Education and talent

Building the future together through innovative education and talent development.

Shaping the education and talent of tomorrow

As society grapples with significant technological and societal challenges, the demand for well-rounded, socially-conscious technical talent continues to grow.

The collaboration between the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) and the University of Twente (UT) addresses this demand by preparing the professionals of the future, with a strong emphasis on innovation, interdisciplinary learnin and social impact.

Talent development at the heart of our collaboration

Talent development is the backbone of our collaboration. We offer innovative, multidisciplinary programs that enable students to tackle both technical and societal issues.

By integrating these programs into our shared ecosystems, we create powerful platforms for research, collaboration and innovation. This strengthens the talent development of both students and staff.

Innovative and multidisciplinary education

As part of our collaboration, we offer two joint undergraduate courses at VU Amsterdam: Mechanical Engineering and Creative Technology. Both programs prepare students for technological and societal issues, with a focus on innovative solutions and impact.

Students can take most of the program in Amsterdam and receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Twente after three years.

Our programs combine in-depth theoretical knowledge with practice-based education. Students work on real-world research projects, preparing them for a career in the technology sector. Through the combined expertise of VU Amsterdam and the UT, students build a solid foundation in both technical skills and social commitment.

Read more about Mechanical Engineering and Creative Technology

Technical master's programs as a springboard to the future

To improve the connection between VU Amsterdam's bachelor's programs and the UT's technical masters, we are developing bridging programs that simplify the flow for students. These programs offer the opportunity to further develop talents and optimise them for the labour market of the future.

Life Long Learning: learning without limits

Our collaboration focuses not only on educating students, but also on lifelong learning. By creating joint programs and courses, we strengthen our national and international Life Long Learning approach.

This approach provides opportunities for employees, alumni and business partners to continuously expand their knowledge and skills.

Additionally, our joint knowledge initiatives, such as the impact coalitions, focus on current themes like digitalisation and public-private partnerships. This contributes not only to personal growth but also to strategic developments within the business world.

Bo de Boer, Mechanical Engineering student When I walked onto the campus of the University of Twente, I was immediately sold. The small scale, project-based form of education and the approachable way of communicating with lecturers attracted me immensely.
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