University of Twente

University of Twente is a university in Enschede. International students should budget around US$28,800 a year in total, covering roughly US$14,600 in tuition and US$14,200 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 9 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 21 institutions we list in Netherlands.

Tuition: US$14,600/yr
Living: US$14,200/yr
Total: US$28,800/yr
Type: University
Location: Enschede

Why students choose University of Twente

In the leading university rankings, the University of Twente sits in the top 1% worldwide.
The University of Twente has two core areas: social and behavioural sciences, and engineering and technology.
Twente has more than 3,000 researchers and over 9,000 students.
With Delft University of Technology and Eindhoven University of Technology, it forms the 3TU alliance, pooling the knowledge and creativity of all three to advance technology and society.
Twente is the only research university in the Netherlands with its own student accommodation and full campus amenities.

University of Twente fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for University of Twente
Item	Amount
Registration fee	EUR 100
Health insurance	EUR 700/year
Accommodation	EUR 500–750/month
Public transport	EUR 50–100/month
Visa fee	EUR 243, one-off
The fees below apply to the September 2026 and February 2027 intakes. The February course runs from February to August, so the February figure is seven twelfths of the full-year fee; you then pay the following September rate.
Health insurance	EUR 700/year
Public transport	EUR 50–100/month
Visa fee	EUR 243, one-off

University of Twente entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's

An international high school qualification such as the IB or A Levels; or completion of the first year of a university of applied sciences degree; or a Dutch foundation programme, considered conditionally.
English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, or PTE 63 with all components at 59 or above.
Academic: a minimum GPA of 7.0 for Engineering and Technology, or 8.0 for Management and Business and for Social and Behavioural Sciences.

Master's

A bachelor's degree in a related field.
IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Scholarships at University of Twente

Master's scholarships
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS): EUR 3,000–22,000/year
NL Scholarship: EUR 5,000

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at University of Twente?

Budget roughly US$28,800 a year in total — about US$14,600 in tuition and US$14,200 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for University of Twente?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. An international high school qualification such as the IB or A Levels; or completion of the first year of a university of applied sciences degree; or a Dutch foundation programme, considered conditionally.

Where is University of Twente?

University of Twente is in Enschede, Netherlands.

Can international students work while studying at University of Twente?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Netherlands the current allowance is 16 hours/week during term, full-time in summer, and the post-study route is orientation year — 1 year.