University of Twente Scholarship 2027

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.

• Table of Content
• About University of Twente
• University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) Master's Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) Master's Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) Master's Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) Master's Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) Master's Scholarship

• € 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. 

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.#

Two-year study programme

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second year when students meet the process requirements for the UTS.

You must have obtained:

• An average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year
• At least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year

Requirements for University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) Master's Scholarship Qualification

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 2027/2028 (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. This means that you only belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your graduation class at your home university. Self-knowledge is of the essence!

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• You have to apply for a Master's programme first.
• Once you applied for a Master's programme and received a (conditional) admission letter, you can apply for the scholarship with your student number.

Application deadline - round :

• Application form opens per 15 October 2026, 09.00 CET
• Application forms closes per 1 April 2027, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2027)

You can only be awarded with one UT scholarship. Results will be announced in the first week of May 2027.

For more information, kindly visit University of Twente scholarship webpage.