The Career Development Unit is pleased to announce the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2026 for students seeking to pursue a Master’s degree (MSc) at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, starting September 2026.
Eligible candidates who receive a conditional offer letter may apply for this scholarship, which provides funding ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 for one year to cover study-related expenses. Extensions may be possible for two-year programs if academic requirements are successfully met. The scholarship targets top-performing students (top 5–10% of their graduating class) across various Master’s programs, excluding those offered by the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC).
Eligible candidates who receive a conditional offer letter may apply for this scholarship, which provides funding ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 for one year to cover study-related expenses. Extensions may be possible for two-year programs if academic requirements are successfully met. The scholarship targets top-performing students (top 5–10% of their graduating class) across various Master’s programs, excluding those offered by the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC).
There is no application fee for the UTS.
Key Details
Full Scholarship Details
The UTS is designed for academically excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries who wish to join a graduate program at the University of Twente. It offers:
Two-Year Master’s Programs
For two-year programs, you may receive an additional UTS award in the second year, equal to the first year’s amount, provided you meet the following requirements by the end of the third quartile of the first year:
Who is Eligible?
To qualify for the UTS, you must meet all of the following criteria:
Programs Offered
For more details:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/university-of-twente-scholarship/#howtoapply
Apply now:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/application-forms/preapl-uts/
- Scholarship Type: Partially funded.
- Value: €3,000–€22,000 for one year; renewable for the second year of two-year programs if requirements are met.
- Eligible Applicants: Non-EU/EEA students in the top 5-10% of their graduating class.
- Fields of Study: Qualifying Master’s programs at the University of Twente (excluding ITC programs).
- Application Deadlines:
- Round 1: October 15, 2025, to February 1, 2026.
- Round 2: February 1, 2026, to May 1, 2026.
- PhD scholarships
- Application Fee: None.
Full Scholarship Details
The UTS is designed for academically excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries who wish to join a graduate program at the University of Twente. It offers:
- Financial Support: €3,000 to €22,000 for one year to help cover study-related costs. You decide how to use the funds (e.g., living expenses, books), but tuition fees are not directly covered.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Recipients may participate in one of three honors programs: Research Honours, Design Honours, or Change Leaders.
Two-Year Master’s Programs
For two-year programs, you may receive an additional UTS award in the second year, equal to the first year’s amount, provided you meet the following requirements by the end of the third quartile of the first year:
- An average grade of 7 out of 10.
- At least 50% of European Credits (EC) earned.
Who is Eligible?
To qualify for the UTS, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Non-EU/EEA Citizenship: The UTS is exclusively for students from non-EU/EEA countries.
- Academic Excellence: You must be among the top 5-10% of your graduating class at your home university.
- Admission to a UT Master’s Program: You must have a (provisional) admission letter for a qualifying Master’s program starting in September 2026.
- English Language Proficiency:
- Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT: 90).
- Speaking subscore: 6.0 (or TOEFL iBT: 20).
- Visa Compliance: You must meet the conditions for obtaining a Dutch entry visa (if applicable).
- Not Eligible for Dutch Study Loan: You cannot qualify for Dutch government study financing.
- No Prior UT Degree: You must not have graduated from a University of Twente undergraduate or graduate program.
- Financial Planning: The UTS is not a full scholarship. Ensure you can cover remaining costs (e.g., tuition, living expenses) before applying.
Programs Offered
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Management
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management & Engineering
- Educational Science & Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental & Energy Management
- European Studies
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sustainable Energy Technology
- Systems & Control
For more details:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/university-of-twente-scholarship/#howtoapply
Apply now:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/scholarship-finder/application-forms/preapl-uts/