paid in full in one single payment, post census date of the student’s first semester of studies

This phrase refers to a Dutch residence-permit and tuition-payment rule used by several Netherlands universities for visa-required international students: tuition for the first semester must be settled in one lump sum after the census date (the official enrollment confirmation date) of that semester. The census date is when a student's registration is finalized and reported to DUO and immigration authorities; paying in full after that date is often required so the institution can issue proof of payment for IND residence-permit applications. The University of Twente (UT), a public research university in Enschede, applies this type of requirement in its international-student onboarding and visa-support process. UT is known for engineering, technology, and social-science programmes and runs a compact campus with strong industry links and a large share of international master's students. For non-EU/EEA students who need an entry visa or residence permit, Dutch universities—including UT—typically require full tuition transfer before or immediately after census confirmation, along with proof of sufficient living funds. Students should confirm exact amounts, deadlines, and bank-transfer instructions on the official admissions and immigration pages, as fees and census dates differ by programme intake (September vs February).