How to apply & application criteria

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The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) at the University of Twente is a selective two-year post-master's programme in the Netherlands that combines academic coursework with a high-level industry design project. To apply, candidates must meet specific academic and language requirements and follow one of the available application routes.

This page explains the application process, admission criteria, English language requirements and visa procedures for international candidates.

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Ways to apply

There are two ways to join an EngD at the University of Twente. You can apply for a current vacancy or propose a project with your employer.

Apply for a vacancy

Most EngD positions are published as vacancies linked to a specific industry design project. These vacancies describe the project, the company involved and the required background. Applications are submitted via the vacancy page.

Selection is based on your MSc results, your talent for technological design and your motivation for the programme and topic.

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Start an EngD with your employer

If you are employed by a company, you can follow an EngD trajectory based on a jointly defined design project within your organisation. The project and supervision are arranged in consultation with the EngD programme.

Procedure

Draft a proposal in Business and IT, Civil Engineering, Energy and Process Technology, Maintenance or Robotics in consultation with your company and UT. Download the proposal template here.

After company approval, contact Hans Voordijk. A programme director will follow up to discuss next steps.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for an EngD programme, you must:

Hold an MSc degree or an equivalent qualification from an officially recognised university or accredited academic institution.
Have a background relevant to the specific EngD programme.
Demonstrate strong academic performance.
Show affinity and talent for technological design.
Be highly motivated for the programme and the proposed design project.

Selection is based on your academic record, CV, motivation and suitability for the specific EngD project.

Not yet graduated?

You may apply for conditional admission if you have not yet completed your MSc degree. In that case, you must provide:

Official transcripts
Detailed curriculum information
Information about your graduation project or research
Your expected graduation date

You must present your MSc diploma before the start of the EngD programme.

English language requirements

Candidates with a non-Dutch qualification must demonstrate sufficient command of English, unless they completed both secondary and tertiary education in English.

The University of Twente accepts:

IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 6.5 or higher
TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 90
Cambridge CAE (grade C or higher) or CPE

Official test results must be uploaded as part of your application.

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Employment and residence permits

Employed by the university

If you are employed by the University of Twente as an EngD trainee, you must have the correct residence and work permits before starting your position. The Office for Foreign Employees supports international staff with visa and residence procedures and provides practical information about living and working in the Netherlands.

Employed by a company

If you are employed by a company during your EngD trajectory, your employer is responsible for arranging your visa, residence and work permits.

Contact

Do you have questions about application, selection or admission? Please get in touch with Hans Voordijk,Coordinator of the Engineering Doctorate Programmes.

dr. J.T. Voordijk (Hans)

Coordinator Engineering Doctorate Programmes

+31534894214j.t.voordijk@utwente.nl Building: Horst Complex Z231