If you want to pursue a master’s degree at one of the top universities in the Netherlands, you may apply for the University of Twente Scholarship 2026 for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students to join the university’s promising class of students.
Students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries who have outstanding academic records and are qualified to enroll in a postgraduate program in the Netherlands are eligible for the University of Twente Masters scholarship. Successful applicants will only be given the chance to enroll in one of the three honors programs.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Twente
Scholarship Type: Partial Scholarship
Host Institution(s): University of Twente, Netherlands
Scholarship Worth: up to €22,000 per annum
Number of Awards: 50
Study Level: Masters
Nationality: EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries
Application Deadline:1 February, 2026, and 1 May, 2026
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Eligibility Criteria | University of Twente Scholarship 2026
To be eligible for the University of Twente Scholarship 2026, applicants must ensure that they meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must have been offered admission to study one of the qualifying UT Master programmes starting in the academic year 2026 at the University of Twente
- Must have a student number
- Must Not have graduated from a University of Twente undergraduate programme
- Must comply with the conditions for obtaining an entry visa in the Netherlands (if applicable)
- Must comply with the general English language test requirement, Academic IELTS.
- Must Not be eligible for a Dutch study loan
- Must belong to the best 5 to 10 percent of your class.
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Scholarship Benefits
- €3,000–€22,000 for one year (approximately 50 scholarships available). If you have applied for a two-year programme, make sure you read the information about two-year study programmes below.
Countries eligible for this scholarship
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo – Brazzaville
- Congo – Kinshasa
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Heard & McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Hong Kong SAR China
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macao SAR China
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Territories
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Réunion
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- St. Barthélemy
- St. Helena
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Martin
- St. Pierre & Miquelon
- St. Vincent & Grenadines
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Svalbard & Jan Mayen
- Switzerland
- Syria
- São Tomé & Príncipe
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks & Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Outlying Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis & Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Åland Islands
University of Twente Master programmes
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Management
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management & Engineering
- Educational Science & Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental & Energy Management
- European Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science
- Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Robotics
- Sustainable Energy Technology
- Applied Mathematics
How to Apply for University of Twente Scholarship 2026
Interested candidates must first apply for admission to a master’s program in order to be considered for the University of Twente Scholarship 2026. You can apply for the scholarship using your student number after submitting an application and receiving a letter of (conditional) admission.
FAQs for the University of Twente Scholarship 2026
1. Who is eligible to apply for the University of Twente Scholarship 2026?
Applicants must first be admitted into one of the eligible UT Master’s programs. They must not have graduated from a University of Twente undergraduate program, must meet the English language requirements (e.g., IELTS), must not be eligible for a Dutch study loan, and should belong to the top 5–10% of their class academically.
2. What is the value of the scholarship?
The scholarship ranges from €3,000 to €22,000 per year. If admitted to a two-year program, students must meet progress requirements to receive funding for the second year.
3. How many scholarships are available?
There are approximately 50 scholarships awarded each year to outstanding international students.
4. What is the application process for the scholarship?
Applicants must first apply for admission into a UT Master’s program. Once they receive a conditional admission letter and student number, they can apply separately for the scholarship through the University of Twente’s online application system.
5. What is the application deadline?
There are two deadlines for the University of Twente Scholarship 2026:
- 1 February 2026
- 1 May 2026
Applicants should apply as early as possible to increase their chances.