The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a prestigious financial aid program designed to support outstanding international students pursuing graduate studies at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
This scholarship aims to attract highly talented and motivated individuals from across the globe, fostering academic excellence, innovation, and global collaboration. With a strong emphasis on empowering students to excel in their chosen fields, the UTS covers various expenses, making world-class education more accessible.
It is a remarkable opportunity for students who aspire to contribute to cutting-edge research, advance their careers, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: Netherland
- Institution/Organization: University of Twente
- Program Name: University of Twente Scholarship
- Fields of Study: Varies
- Type: Master scholarship
- Gender Eligibility: All genders
- Award Amount: The University of Twente Scholarship is worth €3,000 – €22,000 for one year (approximately 50 scholarships available)
- Application Process: Via website
- Application Deadline: 1st February 2025
About the University of Twente Scholarship
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) was established to attract exceptional international students to the University of Twente, located in Enschede, the Netherlands.
Recognizing the importance of fostering diversity and innovation, the university introduced the scholarship to support talented individuals aiming to pursue a master’s degree in its various fields of study.
Over the years, UTS has grown in reputation as a highly competitive scholarship, focusing on academic excellence, leadership potential, and the ability to contribute to societal challenges. The scholarship aligns with the university’s mission to develop a global community of problem solvers, innovators, and leaders.
Through UTS, the University of Twente has strengthened its commitment to making high-quality education accessible and supporting international collaboration.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the University of Twente Scholarship, applicant must meet up with the following requirement:
- The application for a UT scholarship is different from the application for course enrollment at the University of Twente. Regardless of funding, you will need to obtain an academic admission letter first.
- You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT Master programs 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 student number.
- You have not graduated from a UT (under)graduate program;
- 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 sub score of speaking skills
Application Deadline
Application deadline for the University of Twente Scholarship is 1st February 2025.
Award Disbursement
The University of Twente Scholarship is worth €3,000 – €22,000 for one year (approximately 50 scholarships available). If you have applied for a two-year program, make sure you read the information about two-year study programs below.
Two-year study program
In case of a two-year study program, 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
Eligible courses
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Science & 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
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Robotics
- Sustainable Energy Technology
How to Apply
You must first apply to a Master’s program. Once you have applied for a Master’s program and obtained a (conditional) admission letter, you can apply for the scholarship using your student number. UTS is not available to Dutch or existing UT students.
UTS is not available for Dutch and/or current UT students. The UTS does not offer Master’s programs at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). The UTS does not provide a pre-Master’s program.
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