Welcome to Creative Technology

Studying in Amsterdam and Enschede
If you choose to study in Amsterdam, you will primarily be based at VU Amsterdam but will also travel to Enschede for practicals and tutorials several times a month.

Education at VU Amsterdam
Most of your education will take place on campus. You will meet fellow students and staff regularly, and no online alternatives will be offered for on-campus activities.

Education at the University of Twente
In addition to VU Amsterdam courses, you will travel to Enschede a few times per month for practicals. To optimise your time in Enschede, we will schedule multiple consecutive lecture days. No online alternatives will be provided for practicals.

If you need to stay overnight in Twente, the costs will be at your own expense. More information on housing options will be provided later.

Admission
Although you will study primarily at VU Amsterdam, you will receive a degree from the UT. Therefore, your application process goes through the UT.

The application deadline is 1 May, and matching activities are mandatory for all students, both Dutch and international. Ensure you have completed your application, including all required uploads, via Osiris before this deadline.

Visa (for international students)
The UT will assist international students with their visa application. You will receive an email from the UT with further instructions.

Enrolment
Once all required documents are submitted, you have completed the matching procedure and you have met financial obligations, you will receive confirmation of your admission. International students may have slightly different requirements and deadlines. You will receive specific instructions from the UT Admissions Office and International Office.

Student card
You will receive a student card from both VU Amsterdam and the UT. The VU ID card may arrive later than the UT student card, but you don’t need it to start your courses.

Housing in Amsterdam and Enschede
VU Amsterdam offers accommodation for international students, though availability is not guaranteed. You will also have the option to stay overnight in Enschede for UT visits. A form to indicate your preferences will be sent to you later. You can find more information about accommodation here:

• Overnight stays in Enschede for Creative Technology
• Overnight stays in Enschede for Mechanical Engineering
• Overnight stays FAQ

Study associations

• Kliché – Your study association at VU Amsterdam.
• Proto – Study association for CreaTe students at the UT.

Introduction period
You will be invited to two introduction events:

1. VU introduction – Focuses on social, cultural and fun activities to help you get to know the VU Amsterdam campus and Amsterdam. You will also meet your study association, Kliché.
2. UT Kick-In introduction – Includes study-related activities to help you get started with your courses and meet fellow Creative Technology students.

Arrival days for international students
VU Amsterdam will welcome new international students in August. More information will be available on the VU Amsterdam website.

Study materials
Once you join Proto, you can purchase study books at a discount. The books will be delivered to your home. No books are needed in the first week – study materials will be available online.

Laptop requirements
You need a high-performance laptop with strong graphic capabilities. You can bring your own or buy one through UT’s annual notebook project, which offers high-quality laptops at competitive prices.

Course registration
You must register for Semester 1 courses via Osiris Student before 31 August. You will then be automatically enrolled for all courses in the semester.

Timetable
Your timetable will be available on rooster.vu.nl and rooster.utwente.nl two weeks before classes begin.