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University of Twente Scholarship
Between roughly €3,000 and €22,000 for one year — top awards approach full tuition for non-EU students
- Funder
- University of Twente
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Varies
About this scholarship
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) supports excellent non-EU students joining English-taught master's programmes at this entrepreneurial technical university in the east of the Netherlands.
Award sizes scale with the strength of the application, and the scholarship can be combined with faculty awards; Twente's campus is one of the few true residential campuses in the Netherlands.
🗓️ Deadline
Two rounds a year, typically closing 1 February and 1 May for September entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Non-EU/EEA student liable for the institutional tuition fee
- (Conditional) admission to a qualifying Twente master's programme
- Strong academic record — typically in the top tier of your graduating class
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with strong sub-scores typically expected
- Not already receiving another full scholarship such as Orange Knowledge
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible Twente master's programme
- Once (conditionally) admitted, submit the UTS application online
- Apply within the February or May round for a September start
- Awards are announced within weeks of each round closing
- Combine with faculty scholarships where permitted to increase coverage
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Europe's largest choice of English-taught degrees and a one-year orientation visa to find work. Post-study work: 12 months (orientation year).
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University of Twente Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Twente Scholarship cover?
Between roughly €3,000 and €22,000 for one year — top awards approach full tuition for non-EU students. The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) supports excellent non-EU students joining English-taught master's programmes at this entrepreneurial technical university in the east of the Netherlands.
Who is eligible for the University of Twente Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Non-EU/EEA student liable for the institutional tuition fee; (Conditional) admission to a qualifying Twente master's programme; Strong academic record — typically in the top tier of your graduating class; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with strong sub-scores typically expected; Not already receiving another full scholarship such as Orange Knowledge. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Twente Scholarship deadline?
Two rounds a year, typically closing 1 February and 1 May for September entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.