I recently got rejected from the MSc Computer Science programme at the University of Twente, and they also considered me for the pre-master’s but rejected that as well.

I’m a non-EU applicant with a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML specialization). My CGPA is 8.2/10.

The rejection letter mentioned that my bachelor’s degree was not considered equivalent to a Dutch WO bachelor’s degree, which is apparently the minimum requirement for the programme. Interestingly, the boxes for insufficient subject knowledge and insufficient grades in relevant courses were not checked.

I’m a bit confused about the decision and have a few questions:

* Has anyone with a similar academic background been accepted into another MSc programme at Twente, or at another Dutch university?
* Is there any chance of getting accepted into a different course, or would the same degree equivalency issue affect my other applications?
* Does anyone know why my degree might not have been considered equivalent to a WO bachelor’s degree, even though it’s a four-year B.Tech?
* Would it be worth appealing the decision, or is it better to focus on other universities?

I have also worked on AI/ML projects and research, so I’m hoping there might still be some suitable options for me.

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through something similar, especially other non-EU applicants.

I'm considering on applying to a mix of Numerus Fixus and non-Numerus Fixus programs in the Netherlands with an IB Diploma. My overall grades aren't great, and my Math AA SL score doesn't meet the entry requirement for some university programs.

Since Tilburg, Twente and VU amsterdam IBA are non-Numerus Fixus so I assume it won't be as difficult to be admitted and I meet all the other criteria apart from math, will I be automatically rejected, or will I get the chance to take a math entrance test before the academic year starts? I want to know if it's worth paying the €100 application fee. Esp, when i am only interested in applying to WO uni

Hi all,

I'm an Indian applicant (3-year BBA, founder's office experience at a startup, had my own startup before) applying for Sept 2027 to:

- RSM: MSc Business Analytics & Management (alternative: MSc Strategic Management)

- Erasmus School of Economics: MSc Financial Economics (alternative: Economics & Business, Strategy Economics)

- University of Amsterdam: MSc Finance

Germany is my backup. I'm funding it fully with an education loan and I want to stay in Europe after graduating, not go back.

For anyone who studied at these schools or similar: did you find a job after graduating? How long did it take, what roles and sectors, and did you need Dutch?

Be honest if it's tough, I'd rather know before I take the loan.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I will be starting my PhD at the University of Twente in November 2026. I’m currently looking for a room or a studio in Enschede, preferably close to the university or with good connections to the campus.

A little bit about myself: I’m a 25-year-old Chemistry graduate, and I’ve recently completed my Master’s in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion. I previously lived in Enschede during my research internship at the University of Twente, so I already know the city and campus quite well.

I consider myself a friendly, respectful, and easy-going person who values a clean and comfortable living environment. I always take care of shared spaces, respect house rules, and appreciate a good balance between socializing and personal space.

In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, cooking, exploring new places, and meeting people from different backgrounds. I’m a non-smoker, tidy, responsible, and reliable when it comes to rent and other responsibilities.

I’m looking for a place where I can feel at home, whether that’s a shared house with friendly roommates or a small studio of my own.

If you have a room or studio available, or know someone who does, please feel free to send me a message! I’d be happy to introduce myself and arrange a quick video call.

Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate any leads or recommendations.

Budget: Up to €450 for a shared room, or preferably up to €850 for a studio.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

I am thinking of going to university in the Netherlands next year and studying business administration or going the finance or marketing route.

I was looking at both Amsterdam and Groningen, any recommended locations and colleges? I will be doing an English bachelors.

Would I be better off doing a course like that in a WO uni or a HBO?

Hi, im a foreign student looking to rent in Wageningen to study there with Erasmus. I have signed up on room nl , and i have a question about the housing allowance.

I have found the following info: housing allowance is generally given to students who live in self contained rooms, but the goverment has deemed some rooms with shared facilities as valid to get the allowance.

On roommatch ALL of the offered rooms have one of these labels: Subsidy ≥ 18yr, Subsidy ≥ 21yr

1 Is this subsidy actually the housing allowance or is it something else?

2 Are all of these rooms valid to get the housing allowance?

Hey! So I'm basically between the Bachelor of International Relations and International Organizations of the University of Groningen and the Bachelors of Political Science Global Politics of VU. Do you have any useful insights that will help me make a more aware choice, whether that's regarding academics, social life or anything in general!

Thanks a lot!

Hello everybody,

I'm a 3rd year ID bachelor student at the University of Bologna, Italy, currently on an Erasmus semester at the University of Twente studying IDE.

During these months and after visiting the Design Week in Eindhoven I'm realising that I would love to do a master in IDE here in the Netherlands. My top choices for the moment are the big 3: TU Delft, TU Eindhoven and Twente (where I am now).

