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Research-oriented education is traditionally offered by research universities, such as the University of Twente. The programmes at research universities focus on theoretical aspects of the field of study and prepare students for undertaking independent research. These lead to a so-called WO bachelor’s or WO master’s degree. It is also possible to pursue a PhD degree at a research university.

The programmes at universities of applied sciences prepare students for particular professions and tend to be more practically oriented. They lead to either a so-called HBO bachelor’s or HBO master’s degree.

The city of Enschede is the largest city in the East of the Netherlands with a population of around 158 000 - one third of whom are students. The city boasts colourful weekly markets, bustling shoppings streets and well-tended parks - in fact, it is one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands, with a 52-kilometre walking and cycling route.

Its student population gives the city its flair: it is a very multicultural environment (30 000 students divided over three higher education institution). Every day, you will see students cycling to their classes, reading on the banks of Rutbeek Lake or having fun in the Old Market pubs. 

There are cool events to enjoy all year round, such as Freshtival at Rutbeek Park, the superhip Gogbot and, of course, the big King's Day Festival. 

Finally: do not forget that we are 2 hours by train from Amsterdam. Nothing is far away!

For 2026/2027, Bachelor tuition fees per year are:

_{* The institutional fee you will need to pay depends on the programme you will follow.} 

To view the latest information regarding tuition fees and which programmes are lower rate or higher rate, click here.

Also, note that you are required to pay an application fee of 100 euros.

Finding accommodation in the Netherlands can be a huge challenge. However, our students are lucky: finding housing in Enschede is cheaper and easier than in other Dutch student cities! 

At the University of Twente, we have our full-service campus so students can live either on or off campus, in the city of Enschede. The city of Hengelo (5 kilometres from UT) is also a good option!

In any case, our student housing service is there to help!

Important! if your student is a non-EEA student, and they require a visa: UT will propose them a room offer for one year (guaranteed accommodation). Check the website here for more information. 

The total cost of living is around €15000,- per year, excluding tuition fees. This information is meant as an indication of an average student annual budget. For more information, click here.

First of all, every student has a study advisor who will follow and advise them throughout their studies at UT. They can be their first person of contact. We also have career services, doctors and psychologists, student counsellors, student associations and many other services just for our students. To have an overview, click here.  

Regarding scholarships, please check our Scholarship Finder to see if your students are eligible. 

Below are the general deadlines for applications. Please note that some programmes have different deadlines.

VISA STUDENTS

• Apply with required documents (in Studielink & Osiris) before: 1 MAY
• Payment & proof of finance: 30 JUNE

NON-VISA STUDENTS

(Including Dutch nationals with a foreign diploma)

• Apply with required documents (in Studielink & Osiris) before: 1 JULY

NUMERUS FIXUS STUDIES

The Bachelor's in Psychology and the Dutch-taught Bachelor's in Technical Medicine have a limited number of available places (numerus fixus), which means you can only be admitted via a specific selection procedure.

• Apply with required documents (in Studielink & Osiris) before: 15 JANUARY

All applications go through one website: Studielink.

Students need to create an account and follow the steps!

Students need to submit their application as soon as possible. They can apply and provide their certificates at a later date. The sooner they submit their application, the sooner they'll get a response from the admissions office and the sooner they'll be able to decide/adapt/change/make the best decisions with all the information at hand.

If you are in an IB school, make sure that your students share their results online via the portal. It saves them time and allows the process of admission to go a bit faster.

When your students apply: ask them to use our templates to send information about expected grades and students' exams:

IB diploma

A Levels

AP

Students can take a look at this web page to get more practical information. They can also follow our podcast for international students: International Student Guide Podcast | Podcast on Spotify or International Student Guide Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts.