The University of Twente offers a variety of services to help you settle in at the university as comfortably as possible. In addition to the pick-up service at the airport, the university's introduction period (Kick-In) and the Buddy programme, we can mediate for furnished accommodation on your behalf, we will arrange your visa, and we will help you with all necessary formalities upon arrival.
- How do I get from Schiphol airport to the campus in Enschede?
Our student Flory shows you how it's done.
- International Student Handbook
The International Student Handbook tells you everything you need to know about the University of Twente, Enschede, and The Netherlands. Not only will the handbook provide you with 'need to know' information like admission deadlines and support services, it will also tell you more about our international student associations, the Dutch culture, day trips in the Netherlands, and useful Dutch words to use during your first shopping trip.
- Pick-up Service & University introduction
To make your arrival in the Netherlands as comfortable as possible, the University of Twente offers a pick-up service prior to the start of the University's introduction period (called the 'Kick-In').
Pick-up service
When you arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can use the UT airport pick-up service. In close cooperation with the organising committee of the Student Union and Buddy Programme, the UT will pick you up at the airport and will join you on your way to Enschede. Would you like to make use of this service? Keep close track of the communication from the Buddy Programme organising committee to sign up for the service.
Coming to Enschede without using the pick-up service? No problem! But make sure you plan your journey ahead of your arrival on 9292ov.
University Introduction (Kick-In)
The UT organises an introduction period for new (international) students before the start of every Fall and Spring semester called Kick-In. During these days you will meet your fellow students and get to know Enschede and the UT campus. During the Kick-In, you can also attend a facility market for international students where you will find out about the many facilities, services and student associations the UT has to offer.
Visit the Kick-In website to register for the introduction period.
The UT will also help you to arrange formalities such as your visa appointment and registration with the municipality of Enschede. If you are an international student and you have been accepted by the UT you will be invited to attend the formality appointments. Please note that attendance at the formality appointments is mandatory for all international students. Not attending your appointments will delay the completion of formalities needed to properly start your studies.
For more information, please visit What to Arrange.
Check out the Kick-In Video:
