University of Twente: Statistics

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#332 of 14,131 In the World
#128 of 2,785 In Europe
#12 of 58 In the Netherlands
#1 of 2 In Enschede
#27 of 2,248 For Software Engineering
Top100 For 27 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
51%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.utwente.nl
Languages
English;Dutch

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate51%
Admissions RequirementsDutch VWO or equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to July

We've calculated the 51% acceptance rate for University of Twente based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Twente is a world-class research university with 56,175 scientific papers published and 1,360,494 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Medicine.

Publications
56,175
Citations
1,360,494

University of Twente majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
39,149 / 962,814
Physics
33,401 / 851,524
Computer Science
28,565 / 602,259
Biology
26,271 / 746,584
Chemistry
26,234 / 734,326
Quantum and Particle physics
24,104 / 598,413
Environmental Science
22,747 / 559,321
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
22,358 / 489,229
Materials Science
20,547 / 582,258
Medicine
15,822 / 432,471
Organic Chemistry
14,235 / 441,635
Mathematics
13,969 / 304,989
Business
13,073 / 276,998
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
12,967 / 285,353
Geography and Cartography
12,694 / 293,513
Geology
12,663 / 306,150
Psychology
11,597 / 311,131
Philosophy
11,315 / 230,377
Political Science
11,263 / 240,536
Law
10,487 / 230,566
Optical Engineering
10,367 / 239,894
Statistics
10,021 / 227,839
Electrical Engineering
9,859 / 194,970
Biochemistry
9,443 / 327,902
Ecology
8,583 / 224,538
Genetics
7,863 / 255,196
Management
7,733 / 163,910
Sociology
7,419 / 193,850
Mechanical Engineering
7,279 / 152,625
Economics
7,021 / 160,643
Nanotechnology
6,907 / 230,465
Telecommunications
6,628 / 114,309
Pathology
6,547 / 176,471
Chemical Engineering
6,276 / 231,041
Paleontology
6,257 / 146,129
History
6,154 / 135,190
Metallurgical Engineering
6,097 / 168,430
Archaeology
5,897 / 132,026
Linguistics
5,334 / 112,803
Art & Design
5,289 / 102,487

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 425 1962
1991 494 2391
1992 578 2936
1993 608 3182
1994 630 3673
1995 633 4073
1996 704 4932
1997 705 5514
1998 776 6098
1999 750 7113
2000 839 7868
2001 966 9372
2002 1059 10270
2003 1072 11923
2004 1142 14418
2005 1324 18428
2006 1407 20802
2007 1558 24461
2008 1631 28675
2009 1921 33366
2010 2073 37773
2011 2251 44216
2012 2346 51248
2013 2455 58277
2014 2554 65102
2015 2380 71012
2016 2441 74541
2017 2460 81883
2018 2505 84677
2019 2614 98882
2020 2854 114718
2021 3513 147699
2022 2910 137847
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Twente gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree €2,170
Master's Degree €4,330
PhD Program €2,170

All costs are in Euros (€).

The University of Twente has on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Twente.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
WO Bachelor (BA/BSc) Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Business, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Public Administration, Technology
WO Master (MA/MSc) Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Earth Sciences, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Public Administration, Social Studies, Surveying and Mapping, Technology

University of Twente alumni

  1. Ank Bijleveld

    Ank Bijleveld
    Born in
    Netherlands Flag Netherlands
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Anna Theodora Bernardina "Ank" Bijleveld-Schouten is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) who has been serving as acting mayor of Almere since 10 January 2022. She served as Minister of Defence in the third cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Rutte from 26 October 2017 to 17 September 2021.

  2. Fred Teeven

    Fred Teeven
    Born in
    Netherlands Flag Netherlands
    Years
    1958-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    juristpolitician
    Biography

    Fredrik "Fred" Teeven is a Dutch jurist, bus driver and former politician and prosecutor. A member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), he served as State Secretary at the Ministry of Security and Justice from 2010 until his resignation in 2015 alongside that of Minister Ivo Opstelten.

  3. Diederik Jekel

    Diederik Jekel
    Born in
    Netherlands Flag Netherlands
    Years
    1984-.. (age 39)
    Enrolled in the University of Twente
    Studied solid-state physics
    Occupations
    science journalistwritertelevision presenter
    Biography

    Diederik Jekel is a Dutch science journalist, television presenter and physicist. In 2018, he was elected president of the Dutch Physical Society (NNV).

  4. Jitse Groen

    Jitse Groen
    Born in
    Netherlands Flag Netherlands
    Years
    1978-.. (age 45)
    Enrolled in the University of Twente
    Studied information technology and business studies
    Occupations
    entrepreneur
    Biography

    Jitse Groen is a Dutch businessman and the founder of Takeaway.com, a food delivery platform. He is the chief executive (CEO) of Takeaway.com, and, since 2020, also the CEO of Just Eat following its merger with Takeaway.com.

All 25 notable alumni

University of Twente faculties and divisions

Faculty : Behavioural Sciences Communication Studies, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, Science Education
Faculty : Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Engineering Technology Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation Geography
Faculty : Science and Technology Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Medical Technology, Nanotechnology
Research Division : Mechanics, Processes and Control Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering
Research Division : Nanotechnology Nanotechnology
Research Division : Social Sciences and Technology Social Sciences, Technology
Research Division : Telematics and Information Technology Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Public Administration
School : Management and Governance Business Administration, Economics, European Union Law, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Law, Sociology

General information

Alternative names Universiteit Twente
Founded 1961
Accreditation Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). European Association for Public Administration Accreditation
Motto De ondernemende universiteit
The entrepreneurial university

Location and contacts

Address Postbus 217
Enschede, Overijsel, 7500 AE
Netherlands
City population 160,000

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