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University of Twente Scholarship (UTS): Unlock Your Potential with Financial Support

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  1. Key Highlights of the University of Twente Scholarship:
  2. Courses Offered
  3. Important Details for Two-Year Study Programmes:
  4. Eligibility Requirements
  5. Application Process and Application Deadlines

The University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands offers the prestigious University of Twente Scholarship (UTS), aimed at exceptional students from non-EU/EER countries who are applying for a Master's degree (MSc) program at the University. This scholarship provides a unique opportunity for highly talented international students to pursue graduate studies at one of the leading research universities in Europe.

Key Highlights of the University of Twente Scholarship:

  • Scholarship Value:
    The UTS offers scholarships ranging from €3,000 to €22,000 for one year. If you are enrolled in a two-year program, you may be eligible for an additional UTS award during your second year, provided you meet the academic progress requirements.

  • Honours Programmes:
    As a recipient of the UTS, you also have the exclusive opportunity to take part in one of three prestigious honours programmes:

    • Research Honours
    • Design Honours
    • Change Leaders
      These programmes are designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in various fields, offering students the chance to collaborate on innovative projects and gain deeper insights into their areas of study.

  • Living Costs:
    The UTS can help cover living costs during your time at UT. It’s important to note that this scholarship is meant to cover study-related expenses, and the amount will be available for students to use at their discretion. However, the scholarship does not cover tuition fees or other non-study-related costs.

Courses Offered

Following Master’s Programs offered at the University:

  • Applied Physics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Information Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Civil Engineering and Management
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Educational Science and Technology
  • Embedded Systems
  • Environmental and Energy Management
  • European Studies
  • Human Media Interaction
  • Health Sciences
  • Industrial Design Engineering
  • Internet Science & Technology
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society
  • Public Administration
  • Sustainable Energy Technology
  • Systems and Control

Important Details for Two-Year Study Programmes:

For students enrolled in a two-year Master's programme, there is the possibility of receiving an additional UTS amount equivalent to the first year’s scholarship to cover the second year’s expenses. However, to continue receiving the scholarship for the second year, students must meet the following conditions:

  • An average grade of 7 (out of 10) by the end of the third quartile of the first year.
  • At least 50% of European Credits (ECs) must be earned by the third quartile of the first year.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the UTS, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Master's Programme Admission: You must have been provisionally admitted to one of the qualifying Master's programmes at the University of Twente for the academic year 2025/2026 (starting in September).
  • Student Number: You must have a student number at the University of Twente.
  • Previous UT Graduation: You must not have previously graduated from any undergraduate or graduate programme at UT.
  • Visa Conditions: If applicable, you must meet the requirements to obtain an entry visa for the Netherlands.
  • Language Proficiency: You must meet the general English language test requirement (Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90, with a minimum subscore of 6.0 in speaking).
  • Non-Dutch/Non-Current UT Students: This scholarship is not available to Dutch students, current UT students, or students applying for pre-Master programmes.

Additionally, to be eligible for the scholarship, you should be among the top 5-10% of your class, as the UTS is awarded to excellent students.

Application Process

  1. Step 1 - Apply for a Master's Programme:
    Before applying for the UTS, you must first apply for a Master's programme at the University of Twente. Once you receive an admission letter (conditional or unconditional), you can proceed with the scholarship application.

  2. Step 2 - Submit Scholarship Application:
    After receiving your (conditional) admission letter, use your student number to apply for the scholarship. The application for the UTS is separate from the course entry application.

  3. Note:
    The UTS is not available for students applying to the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), nor for students applying to pre-Master programmes.

Application Deadlines

There are two application rounds for the University of Twente Scholarship:

  • Round 1:
    Application form opens on 15 October 2024, 09.00 CET.
    The application closes on 1 February 2025, 16.00 CET.

  • Round 2:
    Application form opens on 1 February 2025, 16.00 CET.
    The application closes on 1 May 2025, 16.00 CET.

Please note that if you applied in round 1 and your application was rejected, you will not be able to apply in round 2 for the same year.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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