Bachelor Open Days

Our Open Days are the very best and most enjoyable way to explore your future studies and learn more about our University and student life on our beautiful campus.

Will we see you on Friday 23 or Saturday 24 October 2026 in Enschede?

View all bachelor's programmes of the University of Twente.
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Plan your own Open Day

You can participate in various informative and inspiring activities throughout the day, composing your own timetable flexibly. You can choose from all sorts of central activities – such as a Campus Tour, a study choice test, or theme session, for example – as well as a wide range of different programme sessions.

Central activities

General sessions
- 09:00 - 09:45 | Studeren aan de Universiteit Twente (NL)
  When visiting the Open Days, you of course want to learn more about your future study programme - but getting to know the University is just as important! There is plenty of time for that during this session. What's it like to study at the University of Twente? What are the benefits of obtaining your bachelor's degree here? And what is student life like on campus and in Enschede? Let us introduce you to UT in this Dutch-spoken session!
- 09:00 - 09:45 | Studieren an der University of Twente (DE)
  Are you German and do you want to study in the Netherlands? In this German-spoken session, you will hear everything you need to know before starting your studies in the Netherlands - from admission to accommodation and costs.
- 09:00 - 09:45 | Studying at the University of Twente (EN)
  Are you a student at an international school? Or an international student interested in studying in the Netherlands? Then this English-spoken session is for you! It will cover everything you need to know about studying at a Dutch university. From admission to accommodation and costs, we'll answer all your questions, especially if you're not yet familiar with the Dutch education system.
  Are you a German student? Then you might prefer the German-spoken session in parallel.
- 09:00 - 13:00 | Study choice test
  Are you not sure yet what bachelor's degree you should choose? You can take a study choice test! It will take about 20 minutes and can help you determine which bachelor's programme(s) might suit you best.
- 09:00 - 14:00 | Study Information Market
  Do you want to compare study programmes, or are you keen to hear about first-hand experiences? At the Study Information Market, you can have a chat with students from the study of your interest.
- 09:00 - 16:00 | Info Festival
  The Info Festival is the centre of the Open Days. Here, you will find all information you need about the University of Twente, student teams, student city Enschede, and much more.
- 09:00 - 16:00 | Campus Tours
  Do you want to find out where you will spend your time as a student? Or do you want to check out one of the student houses on campus? Join a Campus Tour and discover everything the campus has to offer. Our students are happy to show you around!
  During the Open Days, you can follow a Campus Tour at the following times:
  09:00 - 10:00
  10:00 - 11:00
  11:00 - 12:00
  12:00 - 13:00
  13:00 - 14:00
  14:00 - 15:00
  15:00 - 16:00
- 12:15 - 12:45 | Preparing for university (NL)
  What do you need to know before you start studying? For example, how does the study credit system work? How do you find a room in Enschede? And what does studying cost? In this Dutch-spoken session, you will hear all about housing in Enschede, the associated costs, the binding study advice and more.
Theme sessions
- Theme session AI & Data (EN)
  Friday: 15:00 - 15:45
  Saturday: 15:00 - 15:45
  Artificial intelligence (AI) impacts almost every field of study: whether you are interested in technology, data or the ethical challenges surrounding AI.
  In this English-spoken theme session, you'll get a mini-lecture on the current issues surrounding AI. You will also discover how these are addressed within our various study programmes, and which one is most suitable for you.
- Theme session Chip Technology (EN)
  Friday: 13:00 - 13:45
  Saturday: 11:00 - 11:45
  Chips are everywhere, from your game console to medical devices. But how are they made? And which bachelor's degree fits your role in this high-tech world?
  In this English-spoken theme session, you will attend the mini-lecture from sand to chip - a glimpse into the fascinating process of developing chips. You will also discover how different study programmes at the University of Twente are involved in chip technology, each with their own focus.
- Theme session Engineering (EN)
  Friday: 11:00 - 11:45
  Saturday: 12:00 - 12:45
  Technology is everywhere, from the bridge you bike over to the solar cells on your roof. But how do you actually design and build such technologies? And which study programme suits your role in this innovative world?
  In this English-spoken theme session, you'll get a mini-lecture on engineering and discover how creative tech solutions can change the world. You will also discover how different study programmes at the University of Twente contribute to sustainable energy, smart design and the technologies of the future, each with their own focus.
- Theme session Health (NL)
  Friday: 13:00 - 13:45
  Saturday: 11:00 - 11:45
  Are you interested in health(care)? And would you like to contribute to a healthier world?
  In this Dutch-spoken theme session, you'll get a mini-lecture about exoskeletons (wearable robots) and how technology and health come together to help people: for example, by enabling people with spinal cord injuries to walk again or easing heavy work in healthcare. You'll also discover the different health programmes at the University of Twente and learn how each programme focuses on these kinds of innovations in its own way.
- Theme session Management, Communication & Policy (NL)
  Friday: 12:00 - 12:45
  Saturday: 10:00 - 10:45
  In an increasing number of countries, the use of social media is being restricted or, in some cases, even banned. Yet almost all of us spend a great deal of time on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. In this theme session, you’ll be given a short lecture on social media. We’ll look at how students and researchers in the fields of communication, international affairs, public administration, business administration and healthcare deal with these platforms in different ways, and the impact they can have on us and our society.
- Theme session Natural Sciences (EN)
  Friday: 11:00 - 11:45
  Saturday: 13:00 - 13:45
  Are you good at physics, chemistry, biology and maths? And do you want to gain a better understanding of the world around you?
  
