University of Twente

University of Twente is a leading international research university in Europe, situated in the Netherlands. We offer an inspiring academic setting for the world’s brightest and most talented minds. Most of our Bachelor's (undergraduate) programmes are English taught. University College Twente offers a broad honours BSc programme built around challenging problems in society. Challenges that require both social and technical perspectives. 

Our university is in The Netherlands, ideally situated in Europe, just about at the heart of the imaginary triangle formed by the three major European capitals of Paris, London, and Berlin. Amsterdam is only two hours away and can easily be reached by taking a train that leaves Enschede central station twice every hour.

The University of Twente offers academic programmes and conducts research projects aimed at addressing real societal issues.  Our motto − High Tech Human Touch − serves as an inspiration to our 10,000 enrolled students and 3,200 employees working alongside professionals in the field.

Worldwide there are about 18,000 universities. The University of Twente is one of the leading universities. Ranked among the top 200 research-intensive universities for the sixth year in a row by The Higher Education Ranking (THES), our academic record of excellence is solid. The University of Twente is ranked by diverse renominated Rankings. 

University of Twente. We are living in an ever-changing world. With the increasing role of technology our society is constantly evolving and facing many new challenges. As a technology-driven research University we are preparing our students for the future as tomorrow’s global citizens. We provide excellent education and research, in the fields of Biomedical-, Nano- and Information Technologies, combined with relevant Governance and Behavioural Sciences. High Tech, Human Touch!

Check your eligibility for our postgraduate programmes!

For most of our postgraduate programmes there is an online eligibility check available to help international students find out if they are eligible for a specific master’s programme. It will take about five minutes to complete. Please note that this is not the official admission procedure and that no rights can be derived from the outcome of the eligibility check.

We distinguish ourselves from other universities by the impact we create through the transfer of scientific knowledge and the number of our spin-off companies; we are the most entrepreneurial university of Europe. That is what the University of Twente (UT), home to 10,000 students and 3,200 employees, stands for.

Upon completion of the majority of our master‘s programmes, students will have gained the title Master of Science (MSc). Our master’s programmes are accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). Read more about the organization of education at University of Twente, the quality of education and regulations.  

The programmes are offered on and off Campus, not only in the Netherlands, but also abroad or online and are provided by the University of Twente or the University of Twente in collaboration with prestigious universities from all around the globe (joint programmes).

The application process at the University of Twente depends on your nationality, educational background, and the study programme you wish to apply for. Different requirements apply to students from the EU, non-EU countries, and those with specific qualifications. Be sure to check the relevant guidelines for your situation on the website of the bachelor's or master's programme.

Studying at the University of Twente means becoming part of a world-renowned research institution with access to cutting-edge facilities. Our campus is home to three leading research institutes: the Digital Society Institute, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, and TechMed Centre. With over 380 modern lab facilities, we focus on areas such as nano and biomedical technology, IT, technical medicine, governance and behavioural sciences, engineering, and geo-information science. Iconic labs like the Nanolab, High Pressure Lab, and Supersonic Wind Tunnel offer unique opportunities to be at the forefront of innovation and discovery.

Read our Science Stories to discover how our students and scientists are shaping pioneering solutions that will make our world more sustainable and fairer.

Curious about the career you could pursue? Visit the website of the bachelor's or master's programme you're interested in and discover what your career could look like.