- ~€3,000–€22,000 (est.)First-year award range
- Merit-basedFor top applicants
- ~60 ECTS (est.)To extend to year 2
- Non-EU/EEA studentsEligibility focus
- Master’s levelDegree covered
- University of TwenteHost university
At a glance
partial
Funding
€22k
Max amount
Feb 1, 2027
Deadline
Countries outside the EU/EEA
Country
University of Twente
Provider
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a merit-based award for talented students from outside the EU/EEA enrolling in a master’s programme at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. It is a partial scholarship: amounts range from about ~€3,000 (est.) to ~€22,000 (est.) for the first year, with the larger awards aimed at the strongest candidates. The scholarship can be combined with a tuition-fee waiver in some cases and may be extended into a second year if the student earns the required ~60 (est.) ECTS credits and keeps a strong record. UTS is designed to attract academically excellent international students to Twente’s technology- and innovation-focused programmes in engineering, computer science, business and the sciences. Because it is partial, recipients should plan for the balance of tuition and living costs. To apply you must first hold an offer or be in the admission process for an eligible master’s, then submit the scholarship application by the deadline. Exact award bands, credit conditions and deadlines change each year, so confirm them on the official page first.
What's covered
- Partial award — A merit grant of ~€3,000 (est.) to ~€22,000 (est.) toward tuition and living costs in the first year.
- Possible second year — May be extended for a second year if you earn ~60 ECTS (est.) and meet the conditions.
- Combination with waivers — Can sometimes be combined with a tuition-fee element, depending on the programme.
- Merit recognition — Larger awards go to the strongest academic profiles.
- Remaining costs — Partial award — plan for the balance of tuition and living costs (~€1,000+/month (est.)).
How to apply
Apply for admission to an eligible master’s first, then submit the separate UTS scholarship application.
- Apply for a master’s — Submit your admission application for an eligible Twente master’s programme.
- Prepare scholarship materials — Gather your CV, motivation letter and academic documents.
- Submit the UTS application — Complete the University of Twente Scholarship form by the deadline.
- Assessment — A committee assesses applications on academic merit.
- Receive the decision — Award decisions are communicated ahead of enrolment.
Eligibility
NationalityCitizen of a country outside the EU/EEA (and not otherwise EU fee-status eligible).
ProgrammeApplying to or enrolled in an eligible University of Twente master’s programme.
Academic meritA strong academic record; the award is competitive.
Admission statusHold a (conditional) offer or be in the admission process by the deadline.
Progress for renewalEarn ~60 ECTS (est.) in year one to be considered for a second-year extension.
Not every master’s programme participates, and some scholarships have specific country or programme conditions. Check the eligible list.
Eligible countries
Countries outside the EU/EEA
Deadlines
September entry — Round 1~1 February 2026 (est.)
September entry — Round 2~1 May 2026 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed by a scholarship committee on academic merit and the strength of the motivation and profile; the largest awards go to the most outstanding candidates.
Verified sources
- University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)utwente.nlofficial
About the provider
The University of Twente, founded in 1961 in Enschede, is a Dutch technical university focused on technology and its impact on society, and offers the UTS award to attract talented international master’s students.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Is the University of Twente Scholarship fully funded?
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No. It is a partial, merit-based award of ~€3,000 (est.) to ~€22,000 (est.) for the first year.
Who can apply?
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Talented non-EU/EEA students applying to or enrolled in an eligible Twente master’s programme.
Can the scholarship be extended?
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Yes, into a second year if you earn ~60 ECTS (est.) and meet the conditions.
What level of study is covered?
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Master’s programmes.
Do I apply for admission separately?
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Yes. You apply for the master’s first, then submit the separate UTS scholarship application.
When are the deadlines?
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There are usually two rounds, around ~1 February and ~1 May 2026 (est.).
Does it cover all my costs?
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No — it is partial, so plan for the remaining tuition and living costs.
Can it be combined with other funding?
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In some cases it can be combined with a tuition element; check your programme’s rules.
How competitive is it?
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Competitive — the largest awards go to the strongest academic profiles.
Where is the University of Twente?
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In Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands.
Which programmes are eligible?
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Many master’s programmes participate, but not all. Check the eligible list.
Where can I confirm current bands and deadlines?
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On the official University of Twente Scholarship page linked in the sources.