  In this theme session, you’ll discover the various bachelor’s programmes in the Natural Sciences at the University of Twente and find out which one suits you best.

Programme sessions

During the Open Days, all study programmes offer a variety of sessions. This allows you to put together your own programme with activities that suit you. The programme sessions take place at various times throughout the day (and sometimes simultaneously). You can see when the various sessions take place in the registration form.

Advanced Technology

Study presentation
Discover Advanced Technology: a broad engineering programme where you’ll work on real-world technical challenges. Teachers and students will tell you all about the curriculum, projects and career perspectives.

Demo market - The AT Experience (Homebase Carré, 10:00-16:00)
Students showcase a wide range of projects and practical solutions and answer all your questions. Have a go at some short challenges yourself and take a look at the demonstrations! The demo market is a walk-in activity; you don't have to register beforehand.

Applied Mathematics

Study presentation
Discover how mathematics strengthens your analytical thinking and connects theory with practice. Learn about the courses, projects and student experiences within this mathematics programme with impact in health, engineering and logistics.

Workshop
Work on a mathematical case and experience what it is like to be a mathematics student. Meanwhile, parents can ask all their questions during the Q&A. For the best experience, we recommend joining the presentation as well.

Applied Physics

Study presentation
Learn all about Applied Physics: explore the curriculum, see what a typical day for a student looks like, meet students and teachers, and ask your questions during the Q&A.

Workshop
During this workshop, you conduct an experiment in the lab. Meanwhile, parents receive information from a study adviser and join a guided tour of the laboratories.

Biomedical Technology (NL)

*Please note: these activities take place in Dutch.

Study presentation & demo market
Find out more about the Dutch-taught Bachelor's in Biomedical Technology, hear from our students and see innovative applications of medical technology at the demo market.

Mini-lecture
Follow a mini-lecture on how technological advancements are driving medical innovation, and find out which minors you can choose for a tailor-made study programme.

Business Information Technology

Study presentation
Discover how business, IT and important (AI-related) skills come together in this study programme. Learn about the courses, projects and career opportunities.

Workshop
Tackle a real-world case at the intersection of business and IT. Meanwhile, parents can ask questions to staff and students. For the best experience, we recommend joining the presentation as well.

Q&A
Why is this study programme especially relevant in the age of AI and digitalisation? Ask all your questions to our students and staff during this general Q&A.

Chemical Science & Engineering

Study presentation
Discover how chemistry tackles real societal challenges. Find out more about the study programme, curriculum, career prospects, and hear firsthand experiences from current students.

Lab tour
Join a guided tour through our labs and discover our facilities. While you get to tackle a hands‑on assignment, parents can ask all their questions to our academic staff.

Mini-lecture
Experience a real lecture and find out what studying Chemical Science & Engineering is like, and what alumni end up doing.

Civil Engineering

Study presentation
Discover what it's like to study Civil Engineering at the University of Twente, from the curriculum to student experiences. Join the workshop afterwards to work on a real-life case and experience it for yourself!

