Master
Industrial Design Engineering
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking technical design skills in innovative products and production at a research university. Tradeoff: focuses more on engineering than pure creative arts.
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
↗430
DUO ↑78% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗14:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
3 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,324
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
In everyday life, you are surrounded by products. Why do they look the way they do? What user requirements must they meet, what processes lie behind their development, and which technologies play a role? This Master's focuses on exactly that. You will gain deep scientific insights to develop sustainable and innovative products that enrich people’s lives. Additionally, you will learn to oversee and improve the entire development process. You can specialise in designing with new technologies, the relationship between humans and technology, or the organisation of product development.
The demand for industrial designers is high and continues to grow, as innovation and intelligent design play an important role in our society. After graduation, your job prospects will be excellent – whether you want to become a specialist in developing a specific type of product, a manager overseeing the entire production process, or a researcher applying the latest scientific insights in product design.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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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Tracks from HOVI
Human Technology RelationsSpecialisation
This specialisation helps you to become a people-oriented design engineer. You learn to understand the needs and wants of people and will be able to convert this into actual produc…
Emerging Technology DesignSpecialisation
What are the latest technological breakthroughs and how do you use these in developing products? This specialisation turns you into a technology-oriented design engineer.
Management of Product DevelopmentSpecialisation
This specialisation enables you to become a process-oriented design engineer that knows how to handle the bigger picture of the development of new and better products.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: technische industriele vormgeving
Median starting salary (field)€3,324/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field59%
Permanent contract51%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten22%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs11%
Product- en kledingontwerpers8%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree60%
Women among first-years69%
Say workload is “just right”66%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 62 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
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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