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Admission & Eligibility
- Who is eligible to apply?
All University of Twente master’s student can join, regardless of disciplinary background. ECIU or UT partner university master students also qualify.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - Can I join if I’m not studying at the University of Twente?
Yes! If you're enrolled at an ECIU partner or UT-affiliated university, you're eligible to join.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - Is there a selection process or admission cap?
Yes, each course has a maximum of 30 participants. While the registration is based on a first-come first-serve basis, we do ask for your motivation and run a small background check.
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Programme & Courses
- Can I combine the courses with an internship or thesis?
Yes, you may take one, two, or all three modules alongside your primary master’s programme, including during internships or thesis work.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - Can I bring my own interests and passion into the course?
Yes, your personal interests are not only welcome but essential. We encourage you to bring your own perspective, passions, and curiosity, so that you can shape the projects in ways that align with what matters to you.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - Are the courses offered online, hybrid, or on-campus only?
On-campus only. All workshops are hosted at DesignLab.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - Is it okay to miss a session or two if I have other academic obligations?
Attendance is strongly encouraged because of the workshop- and group-based education. Occasional absences are manageable, but we ask you to always check this with the course coordinators at the start of the quartile.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - How intense is the workload compared to a typical 10 EC course?
The workload mirrors other 10 EC modules but varies throughout each course. Part of the experience is to learn how to navigate this efficiently and effectively.
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Other
- Is there any cost or tuition for joining the programme?
There are no extra fees. You do need to be enrolled as a master student at the UT, ECIU, or one of UT's partner universities.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - How does this compare to doing a regular elective or honours programme?
Unlike standard electives and honours courses, the Master‑Insert truly combines multiple disciplines into new ways of knowing and working together. You will not only work with students from different master programmes, but also actively engage and collaborate with external stakeholders. Instead of working on pre-defined hypothetical challenges, you will tackle open-ended real-life ones.
This answers my question.Thank you for your feedback - What did previous students get out of the programme?
Check our testimonials to get a feeling for it!
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