The Senior University Teaching Qualification (SUTQ), known in Dutch as Senior Kwalificatie Onderwijs (SKO), is a nationally recognised qualification for experienced university teachers.
At the University of Twente, it is developed in collaboration with 4TU-CEE. The SUTQ supports teaching staff in deepening their educational expertise through a structured and research-informed project. It aligns with the UT Career Framework for Recognising and Rewarding Teaching, supporting the development from a Skilled and Collegial Teacher (Level 2) to a Scholarly Teacher (Level 3).
Programme Overview
The SUTQ is a project-based learning trajectory. You identify a relevant educational challenge within your own teaching context and explore it using Educational Design Research. Through this process, you design, implement, and evaluate an evidence-informed innovation in your teaching practice.
You will attend monthly workshops, engage in peer exchange, receive personalised coaching, and reflect on your development. The trajectory concludes with the submission of a written paper and an interview as assessment forms, in which you demonstrate how your project has contributed to scholarly teaching and educational improvement.
In our SUTQ magazine recent participants share their experiences.
Learn more about the SUTQ in our latest brochure, or browse the past projects below.
Your Time Investment
The SUTQ takes about 200 hours over 1–1.5 years, with monthly sessions that include workshops, inspiration sessions, and peer feedback. Additional meetings and self-directed work are also part of the journey.
Application and Admission
The SUTQ is intended for UT teaching staff who have obtained the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or an equivalent certification.
To apply, follow the instructions in the brochure (above)
Contact Information
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