University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in Netherlands 2026

Published: 06 Jan 2026

The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EER countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.

The Kipaji Scholarship Fund is founded especially for talented students from the Least Developed Countries and Other Low Income Countries on the DAC list. Students from these countries could have the potential, but not the means to study at the University of Twente. The Kipaji Scholarship supports students who also receive a University of Twente Scholarship. Students cannot apply for the Kipaji scholarship through the UT application system. Those interested should indicate in their UTS motivation that they also wish to be considered for the Kipaji scholarship when they meet the criteria.

University of Twente Scholarship

Application Deadline	May 1, 2026
Country to study	Netherlands
School to study	University of Twente
Type	Masters
Sponsor	University of Twente

University of Twente Scholarship Benefits

• € 3,000 - € 22,000 for one year. If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below. 
• Have a look at the overview of the estimated costs of living when studying at the University of Twente (excluding tuition fees).
• Have a look at the overview of tuition fees when studying at the University of Twente.

Please note: This scholarship is meant as a compensation for study related costs. It is up to the scholarship student to decide how to spend the money. No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf.

Two-year study programme

In case of a two-year study programme, students can receive an additional UTS of an amount equal to that in the first year to cover the expenses of the second year. However, the scholarship will only be continued during the second year when students meet the process requirements for the UTS.

You must have obtained:

• An average grade of 7 (out of 10) at the end of the third quartile of the first year
• At least 50% of European Credits at the end of the third quartile of the first year

 

Additional scholarship

An additional scholarship can be awarded to UTS recipients (only for programmes starting in September 2026):

• Kipaji Scholarship

You need to apply for a University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in order to be eligible for a Kipaji Scholarship. When interested in and eligible for the Kipaji scholarship we advise you to indicate your interest in the application motivation.

This scholarship has additional requirements. Please make sure you check the information of the Kipaji Scholarship programme.

Requirements for University of Twente Scholarship

In order to be eligible for a 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 accademic 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 studentnumber.
• You have not graduated from a UT (under)graduate 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!

Selection Process

Application deadlines & details

Application deadline - round 1:

• Application form opens per 15 October 2025, 09.00 CET
• Application forms closes per 1 February 2026, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2026)

Application deadline - round 2:

• Application form opens per 1 February 2026, 16.00 CET
• Application form closes per 1 May 2026, 16.00 CET (for programmes starting September 2026)

If you applied in round 1, and your application was rejected, an application in round 2 is not considered. You can only be awarded with one UT scholarship.

Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Twente on www.utwente.nl to apply

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