Universiteit Twente

Geschiedenis

University of Twente is a public research university located in Enschede, Netherlands. It offers degrees in the fields of both social sciences and engineering. The University is committed to making economic and social contributions to the region of the Netherlands where it is based. Therefore, the entrepreneurial spirit is one of the core values of the institution. The UT collaborates with TU Delft, TU Eindhoven and the University of Wageningen under the umbrella of 4TU and is also a partner in the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). University of Twente is ranked 65th in the 2017 European Most Innovative University Reuters ranking.HistoryThe University was founded in 1961 as the Technische Hogeschool Twente. After Delft and Eindhoven, it was the third higher vocational institute of technology in the Netherlands to become a university. The institution was named Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) in 1986. The Dutch government’s decision to locate the university in Enschede, the main city of Twente, had much to do with the north-eastern province’s rich industrial history. Another important consideration was the fact that the local economy needed a boost to compensate for the dwindling textile industry.CampusThe University of Twente was built on the former country estate of Drienerlo, situated between Hengelo and Enschede. The 140 hectare estate consists of woodland, meadows and water. Architects Van Tijen and Van Embden designed the first - and so far only - Dutch campus university along American lines. Students and staff live, work and pursue their leisure activities on campus. Through the years, several other important architects and artists have made their own contributions to the design of the campus.