Have you decided to sign up for the Bachelor’s programme Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente? First, sign up via Studielink. Check the admission requirements below to be sure that your application will succeed.
What diploma did you get?
You are admissible if you have an international secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch vwo diploma: good A-level results or International Baccalaureate with good grades in:
- Advanced mathematics ('Wiskunde B')
- Physics ('Natuurkunde')
Please check your country of origin if your diploma matches these requirements. You can even apply even though you have not completed your diploma yet.
Foundation year
Are you an upcoming, international student and is your secondary education not comparable to the Dutch VWO-diploma? And would you like to take this study programme? The University of Twente offers you the possibility to take a foundation year after which you will be admissible.
You also need a high level of English proficiency, as this programme is entirely English-taught. Check the language requirements.
You will be admitted to the Bachelor's programme if you possess a Dutch vwo-diploma with the profile:
- 'Natuur & Techniek'
- 'Natuur & Gezondheid', with 'Wiskunde B' (advanced mathematics) and 'Natuurkunde' (physics)
- 'Economie & Maatschappij', with 'Wiskunde B' (advanced mathematics) and 'Natuurkunde' (physics)
- 'Cultuur & Maatschappij', with 'Wiskunde B' (advanced mathematics) and 'Natuurkunde' (physics)
Dutch hbo-propedeuse/hbo-diploma If you have successfully completed your first year of studies in a relevant subject at a university of applied sciences (Dutch hbo), you are also welcome to join this programme. We will first check whether your educational background fits well with this study programme. In any case, certificates/diplomas in these courses are required:
- 'Wiskunde B' (advanced mathematics) at Dutch vwo-level
- 'Natuurkunde' (physics) at Dutch vwo-level
Do you already hold your hbo-diploma? Find out more about the conditions for admission with an hbo-diploma.
Level of English
As the programme is entirely English-taught, you have to meet the English language requirement. You need to upload the required documents as proof of your English language proficiency, before the application deadline. If you are an international student, you can check the language requirement on our webpage.
If you hold a Dutch VWO-diploma, then you meet the language proficiency requirements.
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Good knowledge of mathematics and physics
Mathematics and physics are an indispensable part of all science programmes. The better you are at mathematics and physics, the more likely you are to succeed in the Mechanical Engineering programme. But the real key to success is that you take studying seriously, are motivated and study regularly.
Mandatory matching
After your application, we ask you to participate in mandatory matching activities. You will receive a questionnaire about your skills and expectations of the programme and participate in a matching event. You can read more about the mandatory matching on the Enrolment page. Please keep in mind that admission without participation in the matching event is not possible.
You can sign up from October onwards.
