The University of Twente is a renowned technical university situated in Enschede, Netherlands. It has gained a strong reputation for its expertise in various fields. The university has achieved a prestigious position among the top 170 universities globally, as recognized by multiple reputable ranking tables. Furthermore, University of Twente achieved the top position as the leading technical university in The Netherlands, according to Keuzegids Universiteiten, a highly regarded national university ranking. The UT works closely with Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, and the Wageningen University and Research Centre as part of the 4TU collaboration. Additionally, the University of Twente is a proud partner in the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).
The University of Twente has been recognized as one of the top 200 universities worldwide, according to the Times Higher Education Ranking. The university achieved impressive results in the Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2021 ranking. The university achieved an impressive eleventh place in the global rankings. Psychology and social sciences also achieved strong performance, ranking between 101 and 125 globally.
The University of Twente’s Geoinformation and Earth Observation Sciences received recognition in the Shanghai Ranking 2021. The university achieved a remarkable position among the top ten universities in the world in the field of remote sensing.
As per Keuzegids Universiteiten, the University of Twente has been recognized as the top technical university in the Netherlands, based on the most influential national university ranking.
The University of Twente offers a wide range of degree programs, covering various fields such as business administration, psychology, applied physics, engineering, and biomedical technology.
In the applied sciences, the focus is on nanotechnology, process technology, engineering, information and communication technology, and the biomedical sciences.
Up until now, the University of Twente has generated over 1,000 spin-off companies and start-up companies, surpassing all other Dutch universities. University of Twente is also a co-founder of Novel-T, formerly Stichting Kennispark Twente, a startup accelerator and support program for university spin-offs.