What the funding covers
- €3,000 to €22,000 for the first year, as a contribution to study costs. Nothing, including tuition, is paid on your behalf.
- The same amount in the second year of a two-year master's, if you meet the progress rules.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | You, helped by the award |
| Living costs | You, helped by the award |
Who can apply
- Non-EU/EEA students who are not eligible for Dutch student finance and have not graduated from Twente before.
- Among the best 5 to 10% of your graduating class.
- Provisional admission to a participating master's starting in September 2027 (more than 30, including Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Psychology and Business Administration). ITC master's and pre-master's are excluded.
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with speaking 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90 with speaking 20.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union and the EEA countries outside the EU.
Documents you will need
- A master's application and Twente student number
- The UTS application form
- IELTS or TOEFL results
How to apply
- Apply for your master's first; you need the student number Twente gives you.
- Fill in the scholarship form with your student number. It opened on 15 October 2026 at 09:00 CET and closes on 1 April 2027 at 16:00 CET.
- Results are announced in the first week of May 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- It is not a full scholarship or a tuition waiver: make sure you can pay the rest.
- For the second-year payment you need an average of 7 out of 10 and at least 50% of first-year credits by the end of the third quartile.
- UTS winners can also apply for Twente's Kipaji Scholarship, which has its own conditions.
Common questions
How much is the University of Twente Scholarship?
Between €3,000 and €22,000 for the first year, with the same amount possible in the second year.
When is the deadline?
1 April 2027 at 16:00 CET for programmes starting in September 2027.
Who can get the UTS?
Non-EU/EEA students in the best 5 to 10% of their class, admitted to a participating master's.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Apr 1, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Jan 7, 2027Research the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Jan 21, 2027Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Feb 4, 2027Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Feb 18, 2027Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Mar 4, 2027Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Mar 18, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Mar 25, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Apr 1, 2027Deadline