Overview

The role of technology in healthcare is gaining importance. Therefore there is a growing need for engineers with broad technical knowledge, insight into the workings of the human body and creative ideas. During this programme you will be trained to be such an engineer. You will be taught to research, design and develop technology for healthcare. You will use and develop technology to realize new and original applications. Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary field, combining engineering with the natural and life sciences.

Are you excited about developing new technologies for healthcare? Are you interested in rehabilitation robots, artificial organs, medical imaging and prosthetics? Then the MSc in Biomedical Engineering at University of Twente (UT) is the right choice for you.

Careers

The Master’s at the University of Twente is an academic programme that will prepare you for your career as a biomedical engineer in healthcare, industry or research institutions (including PhD positions). You may work in settings ranging from hospitals and rehabilitation centres to medical technology companies and laboratories.

Accreditation

This programme holds NVAO accreditation.

Programme Structure

During the programme you can specialise in one of the following tracks:

Bioengineering technologies

Imaging and in vitro diagnostics

Physiological signals and systems

Biorobotics

Medical Device Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Enschede, Netherlands

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 18 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering or Biomedical Technology

Knowledge of the following topics: Calculus, Linear Algebra and knowledge of Cell Biology (only for the bionanotechnology track)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18200 EUR / year

≈ 18200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Enschede

Netherlands

650 - 920 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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