When you arrive as an international student

Being an international student can be scary. But at UT, you will encounter a welcoming environment. On arrival, you’ll meet your peers during the ‘Kick-In introduction week’, where you can get to know Enschede and the campus. And joining the buddy programme, which links you as a new arrival to an experienced student, will also help you to settle into campus life.

JOIN AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION

At UT, you will become part of a colourful mixture of students from around the world. A strong network of student-run international student associations will be on hand, dedicated to helping you feel at home and make friends. There are more than 130 associations on campus open to everyone, ranging from sports and study, to performing arts and business. There are also international student associations based on culture or country, such as:

✔ La Voz Latin American student association ✔ Indian Student Association ✔ IrNut Iranian student association ✔ Romanian Student Association ✔ Pakistani Student Association

MEETING GROUND: THE GLOBAL LOUNGE

The international flavour of UT is part of what makes us special. At the very centre is our Global Lounge. Anyone can hang out here, but it’s also the space where internationally-oriented events take place. You’re welcome to organise your own events here, too!

LEARN DUTCH

While you’re here, you might want to pick up some new skills – like learning Dutch! That’s what the UT Language Centre is here for, offering workshops and courses that cover a range of topics, from language tuition to presentation skills and academic writing.

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JOIN A STUDY ASSOCIATION!

✔ Participate in varied educational and fun activities ✔ Get discounts on your study books ✔ Get to know fellow students in your own year and beyond