Although Enschede is not a large city, it definitely has a vibrant student life! There are many (out door) cafes around the old market square that fill up on warm summer days.
In addition to the outdoor cafés, there are numerous social associations. Most of these associations are located in the Pakkerij, a stately white building on Enschede’s old market square. On Campus social life is concentrated around the Vestingbar.
Fraternities, Year-clubs and more... The social associations ensure lots of fun and special meetings almost every night of the week. Interested in what membership of a social association entails? Visit the associations’ websites for more information.
| Name | Oriëntation of the association |
| C.S.V. Alpha | Christian association |
| Navigators Studentenvereniging Enschede | Christian association |
| Reformatorische StudentenKring | Christian association |
| AEGEE | Europe-focussed Association |
| A.S.V. Taste | General association |
| Vestingbar | Student Bar |
| DSCC/DJCR 'Audentis et Virtutis' | Traditional association |