Smart Solutions Semester
In a rapidly changing world, the Smart Solutions Semester educates students to contribute to solutions to complex issues from professional practice from a broad perspective, with an innovative and sustainable character. The semester provides opportunities to connect students, teachers, researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders interdisciplinary around relevant themes to increase impact for the region and to learn and build knowledge together.
- Number of students 900
FALL 2025 - 2026
- Number of clients 130
FALL 2025 - 2026
- Learning communities 32
FALL 2025 - 2026
- Number of programmes 27
FALL 2025 - 2026
S T R E T C H Y O U R M I N D
As a tutor, I have seen how the students have recognized and utilized each other's qualities. They have come up with several innovative solutions that together form a coherent and well-thought-out whole, in which clear connections were made.
How it works. In this “Why” video, we explain how our students get to work on your issue. For companies and professors interested in the Smart Solutions Semester, we have already listed the most important issues in the FAQ. In it you will find everything you need to know about participating in the Smart Solutions Semester and how to register as a client.
To get even more impact from this cross-fertilization of disciplines, each project team is part of a Learning Community. Each Learning Community consists of four projects whose research questions have the same or a very similar topic. In this way, the client benefits optimally from mutual knowledge development and sharing.
Third- and/or fourth-year students from different programmes participate in the Smart Solutions Semester. Wondering which ones these are, and what these students have to offer? Read the document with information for each programme.
At the end of each semester The Final Stretch takes place, the festive conclusion of the Smart Solutions Semester. During this event, the Smart Solutions Award will be presented, including a cash prize of €1,000. Students can apply, but also tutors and clients can nominate students. A great opportunity to give the result and the project team the attention they deserve!
- Watch the aftermovie of the last edition of The Final Stretch here.
- View the the posters of the nominated project teams here. This will give you an impression of the different issues and the final result!
Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us! The Project Office Smart Solutions Semester can be reached via telephone number 088 - 0195311 or mail to [email protected].. You can also find us regularly at our office in Enschede (S2.66). Feel free to drop by, you are most welcome!
Did you know...
Since 2016, over 13,500 students have already worked on approximately 1,800 issues?
The students surprised me in a positive way with how they mastered a complex theme. Working together and drawing on their individual talents, they came up with surprising and, above all, smart solutions, and they really supported me in my quest to solve the problem and further develop my business.
