Founded in 1961, the Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Enschede (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Overijssel. This institution also has a branch campus in Amsterdam. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Universiteit Twente (UT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Universiteit Twente (UT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universiteit Twente ![]() |
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Name (English) | University of Twente |
Acronym | UT |
Founded | 1961 |
Motto | De ondernemende universiteit The entrepreneurial university |
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Address | Drienerlolaan 5 Enschede 7522 NB Overijssel Netherlands |
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+31 (53) 489 9111 |
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+31 (53) 489 2000 |
Other locations | Amsterdam |
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The following Universiteit Twente's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Universiteit Twente's academic range and degree level offering.
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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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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universiteit Twente's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
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Universiteit Twente's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Twente has more than 3600 international students.Tip: search for Universiteit Twente's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universiteit Twente.
Universiteit Twente has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
Universiteit Twente is a public higher education institution.
Universiteit Twente is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universiteit Twente does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universiteit Twente's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universiteit Twente's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Universiteit Twente is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1986
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universiteit Twente 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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