University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
EUR 3,000–22,000 for one year for excellent non-EU/EEA students admitted to a qualifying University of Twente MSc programme; application window 15 October 2026 to 1 April 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Netherlands
Funding
EUR 3,000–22,000 for one year. For two-year programmes a second-year award of the same amount is possible with an average grade of 7/10 and at least 50% of ECTS at the end of the third quartile of year one.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA students in the best 5–10% of their graduating class, admitted to a qualifying UT MSc starting September 2027; IELTS 6.5
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Overview
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is offered by University of Twente for Master’s study in Netherlands. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testAcademic IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL iBT 90), minimum 6.0 on speaking.
- University admissionApply for an MSc first and obtain an admission letter, then apply for the scholarship with your student number.
- MSc admission letter and student numberRequired
- English test result (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90)Required
What this scholarship covers
EUR 3,000–22,000 for one year
Included
Second-year payment of the same amount (two-year programmes)
May be included
EUR 3,000–22,000 for one year. For two-year programmes a second-year award of the same amount is possible with an average grade of 7/10 and at least 50% of ECTS at the end of the third quartile of year one. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Non-EU/EEA.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Best 5 to 10 percent of the graduating class.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Netherlands
Official eligibility summary
Students from non-EU/EEA countries who are (provisionally) admitted to a qualifying UT MSc programme starting September 2027 and belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of their graduating class. Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90) with at least 6.0 on speaking. Not available to Dutch, EU/EEA or current UT students, ITC programmes or the pre-Master.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA students in the best 5–10% of their graduating class, admitted to a qualifying UT MSc starting September 2027; IELTS 6.5
Study route
- Master’s study in Netherlands
Current-cycle criteria
- Students from non-EU/EEA countries who are (provisionally) admitted to a qualifying UT MSc programme starting September 2027 and belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of their graduating class. Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90) with at least 6.0 on speaking. Not available to Dutch, EU/EEA or current UT students, ITC programmes or the pre-Master.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a qualifying MSc programme and obtain the academic admission letter
- 2
Open the UTS application form with your student number between 15 October 2026 and 1 April 2027
- 3
Results are announced in the first week of May 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
September 2027 intake: the application form opens 15 October 2026 (09:00 CET) and closes 1 April 2027 (16:00 CET). Results are announced in the first week of May 2027.
The listed deadline is April 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Twente
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is April 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.