Basic information and contact details for the University of Twente
The University of Twente is a dynamic, entrepreneurial university. Our research is accommodated within research institutes for nanotechnology, information technology, biomedical technology and technical medicine, sustainable energy and smart devices, governance, behavioural sciences and geo-information science/earth observation. The research institutes combine scientific excellence with a sharp eye for knowledge valorisation and social applications and are highly successful in generating spin-off businesses. The university offers PhD programmes, post-academic programmes and a range of 21 bachelor’s and 30 master’s degree programmes in the field of technology and behavioural and social sciences. A multidisciplinary approach and project-oriented education are characteristic for our educational activities.
Rankings
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World University Rankings 2025
Breakdown via year: Overall
Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
2025
=180th
2024
184th
2023
251-300th
2022
201-250th
2021
201-250th
2020
201-250th
2019
=184th
2018
=179th
2017
=153rd
2016
=149th
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Impact Rankings
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2023
Breakdown via year: Overall
Impact Ranking positions 2021 to 2023
2023
=1st
2022
=1st
2021
=11th
Precise ranks and overall scores are shown for the institutions toward the top of a ranking; for institutions with banded ranks, please see the relevant ranking tables for an indication of their scores.
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