Our campus has a lot of activities to offer, such as sports, culture, and shops. You can check them out below.
Sports centre
From wall climbing to survival, from soccer to water polo, there is a variety of different sports to choose from. As a member of a sports club or as an individual athlete you can make use of the many sports fields located on Campus. The website of the sports centre has all information.
Vrijhof culture
The Campus of the University of Twente is an important location for arts and events. Students and professional companies perform, give lectures, concerts, cabaret performances, dances, expositions and workshops. Cultural events are held in the Vrijhof, in the Open Air Theater and sometimes on the O&O square. The website of Vrijhof Culture has all information.
UnionCard
Apply for the UnionCard. UT offers a large variety of sports and cultural activities, which you can get access to with the UnionCard. Via this application, you can order the card which can get linked with your student card. More information can be found on the website of the Student Union.
Student Union
The Student Union is a large umbrella student organisation that aims at making the lives of the students more interesting and fun. They're in close contact with external parties and therefore, they regularly organise interesting and fun events for the students.
UnionShop
The UnionShop in the Bastille building sells UT merchandise like sweaters, shirts, pens, coffee mugs, etc. You can also order online using the UT webshop. The UnionShop also has readers for students, a Xeros printing service and more. The Student Union website has more information about the UnionShop.
Mosque, meditation room and student chaplaincy
These facilities are available in the Vrijhof building for all students. To check out all information, including opening hours, see the Student Services webpage about spirituality on campus.
International student associations
The Student Union website contains a list of all student associations. There are associations by country, but also more general associations like the UT Muslim association or AIESEC, AEGEE and more.
General campus facilities
The UT campus has many facilities you would expect in a small village: a supermarket, a bar, a hairdresser and several restaurants. For an overview have a look at the campus facility page. You can also always have a look at our mensa menu.
(Language) courses & talks
UT language centre
Improving your skills will help you perform better in your work or study. The UT Language Centre offers professional support in languages, communicative skills, academic writing, study and employability skills to staff and students at the University of Twente.
Studium Generale
Studium Generale offers lectures available for a broad audience, some of them in English. Check out the upcoming events!