The University of Twente offers the UTS (University of Twente Scholarships) to outstanding students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA regions who are seeking admission into a master’s (MSc) program at the institution.
Host Institution:
University of Twente, Netherlands
Eligible Fields of Study:
Applicants can apply for any of the following master’s programs:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- • Chemical sciences and engineering.
- • Civil engineering and management.
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- • Construction management and engineering
- • Educational sciences and technology.
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental and Energy Management
- European Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Industrial Design Engineering
- • Industrial engineering and management.
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Robotics
- Sustainable Energy Technology
Number of Scholarships Available:
Every year, we award about 50 scholarships.
Eligible Applicants:
The scholarship is open to international students from EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries. (For a complete list of eligible countries, refer to the official website.)
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Scholarship Amount and Duration:
The financial aid provided ranges between €3,000 and €22,000 for one academic year. For students enrolled in a two-year master’s program, they may qualify for an additional scholarship for the second year—provided they meet the renewal criteria set by the university.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Applying for the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a separate process from applying for admission to the university. Candidates must first secure (provisional) admission to one of the eligible master’s programs before applying for the scholarship.
- The applicant must have a valid student number from the University of Twente.
- Candidates must not have previously graduated from any UT master’s program.
- If required, applicants must meet the conditions for obtaining an entry visa to the Netherlands.
- English language proficiency must meet the following standards:
- • An academic IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or a TOEFL IBT score of 90).
- A minimum subscore of 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) in speaking skills
- Applicants must not be eligible for a Dutch study loan.
- • Students who rank in the top 5–10% of their class typically receive the UTS.
Application Process:
Students must first apply for a master’s program at the University of Twente. Once they receive a (conditional) admission letter, they can proceed with the scholarship application using their student number.
- • Round 1 applications: open on October 15, 2024; deadline: February 1, 2025
- Round 2 applications: Open on 1 February 2025; deadline: 1 May 2025.
For full details and to begin the application process, visit the official scholarship page:
🔗 University of Twente Scholarship Official Website
