University of Twente Scholarship in Netherlands

The University of Twente is a public research university located in Enschede, the Netherlands. It is especially known for its strong focus on technology, engineering, innovation and interdisciplinary research, combining technical fields with social sciences and entrepreneurship.

About the scholarship: the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a merit-based scholarship for talented students from non-EU/EEA countries who want to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Twente.

Funding: the scholarship provides between €3,000 and €22,000 for one academic year. Students enrolled in a two-year Master’s programme may receive the scholarship for a second year if they meet the required academic conditions. The scholarship is not fully funded and may not cover all tuition and living expenses.

Who can apply: applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA, who are applying for an eligible Master’s programme starting in September 2027.

Requirements: applicants must first receive provisional admission to an eligible University of Twente Master’s programme and obtain a student number. Candidates are expected to have an excellent academic record and are typically among the top 5–10% of their graduating class.

English requirements: applicants must meet the English-language requirements of the university, such as IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.

Restrictions: the scholarship is not available to EU/EEA students, current University of Twente students, pre-Master’s students or applicants to certain programmes offered by the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC).

How to apply: first apply for an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Twente. After receiving provisional admission and a student number, submit a separate application for the University of Twente Scholarship.

Deadline: 1 April 2027 at 16:00 CET.