University of Twente

School

The University of Twente's Twente Education Model (TOM) means challenging themed project education. The education consists of 10-week periods, each with one central theme. As a student you therefore learn to look beyond the boundaries of your own field of study and to establish links with other disciplines.

Location

The University of Twente’s campus is a “smart living lab full of technology, student and sports associations.” The campus is home to over 12,000 students and 3,700 staff members from more than 100 nationalities offering a limitless supply of international perspectives and ideas. 

The campus offers modern facilities from the state-of-the-art laboratories to fitness and sports facilities like beach volleyball, archery and even muggle quidditch the options are endless. 

Accreditations

The University of Twente is accredited by NVAO (The Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders). The accreditation ensures programs are constantly being refined and updated to meet the demands of modern society. 

The accreditation acts as assurance to students, as well as employers, of the educational quality of the program. 

Programs

The University of Twente offers a broad range of internationally oriented master’s programs and several specializations to choose from. The curricula consist of a highly personalized education and leading research in the fields of engineering, natural and health sciences, and behavioral and management sciences. 

Scholarships

The University of Twente offers a range of scholarships for individuals seeking admission to a degree program. Candidates may be eligible for more than one scholarship in which they can apply for several; however, at times scholarship programs allow one application, for one study program so students should check the scholarship opportunities for their specific program of interest. 

Fun fact

As of 2020, the University of Twente was named ‘Most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands’ by ScienceWorks for the fourth consecutive year. The title reflects the pioneering nature of the university and touches upon the innovative power of the system and network Twente has built. ScienceWork also considered UT as the university with the most societal impact.