UT Global Engagement

an international, collaborative and entrepreneurial university.

The University of Twente is a globally engaged institution that fosters collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We actively encourage experimentation, pioneering ideas, and calculated risk-taking. Our commitment to excellence in education, research, and knowledge transfer extends beyond national boundaries, responding to global challenges and opportunities.

UT international partner institutions

View all partner institutions for exchange

Collaboration with Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

Collaboration with University of Münster, Germany

Regional knowledge and Expertise

At UT, we actively engage in internationalisation, global collaboration, and academic partnerships. Achieving excellence in these areas requires the sharing of best practices, knowledge, and expertise – both within the university and with external partners. To support this goal, UT has dedicated liaisons for each region of the world. These liaisons play a vital role in bridging knowledge gaps, strengthening cooperation, and enhancing the strategic value of our international relations.

Get in touch with a regional liaison if:

• You would like to know more about relations, networks and collaboration opportunities related to a specific region or country
• You would like to strengthen and deepen your collaboration with UT’s academic partners in a specific region or country
• You would like to get in touch with colleagues and share available knowledge, expertise and network opportunities within UT.

Regional liaisons

The following regional liaisons and contact persons have been appointed.

To get in touch with the UT Agreement Coordinator for a specific partner institution, contact the relevant regional team lead. The overall coordination for regional liaisons and team leads is provided by the Department of Strategy & Policy - International. 

Global academic partnerships 

UT collaborates with three designated Global Academic Partners. A Global Academic Partnership is a strategic collaboration involving two or more faculties that is a catalyst for achieving multiple strategic goals of the university.

These partnerships are established with higher education institutions outside of the Netherlands, fostering joint initiatives that leverage complementary skills, knowledge, and expertise. Based on shared values, these collaborations aim to address common societal challenges.

UT also has many other institution-wide and faculty-specific international partner universities. To discover all of UT’s partner universities for exchange, visit the Mobility Online Search Portal.

International consortia and networks

UT collaborates with the following international consortia and networks:

To find out about all of UT's collaborations and partners, including 4TU and VU, visit Partners and collaborations.