Workshop
Work on a real civil engineering challenge. In this session, you will improve the Enschede railway station while considering traffic flow, water management, structures and the surrounding environment. For the best experience, we recommend you also join the presentation.

Q&A
Why is Civil Engineering so important these days? And what makes this study programme so exciting? Ask students and staff all your questions during this Q&A session. You can drop by at any time.

Demo market (Horst hall, 10:00-16:00)
Visit the demo market to explore projects and real-world examples, browse study materials, and chat with students, staff and the student association. Ask any questions you may have about the study programme and student life. The demo market is a walk-in activity; you don't have to register beforehand.

Communication Science

Study presentation
Discover what it is like to study Communication Science at the University of Twente, from the courses you will take to the experiences of students.

Mini-lecture
Join a mini-lecture with the Communication Science Teacher of the Year and discover the power of communication in digital culture.

Workshop - Strategy
Learn how strategic communication shapes society. Solve a real-life case and design a communication strategy that creates positive change.

Workshop - Podcast
Take the mic and create your own podcast! Discover how you can inspire people and drive societal change through communication.

Workshop - Infographics
Learn the basics of infographic design and put them into practice by creating your own visual. Explore how design can make complex societal challenges easier to understand and more persuasive.

Creative Technology

Study presentation
Discover how technology and AI enable creative solutions, and learn about the study programme, projects, and student experiences.

Demo market
Take a look at the student demos and discover what you can design at Creative Technology. For the best experience, we recommend you also join the presentation.

Electrical Engineering

Study presentation
Discover what it's like to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente, from the curriculum to student experiences. Join the workshop afterwards to work on a real-life case and experience it for yourself!

Workshop
Take on a technical challenge and experience the study programme firsthand. Parents can join the Q&A. For the best experience, we recommend you also join the presentation.

Demo market - The EE Experience (Educafé Zilverling, 10:00-16:00)
Take a look at the projects and live demonstrations by students and researchers. Experience what you can build, and explore the opportunities a future in electrical engineering can offer. The demo market is a walk-in activity; you don't have to register beforehand.

Health Sciences (NL)

*Please note: these activities take place in Dutch.

Study presentation
Discover the Dutch-taught Bachelor's in Health Sciences: learn about the curriculum, student life and career field, work on real-world case studies, and meet students and staff to ask all your questions.

Demo market (Technohal TL2275, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00)
Drop by the demo market! Explore inspiring projects and real-world examples, see where alumni end up, meet study association Sirius, and ask all your questions to students and staff. The demo market is a walk-in activity; you don't have to register beforehand.

Industrial Design Engineering

Study presentation
Discover what it's like to study Industrial Design Engineering at the University of Twente, from the curriculum to student experiences. Ask all your questions to our staff and students.

Lab tour
Discover The Cube, our brand-new 500 m² Learning Factory. Explore model-making, metalworking and welding workshops, as well as 3D printing and measurement labs, and see where you could soon be working yourself. There is a separate Q&A session for parents.

Mini-lecture
Curious about what a lecture in Industrial Design Engineering is like? During this mini-lecture, you gain an insight into the study programme and will experience how first-year students tackle design challenges.

Demo market (Horst hall, 10:00-16:00)
Visit the demo market to explore projects and real-world examples, browse study materials, and chat with students, staff and the student association. Ask any questions you have about the study programme and student life. The demo market is a walk-in activity; you don't have to register beforehand.

Industrial Engineering & Management

Study presentation
Discover what it is like to study Industrial Engineering & Management at the University of Twente, from the courses you will take to the experiences of students.

Workshop
Step into the role of an industrial engineer. Tackle a real-world challenge, work on solutions and discover how you can solve complex problems. Meanwhile, your parents can join a separate information session.

Mini-lecture
Learn how industrial engineers make complex systems work better. Discover real-world examples and explore how engineering creates impact.

Q&A
Ask all your questions to students and programme staff in this general Q&A session.

International Business Administration

Study presentation
Discover what it is like to study International Business Administration at the University of Twente, from the courses you will take to the experiences of students.

Workshop
Work in a team to launch a new shoe. Develop a business proposition, create a strategy and discover how different business perspectives come together. Meanwhile, your parents can join a separate information session.

