Programme for Master Kick-In - General programme

On this page, you can preview the concept programme of the Kick-In. This means that some changes in the programme can still occur. Kies-Op-Maat students, Exchange students and Pre-Master students will participate in the Master Kick-In.

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Programme activities

Time Activity
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Master Registration
The registration is the start of the Kick-In! Here, you will receive your goodie bag and participant wristband which gives you access to the activities of the Kick-In.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet Your Peers Lounge
Get to know your fellow students while playing some fun relaxing games! Don't forget to bring sports clothing!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Master Grand Opening
At Grand Opening, you will be welcomed to University of Twente by the Kick-In Committee, the Student Union, and the Rector Magnificus. In addition, an opening show will be performed! We will kick off this fantastic period together!
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sports Games
Try out every sport at the sport games! All sport associations have a game ready to give you the best impression of their association. Use our webapplication (https://sports.kick-in.nl/) and win some nice prizes!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Find Your Do-group Lunch
Enjoy some lunch while getting to know your fellow students and do-group parents! [Bring your own cup] You can find the cup in your participants bag!
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bike Market
Do you have a bike yet? During the Bike Market you have the chance to get a bike!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cooling Down
Relax after an energetic sports day by chilling out with your do-group. We will provide refreshing drinks, chill music, and some games!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eat & Greet
Fancy a nice BBQ after an energetic sports day? Some sports clubs welcome you to come and have a BBQ with your do-group. We will provide a BBQ and something tasty to put on it! [TICKET]
8:00 PM - 1:30 AM Sports Party
Sing along to the biggest hits in the Grolsch tent, accompanied by 2 live bands and various DJs! The party is organised by 5 different sports clubs: Ludica, Harambee, Euros, DHC and V.V. Drienerlo!
8:00 PM - 1:30 AM Vestingbar Foam Party
Get ready to dive into a night of bubbly fun at the Vestingbar Foam Party. This party will be full of fun and good vibes as you will be dancing in the foam!
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Pool Party
ZPV Piranha has transformed the outdoor pool to a beautiful place to party in the open air. You can take a nice swim here and order a drink from the bar submerged in the pool. A DJ will play good music while you swim and party, a good moment to party with your do-group during the Piranha Pool Party!
Time Activity
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Subway Brunch
Enjoy some Subway and play Dutch Games during the Dutch Brunch! [DO-GROUP TICKET] [BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Master Culture Festival
During the Culture Festival, you will be able to walk around a market where the culture associations of University of Twente will present themselves. Make sure to take a good look, because if you are interested, you can sign up for some of their free workshops!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Master Culture Workshops
Dancing, singing, playing an instrument, or doing something else? Get to know the culture associations by participating in their workshops! You can sign up for the workshops beforehand or sign up during the Culture Festival.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pub Quiz
Join the Pub Quiz together with your whole do-group! Test your general knowledge against the other do-groups and win some great prices!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Master Domino's Dinner Show
There are many different cultural associations that would like to introduce themselves to you. Eat a delicious pizza for dinner while you enjoy their performances! [TICKET]
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Latin Dance Workshop
Learn new dance moves to impress your fellow students during the Dance Workshop! Join us for an exciting session filled with rhythm, fun, and energetic music.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Latin Dance Party
Put those new moves to the test at the Latin Dance Party! Enjoy a night of lively music and vibrant dancing with friends. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate and showcase your skills in a festive atmosphere!
10:30 PM - 1:30 AM Mega Karaoke Party
Sing your heart out during the Mega Karaoke Party! Grab the mic and perform your favorite songs in front of your new friends.
Time Activity
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch of the Day
Enjoy a Picnic at the Volkspark and get ready to explore the city! [DO-GROUP TICKET] [BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Master Scavenger Hunt
Discover the city centre of Enschede whilst participating in some fun challenges! Go to crew wearing a bicycle flag for more info and join via www.scavenger.kick-in.nl!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner
Enjoy dinner after the award ceremony of the Scavenger Hunt, while preparing your vocals for the Sing Along Cantus! [DO-GROUP TICKET]
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sing Along Cantus
A cantus is a typical student activity that is all about singing, drinking and eloquence. This evening you will get to know the 'rules' of the student life in Enschede.
9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Silent Disco
Have fun during the Silent Disco. You'll receive a headphone from us with which you can switch between the music you enjoy most!
Time Activity
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM City Dinner
Enjoy a dinner with your do group at the Volkspark!
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Movie Night
Come chill and watch a movie at this open air cinema! Drinks and popcorn can be purchased during the evening itself.
8:00 PM - 12:30 AM Introduction Concert
It is time to enjoy a massive concert at the Oude Markt, at the heart of Enschede’s city center! The awesome performances will start at 20:00.
12:00 AM - 1:30 AM After Party
Did you enjoy the Concert at the Oude Markt? Continue the partying at the after-party (don't forget your student card, if you don't have a wristband)!
Time Activity
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM More Than A Degree Lunch
Explore activism of UT at the More Than a Degree Lunch, organised by the Student Union! The Student Union is a student board that represents the interests of students. They try to empower students to achieve more than a degree which means that they motivate students to be active during their studies by doing committees or a board year next to studying. [BRING YOUR OWN CUP] [TICKET]
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Master Facility Market
An informative marketplace for new international students. You will find out about the various facilities and services the UT has to offer, such as on-campus medical services, career services, the library, UnionCard and student world associations. UT Student Services will also be present to answer your questions about visa, housing, formality appointments and other student administrative matters.
2:30 PM - 8:00 PM Kick-out Festival
During the Kick-Out Festival you can once again see everything that student life has to offer. Take on other do-groups in one of our battles, visit the various associations, listen to performances on a stage, or just lounge around. You will enjoy yourself here all afternoon!
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Do-group Battles
Challenge other do-groups in a variety of games and battles!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Food Truck Festival
During the Food Truck Festival you can enjoy all kinds of different dishes together with your do-group! Hand in your ticket to us so that you receive coins with which you can eat fries, pizza, spring rolls or something else! If you don't have a ticket, you can also get food by paying with card! [TICKET]
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Kick-out Party
After a Kick-In programme full of activities dedicated to get to know the university, the campus, the city and your fellow students, it is time for the final party! There will be a Closing Show and an epic Light Show created by the Technical crew.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM Closing Show
The Kick-In will be wrapped up with an epic Closing Show!
1:00 AM - 1:30 AM Light Show
Legend
Final activities
Draft activities

Programme information

During the general programme you'll get to know your fellow students, the campus, the city centre of Enschede, and all the various associations at our university. The programme consists of many activities to introduce you to the student life of Enschede! The general programme takes place between Saturday the 23rd of August 2025 until Monday the 25th of August 2025 and from the evening of the 27th of August 2025 until the 28th of August 2024. The gap is filled by the faculty-related programme organised by your study association and your study programme!