Example documents

Instructions

Please upload a valid and legible copy of:

• the personal details page(s) of your international passport, or
• the front and back of your national ID card (EEA students only).

Note: If you hold multiple nationalities and wish to have them registered, please also upload valid identity documents for each nationality. The University of Twente will only register nationalities for which valid identity documents have been submitted.

Reason Why

Your uploaded document will be used to verify your personal details. In addition, the information will be used to ensure that your name and date of birth match those stated on your official educational documents.

Example

Instructions

During your application, information regarding the application fee will be provided within the application form. You will find a link to the website aanmelder.nl, a platform through which you can make the payment.

Payment can be made using a credit card, PayPal, iDEAL, or bank transfer. Once the payment has been completed, you will receive an invoice. Please upload this invoice as part of your application.

Reason why

The University of Twente has introduced an application fee for some (pre-)master’s programmes. 

Example

The image on the left shows an example of a correct final invoice, which can be recognised by the text: "The invoice has already been paid via (…)".

The image on the right shows an example of an incorrect provisional invoice. This can be identified by the bold text: "Your payment will only be processed if the invoice number is in the description. Do not combine multiple invoices in one payment" as well as the bottom-right column displaying the payment deadline and the text: "To be paid before: (…)".

Instructions

Within your application, you will be asked to provide information regarding your previous education. In this section, you may list up to four academic degrees. If you have obtained more than four degrees, you can upload additional documents under the final question, titled ‘additional educational documents’.

Please note that a course is not considered an academic degree, as it typically lasts less than a year. Additionally, a high school diploma is not required. The academic degrees you should include are:

• Associate Degree
• Higher National Diploma/Certificate
• National Diploma/Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree
• Doctorate degree (PhD)
• Post-graduate degree
• Advanced professional degree

You may apply even if you have not yet completed your degree(s). You will be asked to provide an estimated date of completion, which must be before the start of the academic year.

If you have already graduated, please upload either an official graduation statement or an official (provisional) degree certificate in both:

• the original national language
• an official sworn translation into English or Dutch.

If the original document is in English, Dutch, or German, no translation is required. Please ensure your certificate includes your full name, date of birth, the official name of your diploma, and the institution’s name and logo.

Reason why

Your upload(s) will be used to verify that your degree(s) were obtained from a recognised and accredited higher education institution. Additionally, your diploma('s) will be used to assess the level of your education, as educational systems vary between countries.

Example

Instructions

Within the application process, you will be asked to provide your academic records. The documents listed below are accepted formats, and you are free to choose which ones to upload. If you have multiple documents in these formats, you are welcome to upload all relevant files.

Graduated:

• Your official final transcript of records showing your final CGPA and grading scale, preferably in consolidated form. In some cases, you may be asked to upload transcripts for each semester (grade reports per semester). If you have both, please upload both.
• Diploma supplement: The University of Twente prefers to receive copies of your complete diploma supplement (every page), in both the original national language and an official English translation. Graduates in more than 40 countries have the right to receive the Diploma Supplement automatically, check diploma supplement example documents.
• If you completed an exchange period during your degree or have transferred credits from other institution(s), please upload the official transcript(s) of records from those institution(s) as well.

Not yet graduated:

• Upload your most recent transcript of records, showing your current CGPA and grading scale.
• If you completed an exchange period during your degree or have transferred credits from other institution(s), please upload the official transcript(s) of records from those institution(s) as well.

Other conditions:

• Documents must be uploaded in the original national language along with an official sworn translation in English or Dutch. If the original document is in English, Dutch, or German, no translation is required.
• Please ensure your transcript of records includes your full name, date of birth (preferable), the official name of your diploma, and the institution’s name and logo.
• If your transcript consists of multiple documents, please combine these into one file in chronological order, and minimise the number of files you upload by merging documents where possible.
• Admission decisions are, among other factors, based on your CGPA, so providing this information is essential. If you have not yet completed your degree, the University of Twente will use your most recent CGPA. If your final CGPA and/or grading scale is not mentioned on your transcript:
  • Upload an official document outlining your university’s grading system. This may be a document written by yourself, provided it includes a web link to your university’s official grading scale. This information must be in English or Dutch.
  • If your final or current CGPA is not on your transcript, please upload an official statement from your institution indicating your final or current CGPA.

Reason why

Your upload will be used to assess the grades you have obtained during your studies. Additionally, it will provide insight into the courses you completed and the duration of your previous degree programme.

Example

Instructions

After a Chinese higher educational degree, students obtain a 'graduation certificate (毕业证书)', 'degree certificate (学位证书)', and official final transcript of records. For admission, each of these three documents are required, each document in the original language (Chinese) and translated into English.

Additional (not mandatory), the University of Twente prefers to see the (online) verification reports besides the document(s) as mentioned above:

• online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate; and
• online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate; and
• verification Report of Higher Education Student’s Academic Transcript.

You can arrange the following documents via the CHESSIC website, please make sure to request them in both Chinese and English, then upload them (in a PDF format) within your application, together with a copy of your Chinese ID card. The English (online) verification report(s) does not count as translation to the documents mentioned on in the first paragraph.

Reason why

The verification reports will enable to us check the authenticity of your documents, which will be done via the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC) website.

Example

Instructions

Please make sure to upload a clear copy of the official test result; your ‘test report form number’ must be clearly readable. The University of Twente does not accept a screenshot of the online result. Please be aware that the University will use this information to access your data through the IELTS database.

Reason why

Every international student applying for a (pre-)master’s programme must provide the University of Twente with proof of sufficient English language proficiency. You can find the specific language requirements and options for meeting this requirement here.

Example

Instructions

Please make sure to upload a clear copy of the ‘TOEFL iBT Test Taker Score Report’ certificate. We do not accept a print screen from the online result. 

