University of Twente Scholarship 2026 in the Netherlands (Fully Funded for Master’s)

The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2026 offers outstanding international students the opportunity to pursue their Master’s degree in the Netherlands with generous financial support. This prestigious award is aimed at non-EU/EEA students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and wish to study at the University of Twente (UT), one of Europe’s leading research universities.

Each year, about 50 scholarships are awarded, with funding ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 per academic year. For students in two-year Master’s programmes, the scholarship may also be extended into the second year, provided strong academic results are maintained.

Why Apply for the University of Twente Scholarship?

The UTS is not just financial support—it opens doors to world-class education, cutting-edge research, and global networking. Scholars also gain access to UT’s prestigious honours programmes, including:

• Research Honours
• Design Honours
• Change Leaders Programme

Studying at UT means joining a university that combines entrepreneurship, innovation, and multidisciplinary research, preparing graduates for international careers.

Degree Level

• Master’s Degree Programmes

Eligible Master’s Programmes at UT (2026/27)

Students may apply for the UTS if admitted to a UT Master’s programme, excluding ITC (Geo-Information Science & Earth Observation) and pre-Master’s programmes.

Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET)

• Civil Engineering & Management
• Construction Management & Engineering
• Industrial Design Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Technology

Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS)

• Business Administration
• Business Information Technology
• Educational Science & Technology
• European Studies
• Health Sciences
• Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
• Public Administration

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)

• Applied Mathematics

• Business Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Embedded Systems
• Human Media Interaction
• Internet Science & Technology
• Systems & Control

Faculty of Science and Technology (TNW)

• Applied Physics

• Biomedical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Nanotechnology

Scholarship Benefits

The University of Twente Scholarship 2026 provides:

• Financial support ranging from €3,000 – €22,000 for one academic year
• Opportunity to renew for the second year (based on academic results)
• Access to UT’s honours programmes
• Around 50 scholarships available annually

Eligible Nationalities

• Open to non-EU/EEA international students only
• Not available to Dutch nationals or current UT students
• Students applying to ITC or pre-Master’s programmes are not eligible

Apply Also

• University of Iceland Icelandic Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)
• USA Nancy Talbot Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold (provisional) admission to a UT Master’s programme for the 2026/27 academic year
• Have a valid UT student number
• Meet English proficiency requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in speaking
  • TOEFL iBT: 90, minimum 20 in speaking
• Belong to the top 5–10% of their class academically
• Not be a graduate of the University of Twente
• Meet Dutch visa requirements (if applicable)

Additional Scholarship: Kipaji Scholarship

Recipients of the UTS may also apply for the Kipaji Scholarship, which provides extra support to students with exceptional potential. Applicants must indicate interest in their UTS motivation letter.

Application Timeline (2026 Intake)

The UTS application is separate from the Master’s admission process.

Round 1

• Opens: 15 October 2025 (09:00 CET)
• Closes: 1 February 2026 (16:00 CET)

Round 2

• Opens: 1 February 2026 (16:00 CET)
• Closes: 1 May 2026 (16:00 CET)

Note: Applicants unsuccessful in Round 1 cannot reapply in Round 2.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to a UT Master’s programme.
2. Once admitted (conditionally or fully), obtain your UT student number.
3. Submit your UTS application online using your student number.

For inquiries: internationaloffice-scholarship@utwente.nl

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