Kickstart Your Master Journey in Science & Technology!
Welcome to the Master Kick-In page for the Faculty of Science & Technology! Here, you’ll find all the information you need about the Kick-In, the introduction period for new master’s students at the University of Twente.
The Kick-In is your gateway to discovering the university, campus, city of Enschede, and student life. It’s also an essential time to take care of all formalities for your stay in the Netherlands.
The Master Kick-In 2025 will run from Saturday, 23 August 2025, to Thursday, 28 August 2025. This event is designed for all pre-master, master, and exchange students starting their studies in September.
For more details, please visit the Kick-In General Information page.
Faculty Days - Kick-In Programme
To welcome you to the Faculty of Science and Technology and help you get off to a great start, we are hosting the S&T Faculty Days on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 and (for some programmes) on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 as part of the Master Kick-In. This day will provide you with important information about your programme and the educational systems at the University of Twente.
Below is the schedule for both the general and programme-specific parts of the Faculty Day. Click on your study programme to view your detailed schedule.
Please note: the programme is subject to change.
Tuesday 26 August
When
What
Where
9.30
Science and Technology
General introduction by Fainco and Vice-DeanTechnohal 3330
10.15
Introduction to educational systems
Technohal 3330
12.45
Science & Technology Faculty Lunch
O&O Square
14.00 - 20.00
*you can participate in the afternoon/evening programme of your study programme (check below)
Wednesday 27 August
When
What
Where
9.00 – 10.30
Acculturation Workshop
Waaier 3
11.00 - 14.00
ESN Activity
Waaier 1
14.30 - 20.00
*you can participate in the afternoon/evening programme of your study programme (check below) or the General Kick-In programme
Contact
Monday 25 August
When
What
Where
20.00
BRAK Pubquiz
O&O Square
Tuesday 26 August
When
What
Where
9.30
Science and Technology
General introductionTechnohal 3330
10.15
Introduction to educational systems
Carré Practical Room
11.00
Master Activity
Carré Homebase
13.30
Applied Physics Lunch
Carré 3C
14.30
Getting to know the research groups
Homebase
16.30
SNACK (BBQ)
O&O square
20.30
SNACK Party
O&O square
Wednesday 27 August
When
What
Where
10.00
Breakfast
Waaier Ring / Carré 3C
11.00
Carré Tour
Homebase
13.30
Lunch Lecture
Carré 3E
14.30
Committee Tour
Side entrance Carré / Nanohofje
17.00
End Faculty Programme
Contact
Tuesday 26 August
When
What
Where
9.30
Science and Technology
General introductionTL 3330
10.15
Introduction to educational systems + Acculturation workshop
TL 3138
12.45
Science & Technology Faculty Lunch
O&O square
14.00
Tour by choice (TechMed, Nanolab or HDL)
Start from O&O square
15.00
Drinks
TL 3330
15.30
Crazy 88
Campus (start TL 3330)
17.30
Crazy 88 - Award Ceremony
TL 3330
18.00
BBQ
Sports Centre - Terrace
Contact
Tuesday 26 August
When
What
Where
9.30
Science and Technology
General introductionTechnohal 3330
10.15
Introduction to educational systems + Acculturation Workshop
Carré 3F
12.45
Science & Technology Faculty Lunch
O&O Square
14.00
Tour by choice (TechMed, Nanolab or HDL)
15.00
Drinks
TL 3330
15.30
Crazy 88
Campus (Start TL 3330)
17.30
Award Ceremony Crazy 88
TL 3330
18.00
SNACK BBQ
O&O square
Wednesday 27 August
When
What
Where
14.00
Alembic Master Pubquiz!
Tap, Carre 5th Floor
Contact
Tuesday 26 August
When
What
Where
9.30
Science and Technology
General introductionTechnohal 3330
10.15
Welcome and introduction by Nanotechnology staff & Introduction to educational systems
Carré 3G
11.30
Nanolab Tour
Carré 3G
12.45
Science & Technology Faculty Lunch
O&O Square
14.00
Nano - City Centre Activity
City Centre
18.00
SNACK BBQ
O&O Square
Wednesday 27 August
When
What
Where
11.45
Campus Tour
O&O square
12.45
Lunch Nanotechnology
Carré 3G
13.30
Acculturation Workshop
Carré 3G
15.00
Bowling
Bowling Enschede Colosseum
17.00
Dinner Nanotechnology
Happy Italy
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