Quick Summary
University of Twente is a public research university founded in 1961, located in Enschede, Netherlands. Ranked #210 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12900 students including 33% from outside Netherlands. Known for strengths in Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Communication and Media Studies, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the only university in the Netherlands with a true residential campus, offering a unique blend of high-tech research and social sciences.
Subject Strengths
Civil and Structural EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesChemical EngineeringComputer Science
Founded1961
TypePublic Research University
Total Students12900
Intl Students33%
Faculty Ratio13.5
CampusPark-like Residential Campus
Campus Size146 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsMedisch Spectrum Twente (MST),Ziekenhuis Groep Twente (ZGT)
AccreditationNVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#210
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#184
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,PhD,PDEng
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology,TechMed Centre,Digital Society Institute
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPANot Available
GRERequired for specific Master programs only
GMATNot Available
SATNot required
ACTNot required
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 1 (Non-EU), July 1 (EU)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong mathematics background for engineering programs; ensure early application for housing as it is highly competitive even for a campus university.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€9,750/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€15,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$108
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€22,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableUniversity of Twente Scholarship (UTS),Holland Scholarship,Orange Tulip Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$15,000
Financial AidAvailable through DUO for EU students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,PhD,PDEng programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering and Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Applied Physics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Nanotechnology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$52,000
Average Salary After Graduation
90%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory in most engineering curricula
Industry Connections
Strong ties with ASMLPhilipsThalesand Booking.com
Notable Alumni
Geert-Jan Bruinsma (Founder of Booking.com),Ank Bijleveld,Bas Lansdorp (Mars One)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Extensive (U-Base, indoor climbing wall, Olympic swimming pool access, football pitches)
Student Clubs
Over 100 (Culture, Sports, Study, and International)
Library Resources
UT Library (Vrijhof), Digital Access to major journals and repositories
Exchange Programs
ECIU University network, Erasmus+
Summer Programs
CuriousU