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8.2/10
Best for students fascinated by digital media, human behaviour and technology interaction. Offers practical projects and strong personal guidance in a top-rated Dutch programme.
Tuition · Intl
↗€12,300
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗76
DUO ↑21% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
We often think we know exactly why we do what we do, and that our behaviour is rational. But did you know that only a small part of our behaviour is conscious? The rest happens unconsciously, influenced by others and by technology. In this Bachelor’s, you will learn how communication shapes human behaviour, often without us realising it – whether it's social media, smart apps or digital campaigns. You will explore how communication can help tackle pressing issues like fake news, sustainability, and mental health.
The study programme is built around three key themes: behaviour in a digital society, communication within organisations, and the role of design and technology. You will study in an international environment with lots of personal support. After graduation, you can pursue a career in areas like marketing, public communication, media, education, or consultancy – or you can specialise further with a master’s degree.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature study
About University of Twente
Founded in 1961, the University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands, offering an American-style campus experience. Known as the "entrepreneurial university" with over 1,000 spinoff companies, it specializes in technology and engineering with a strong focus on innovation and societal impact.
Living in Enschede
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€400/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,250
Cost of living
Low
Population
160k
Relaxed, green, and community-oriented. Enschede offers a slower pace of life than western cities, with easy access to nature and a strong sense of community. The German border proximity adds an international element.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Year 1
- Module 1 | We connect society
- Module 2 | Understanding media
- Module 3 | The innovation journey
- Module 4 | Design for user experience
Year 260 ECTS
Year 2
- Module 5 | The network society
- Module 6 | Lead the change
- Module 7 | Persuasive design
- Module 8 | The quantified self
Year 360 ECTS
Year 3
- Modules 9&10 | Electives
- Modules 11&12 | Graduation project
180 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Communicatiewetenschap44%
Business Administration23%
Mediastudies (1-jarig)6%
Communication Studies5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 274%
Complete this degree54%
Continue studying after graduating70%
Women among first-years57%
Say workload is “just right”71%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 42 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.7
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Anandamahidol—
UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students—
GI Bill Scholarship (U.S. Veteran Affairs)—
Liberation Scholarship Programme—
DUO Tuition and Course Grant—
New Holland Scholarship Australia—
Internships
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