With a wide range of English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes and over a third of our students coming from abroad, the University of Twente is a truly international university. Whether you're at the start of your search or ready to apply, you’ll find all the information and guidance you need right here.
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A leading, technology-driven university with a personal atmosphere – that is the University of Twente (UT). Driven by the vision that technology only truly matters when it benefits society, we encourage an entrepreneurial approach with plenty of room to take initiative. Based in Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands, our green campus is home to a close-knit, international community where professors know students by name and make a real impact together.
Do you want to contribute to a healthier, smarter, and more sustainable world? Then you are a perfect fit for the University of Twente (UT). All of our education and research is aimed at coming up with solutions for today’s challenges. Whether it's about developing privacy policies for data protection, building energy-efficient chips, or designing medical technologies for needle-free injections: with a UT degree, you can make a difference!
Do you have a question outside lecture hours? Just knock on your teacher’s office door! At UT, professors know you by name, and there’s plenty of room for personal guidance and interaction. You can feel this welcoming atmosphere all over campus: it is easy to get to know your fellow students, and you will quickly feel at home in our close-knit community.
Our campus is a vibrant, green environment where study, sports, culture, and living come together. With 3,000 student houses and apartments, over a 100 student assocations and top-tier facilities, you can find everything you need all in one place. It is like living in a small village. And the city centre of Enschede is only a 15-minute bike ride away!
Did you know that we partly owe WiFi to UT graduate Cees Links? And that companies like Booking.com, Moneybird, and Just Eat Takeaway.com were started by UT students? Entrepreneurship is an essential part of UT’s DNA. As a student, you have a lot of opportunities to develop yourself alongside your studies.Do you have a great business idea? Then you’ll get the support you need to turn it into reality. For years, UT has been an international platform for entrepreneurial thinkers and creatives. With more than 1,300 start-ups, we’re one of the most entrepreneurial universities in the Netherlands.
Education at UT is known for its hands-on approach. As a student, you will actively engage in real-life cases drawn straight from real-world societal and industrial challenges – especially in our key expertise areas: health, climate, safety, and chip technology.
Throughout your studies, you will frequently collaborate with companies and organisations, and in many of our study programmes, an internship is (an optional) part of the curriculum to help you gain experience and build a professional network. This close connection between education, research, and practice ensures that you not only gain knowledge, but also learn how to apply it where it truly matters.
Are you an international student, thinking about studying in the Netherlands, or even more specifically at the University of Twente? The International Student Guide Podcast is your go-to source for everything you need to know as you take this exciting step toward your future studies and student life abroad. Listen to the latest episodes via Spotify, Apple Podcasts or other streaming platforms.
Got questions or need help choosing the right study? We are here for you every step of the way. Choose how you’d like to connect with us:
As a prospective international student, you can seek support from an approved educational agent working with UT in your country. We work closely with trusted educational agents worldwide, who assist prospective international students with the application process. They can offer advice and assistance, and organise activities in your country to provide you with reliable information about studying at UT. These services are all free of cost for the applicant.
The representative office for University of Twente in China works with the following educational agents:
Next to our official UT India Office, we collaborate with the following agencies in India:
BeyonBorderz is the representative office for the University of Twente in India. You can contact them via email: india-office@utwente.nl
Educational agents can be of great help, but using their services is not a requirement and does not benefit or disadvantage your application.
You can apply to UT directly via the website of the specific bachelor's programme or master's programme or contact us with your questions about the application process.
This video will guide you through the steps you need to take for your application.
The best way to explore UT is by joining one of our orientation activities. Join one of our online events, visit an online open day, or book a campus tour or a Student-for-a-day experience.
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Do you have questions about our study programmes, admission requirements, application procedures, or tuition fees? There are several ways to get in touch with us, from a phone call to e-mail to WhatsApp.