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Empowering global talent to study in the Netherlands - University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2025–26 for International Students

Table of Contents

  1. Key Highlights of the Scholarship

  2. Courses Offered

  3. Two-Year Programme Benefits

  4. Eligibility Requirements

  5. How to Apply

  6. Application Deadlines

Thinking of studying in the Netherlands at a top-ranked research university? The University of Twente (UT) is offering the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) for outstanding international students from non-EU/EEA countries who want to pursue a Master’s degree in 2025–26. This scholarship not only supports you financially but also opens doors to prestigious honours programmes and a vibrant campus community driven by innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key Highlights of the Scholarship

  • Scholarship Value: Between €3,000 and €22,000 for one academic year.

  • Two-Year Programmes: Students may receive a second-year scholarship if academic performance is maintained.

  • Additional Benefits: Access to exclusive honours tracks, including:

    • Research Honours

    • Design Honours

    • Change Leaders

Note: The scholarship supports living costs and study-related expenses, but it does not cover tuition fees or non-academic costs.

Courses Offered

Here are some of the eligible Master’s programmes at UT:

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Business Administration

  • Communication Studies

  • Computer Science

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Health Sciences

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Nanotechnology

  • Psychology

  • Sustainable Energy Technology
    (…and many more—visit the university website for the complete list.)

Two-Year Programme Benefits

If you're enrolling in a two-year Master's programme, you can continue to receive the scholarship in the second year if you meet the following:

  • Maintain an average grade of 7/10 by the end of the third quartile of year one.

  • Earn at least 50% of European Credits (ECs) by that same period.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the UTS, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country.

  • Have provisional admission to a UT Master’s programme for 2025–26.

  • Hold a valid student number from UT.

  • Not be a previous graduate of UT.

  • Meet visa requirements if applicable.

  • Fulfill the English language requirements:

    • IELTS ≥ 6.5 (min 6.0 in speaking)

    • TOEFL iBT ≥ 90

  • Be among the top 5–10% of your class academically.

  • This scholarship is not open to Dutch students, current UT students, or pre-Master’s applicants.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for a Master’s Programme
First, submit your application to a Master’s programme at UT and wait for your (conditional/unconditional) admission letter.

Step 2: Apply for the Scholarship
Once you receive the admission offer, use your student number to submit a separate application for the UTS.

Note: UTS is not available for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) or pre-Master programmes.

Application Deadlines

There are two application rounds for the UTS in 2025:

  • Round 2: Opens 1 February 2025, closes 1 May 2025 at 16:00 CET

  • You cannot reapply in Round 2 if your application is rejected in Round 1 (Closed – Deadline was 1 February 2025, 16:00 CET).

Why Choose the University of Twente?

The University of Twente is known for cutting-edge research, hands-on learning, and a strong international student community. With UTS and other scholarships like the Holland Scholarship, UT provides a supportive environment for ambitious students to thrive academically and professionally.

By offering generous funding, mentorship, and access to exclusive honours programmes, the University of Twente helps students not just study, but lead, innovate, and make a difference.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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