Bachelor

What connects a wind turbine, surgical robot, and aircraft? “Mechanical engineering is at the heart of any technology,” student Geert explains. “I’m learning to close the gap between mechanical devices and digital technologies, using my own designs and ideas.” In this story, he shares his experience of studying the Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente.

What is Chemical Science & Engineering? “It’s a mix of chemistry, physics, and maths, and you learn to apply them on a large scale by, for example, designing a chemical plant that produces biogas,” student Deena says. “It’s exciting to know you could develop a new energy-saving process or an electric car battery with more energy storage.” She shares her experience studying the Bachelor's in Chemical Science & Engineering at the University of Twente.

“There are so many young people living with mental health challenges, and I want to help them,” says student Bart. “Imagine helping someone overcome their fears or traumas in a completely immersive, safe environment using virtual reality—that’s the future of psychology, and it’s awesome that I’m part of it.” In this story, he shares his journey through the Bachelor's in Psychology at the University of Twente.

You might not always think about it, but landmines are still an enormous global threat in today's day and age – with (post-)conflict regions being heavily contaminated. The demining of such areas is extremely dangerous and time-consuming. Mechanical Engineering students Benjamin O’regan and Reinis Jaunarajs developed an effective solution as part of their bachelor’s thesis project: they built landmine detection drones.

Aaaah, to be a first-year student again, when things were new, strange, and exciting. I remember sitting in the Horst Tower for my first university lecture ever, both strangers and friends around me, and wondering what things would look like a year later. Heck, I was probably thinking about the next week, too – after an exciting Kick-In, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Luckily, I do now, and that’s why in this article, I’ll be giving you all the tips you need to casually slide into university life.

Watch this video to see what you can expect when studying at a research university like the University of Twente.

As a new student, you are about to have an amazing time: you are going to meet lots of new people, learn new things and experience student life to the fullest! I'm currently in my master's, so by now, I know my way around the University of Twente quite well. Of course, it took some time to get to this point. To give you a head start, here are 10 things you need to know before you start studying at the University of Twente!

Most people know that spending too much time on your phone can negatively affect your mental health. Yet here we are – often chronically online and spending most of our (free) time on screens, with all its consequences. That’s why student Creative Technology Nina and her project group decided to create an interactive installation for people to reflect on their screen time and happiness. In this article, she talks all about their work and its importance in today’s society.

“Do you have a creative idea? You can turn it into a working product,” says student Daniel from South Africa. “This programme is for anyone looking to explore their creative interests by using technology.” In this article, he shares his experience of studying the Bachelor's in Creative Technology at the University of Twente.

Are you about to start university? Then you have a fun and quite exciting period ahead of you. Along the way, you’ll naturally learn the do's and don'ts of studying. But why not learn from other people's experiences as well? To help you get off to a good start: these are 16 things I wish I knew before I started studying!

Welcome to Q&AI! A series in which we ask ChatGPT to come up with a bunch of study- and less study-related questions for our students. Lazy? Maybe. Fun? Yes. Surprising? Definitely! In this video: Joris, Creative Technology student.

As a bachelor's student, you have quite some freedom of choice during your studies. In your third year, for example, during your elective space. While it can be great to have such freedom, it can also cause some stress. Because how do you fill that elective space? Will you go in-depth on a specific subject within your study programme, or do you want to broaden your scope and take subjects from another study programme? You might prefer to do an internship and gain work experience. Or will you go abroad for six months? Choices, choices, choices. Let us help you out with an overview of all of your options!

Have you decided to study abroad in the Netherlands? Congratulations! An exciting adventure is ahead of you. But first, it’s time to arrange the practical matters like applying for university: a time-consuming task that you want to start with early on. But how? In this article, you’ll find all you need to know about applying to the University of Twente. Are you Dutch? Then check out our Dutch article on applying for university.

What do pig legs have to do with Technical Medicine? What kind of projects do you work on as a Mechanical Engineering student? And how do you deal with stress and keep a healthy work-life balance? Check out the first episode of the podcast series Student Talk and find out how students Wisang and Marit experienced the fist semester of their studies.

Welcome to Q&AI! A series in which we ask ChatGPT to come up with a bunch of study- and less study-related questions for our students. Lazy? Maybe. Fun? Yes. Surprising? Definitely! In this video: Nils, Communication Science student.

Are you an international student looking to apply for a bachelor’s at the University of Twente? There’s a chance you might not be directly admissible. Luckily, the university has a solution: with the university’s foundation year programme, the Twente Pathway College, you might have a pathway into a top technical university in Europe! In this article, I’ll highlight what exactly a foundation year is, along with snippets of my experiences here and there.

Studying the Bachelor's in International Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Twente, what is that like? Dynamic, according to student Marios: “One week you’re learning about finance and accounting, and the other you’re studying business law and management”. In this article, you will read all about his experience so far.

Do you really need to be good at drawing to study Industrial Design Engineering? No worries, says student Maelle. “That’s a common misconception.” Read all about her experience studying the Bachelor's in Industrial Design Engineering at the University of Twente.

What’s it like to study the Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente? Student Giovana from Brazil can tell you all about it. “The programme has a great balance between theoretical and practical learning. Everything that you learn in the theoretical classes relates to the projects you’re working on.”

What is it like to study the Bachelor's in Advanced Technology at the University of Twente? An exciting learning experience, according to student Jasmijn: “It helps you find out what you really like.” In this article, she shares her experience.

Whether you've known what you want to study ever since you were 14 or you’re about to graduate secondary school and still have no idea: one thing is for sure, sometimes choosing a study feels like the most important decision of your life. Fortunately, it's not that bad, but with so many options for study programmes and universities all over the world, you need to make it as easy as possible for yourself. In this article, we discuss five key questions you should ask yourself while searching for a study!

When you think of a technical university, you probably think of studies such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. But did you know that at the University of Twente - a technical university - you can also study social sciences?