In addition to that, please order the official score report at ETS using our institutional code 7025 (TOEFL) and choose for the department ‘undergraduate schools’ (this also applies if you are applying for a master's programme). In that way, we can verify your result online.

Please be aware that we will use this information to access your data using the ETS database.

Reason why

Every international student applying for a (pre-)master’s programme must provide the University of Twente with proof of sufficient English language proficiency. You can find the specific language requirements and options for meeting this requirement here.

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Instructions

Please ensure you upload a clear copy of the official Cambridge certificate (both front and back). Screenshots of the online result or the downloaded ‘statement of results’ are not accepted. Additionally, please provide your Candidate ID number, which consists of three letters followed by six numbers (e.g., EPA123456).

Furthermore, please share your results through the Cambridge Candidate Results Website. You will need to log in with your personal account on the website. After logging in, select the option ‘send my results’ to submit your results digitally to the University, allowing us to verify your results via the University’s account.

Please be aware that the University of Twente will use this information to access your data via the CIE Direct Site (database). As stated on the Cambridge website: “Candidates receive their ID number and secret number with their confirmation of entry for the exam. If candidates do not know these details, they should contact their centre.”

Reason why

Every international student applying for a (pre-)master’s programme must provide the University of Twente with proof of sufficient English language proficiency. You can find the specific language requirements and options for meeting this requirement here.

Example

Instructions

Please ensure you upload a clear copy of the official Cambridge certificate (both front and back). Screenshots of the online result or the downloaded ‘statement of results’ are not accepted. Additionally, please provide your Candidate ID number, which consists of three letters followed by six numbers (e.g., EPA123456).

Furthermore, please share your results through the Cambridge Candidate Results Website. You will need to log in with your personal account on the website. After logging in, select the option ‘send my results’ to submit your results digitally to the University, allowing us to verify your results via the University’s account.

Please be aware that the University of Twente will use this information to access your data via the CIE Direct Site (database). As stated on the Cambridge website: “Candidates receive their ID number and secret number with their confirmation of entry for the exam. If candidates do not know these details, they should contact their centre.”

Reason why

Every international student applying for a (pre-)master’s programme must provide the University of Twente with proof of sufficient English language proficiency. You can find the specific language requirements and options for meeting this requirement here.

Example

Instructions

Please upload your official GMAT/GRE score report (only for the master's programme in Business Administration and master's programme in Industrial Engineering and Management).

In order for us to verify your result, we request you to complete the following steps:  

• GRE: Please order your official score report at ETS after possible admission using our institutional code 7007 (GRE) and choose the department ‘graduate schools’. 
• GMAT: Please send your GMAT score to us via ‘Additional Score Reporting service’.

Reason why

Some programmes have additional Mathematics admission requirements. The results of the GRE and GMAT are used to assess specific skills and knowledge, such as integrated reasoning and analytical writing.

Example GMAT exam (Focus edition)

Example GMAT Exam (10th Edition) was available between 2012 – (June) 2024

Example GRE

Instructions

As part of your application, you will need to indicate whether your study programme includes a thesis, academic paper, or project work.

• If you have graduated, you will also be required to upload the abstract of your thesis or academic paper, or a summary of your project work. This document should be in English; you may translate it yourself if necessary.
• If you have not yet completed this, please provide a provisional version of your abstract including the following information: subject, research design, and probable outcome or conclusion.
• If you are unable to share this information due to confidentiality reasons, you may submit a document stating that the work is confidential, along with a description of the research design you plan to use or have used.
• If you have not completed any of the options listed in this question, you may answer ‘no,’ in which case no document is required. Alternatively, select ‘other’ if you have completed something different and upload a brief description.

Reason why

Your abstract or summary will help us gain a clearer understanding of the specific field in which you have worked or are currently working, as well as provide insight into your research skills and approach.

Instructions

Please upload your motivation letter in English. Your letter may cover several topics, such as a clear explanation of your goals and your reasons for choosing the master’s programme.

Reason why

Your upload will be used to assess your motivation and specific goals for applying to the University of Twente.

Instructions

Please upload your CV in English. You may use the Europass format if you find it helpful, but it is not mandatory—you are free to create your own CV in any format you prefer.

Reason why

Your CV will be used to gain further insight into your education, professional experience, and extracurricular activities.

Instructions

Please upload course descriptions for your previous degree programme(s). If you have completed multiple degrees, please provide relevant course descriptions for all degrees, clearly distinguishing which courses belong to which degree. Do not include any high school courses. This request applies only to courses relevant to your chosen master’s programme at the University of Twente.

The course descriptions can be official documents from your institution, but you may also prepare the document yourself. The document should be in English; you may translate the course descriptions yourself if necessary. Please note that transcripts of records are not accepted as a substitute for course descriptions.

Each course description should include:

• The course title (as it appears on your transcript of records).
• A brief summary outlining the main topics covered during the course.
• The books or other relevant materials, such as research articles, used during the course.

Please also state the official nominal duration of your study programme, if this is not indicated on your degree, transcript of records, or diploma supplement. This refers to the official length of the programme (curriculum structure), not your personal study duration. This information can be provided as an official document from your institution, a student handbook, or a document containing a website link to the official institution’s website where the nominal duration is stated (in English).

Reason why

The admission committee seeks greater insight into your specific knowledge and skills.

Example

The master’s programme in Industrial Design and Engineering requires a portfolio to be uploaded.

Information about your referees is neither required nor mandatory. Uploading reference letters is entirely optional and at your discretion. Furthermore, the University of Twente cannot provide any information regarding whether or not your referee(s) will be contacted if you have provided their details. Email enquiries on this matter will receive the same general response as stated above. Reference letters sent by email will not be processed; they must be uploaded through the application system.