★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students seeking a research-oriented MSc in secure and scalable ICT systems at a tech-focused university. Weigh the strong engineering context and 2-year duration against more specialised or industry-oriented alternatives elsewhere
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,700
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗702
DUO ↑134% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
5 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,678
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
In this Master’s, you will learn to design, analyse, validate, secure, develop, and improve ICT systems for various areas, such as health, finance, education, communication, and energy. The University of Twente is a prominent player in the field of computer science, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and close ties to industry.
You will learn from and work closely with our top researchers, building expertise in computer networks and security, system reliability, wireless and sensor systems, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science. With your specialised technical knowledge and expert skills in developing and improving technology systems that power everyday life, you will be able to play a crucial role in any company or organisation. Excellent career prospects await you, including roles such as systems architect, data scientist, cyber security specialist, and software developer.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Individual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature studyOral presentationResearch projectResearch proposalSelf-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.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Cyber SecuritySpecialisation
Computer security professionals are in high demand due to threats like viruses, data leaks, and hacks. This specialisation helps you to become that sought-after cyber security expe…
Data Science & TechnologySpecialisation
Do you want to become an expert in data science, advanced algorithms, and AI? This specialisation focuses on technologies for modeling, analysing, and scaling complex data systems.
Software TechnologySpecialisation
Dreaming of a career as a software developer? This specialisation helps you develop expertise in all phases of the software lifecycle, from architecture, maintenance, validation to…
Internet Science & TechnologySpecialisation
Become an expert in understanding, maintaining, securing and developing communication systems and cyber-physical systems in this specialisation.
Sustainable ComputingSpecialisation
More information will follow soon.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: informatietechnologie algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,678/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field82%
Permanent contract64%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Softwareontwikkelaars35%
Systeemanalisten14%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici9%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Ontwerpers en beheerders van databanken6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree60%
Women among first-years21%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 61 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
Scholarships
Anandamahidol—
John Monash Scholarships—
Professor De Winter Scholarship—
UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students—
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)—
Internships
?No data yet
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