Profile University of Twente

The University of Twente (UT) is a young and innovative research university which is committed to academic excellence. Education at UT ranks top in the Netherlands, and a recent survey by the European Union showed the impact of UT’s technological research in the sixth place Europe-wide.

Apart from academic development, UT strongly encourages entrepreneurship in its students. The result is clearly shown in the 600+ companies that thrive on and around the university campus and the strong relations to industry.

UT is the only university in the Netherlands with a full residential campus. The 1.4 million square meters (346 acres) provide a save academic and social setting for students to quickly become active members of a thriving community. Extensive sports facilities, film and music studios, stages and more, run by a very active and professional Student Union, guarantee rewarding leisure time. The campus is covered by one of the world's most extensive and fastest wireless networks.