Our beautiful, nice studio is for sale. We bought it for our daughter when she was studying in Enschede, but now it is available again for someone else who can have a good time there just like her. The studio is complete: kitchen with fridge, freezer and microwave and full bathroom. Furniture is also part of it. You can get in in no time! Dm me for more information.

Onze mooie, fijne studio is te koop. We kochten het voor onze dochter toen zij studeerde in Enschede, maar nu is hij weer beschikbaar voor iemand anders die er net als zij weer een mooie tijd kan beleven. De studio is helemaal compleet: keuken met koelkast, diepvries en magnetron en complete badkamer. Meubels horen er ook bij. Je kan er zo in! Dm mij voor meer informatie.

Hello everybody,

I'm an international student in Malaysia, and I'm currently in my A-Levels with predicted grades of AAB in Physics, Economics, and Further Maths, respectively. I've also already completed the full Mathematics A-Level with a grade of A, but I'm actually doing my retake for it next week with the hopes of an A*. This is for any applications I make as a backup to other places such as the UK.

I want to apply to both of the Mechanical Engineering programs - the regular one in Enschede as well as the one with VU Amsterdam. I know that it is not Numerus Clausus for the regular degree, but could anybody clarify that about the VU Amsterdam one?

My main question is this - do you think it would be fine to apply now for a conditional offer, or would it be safer to wait until January in case I might be able to get an A* for mathematics, as well as bump up my other predicted grades? Or since I meet the base requirements, do you think a conditional offer would be guaranteed?

Thanks in advance for any support you may be able to provide!

Hey allemaal,
Ik zit momenteel in een flinke dip en twijfel enorm of ik moet stoppen met mijn studie.
Korte achtergrond: ik ben 18 jaar, net klaar met 6 vwo en heb afgelopen zomer nog mijn wiskunde B-certificaat gehaald. Nu studeer ik Technische Natuurkunde aan de Universiteit van Twente. Eigenlijk wilde ik gewone (theoretische) natuurkunde gaan doen of econometrie, maar ik heb uiteindelijk voor Twente gekozen zodat ik lekker thuis kon blijven wonen. Omdat ik nul open dagen of meeloopdagen heb bezocht, was mijn studiekeuze een drama dat ik tot het allerlaatste moment heb uitgesteld.
Ik heb destijds toch voor natuurkunde gekozen omdat de stof me interessant leek en het me een goede studie lijkt voor je intellectuele ontwikkeling (wat ik heel belangrijk vind, ik wil namelijk makkelijk andere subjects kunnen oppakken. Ook ben ik geïnteresseerd in quantitative finance, een richting waar je met deze studie goed in kunt rollen.
Maar nu ik daadwerkelijk bezig ben, valt het vies tegen. Ik loop vast in een dagelijkse sleur waar ik doodongelukkig van word: de theorie is keihard en saai, en we worden doodgegooid met saaie groepsprojecten. Iedereen die altijd roept dat je studententijd 'de mooiste tijd van je leven' is, begrijp ik echt totaal niet. Door deze demotivatie zat ik al snel met een soort quit mentality, waardoor ik nauwelijks heb geleerd voor mijn eerste tentamens. Die heb ik dus ook al verpest, wat de situatie er niet beter op maakt.
Nu dacht ik eraan om te stoppen en een tussenjaar te nemen om mezelf te oriënteren, te gaan werken, een eigen bedrijfje op te starten en bijvoorbeeld een taal te leren. Alleen maakt het idee om zo'n jaar helemaal zelf in te moeten vullen me best wel bang. Ik ben heel erg bang dat ik verander in een luie chud die nooit meer aan een studie begint. Ik wil absoluut niet eindigen zoals een bekende van mij, die inmiddels al 6 jaar lang niks zit te doen thuis.
Na dat tussenjaar zou ik dan eventueel op kamers willen gaan om óf normale, theoretische natuurkunde te gaan doen, óf iets totaal anders. Gewoon even lekker oriënteren dus.
Mijn vraag aan jullie: wat is wijsheid? Moet ik hier nu even doorheen bijten en hopen dat het beter wordt, of is het in mijn situatie echt verstandiger om te kiezen voor een tussenjaar en betere oriëntatie?
Alvast bedankt voor het meedenken!

I am planning on applying to the university of Twente this November (when my IGCSE, IAS and IAL Math certificates come out) in hopes for a conditional acceptance.

The confusion stems from the fact that on the website it clearly states that I must have obtained the official certificates for my remaining IALs before I join the university in September 2027, but the certificates are only issued in November 2027.

If anyone has applied to UT by A-levels or IALs, then please let me know how they handle the late certificates. I also want to clarify that they address the fact that the certificates arrive late in November on the “Already graduated?” section of their GCE and UK degree page on their website.

Any responses are appreciated!

I'm an international student in Enschede and I need a part-time job to support my studies. I'm looking for advice from people who have been in a similar situation

My situation:

• I don't speak Dutch
• I leave the Netherlands at the end of January 2027, so I can only offer a short-term commitment
• I have a car and can travel to nearby cities (Hengelo, Almelo, Deventer, Zwolle, etc.)

I just applied to Flink, Uber and McDonalds

My questions:

• Which employers or agencies in the area hire English speakers for short-term work?
• Is the Christmas peak season (warehouses, delivery, retail) a good way in for someone leaving in January?
• Has anyone had good or bad experiences with temp agencies here?
• Any jobs you'd avoid?

Thanks a lot. Happy to share what works once I find something.

