Frequently Asked Questions

Each year around 120 students start this programme.

On average around 50% of the students is female.

The bachelor's programme Industrial Design Engineering at the University of Twente is known for project education, the small-scale and because it is future-oriented.

The difference between Industrial Design Engineering at a university and at a university of applied sciences is mainly the level. The education at a university has more emphasis on academic research and the pace of teaching is higher. In addition, at a university, we teach you to think about the solutions you have found, with questions like why is this the best solution? Is there an alternative? Could it be better? More efficient?

The Bachelor’s programme Creative Technology equips you to use the latest smart technology for developing solutions that contributes to a better future for people and society. Computer science and electrical engineering are key during this programme. At Industrial Design Engineering the focus lies more on the technical (engineering) side, as well as creativity and sense of consumer behaviour to design or improve a product. 

In short: the scientific basis for Creative Technology lies in computer science and for Industrial Design Engineering in mechanical engineering.

The programme contains specific Industrial Design Engineering courses, like Design Sketching, Design and Styling and Graphic Design, but of course there are also more technical courses, like Mechanics of Materials, Materials and Statistics. 

Industrial Design Engineering is a technical Bachelor’s programme. Without mathematics, you will not be able to solve the problems you encounter during your studies. It is therefore a substantial part of the programme.

To find out more about the courses, please check out our study programme.

The programme is taught in English, and all the textbooks are in English. So good command of the English language is, therefore, necessary when you start studying. For more detailed information check the language requirements.

For more information about scholarships take a look at our scholarship finder tool.

The International Office website gives you an indication of your cost of living as a student at the University of Twente.

For many courses and practicals, you will be expected to bring your own laptop. You will need a laptop to work on projects with your fellow students and to perform calculations during practicals. The University of Twente offers you the opportunity to buy a laptop at the Notebook Service Centre. Please check this website regularly for more information. Of course, you are welcome to use your own laptop. Please note: For Industrial Design Engineering you will need a laptop comparable to the ‘high-end’ laptop offered by the University of Twente.

The University of Twente attaches a great deal of importance to providing good student support during your Bachelor’s programme. In your first year, you have at least two meetings with one of our study advisors. The study advisor can help you with any problems you might have.

The University of Twente offers a variety of honours programmes for excellent students. The relevant web pages will give you find more information about the opportunities on offer.

You can meet up with other international students by joining one of our many student associations. There are associations related to nationalities, sports, culture, etc.  

Industrial Design Engineering is an English-taught Bachelor’s programme. To be admitted to the programme you do not have to speak Dutch. However, learning a little Dutch could be useful while you are living in the Netherlands. There are a number of ways to learn Dutch during your stay here. Discover more about learning Dutch on the website for international students.

Enschede is a student city, offering a range of student housing both on and off the University of Twente 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 a student from abroad, the University of Twente’s International Office can help you find furnished accommodation. Check out the international student housing website for further details.

If you would prefer unfurnished housing, the alternative accommodation website has more information about this subject.

Yes, you can. It is possible to spend the first six months of the third year abroad. For example, you could take courses at a university abroad. Usually this is a university with which the Industrial Design Engineering programme has an agreement for the exchange of students.

Visit the FAQ's on the webpage of Student Services.