UT alumni quickly find their way into the labour market and look back positively on their studies

Alumni rate their master’s programme on average at 4.15 on a scale of 5, placing the University of Twente above the national average.

In particular, the development of skills is highly valued. Alumni rate their academic skills at 4.25 and their general skills at 3.96. Graduates are also positive about the content and coherence of the programmes. Many alumni experience their studies as a solid foundation for further personal and professional development.

For many graduates, the transition from study to work goes smoothly. Of the alumni, 94 per cent have paid employment and graduates find their first job within an average of 2.7 months. In addition, 95 per cent have had paid employment since graduation.

The results show that UT alumni are well prepared for the labour market and quickly find positions across a wide range of sectors and organisations.

Alumni are generally satisfied with their careers. They rate their current position at 4.0 and their career prospects at 3.79. Both scores are above the national average. This suggests that graduates continue to develop well after entering the labour market and feel confident about their future careers.

The National Alumni Survey (NAE) is a nationwide survey among graduates of Dutch universities. In the survey, alumni reflect on their studies and their first years in the labour market. In 2025, the University of Twente participated with 193 respondents, representing a response rate of 12,7 per cent.