- About UT Education (general)Education at UT is unique. This page provides useful links to get started at UT and understand our educational vision. Employee onboarding You receive an invite for the introduction meeting for new employees from the central Human Resources (HR) department. On top of that, there is a category on the Service Portal (our employee environment online) for New employees. If your faculty has faculty-specific introduction meetings/information, you will find that information in the the New employees > Faculty specific information section. Dutch Educational system The Dutch education system differs from all education systems in the world and is therefore unique. For example, in the Netherlands we give grades ranging from 1 (very bad) to 10 (very good), but getting a 10 at a university is really quite an achievement. Furthermore, our education is structured in such a way that we activate students to master the material, which they do under the guidance of the teacher, but also independently. Another big difference with
- Assessment policy (UT framework)
- Level 1: Institution – Executive Board
- Level 2: Faculty – Faculty Board
- Level 3: Programme – Programme Director
- Level 4: Course – Examiner
- Level 5: Examination Board
- EdubadgesRequesting edubadges as an education provider An edubadge is a digital proof of knowledge and skills that students or participants have gained. They are issued through SURF’s platform and can easily be shared, for example, on LinkedIn or with future employers. What is an Edubadge? An edubadge is a digital certificate that shows what kind of education was completed and the requirements needed to earn it. The badge can’t be changed or copied, which makes the information trustworthy and verifiable. In Dutch higher education, edubadges are used to highlight learning outcomes, even outside the regular curriculum. Types of edubadges At UT, education providers can request three types of edubadges: Regular For courses within the accredited bachelor’s or master’s curriculum. These badges show the number of EC (credits). Microcredential For accredited-worthy education that falls outside the standard curriculum. These badges show either EC or study load in hours. Extracurricular For activities outside the curriculum, such
- Education and Examination Regulations (EER/OER)The OER (Dutch: Onderwijs- en Examenregeling)/ EER (English: Education and Examination regulations) is the document containing the main points and agreements of the educational programme. The following points must be included in the OER as standard according to the WHW (Law on higher education).: admission requirements content and structure of the programmes form of education testing and examining study guidance and study progress transitional provisions. Here you can find the OER/ EER which belongs to your programme. personalised To make your portal more relevant and personalised, please log in. Sorry, there is no information specified for you. EER regulations all faculties EER for the BMS faculty Targets: BMS EER for the EEMCS faculty Targets: EEMCS EER for the ET faculty Targets: ET EER for the ITC faculty Targets: ITC EER for the ST/(TNW) faculty Targets: TNW
- Education supportfor student advisers and educational professionals Personal circumstances such as functional impairment or illness, mental complaints, pregnancy/parenthood, combining studies with top-level sport, gender transition, informal care or special family circumstances, can lead to study obstacles. This website provides information and tools to support education and guidance for students with additional support needs due to personal circumstances. The invisibles and their diversity Video on neurodiversity in higher education The invisibles and their diversity This video talks about neurodiversity in Higher Education. It was created for the SEFI European Council of Engineering Deans meeting in Trondheim, Norway in 2018. UT internal education support service Centre of Expertice in Learning & Teaching (CELT). Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching (TELT) Tips for effective writing External educational support organisations Expertise Centre for Inclusive Education (ECIO) ECIO supports HE institutions in making education
- Expedition Education: online course about education at UTRegistration for the course: https://www.utwente.nl/en/courses/1498451/expedition-education-online/
- Programme accreditationWelcome to the website about THE accreditation process of degree programmes at the University of Twente. For any questions regarding accreditation, please contact the QA Team via qa-team@utwente.nl or through the UT website. Manual accreditation links to 11. Manual_accreditationV2.pdf Process Programme Accreditation links to 17. Process Programme Accreditation - short version.pdf General information Start of the accreditation process Preparations for the site visit Site visit Final report and follow-up General information Every Dutch programme that offers a Bachelor's or Master's degree needs to meet criteria as set in the Higher Education and Scientific Research Act (WHW). Within the WHW, Chapter 5 focuses on the accreditation processes within higher education. Accreditation is mandatory for diploma recognition, funding and the student finance system. The WHW (Chapter 5) covers the procedures and criteria for both the initial accreditation of new degree programmes and the periodic reaccreditation of existing
- Twente Educational Model (TOM/TEM)All bachelor's programmes at the University of Twente are designed based on the Twente Education Model (TOM). The TOM model emphasises project-based learning, student-driven education, and the development of T-shaped professionals, who are both deeply knowledgeable in their fields, skilled in collaborating across disciplines, and are aware of the impact this has on society. This foundation will enable UT graduates to make an impact by designing sustainable solutions and working on ground-breaking research. Why TOM? TOM prepares students to: Become 'T-shaped' professionals: Our students are strong within their respective disciplines but also can use their knowledge in a broader context, in partnership with other disciplines and wider society. Take responsibility for their learning: Our students take responsibility for their development. Our education is designed to actively promote students’ intrinsic motivation. Develop diverse skills: Students build competencies as researchers, designers, and organisers, ready
- UT policy on educational quality assuranceThis page outlines the UT Policy on Educational Quality Assurance. This policy replaces the previous UT Policy Framework for Educational Quality Assurance from 2014. It incorporates recommendations and outcomes from the 2019 institutional audit and the 2023 midterm evaluation. It addresses two key aspects: first, it defines the University’s Vision on Quality Assurance, which is based on guiding principles from UT’s mission and strategy document, Shaping2030, as well as the principles for education outlined in the Vision for Learning and Teaching. Second, it details the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles of quality assurance across different organisational levels, including the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders and their way of working. Ownership of this policy lies with the Executive Board. The policy will be reviewed every 3 years, with a more thorough revision taking place at least every 6 years, in alignment with the institutional audit and midterm cycle. This will be conducted on behalf of the
- Vision on Learning and TeachingHow can education at UT empower students to contribute to a better world? And how can UT’s commitment to making a positive impact on society through technology, strengthen that contribution? The ‘UT Vision on Learning and Teaching’ offers guidance, outlining how we can equip students with ‘more than a degree.’ Taking the challenges of our time as starting point, it places three goals at the heart of our education: learning by doing, building inclusive communities and self-development. Interconnected like the rings of a Borromean knot, these three goals form a roadmap to achieve our UT mission: to be a people-centred university of technology that empowers society through sustainable solutions. The UT Vision on Learning and Teaching provides a basis for strategy, investments, and the implementation of educational activities. The University of Twente vision on learning and teaching links to Vision on Learning and Teaching.pdf Contact M. Poldervaart (Marike)