University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
A merit-based partial scholarship worth €3,000 to €22,000 a year for non-EU Master's students at this Dutch technical university, run across two annual application rounds with more funding typically available in the first.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Partial FundingDeadline
Two rounds: around February 1 and May 1
Country
NetherlandsAll Netherlands guidesEvery Netherlands scholarship in one place→About the University of Twente Scholarship
The University of Twente Scholarship supports around 50 high-achieving non-EU/EEA Master's students each year, with award amounts varying by merit from €3,000 up to €22,000 annually. You need conditional admission to a UT Master's program before applying, and the scholarship runs across two rounds a year, generally around February 1 and May 1, with more funding typically available in the first round.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Genuinely substantial funding range at the top end, up to €22,000/year
Two application rounds give you a second chance if you miss the first
Renewable into the second year of two-year programs with good progress
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Netherlands
The University of Twente is known for its entrepreneurial culture and strong engineering programs, located in a quieter part of the Netherlands compared to Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for and receive conditional admission to a University of Twente Master's program
Apply for the UTS scholarship in Round 1 (around February 1) or Round 2 (around May 1) using your student number
Application Timeline
Around February 1
Round 1 Deadline
More funding typically available
Around May 1
Round 2 Deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Apply in Round 1 if possible, since more funding is typically available then compared to Round 2
Secure conditional admission well before your target round's deadline, since you need a student number to apply for the scholarship itself
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
Round 1 (around February 1) typically has more funding available than Round 2 (around May 1), so apply in Round 1 if your timeline allows.
Yes, you need conditional admission and a student number before submitting your UTS scholarship application.
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