(2026-2027) University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) – Fully Funded Postgraduate

Location: Netherlands

Program: Postgraduate – Masters

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Same with course

Deadline: February 1 and May 1, 2026
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a prestigious award designed for outstanding international students who wish to pursue a master’s program at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The scholarship supports highly motivated and academically excellent students, offering financial assistance to cover study-related expenses. Beyond funding, UTS opens the door to exclusive opportunities such as participation in the university’s honors programs, fostering leadership, innovation, and global impact. It is a merit-based scholarship, targeting individuals who demonstrate strong academic records, ambition, and a drive to contribute meaningfully to society.

The University of Twente (UT) is a top-ranked research university located in Enschede, Netherlands, renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, innovative teaching methods, and focus on high-tech and human-centered solutions. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, UT blends technology, engineering, and social sciences to address real-world challenges. The campus is often described as one of the most beautiful in the Netherlands, offering a vibrant international community, modern facilities, and an inspiring environment for both academic and personal growth. Through initiatives like the UTS, the university continues to attract global talent, nurturing professionals and leaders equipped to make a difference worldwide.

Benefits of the Scholarship

The value of the scholarship is €3,000 – €22,000 stipend annually at the University Twente, Netherlands.
Additional Kipaji Scholarship could be awarded to UTS recipients (only for programmes starting in September 2026) – up to €12,000

These funds can also be used by the students to cover:

Tuition fees
Housing
Health care
Food
Books and Materials
Transportation cost

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for the University of Twente Scholarship, you should meet all the requirements below:

Application for an UT scholarship is a procedure separate from the application for course entry at the University of Twente. Regardless of funding, you will need to gain an academic admission letter first.
You have been (provisionally) admitted to one of the qualifying UT Master programmes starting in the academic year 2026/2027 (September). Please note: After completion of your application, it may take up to 8 weeks before you receive the results.
You must have a student number.
You have not graduated from a UT undergraduate programme
You comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable)
You comply with the general English language test requirement Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT of 90) and an additional 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 20) on the subscore of speaking skills
You are not eligible for a Dutch study loan
The University Twente Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students. This means that you only belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your graduation class at your home university. Self-knowledge is of the essence!

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Selection Criteria

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EER countries. This means that you only belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your graduation class at your home university. Self-knowledge is of the essence!