Utrecht University is a popular and one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. The University is offering scholarships for international students. International students can apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2026. The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship program is open to students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA = the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).

The Utrecht Excellence scholarship is awarded to study for a master’s degree at Utrecht University. To avail of this scholarship you must have an offer of admission to one of the eligible master’s programs. The Utrecht Univeristy has a wide range of degree programs. More details about the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2026 are given below.

Details About Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2026

  • Country: Netherlands
  • Degree Level: Master’s Degree Program
  • Deadline: 1st February 2026

Scholarship Amount

The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship can be awarded as:

  • The tuition fee, or
  • The tuition fee plus the income required for one year is linked to a residence permit for study as determined by the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).

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Scholarship Duration

The scholarship can be renewed for the second year of the two-year master’s program.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Utrecht Excellence scholarship:

  • You must be a Good student with an excellent record.
  • You must not hold an EU/EEA passport.
  • You must have completed your secondary school and/or bachelor’s degree outside the Netherlands.
  • You must have applied for an international master’s program with a start date of 1 September 2026.
  • Not all programs participate. Please check Master’s program> Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity.

Selection Criteria

  • Academic Quality.
  • Academic Excellence can be proved by transcripts, class ranking certificates, GPA with grade distribution summary, and statement/reference letter signed and stamped by your university.
  • The quality of your motivation letter.
  • The quality of the application for the master’s program shows relevancy.

How to Apply for the Utrecht Excellence Scholarships 2026?

Apply online (or submit an application) for a UES-eligible master’s program. Open the type of degree program you are interested in.

It will show you the details about the scholarship, application link, and program requirements.

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