BachelorMedia and communication

Communication Science

University of Twente · Enschede · Netherlands

A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Enschede.

PlacesText: No · Numerus fixus: No⁠15 of 297 similar publish this
AccreditationNVAO · Status: Accredited⁠86 of 297 similar publish this
Price€2,771–€12,652/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

11 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

Where will you be?

6 semesters, one by one

Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.

Year 1
2 modules30 ECTS
2 modules30 ECTS
Year 2
2 modules30 ECTS
2 modules30 ECTS
Year 3
1 module
Final project20 ECTS
StudyFinal projectYear known, semester not
How does study run?

7 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

What are all the subjects?
Year 1 · 4 modules · all compulsory · 60 ECTS
ModuleECTS
· Module 115
· Module 215
· Module 315
· Module 415

Source: utwente.nl, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 4 modules · all compulsory · 60 ECTS
ModuleECTS
· Module 515
· Module 615
· Module 715
· Module 815

Source: utwente.nl, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 3 modules · credits for 2 of 3
ModuleTypeECTS
· Module 11Compulsory10
· Module 12Thesis20
· Module 9&10Elective?

Source: utwente.nl, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelWo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
QualificationBSc · Croho code: 56615 · Degree title: Communicatiewetenschap⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusEnschede⁠
Places
  • TextNo⁠
  • Numerus fixusNo⁠
Accreditation
  • BodyNVAO⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
Where you'll study

Studying in Enschede

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 159,732 in 2021
Distance to the centre≈ 3.7 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠ · Room guaranteed for international studentsInferred
RankingARWU 2026: 501-600, world⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Studios⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Tennis courts⁠, Theatre⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Canteen⁠

The rest of what we hold on Twente is on its page.

What it costs

At least €12,752 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €12,752 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28€12,652
Application fee€100

Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2026/27€12,300 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens2026/27€2,694 / year
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2027/28€12,652 / year
TuitionEU/EEA citizens2027/28€2,771 / year
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×4.6
EU/EEA€2,771
non-EU€12,652

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship

Grant

ASML Technology Scholarship

Grant

Canon Foundation Research Fellowship

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

Among 39 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €12,652

Costs more than 3 of 38 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,220 and €22,526.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

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This programme2027/28≈ €12,652
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And the whole degree?

≈ €37,956

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Apply by 1 May 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
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Every date (3 dates)
May 2027
  • Application deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizens
Jul 2027
  • Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Aug 2027
  • Application deadline · Dutch
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall7 tests accepted
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 7 accepted proofs
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 · Language: English · Sub score min: 162
Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169 · Language: English · Sub score min: 162
IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Sub score min: 5.5
LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 65 · Reading listening min: 60
PTE Academic 61 · Language: English · Sub score min: 56
TOEFL iBT (after January 2026) 4.5 · Language: English · Speaking min: 4 · Reading listening writing min: 4.5
TOEFL iBT (before January 2026) 90 · Language: English · Sub score min: 21
What do they ask for?
Prior educationUnknown
How to applyUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeCommunication Science TwenteSimilarInformation & Communication Technology FontysSimilarCommunication - International Communication Management Fontys
Price€12,652 / year · 2027/28€13,080 / year · 2026/27€10,210 / year · 2026/27
Duration3 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date1 Sep 20271 May 20271 May 2027

3 of 6 publish a next date.

HAN · ArnhemNetherlands

Communication

€2,694–€9,320 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship

32% internship · 23% languages and communication

BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

Creative Media & Game Technologies

€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA

38% free electives · 21% projects and labs

BachelorTaught in EnglishEnglish

Hanze · GroningenNetherlands

International Communication

€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA

35% languages and communication · 22% internship

BachelorTaught in EnglishEnglish

NHL Stenden · LeeuwardenNetherlands

Communication & Multimedia Design

€2,771–€10,630 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
60
credits (ECTS)
4 yr
length
BachelorTaught in EnglishEnglish
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

37 facts from 6 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

37facts with a quote
6official pages
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utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/programmes/communication-science/stud1131 Oct 2026
utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/programmes/communication-science/1131 Oct 2026
utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/application-admission/admission/langu731 Oct 2026
utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/tuition-fees/431 Oct 2026
utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/application-admission/bachelor-deadli331 Oct 2026
utwente.nl/en/education/bachelor/programmes/131 Oct 2026
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Communication Science is a bachelor's programme in media and communication at University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 11 modules, of which 1 are optional.

How much does Communication Science cost?

€12,652 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens: €2,771; Non-EU/EEA citizens: €12,652).

When is the next deadline or start?

1 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands.

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Everything we hold

All 15 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
Start datesDate: 1 Sep 2027 · Term: September · 2027⁠Date: 1 Sep 2028 · Term: September · 2028⁠
Admission · 1 with values
Language requirementCambridge C1 Advanced 169 · Language: English · Sub score min: 162⁠Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169 · Language: English · Sub score min: 162⁠IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Sub score min: 5.5⁠LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 65 · Reading listening min: 60⁠PTE Academic 61 · Language: English · Sub score min: 56⁠TOEFL iBT (after January 2026) 4.5 · Language: English · Speaking min: 4 · Reading listening writing min: 4.5⁠TOEFL iBT (before January 2026) 90 · Language: English · Sub score min: 21⁠
Programme · 10 with values
AccreditationNVAO · Status: Accredited⁠
CampusEnschede⁠
QualificationBSc · Croho code: 56615 · Degree title: Communicatiewetenschap⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelWo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
LocationEnschede⁠
PlacesText: No · Numerus fixus: No⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

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