How much does it cost to study at the University of Twente?
Studying costs money. If you are about to take the step into higher education, you will probably have many - financial - questions. What does studying cost? What expenses do I have as a student? Should I get a job on the side? Before you start studying, it is important to properly map out and arrange your financial situation. There are various forms of financial assistance such as student grants and allowances available.
What does studying cost?
According to Nibud, the Dutch National Institute for Family Finance Information (nibud.nl), studying and living in the Netherlands will cost you, on average, about 1,300 euros a month, excluding tuition fees. Here is the calculation behind that estimate:
Monthly living Costs
Rent | €561 |
Food | €244 |
Textbooks | €41 |
Transport (excluding a railcard) | €67 |
Recreation, going out, sports | €239 |
Shoes and clothing | €60 |
Health insurance | €60 |
Supplementary insurance | €23 |
Telephone | €16 |
Total average per month | €1,311 |
Keep in mind that this is just an estimate. Luckily, housing in Enschede is generally cheaper than in other Dutch student cities. Furthermore, your rent depends on the type of accommodation you choose.
One-time costs
- Laptop, for example, to be purchased through the University of Twente's Laptop Project.
- Any deposit costs for the accommodation you move into, usually comparable to one month's rent.
- Furnishings and furniture for your student home/room: approx. €750.
Costs are subject to change: typographical errors may occur.