NL Scholarship - University of Twente 2026

NL Scholarship – University of Twente 2026 Overview

The NL Scholarship provides partial funding of GBP 5,000 for the first year of study for excellent international students pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Twente.

Key Details

• Degree level: Masters
• Provider: University of Twente
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, GBP 5,000
• Eligibility: Open to non‑EU/EEA nationals who have (provisional) admission to an eligible programme, hold a CGPA of at least 7.5/10, meet English language standards (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in speaking or TOEFL iBT 90 with 20 in speaking), and satisfy Dutch visa requirements.
• Application deadline: Round 1 closes 01 Feb 2026 (16:00 CET); Round 2 closes 01 May 2026 (16:00 CEST).

Application Process

First, you must apply for a Master’s programme at the University of Twente. After receiving your student number, you can submit a scholarship application through the official portal:

Apply for the NL Scholarship here

Important Notes

Value: The scholarship is intended to compensate study‑related costs; it does not cover tuition fees. The amount is paid only for the first year of study.

Eligibility criteria:

• The Master’s programme begins in the academic year 2026/27 and you must have provisional admission.
• You must be a non‑EU/EEA student, have not previously completed a full degree in the Netherlands, and must not be eligible for the statutory tuition fee or a Dutch study grant.
• You must demonstrate excellent academic performance (top 5‑10% of your class).
• English language proficiency must meet the specified thresholds.
• You must meet Dutch entry‑visa requirements, and the scholarship will be withdrawn if you later become eligible for the statutory tuition fee.

Application steps:

1. Apply for your chosen Master’s programme.
2. Once admitted, use your student number to complete the scholarship application on the university’s scholarship finder page.

Deadlines and rounds:

• Round 1: Applications open 15 Oct 2025 (12:00 CET) and close 01 Feb 2026 (16:00 CET). Results announced the first week of March 2026.
• Round 2: Applications open 01 Feb 2026 (16:00 CET) and close 01 May 2026 (16:00 CEST). Results announced the first week of June 2026. Rejected applicants in Round 1 cannot re‑apply in Round 2.

Please note: The scholarship is a compensation for study‑related expenses; you may use the funds at your discretion. No tuition fees will be paid on your behalf.