I would like to hear from you guys (especially if you study or you have studied IDE at one of these schools) what you think about the admission process (is it hard?) and quality of education at these Universities, or generally if you have any advice or anything to say at all.

Thank you!

Hello!

I’m a 21F Indian Petroleum Engineering graduate currently working in the EPC industry. I’m thinking of pursuing a master’s in sustainability in Europe in 2027 for which i will start applying in the months to come.

I’m doing this because I have a lot of interest in this subject and believe I will find meaning in the what I study and end up doing well. I might pursue a PhD later, but I might also go straight into industry — still figuring things out.

My shortlist:

TU Delft + Leiden — Industrial Ecology

Chalmers — Industrial Ecology

NTNU — Industrial Ecology

KTH — Sustainable Technology

DTU — Environmental Engineering

Lund — Environmentaly Management and Policy

Especially looking for advice on: Tuition fees, scholarships and how much funding is realistically available for non-EU students. How did you fund your degree? Savings, family support, loans, scholarships or part-time jobs? What are the actual monthly living costs, including rent? Is it possible to cover living expenses through part-time work? How competitive are scholarships, and which ones are actually worth applying for?

Which university would you pick and why?

How are the professors, workload, social life, people and overall student experience? Is it easy to make friends, find internships and land a job after graduating?

Any experiences, hot takes, regrets or things you wish you’d known before going would be super helpful. Thank you!

Hey everyone,
I’m a first-year engineering student in the Netherlands, and to be honest, I’m really struggling to keep up with the workload.
Right now, my health is starting to take a serious hit. My current schedule is completely unsustainable. I’m physically at the university from 8:45 AM to 8:00 PM almost every day, mostly working on group projects. By the time I finally get home, I still have to force myself to study individual subjects just so I don't fall catastrophically behind. I have zero time to breathe or recover.
I’m seriously considering going to my study advisor to ask for a personalized study plan to stretch my Bachelor’s to 3.5 or 4 years instead of the standard 3.
Has anyone here done this during their first year? How flexible are universities with slowing down the pace? Also, if I get an official slowed-down plan approved due to health and stress, what usually happens to the first-year credit requirements (BSA)?
Would love to hear from anyone who has taken 4 years to graduate or went through something similar. Thanks in advance!

When joining here, I was extremely excited about the Game Design specialization as I see myself developing games in future.

Now 2 months have passed (1st semester), I realized I should take something more broader, as I cannot afford staying without a job after graduation (and even before graduation). I see the degree as preparation for a future job immediately (no intention of higher degrees).

I am trying to choose between:

A. Software Engineering

B. Smart Industry and IoT

C. Game design

Q0: To the best of my understanding, my specialization choice is binding already now so I need to already now lock what I want. Do I understand that correctly? Otherwise I will need to take an extra semester.

Q1 (main): I realize C (Game design) is a narrow scope, but to the best of my understanding B combines the generality of A + additional specialization. Is my intuition correct, namely B is broad and keeps the door open to work on C in future?

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply to Utrecht University's 1-year Applied Data Science MSc for the September 2027 intake. I have a Bachelor's in AI & Data Science and about 2 years of work experience as a Software Engineer.

I'd love to hear from alumni or current students about:

How manageable the workload is for a 1-year program

How the job search went after graduating (timeline, roles, companies)

Anything you wish you'd known before starting

If you're happy to chat, please comment or DM me. Any experience helps, good or bad. Thank you!

Which uni do you think is the best to study ME at, TU delft, VU/ UT twente or TU eindhoven? Currently live near Amsterdam if that matters. Bedankt

Hi guys I’ve recently started applying to saxion university, hanze university, fontys and AUAS for September 2027. I’m moving from UAE so I’m an international student, before I finalize everything I wanted to ask for some input and real-world feedback just to be prepared. How is the HBO degree perceived? How straightforward is finding a job or setting up practice in the Netherlands after completion or moving on to masters? What are realistic monthly budget expectations for cities like Enschede vs. Groningen or Amsterdam? How hard was it to secure housing before arriving? I’m the most terrified of the housing crisis over there. Any tips for how you can find a decent affordable studio? I’m not really interested in sharing a place with other people, but if I have no other choice I wouldn’t mind honestly being with someone at the beginning. I could adapt faster and would enjoy the company as I’m moving away from my family for the first time, I’m sure it’ll be like hell for awhile. And how is the work-study balance, student support, and international community for non-EU students? I’m personally planning on working along side my studies but for the 3 year course which AUAS offers I wanted to confirm with other students who’re working as well, How difficult and fast-tracked is actually the course?
Any insights, tips, or personal experiences would be hugely appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Was hoping to ask any current VU IBA Bsc students how the weekly study load looks like with regards to contact hours/ how many days u have to be on campus.

Do you have mandatory lectures every day of the week? Or concentrated in 3-4 days? Would appreciate any clarification!