out more about the admission requirements, please read our admissions page.

To learn a little Dutch could certainly be useful while you are living in the Netherlands. There are a number of ways to master the language during your stay here. The international students website has information about learning Dutch during your time in Enschede.

The matching procedure is usually intended for students who gain admission to the university directly from Dutch secondary education. It helps them become better acquainted with the Bachelor’s programme they want to take and enables them to make sure that it is the right option for them. Find out more on our matching web page.

International students applying for an English-taught Bachelor’s programme require official proof of their English language proficiency. See our website for the specific requirements/documents. Please note that you need a higher level of English proficiency to take our University College Twente programme. More information can be found on the website of our University College Twente.

International students applying for a Dutch-taught Bachelor programme require official proof of their Dutch language proficiency. More information can be found on the admission requirements page. The most straightforward option for non-native speakers is to take a central examination administered by DUO (the Education Executive Agency of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science).

Yes, it is possible to switch to the University of Twente from another institution in the Netherlands or abroad, as long as you meet the admission requirements. This does not mean that all the courses you have already passed will automatically count towards your degree at the University of Twente. Once you have applied to the Bachelor’s programme of your choice, it will be up to the programme committee to decide if you can obtain exemptions.

There are different deadlines for enrolment, depending, for example, on whether you will need a visa to study at the University of Twente. The admission and enrolment website offers more information about the various deadlines.

As soon as the Admission Office has received your documents you will be informed on your Studielink account. If the Admission Office requires any additional documents or information they will inform you via email.

Before you enrol, it is important to find out about the general admission requirements on our website and the specific admission requirements for the programme you want to take on the programme website. If you think you meet the criteria, you can submit an application. For our Bachelor of Science degree programmes you need to apply through Studielink, the online enrolment application for higher education in the Netherlands. You can find all the information on our website and the website of DUO, the Education Executive Agency of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Among other things, DUO is responsible for the distribution of Dutch student grants and can also provide financial support to international students, in the form of grants or loans.

The University of Twente believes it is important that you choose a programme that suits you, so that you can successfully complete your studies. We therefore organize orientation and matching activities. The matching procedure is mandatory for students who have completed their previous education at a Dutch secondary school. Some Bachelor of Science programmes require prospective international students with an equivalent school to take part in the matching procedure. For example:

Creative Technology

Electrical Engineering

European Public Administration

International Business Administration

Please look at the admission and enrolment section of the website of the specific Bachelor of Science programme you would like to take.

Full details on tuition fees and the relevant regulations can be found on our website.

The University of Twente does not offer any scholarships for Bachelor’s programmes, except for the English-taught Bachelor's programmes. Students can apply for The Holland Scholarship, a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Bachelor or Master programme at the University of Twente. Students for University college Twente (ATLAS) can also apply for the ATLAS Scholarship Fund.

The website of the International Office offers you an indication of the cost of living involved in studying at the University of Twente.

You will be expected to bring your own laptop to many courses and practicals. You will need a laptop to work on your projects with your fellow students or to work on some calculations during practical assignments. The University of Twente offers computers for sale through the Notebook Service Centre. Naturally, you may also provide your own laptop.

We are committed to providing solid academic support during your Bachelor’s programme. During the first year you will have at least two meetings with one of our study advisors, who can help you with any problems you might have..

It’s easy to get to know your fellow students at UT, for example by joining one of the many student associations. There are even a number of different international student associations. See the international students website for an overview of the student associations.

Enschede is a student city, offering a range of student housing both on and off the UT campus. In general, student accommodation is relatively easy to find, but with lots of students looking for a place to live at the start of term, we recommend that you start looking early. If you are an international student, the University of Twente’s International Office can help you find furnished accommodation. Check out the international students website for futher details. If you prefer unfurnished housing, this website has more information about alternative accommodations.