The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EER countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

Become one of the most promising UT students.

Exclusive opportunity to take part in an intake for one of the three honours programmes: Research honours, Design honours, or Change leaders.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to be eligible for a the University of Twente Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below  

Application for an UT scholarship is a procedure separate from the application for course entry at the University of Twente. Regardless of funding, you will need to gain an accademic admission letter first.

You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT Master programmes starting in the academic year 2025/2026 (September). Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results.

You must have a studentnumber.

You have not graduated from a UT (under)graduate programme;

You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable);

You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills

You are not eligible for a Dutch study loan;

The University Twente Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students. Typically this means that you belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your cla

BENEFIT:

€ 3,000 – € 22,000 for one year. If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below. 

Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living when studying at the University of Twente (excluding tuition fees).

Please note: This scholarship is meant as a compensation for study related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf.