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University of Twente

Rankings

How every major ranking places the University of Twente. Lower is better.

#223
QS World
2027
#201
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#589
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#88Geophysics#133Materials Science#140Earth & Marine Sciences#142Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing#144Engineering - Chemical#144Geology#151Education#195Philosophy

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Engineering & technology
31
$24,982See →
Computer science & data technology
11
$24,982See →
Business & management
10
$20,953See →
Natural sciences
8
$24,982See →
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
6
$20,953See →
Psychology
5
$20,953See →
Social sciences
3
$24,982See →
Economics, finance & accounting
2
$22,968See →
Public health & allied health
2
$24,982See →
Education & teaching
1
$20,953See →
Humanities & languages
1
$20,953See →
Law, politics & governance
1
$20,953See →
Medicine & clinical health
1
$24,982See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$21k–25k
Half of courses fall in this range, a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses; some 1 year
English (IELTS)
No band < 6.0
With 6.5 overall · 82 of 82 courses

Jobs after studying at the University of Twente

The job market for the University of Twente's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at the University of Twente cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $24,982 a year; half of the University of Twente's master's courses with a published fee cost between $20,953 and $24,982. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $24,982, business & management $20,953.

How is the University of Twente ranked?

The University of Twente is ranked #223 by QS (2027), #201 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #589 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Geophysics (#88) and Materials Science (#133).

What IELTS score does the University of Twente need for a master's course?

Most master's courses (82 of the 82 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.

How many master's courses does the University of Twente offer?

82 master's courses across 13 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (31), computer science & data technology (11) and business & management (10).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Twente's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.