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Student guide gives five UT programmes top status Applied Physics celebrates ten years at the top

Today Keuzegids Universiteiten, a leading independent guide for prospective students, presented the results of its survey of bachelor’s programmes in the Netherlands. This year, five programmes at the University of Twente have been awarded Top Programme status: Communication Science, Applied Physics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Chemical Science and Engineering, and Technical Medicine. The results mean that Applied Physics can celebrate its 10th year as a Top Programme. The Chemical Science and Engineering programme has been awarded Top Programme for the ninth time in ten years.

The results show that 14 of the University of Twente’s 21 programmes score above the national average, while another 3 receive an average rating. The average is set at a total score of 60. The University of Twente’s programmes range from 54 to 80. Overall the university achieved a score of 64.5 this year, 4 points less than last year. The UT maintains its position in the top half of the university rankings, but has dropped from 2nd to 4th place. Wageningen University & Research tops the rankings once again.

Compared to its fellow 4TU universities, the University of Twente occupies second place. Wageningen is a clear first, with a score of 70 (down 3 points on last year). Eindhoven is third, holding steady with a score of 59. Delft achieves a score of 57.5 (down 1.5 points). 

Tom Veldkamp, Rector Magnificus

Our students have shown how much they value the high quality of our courses and our staff, and as Rector that’s something I am very proud of. Cooperation is key and our students and staff have succeeded in this area once again. The process of improvement is never complete and we will continue to engage with one another and celebrate our successes.

Tom Veldkamp, Rector Magnificus

TOP PROGRAMMES

For programmes that perform exceptionally, Keuzegids awards the status of ‘Top Programme’. This is given to all programmes that achieve a score of 75 points or above. The final assessment is reached by combining expert evaluations with the views expressed by students in the National Student Survey. Among the Top Programmes at the University of Twente, this year Applied Physics stands out. This is the tenth time that this programme has achieved Top Programme status.

Stefan Kooij, Opleidingsdirecteur Technische Natuurkunde

Ten years of top-rated programme, a festive moment to reflect on. Colleagues often say they are ‘just doing their job’. True, but from time to time we should realize that it is so much more that that! I am particularly proud of the close cooperation between our motivated students, excellent teachers and dedicated staff. Together, we work to create an optimal learning environment in which young academics can develop to their full potential. We are very happy with the appreciation as expressed by the consistently high score in the ‘Keuzegids'.

Stefan Kooij, Opleidingsdirecteur Technische Natuurkunde

ABOUT KEUZEGIDS UNIVERSITEITEN 2022

The Keuzegids Universiteiten compares all bachelor’s programmes at Dutch universities. The results are based on figures from the National Student Survey, reports issued by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) and national education statistics. For more information see the Keuzegids Universiteiten website.

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