Partial scholarship of €3,000–€22,000 per year as compensation for study-related costs for excellent non-EU/EEA Master's students. One year, extendable to two years for two-year Master's programmes on meeting performance requirements
ProviderUniversity of Twente
CountryNetherlands (Europe)
Host university / institutionUniversity of Twente
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyEngineering, Sciences, Technology, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities
Funding typePartial
Application feeFree
DeadlineOne annual round; applications open around mid-October and close 1 April (16:00 CET) for the September start.
IntakeSeptember
Applications openOctober
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationOne year, extendable to two years for two-year Master's programmes on meeting performance requirements
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) eligibility criteria
Non-EU/EEA (international) student
(Provisionally) admitted to a qualifying UT Master's programme starting September
Has a UT student number
Among the best 5–10% of your graduation class (excellent students)
Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90), with 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on speaking
Not eligible for a Dutch study loan
Has not graduated from a UT (under)graduate programme
Benefits and coverage
Award ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 for one year
Compensation for study-related costs, spent at the student's discretion
Possible continuation into a second year for two-year Master's programmes
Applicable to 30+ qualifying UT Master's programmes
Supports talented non-EU/EEA international students
Required documents
UT student number
Proof of (provisional) admission to a qualifying Master's programme
English proficiency test scores (IELTS/TOEFL)
Completed online UTS scholarship application form
How to apply for the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
One annual round; applications open around mid-October and close 1 April (16:00 CET) for the September start. Submit a complete application before the April deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coveragePartial scholarship of €3,000–€22,000 per year as compensation for study-related costs fo…
LevelsMasters
Frequently asked questions
Non-EU/EEA (international) student (Provisionally) admitted to a qualifying UT Master's programme starting September Has a UT student number Among the best 5–10% of your graduation class (excellent students) Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90), with 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on speaking Not eligible for a Dutch study loan Has not graduated from a UT (under)graduate programme
Award ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 for one year Compensation for study-related costs, spent at the student's discretion Possible continuation into a second year for two-year Master's programmes Applicable to 30+ qualifying UT Master's programmes Supports talented non-EU/EEA international students
UT student number Proof of (provisional) admission to a qualifying Master's programme English proficiency test scores (IELTS/TOEFL) Completed online UTS scholarship application form
One annual round; applications open around mid-October and close 1 April (16:00 CET) for the September start.
No — applications for the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) are free.