Mini-lecture
Learn how AI is transforming marketing, sales, purchasing and finance. Discover how you can work with AI as a future business professional, while your parents join a separate information session.

Mechanical Engineering

Study presentation
Discover what it’s like to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente: from courses to projects and student experiences. Ask all your questions to our staff and students.

Lab tour
Visit our high-tech facilities, such as the wind tunnel and the workshop, and see where you’ll be studying. Meanwhile, your parents can attend a session with the study adviser.

Demo market (Horst hall, 10:00-16:00)
Visit the demo market to explore projects and real-world examples, browse study materials, and chat with students, staff and the study association. Ask any questions you have about the study programme and student life. The demo market is a walk-in activity; you don't have to register beforehand.

Psychology

Study presentation
Discover what it is like to study Psychology at the University of Twente, from the courses you will take to the experiences of students.

Workshop
Take part in an interactive think tank and explore a real-world psychology topic. Discover how psychology and technology work together to improve people's lives, while your parents join a separate information session.

Mini-lecture
Experience a real psychology lecture and discover how psychologists help you understand the way people think, feel and behave.

Alumni Q&A (only on Saturday 24/10)
Meet alumni, ask your questions and discover what studying and working in this field is really like.

Public Administration

Study presentation
Discover what it is like to study Public Administration at the University of Twente, from the courses you will take to the experiences of students.

Workshop - Affordable housing
Want to rent a room or buy a home in the future? Explore the housing challenge, develop solutions and discover how you can tackle complex societal issues through public administration.

Workshop - Privacy
How do you balance privacy and security? Share your views, explore different perspectives and discover how you can tackle complex societal dilemmas through public administration.

Technical Computer Science

Study presentation
Discover how software, algorithms and AI are transforming our world. Learn about the modules, projects and experiences from current and former students.

Workshop
Work on a computer science challenge and discover how to think like a computer scientist using software and AI. You can ask questions in a small setting, while your parents join a Q&A.

Lab tour
During the lab tour, you'll visit several high-tech labs, including the Interaction Lab and the Internet of Things Lab. A great activity before or after the presentation.

Technical Medicine (NL)

*Please note: these activities take place in Dutch.

Study presentation
Discover everything about the Dutch-taught Bachelor's in Technical Medicine, including the curriculum, student life, career opportunities and more. Staff and students are present to answer questions.

TechMed tour
During this lab tour at the simulation centre, you’ll explore the hybrid operation room, ICU and laparoscopy room, where you, as a student of Technical Medicine, will attend practical sessions, experiment, and build your knowledge.

Explore our bachelor's programmes
Robotics, engineering, IT, business & public policy, chemistry and engineering science, or social sciences... What field of study are you interested in?

Study presentations

Psychology, Computer Science, Business Administration or Advanced Technology... Which study programme are you interested in? Sign up for one or more programme sessions of the bachelor's of your interest and ask all of your questions.

Overview bachelor's programmes

Campus Tour

Your student time will be unforgettable on our beautiful campus. You can do almost any sport or cultural activity imaginable here, from painting and beach volleyball to acting and Quidditch.

Of the 13,000 students, more than 3,000 live on campus. Curious how they live? Join a Campus Tour to find out all the campus has to offer!

Possibilities besides your studies

At UT, we encourage you to grow personally and professionally outside of your studies. That's why students organise countless activities on the campus and in Enschede.

During the Open Day, you can get to know well-known student initiatives, such as the student teams HyDriven and Surge Twente.

Visit the Info Festival

Student associations, the city of Enschede, and finding accommodation... At the Info Festival, you will find all the information you need about your future student life.

You can even do a study choice test to find out which studies would suit you, and talk to students from different fields.

Study choice test

Still in doubt about what kind of study programme suits you best? Or do you have no clue where to start your search? Take part in a study choice test! Within 20 minutes, it will tell you what studies at the University of Twente suit you.

Student team Solar Team Twente during a race in Morocco

Campus university

Our campus is 146 hectares, about 200 football fields, and has as many activities to offer as a small city. The campus provides talented students, scientists and professors with a fascinating learning, working and living environment. From libraries and state-of-the-art laboratories to cultural and sports facilities: you can practice almost any sport imaginable! Tip: join the Campus Tour during the Open Days and see for yourself what the campus has to offer!