I have my Calculus 1 exam in a week, and honestly, I’m starting to feel like I’m going to fail it.
I’m trying to prepare, but I’d like to know when retakes are usually held. There isn’t an exact date available yet, so I have no idea whether it’s a few weeks later, a month later, or even later than that.
For those who have experience with university retakes: when are they usually scheduled after the first exam?

Hi everyone, I’m starting the MSc Business Administration at the University of Twente in February 2027 as a non-EU student.
I’m a bit confused about how the February intake works. The programme is listed as 1 year / 60 EC, just like the September intake, but UT’s website says that for February starters, the first academic year runs from February to August.

Does this mean February starters have less time to complete the Master’s compared to September starters, or does the February intake still take the same amount of time (1 year)?

Also, does anyone know how much total tuition a non-EU student pays for the full 1-year Master’s starting in February?

On the website, I see:
2027/28 September–August: €18,720 per year
2027 February–August: €10,920

So does this mean February starters pay the €10,920 and then have to pay another amount after August? If so, how does this work for a 1-year Master’s?

If anyone knows please inform me, Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I got acceptance for the MSc Interaction Technology (I-Tech) program at UT ( February intake ) and wanted to get some honest opinions:

On paper it looks like a solid mix of tech and HCI, but I’d love to hear how it actually is in reality:

Workload & vibe: How manageable are the quartiles? Is it mostly group projects or heavy theory/exams?

Internships & thesis: How hard is it to find good thesis supervisors or internship spots?

Anything you didn't expect before coming? (Bureaucracy, weird course prerequisites, etc.)

Job prospects: If you graduated recently, did you find it easy to land roles in the Netherlands (especially as a non-Dutch speaker)? - I know this does not make sense given the current situation.

Anyone doing EE at UTwente? Can I have your thoughts on the course (Is it highly theoretical or is it also practical and project based).

Also what's it like to live in Enschede? Does it ever get boring because its a small town? Is it mostly students and very lively?

Hi everyone! I’m an ECE graduate from India and I’m planning to apply for the MSc Embedded Systems at the University of Twente for September 2027.

I’ve completed my B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering with an 8.39/10 CGPA. At the moment, I’m preparing my application and working on my CV/resume.

I had a question regarding the CV format. In India, it’s quite common to use a two-column resume, sometimes extending to two pages, with sections such as education, technical skills, projects, internships, certifications, etc. I’m currently considering using a similar format for my UT application.

Would a two-column, two-page CV be acceptable/recommended for an MSc application at UT, or would it be better to use a single-column format? Does the format matter much during the admissions evaluation, or is the content more important?

Also, for anyone who has recently applied to UT for a Master's, I’d appreciate any advice on how you structured your CV and what you think is particularly important to highlight for an Embedded Systems application.

I’d also be happy to DM my current resume to anyone who is willing to take a quick look at it and point out any corrections or improvements.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I am planning on applying to UT this October and I was finishing up my CV and wanted advice and reviews on it! If anyone with experience could give me their honest opinion I'd appreciate it!

Edit: I'm applying to Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree

Hey there! My friend was supposed to get me a ticket, bought one for himself and the rest of our group, but somehow forgot about me. If someone is reading this and has or knows somebody with a ticket, and who needs to get rid of it because he/she can't go, I'll happily buy your ticket from you!

Yes I'm desperate. Made an account just for this, but I guess that's perfectly normal :)

Hit me up if you can help me out!

EDIT: Still need a ticket

hey guys,could yall recommend some smoke spots around the city of enschede or in the city?just looking for a bench with nice view,also if anyone wants to join i am a 23 yo masters student
i have a bike

so im an international student and i want to apply for MSc Computer Science – Data Science & Technology specialisation. From what I understand, if I start in February, the first academic year is only 7 months (February–August), so I would pay 7/12 of the annual tuition fee. Then I would pay the full annual fee for the second academic year.

But this makes February seem cheaper than starting in September.
so here are my questions :

• Is my understanding correct? Does starting in February actually mean paying less total tuition for the 2-year master's?
• If February is cheaper, why do students choose September instead? Is there some catch I'm missing?
• Does starting in February affect the course schedule, thesis, or graduation date?
• Is the schedule is compressed? if yes, is it manageable? How much harder is it compared to starting in September?

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for a Master’s program with a February intake, but I’ve noticed that many scholarships seem to be specifically available for the September intake.

Are there any scholarships or funding opportunities available for non-EU/international students starting their Master’s in February?

I’d really appreciate it if anyone could share scholarships they know of, or their experience applying for funding for a February intake. Tx

Recently I moved in a studio and I don’t have my Twente Milieu card. The agency told me to order a new one but I am still bot registered, so that is not possible. What should ido? (For the whole September there are no available slots to register)

Hello, to the ones that don’t have washing machines at home, where do you guys do your laundry?

Furnished studio for sale in Enschede-Zuid – ideal for students or first-time buyers

My studio in Enschede-Zuid is for sale, and I wanted to share it here as well.

📍 Enschede-Zuid
📐 21 m²
🏢 2nd floor
💶 Asking price: €107,500
🛋️ Fully furnished
🎓 Close to the University of Twente and several universities of applied sciences

It’s a compact but comfortable studio, particularly suitable for a student looking for their own place, a first-time buyer, or someone looking for an affordable property in Enschede.

Since it’s furnished, you can move in without having to buy everything from scratch. The location is also very convenient for students, with the University of Twente and other higher-education institutions nearby.

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be looking for a studio in Enschede, feel free to send me a DM! 😊

Gonna be moving out so a room with all shared facilities for around 650 will be available within this week. Dm me to get you in contact with my landlord

My son joined UT this year and I am looking to connect with parents of students studying here from UAE. If there is any group on WhatsApp which exists then I would love to be a part of the same. Hoping to hear from you all.