The University of Twente (UT) continues to be among the best-rated universities in the Netherlands in 2025. This is evident from the National Student Survey (NSE) results, in which more than 91,000 university students gave their opinions about their studies. With an overall programme satisfaction rating of 3.99, UT scored the same as last year and maintained second place in the national ranking, right behind Wageningen University & Research.
High scores on atmosphere, satisfaction and willingness to recommend
Students rate the atmosphere within their programme at UT with an impressive 4.21, an increase of 0.03 compared to 2024, putting UT in second place on this theme as well. When asked whether students would choose their study programme again, UT also scored high with 4.07, good for fourth place nationally.
Strong in guidance and vocational preparation
On the main themes, UT performs above average compared to the national average. In particular, the university stands out positively regarding study guidance and preparation for professional practice. Students rate tutoring with a 4.04, well above the national average of 3.84. The connection to professional practice also scores significantly higher at UT (3.52 compared to 3.33 nationally).
Stable scores on core themes
On almost all core themes, UT maintains or slightly improves its position. Satisfaction with teachers (3.85), testing and assessment (3.79), and engagement/contact (3.99) remains stable and in line with or above the national average. Teaching content and organisation is rated 3.87, slightly ahead of the national figure (3.81).
Relevance
As UT, we are proud that our students continue to value their studies at UT. The high scores on atmosphere, guidance and vocational preparation show that we are investing in the proper things. At the same time, we take areas for improvement seriously. We pick up signals on, for example, workload, cultural broadening and study load in dialogue with students and programmes. The NSE results are not only important for internal quality improvement, but also play a role in rankings such as the Keuzegids Universiteiten.
