Information about elections of the various participation bodies at the UT and the UT Electoral Committee.
This election page provides current information about upcoming or recently held elections for both the University Council and the decentralised bodies in the faculties and services.
for General information
When are the elections?
From 15 to 19 June 2026, you can once again take part in the student and employee elections for the University Council and Faculty Councils. At TNW, there are only student elections, as the term of election is not yet equal to the UT-wide standard term for employees.
Why is voting important?
Your voice is crucial to strong representation for employees and students. This is the only way you can make a difference and strengthen the position of students and employees at the UT. By participating in the elections, you choose who best represents your interests in areas such as good education, better student housing, and student facilities that you need for an optimal study experience.
What do the University Council and Faculty Council do?
They are the main participation bodies within your university. They actively push for issues such as improved education, expanded study spaces, increased student welfare, and social safety. These councils play a crucial role by assessing the policies of both the Executive Board and Faculty Boards. They take the initiative and propose measures to strengthen the position of students and employees. Their commitment is essential to a better, more inclusive university community. Click on the link for more info.
How do you run for election?
Download and complete the required documents on this website and email them to central-elections@utwente.nl
Deadline: Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 17:00.
Who deserves your vote?
Below is an overview of candidates for the University Council and the faculty councils TNW, EEMCS, ET, and BMS. The faculty ITC has its own cycle.
How to vote?
On Monday, 15 June 2026, you will receive an email from the polling station with a link to the voting programme. This link will also be shared on the student portal, Instagram, and Facebook.
The results of the elections 2026 will be announced on Friday, 19 June 2026 at 16:00 hrs. at the O+O square (University of Twente). Location: platform in front of the Zilverling.
For questions and/or comments, please contact: central-elections@utwente.nl
Information per body
If elections take place, the information below will be updated. Additional information can be found further on the body's website.
The election time schedule
The central election committee organises the elections (see members at the bottom of this page).
Below, you will find the election schedule with important dates, such as the polling date, the nomination day, the election week, and the determination of the results.
Date (2026) | Meeting or action |
Thursday 8 January | Session of the election committee |
Determination of the reference date and the time schedule for the elections (art. 8 Electoral Regulations UT) | |
Tuesday 10 March | REFERENCE DATE for the acquisition of voting rights (art. 8 Electoral Regulations UT) |
Thursday 12 March | Session of the election committee |
Determination voter register (art. 9. Election Regulations UT) | |
Thursday 12 March until Thursday 19 March | Opportunity to inspect the voter register and or to submit requests for improvement (art. 10 and 11 Election Regulations UT) |
Tuesday 24 March | Session of the election committee |
Decision on request to amend voter register. (art. 12 Election Regulations UT) | |
Tuesday 24 March until Tuesday 31 March | Lodge objection to decision election committee with the board. (art. 7.4 Election Regulations UT) |
Thursday 9 April | Decision Execitive Board |
Wednesday 15 April | Nomination deadline list of candidates can be submitted till 17.00 hrs. (art. 13 Election Regulations UT) |
Thursday 16 April | Session of the election committee |
Verification of candidate lists (art. 18 Election Regulations UT) | |
Thursday 16 April until Thursday 23 April | Enable people involved to correct identified omissions |
Friday 24 April | Session of the election committee (if necessary) |
Decision on validity candidate lists (art. 20.1 Election Regulations UT) | |
Thursday 30 April until Monday 4 May | Lodge objection to decision by election committee at the Executive Board. (art. 7.4 Election Regulations UT) |
Friday 8 May | Decision of the Executive Board |
Tuesday 19 May | Session of the election committee |
Determination complete lists and publication in UToday and on the participation and council websites. (art. 23.1 and 23.3 Election Regulations UT) | |
Tuesday 2 June | Sending information on elections by the election committee to voters. (art. 25 Electoral Regulations UT) |
Tuesday 2 June | Submitting information by electoral associations for the voting application |
Monday 15 June | Sending a vote appeal by email |
Thursday 18 June | Sending 2nd reminder |
Friday 19 June | Sending 3rd reminder |
Monday 15 June 9.00 hrs. up to Friday 19 June 12.00 hrs. | Election period |
Friday 19 June, 16.00 hrs. | Election results on O&O square |
Friday 19 June | Session of the election committee |
Decision and verbatim election results - available for inspection UR website from 18.00 hrs. (art. 28.1 Election Regulations UT) | |
Monday 22 June until Friday 26 June | Lodge objection to decision election committee at the Executive Board |
Tuesday 30 June | Decision by the Executive Board |
The election committee's meetings are public. If you want to join them, please contact Irena Olde Engberink (chair).
Election committee
The Central Election Committee consists of representatives from faculties and service departments:
- Irena Olde Engberink (UT - Registrar University Council) - Chairperson
- Laura Ligtenberg (UT-EEMCS) - Secretary
- Dirk de Groot (UT-EEMCS)
- Anneke Kolhoop (UT-TNW)
- Astrid de Graaf (UT-MC)
- Reinoud Joosten (UT-BMS)
- Gea Nijland (UT-BMS)
- Rens Brinkman (UT-HR)
- Michael Neys (UT-HR)
- Karel Masselink (UT-LISA)
- Renée Soudant (UT-ET)
- Karin de Boer - Dirksen (UT-ET)
- Willemijn Eendebak (UT-CES)