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University of Twente

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Overview

Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands. This institution also has a branch campus in Amsterdam. Established in 1961, Universiteit Twente (UT) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap. UT provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. International applicants are eligible to apply. UT also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Twente's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Twente's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Twente' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Twente's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Twente
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UT
Founded 1961
Motto De ondernemende universiteit
The entrepreneurial university
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Location

Address Drienerlolaan 5
Enschede
7522 NB Overijssel
Netherlands
University of Twente's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Twente Phone Number (53) 489 9111
University of Twente Fax Number (53) 489 2000
Other locations Amsterdam

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Website

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University of Twente's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Twente is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1986


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universiteit Twente's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Twente as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Twente Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Twente is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Twente's academic range and degree level offering.



Universiteit Twente: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Twente Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Twente Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Twente categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Twente.



University of Twente: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Twente Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Twente website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Twente Admission Info


University of Twente's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Twente is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Twente's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Twente 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Twente 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Twente's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Twente has more than 3600 international students.


University of Twente's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Twente's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Twente Size and Profile


University of Twente's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Twente has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Twente's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Twente's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


University of Twente's Control Type Control Type

University of Twente is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Twente's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Twente is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Twente's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Twente's main campus setting is not reported.


University of Twente's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Twente adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Twente's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Twente is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Twente Facilities


University of Twente's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Twente's Library


University of Twente's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Twente's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Twente's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Twente Services


University of Twente's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Twente's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Twente's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Twente's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Twente's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Twente Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universiteit Twente consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of geo-information science
  • Faculty of Electrical engineering, Mathematics and Computer science

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Twente Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Twente's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Twente public or private?

University of Twente is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Twente profit or non-profit?

University of Twente is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Twente in terms of enrollment?

University of Twente has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Twente in terms of academic staff?

University of Twente's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is University of Twente a coeducational institution?

University of Twente is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Twente use?

University of Twente adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Twente affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Twente admit international students?

Yes. University of Twente has more than 3600 international students.

What is University of Twente's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Twente 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend University of Twente UT?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Twente UT located?

University of Twente is located in Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands. Address: Drienerlolaan 5.

Is University of Twente UT accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Twente is accredited by Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (since 1986).

Does University of Twente offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Twente offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Twente have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Twente provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Twente have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Twente offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Twente offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Twente offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Twente have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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