Welcome to Creative Technology (CreaTe) or Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Twente (UT) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)!
We can’t wait to welcome you in person this September. Until then, we will make sure you receive all the information you might need. Here, we already answer some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions you can’t find the answer to, feel free to contact us.
Education in Amsterdam and Enschede
- Is the programme the same at both universities?
Yes! You can follow the VU-UT programmes in ME and CreaTe at both UT and VU, and the content is exactly the same. - Why do we sometimes travel to Twente for classes?
You will travel to Twente to use UT’s specific facilities, such as labs and materials. Anually the average is between 15% and 20%. This comes down to roughly 20 - 25 nights a year. Please note that this is an annual average, the amount you need to attend the University of Twente per month may vary. Some periods you will be there more often than other periods. We always strive to plan multiple consecutive lecturing days in Enschede, so you can stay the night and profit optimally from your stay and the facilities in Enschede. The activities in Twente are mandatory; remote participation is not possible.
In the first module of the second year, you will deepen your knowledge and skills by choosing one of three specialization modules. Two of these modules are offered only at the UT, one is offered only at the VU. - Where do I stay in Twente?
Classes take place on campus. Sometimes, we schedule multiple consecutive days of lessons. In that case, you can stay overnight in the cabins on the UT campus. For many students, this feels like a fun trip where you can enjoy time with your classmates. However, some students prefer to travel back and forth or arrange other accommodations – that’s entirely up to you. Keep in mind that travel and accommodation costs are your own responsibility (for reference, the cabin beds cost €22.50 per night in February 2025). These costs are not included in your tuition fees. - What happens between now and the start of the programme in September?
Between your enrolment and the start of the academic year, we will work together to complete your registration. This means you will receive emails from both UT and VU regarding your full enrolment, tuition payment, and introduction days. We are working on making these emails as clear and concise as possible, but expect to receive quite a few messages between now and September.
You can find much more practical information on our website: vu-ut.nl.
