This week (26 October - 30 October) we will be answering your questions on Reddit about housing at the UT as an International (non-EU/EEA student).

Between 7 December - 11 December we will be doing an AMA for any questions about housing for European (EU/EEA) students!

 If you see this post after any of these dates, feel free to send your questions to [studentservices@utwente.nl](mailto:studentservices@utwente.nl)

We’ll first outline how housing for International students is arranged. If you have any specific questions, ask them below and we will answer!

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As an admitted International student, you will receive a guaranteed housing offer for your first year of study with UT. A guaranteed housing offer means that we will present you with suitable housing contracts for your first year of studying, so that you do not have to arrange housing yourself.

You’re eligible for the guaranteed housing offer if you:

• Join UT for the first time
• Do not currently live in the Netherlands or the EU/EEA
• Need a visa and/or residence permit

You’ll receive your guaranteed housing offer on the housing platform “Roomspot”. We will communicate it as the “Special Offer available via Roomspot” by e-mail, only after the UT has processed your:

• Tuition fee payment
• Visa payment
• Bank statement

Once you’ve met all requirements, you’ll receive an email to create a Roomspot account and finalise a Housing Questioner in Osiris. Osiris is the student information system at UT that you will be invited to when you apply.

How Roomspot and accepting the Special Offer works;

• log in to your Roomspot account and select "Special Offer UT”. This will bring you to an overview of housing options that you select from based on your preferences. Make sure you choose between 10-15 houses based on your preferences and budget.
• Processing may take up to 3 weeks, but eligible students will receive their latest housing offer by 31 July (for September Intake) or 15 January (for February Intake). Rest assured that your application is in good hands, and we will keep you informed throughout the process.
• NOTE: First-year guaranteed housing is for individual students only. It is not suitable for partners, children, or families.

Important deadlines:

• September intake: Complete your payments by 30 June and sign up for Roomspot before 31 June
• February intake: Complete your payments by 30 November and sign up before 15 January.If you miss the deadline, UT can no longer guarantee your housing offer

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Let us know any questions you have! In this AMA we aim to answer questions about International (non-EU/EEA) housing and in the week of 7 December - 11 December we will be doing an AMA for any questions about housing for European (EU/EEA) students! If you see this post after any of these dates, feel free to send your questions to [studentservices@utwente.nl](mailto:studentservices@utwente.nl) 😄

Heyy folks. I have got admits for 2 masters programs for the feb intake, embedded systems and electrical engineering. Now the thing thats worrying me is the ROI and financial cost of this education. There are literally no scholarships from the UNI for the feb intake. I have applied for one external scholarship tho but it will be disbursed next year april and the uni has sent me a deadline of 30th november to pay fees of 12000 euros for the first year. I will be most probably taking loan for funding my education, i have 3000 euros jn savings. What do y’all suggest? Is the UNI worth it to take the financial burden and is the course worth it? How is the job market there and will i be able to get part time gigs to manage my monthly expenses? And if any internal scholarships or financial help which is available which might be known to insiders then that wud be very helpful as well. Also i have applied to university of waterloo, NYU, TU Munich and TU dreseden, but i am awaiting there decision. I would be really grateful for y’alls suggestions and advice. Thanks

I need to know how reputable is the research group. While I know they are the pioneers of water footprint assessments, the broader university reputation is weak. For a Phd, This looks like a potential drawback especially considering the reputation of other Dutch universities like Wageningen University of Research. Any comments or insights will help me to get an Idea.

I just got admitted to Utwente for the course of MSc Embedded Systems. I have also applied for TU/e and TUD. Just wanna know from people out here, what is Utwente like as a student, is it worth joining there and how are the facilities and career prospects. Now, I know I can find it on Google and do my own research, but I have done it, I just wanna get some views from students who did their study from Utwente. Ultimately I'm also waiting for Tu/e and TuD results to come in and then I'll decide upon.

I highschooler in the US interested in applying for Applied Physics. I have dutch citizenship.

• Admissions: How does Twente evaluate US high school diplomas, and which AP exams and scores are required for Applied Physics? Are there additional entrance exams, and if so how do they work?
• The program itself: How challenging is the first year, and what is the balance between theoretical physics, mathematics, and practical engineering? Is there oppertuniteis for research or internships?
• Student life: What's it like studying at Twente and living in Enschede? Is it easy to make friends and what is the housing situation?
• Career prospects: How well does the degree prepare you for a master's program or a career abroad, particularly in the US?

Thanks!

hey! Anyone got accepted for a February intake as an international student? looking for a roommate to rent a place. or if anyone moving out and can recomment to rent, woyuld love that!

Hi everyone!

I will be starting my PhD at the University of Twente in November 2026. I’m currently looking for a room or a studio in Enschede, preferably close to the university or with good connections to the campus.

A little bit about myself: I’m a 25-year-old Chemistry graduate, and I’ve recently completed my Master’s in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion. I previously lived in Enschede during my research internship at the University of Twente, so I already know the city and campus quite well.

I consider myself a friendly, respectful, and easy-going person who values a clean and comfortable living environment. I always take care of shared spaces, respect house rules, and appreciate a good balance between socializing and personal space.

In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, cooking, exploring new places, and meeting people from different backgrounds. I’m a non-smoker, tidy, responsible, and reliable when it comes to rent and other responsibilities.

I’m looking for a place where I can feel at home, whether that’s a shared house with friendly roommates or a small studio of my own.

If you have a room or studio available, or know someone who does, please feel free to send me a message! I’d be happy to introduce myself and arrange a quick video call.

Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate any leads or recommendations.

Budget: Up to €450 for a shared room, or preferably up to €850 for a studio.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hello I am seeking a private placement with an experienced host family in Enschede for the 2027 - 2028 school year at International School Twente for my 16 year old who has a Dutch passport.

Any pointers on how to connect with suitable Dutch host families would be appreciated.

Are there any PhD students here?

What's a typical weekend like for you guys? Joining Twente and I want to get a feel for what the day to day is like in Enschede.

Hi,I’m just interested in knowing if anyone have entered the university by the Spanish requirements for the bachelor,because I’m the only one who is going to apply that I know,and I’m quite nervous because I haven’t met anyone in the internet who is going to apply that way.

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!