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Differences between Creative Technology and Industrial Design Engineering lay in the scientific basis: for Creative Technology builds on computer science, electrical engineering, and design, whereas Industrial Design Engineering builds on mechanical engineering and design. They both build on creativity and design, but due to the nature of the main technology used, CreaTe will focus on smart products.

The academic skills taught at the University of Twente prepare students to join a university master’s and to take on positions in which they contribute to the development of the latest high-tech applications. In addition, the tutorials and lab courses turn students into true engineers who are uniquely able to solve problems independently, pragmatically and in a structured manner. In these activities they work effectively and efficiently in teams.

70% of students are male, 30% are female.

See: www.utwente.nl/create

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The entire programme is English-taught, including all literature. English at Dutch pre-university level (VWO) or your country’s equivalent should be sufficient to allow you to take the programme without too many problems.

Books will cost approx. €200 per quarter, or about €800 in the first year.

• Arduino set: €35
• Sketching materials: €65
• Project expenses: €25 per quarter

You must have your own laptop computer. You will need it during nearly all tutorials and practicals, and for your projects as well.

The entire programme is English-taught, including all literature. English at Dutch pre-university level (VWO) or your country’s equivalent should be sufficient to allow you to take the programme without too many problems.

Differences between Creative Technology and Industrial Design Engineering lay in the scientific basis: for Creative Technology builds on computer science, electrical engineering, and design, whereas Industrial Design Engineering builds on mechanical engineering and design. They both build on creativity and design, but due to the nature of the main technology used, CreaTe will focus on smart products.

Yes, we encourage students to gain international experience while studying with us.

Unfortunately, the University of Twente does not offer any scholarships for bachelor’s. However, international student may be able to apply for financial assistance in their home country to study Creative Technology at the University of Twente.

A study association is a programme-based association for students enrolled in the programme. It is managed and run by a board consisting of those same students. S.A. Proto is the study association of the Bachelor's in Creative Technology at the University of Twente. A large proportion of the members are actively involved in the association. S.A. Proto supports students in various ways, for instance: education-related activities, career orientation and of course also informal activities. For more information, please see the S.A. Proto website.

Enschede is a student city, and you can either live on-campus or off-campus. In general, housing is relatively easy to find. Nevertheless, you should start your housing search in good time. If you are a non-Dutch student, the International Office of the University of Twente can help you find furnished housing. More information can be found at the international students website. If you prefer unfurnished accommodation, please have a look at this website for more information about alternative accommodations.