Education in nanotechnology

Step into the world of the extremely small

How can you diagnose diseases, such as cancer, at an early stage? Are there more sustainable ways to store energy to make the energy transition possible? And how can you make a sensor that checks water pollution levels on a large scale? These important, societal questions all have one thing in common: nanotechnology might be the answer!

The research field of nanotechnology might focus on an extremely small scale, but if you think it is a small discipline: think again. Nanotechnology is everywhere. It’s in our phones, our computer chips, our solar panels, our food, our cars, our medicine, our cosmetics and the list goes on and on. 

At the MESA+ Institute, you have the chance to do your research in a world-class, cutting-edge lab: the MESA+ NanoLab. Step into the world of the extremely small: start a career in nanotechnology at the University of Twente.

Educational programmes

The University of Twente offers a diversity of educational programmes focused on Nanotechnology.

  • Master's in Nanotechology

    Following the Nanotechnology Master's programme at the University of Twente means a flying start to a wide range of career options. In an environment of world-class labs and state-of-the-art facilities you’ll be trained in characterization, fabrication and design of nanomaterials. You will receive personal guidance throughout the programme and benefit from a thorough academic training that covers everything from research skills to setting up a business.

  • Course “Fundamentals of Nanotechnology”

    This course provides you with the complete scope of what nanotechnology is about. The workshop has been set up for PhD students in Nanotechnology as well as MSc students in Nanotechnology or any other related topic. The course is also open for others that are interested. Some background in science is desired.

Nanotechnology at the University of Twente
Discover the Nanolab

Come along with international Nanotechnology student Dhanya and discover the excellent facilities that the University of Twente has to offer!

Life as a PhD-student at MESA+

What is it like to be a PhD student at the MESA+ institute? Daniel Monteiro Cunha's research focused on 3D solid-state batteries. ‘It’s a big step, using composite pillars in 3D solid-state batteries’

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The master Nanotechnology at the University of Twente

A promotion film about the Master of Science Nanotechnology programme at the University of Twente.

Learn more about the MESA+ Institute

MESA+ is one of the world's largest nanotechnology research institutes; and it's the largest research institute in this field in the Netherlands. A total of 525 researchers work together on cutting-edge research at the highest level.

Life as a PhD student

Pantelis Bampoulis completed his Master of Science in Nanotechnology at the University of Twente and now works here as a PhD student. Find out why he chose to come to Twente and what it's like to study here.

Visit a lecture about Nanoelectronics

Join international Nanotechnology student Dhanya for her lecture in Nanoelectronics and discover what the Nanotechnology programme is all about!