University of Twente (Navitas)

PROFILE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

locationBelanda

Ranked #203

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ranked #190

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

University of Twente (Navitas via Twente Pathway College) offers an on campus International Foundation Year that prepares international students academically and linguistically for selected bachelor programmes at the University of Twente in Enschede, the Netherlands. The pathway focuses on small group teaching, intensive English language support and subject specific modules in engineering, technology, business and social sciences, with progression to selected English taught degrees. Students benefit from studying directly on the green, residential University of Twente campus, with access to laboratories, libraries, sports and student housing while adapting to Dutch academic culture in a supportive environment.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Member of the 4TU Federation and European Consortium of Innovative Universities, highlighting strong collaborations in technology and innovation across Europe.

  • Noted for very high scores in industry engagement and international outlook in the Times Higher Education data for 2025, showing close ties with companies and a diverse international community.

  • ITC Faculty programmes in geo information science and remote sensing are globally ranked in the top 30 worldwide in their subject area, strengthening Twente’s profile in spatial and environmental sciences.

FACILITIES

  • Libraries
  • Research laboratories and engineering workshops
  • Sports centre with halls, gym, swimming pool and outdoor pitches
  • Student housing complexes (De Veste and other buildings)
  • Catering outlets, cafés and restaurants
  • Shops and basic services
  • Health services including doctor and dentist
  • Cultural centre and theatre (Vrijhof)

LOCATION

University of Twente Main Campus

Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, Netherlands

Twente Pathway College (on University of Twente Campus)

Vrijhof Building, De Veldmaat 5, 7522 NM Enschede, Netherlands

ITC Faculty Campus Enschede

Hengelosestraat 99, 7514 AE Enschede, Netherlands

ITC Location Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden, Friesland Province, Netherlands

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

  • International Foundation Year in Engineering and Technology

  • International Foundation Year in Business, Management and Social Sciences

  • International Foundation Year in Behavioural and Social Sciences

  • Bachelor of Advanced Technology

  • Bachelor of Applied Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Applied Physics

  • Bachelor of Biomedical Technology

  • Bachelor of Business Information Technology

  • Bachelor of Chemical Science and Engineering

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering

  • Bachelor of Communication Science

  • Bachelor of Creative Technology

  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences

  • Bachelor of Industrial Design Engineering

  • Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and Management

  • Bachelor of International Business Administration

  • Bachelor of Management, Society and Technology

  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

  • Bachelor of Psychology

  • Bachelor of Technical Computer Science

  • Master of Applied Mathematics

  • Master of Applied Physics

  • Master of Biomedical Engineering

  • Master of Business Administration

  • Master of Business Information Technology

  • Master of Cartography (joint degree)

  • Master of Chemical Science and Engineering

  • Master of Civil Engineering and Management

  • Master of Communication Science

  • Master of Computer Science

  • Master of Construction Management and Engineering

  • Master of Educational Science and Technology

  • Master of Electrical Engineering

  • Master of Embedded Systems

  • Master of Environmental and Energy Management

  • Master of European Studies or related public governance field (where listed)

  • Master of Geographical Information Management and Applications (joint degree)

  • Master of Geo information Science and Earth Observation

  • Master of Geo information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management

  • Master of Health Sciences

  • Master of Humanitarian Engineering

  • Master of Industrial Design Engineering

  • Master of Industrial Engineering and Management

  • Master of Interaction Technology

  • Master of Mechanical Engineering

  • Master of Nanotechnology

  • Master of Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society

  • Master of Psychology

  • Master of Public Administration

  • Master of Robotics

  • Master of Science Education (where offered as a separate master programme)

  • Master of Spatial Engineering

  • Master of Sustainable Energy Technology

  • Master of Technical Medicine

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

EUR 100

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

EUR 14,000 - 16,750

EUR 9,750 - 16,400

EUR 18,200 - 21,700

Living Cost

Approximately EUR 1,300 per month including accommodation is a realistic estimate based on Nibud and University of Twente calculations, with typical monthly costs around €1,311 for rent, food, transport, insurance, study materials and personal expenses. Housing in Enschede is generally cheaper than in larger Dutch cities, but students should still budget carefully for rent, deposits and one time setup costs when they arrive.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
UT Student Housing De Veste

  • Shared and private rooms in student buildings on campus

  • Access to shared kitchens, bathrooms and common rooms in most units

  • Easy access to classes, library, sports centre and campus services

  • Typical rents reflect Enschede student market and are generally lower than in major Dutch cities

  • Some new residential complexes added recently to increase capacity for students

off-campus
Private Student Rooms and Apartments

  • Rooms in shared student houses near the campus or in the city centre

  • Self contained studios and apartments with private kitchen and bathroom

  • Rent ranges roughly from €250 to over €1,000 per month depending on size and inclusions

  • Students arrange housing via commercial platforms, housing agencies or local student housing organisations

  • Travel time to campus usually by bicycle or bus, with local public transport connections from Enschede and Hengelo to the campus

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