What is in it for me?

Combine learning and earning

The two-year post-MSc programmes of the University of Twente can be your passport to a successful career in industry or business.

If you are accepted into one of the EngD programmes, you are appointed as a trainee for the duration of 24 months and receive a salary, either from the University or from the company you're employed at. In both cases, you'll combine learning and earning throughout the programme. 

Employed at the University

The salary will be € 2.089 gross per month. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus.

Because you will be employed at the University and receive a salary, there are no scholarships available.

Employed at a company

In case you will be employed at a company during the EngD track, the company is responsible for your working conditions, salary, visa, insurance etcetera. This means the salary and conditions can vary from the conditions and salary paid by the University of Twente.

Career

Many of our graduated EngD trainees joined the company at which they carried out their design assignment and now fulfil management positions.

You can still opt for a PhD programme after you've finished the EngD design project. If there is an open PhD position, in this case, you are entitled to 15 EC exemptions on either generic or discipline subjects.