The University of Twente is doing well in the latest edition of the Keuzegids Masters, which was published today. In this study guide, all 1,200 Master's programmes in the Netherlands are scrutinised. The programmes at the University of Twente score an average of 4.31 points (on a scale of 1 to 6, see the box below for an explanation) on the various criteria. After Maastricht University (4.63) and TU Eindhoven (4.34), the UT scores third place among all regular full-time universities.
The total average score is 0.28 points lower than last year. A possible explanation may be the influence of COVID-19 on education, with not all programmes being able to offer education in the most ideal form.
Student appreciation as basis
The results in the Keuzegids Masters are based on student appreciation in the National Student Survey 2021. The editorial board of the Keuzegids has made a selection of questions, based on the themes they consider most relevant for students: the content of the programme, the perceived quality of lecturers, the form of testing, practical orientation and atmosphere.
The Keuzegids used to award top-ranking programmes with the predicate Top Rated Programme. However, this qualification will no longer be used as of 2021.
Assessment of the atmosphere
New in the Keuzegids Masters is the assessment of the 'atmosphere' of the programme. Within that theme, it is about whether students can safely be themselves, feel at home in the study programme and whether lecturers are open to feedback. The study programmes Health Sciences, Applied Physics, Public Administration and Industrial Engineering & Management all score the full six points on this theme.
Applied Physics rated highest
The study programme Applied Physics, traditionally well appreciated by students, scored the highest on five out of six aspects, an average of 5.8 points. Industrial Engineering & Management, Water Technology and Technical Medicine are a close second, with an average of 5.0 points. The Business Information Technology programme improved the most compared to 2021: the programme scored 0.8 points higher and now has a score of 4.8 points.
Results as the basis for discussion
Programmes are in constant dialogue with students about the quality of the programme and how it can be improved. The results of the annual National Student Survey are an important input for this.
