How much is the application fee for university in the Netherlands?

Want to apply to a UT Bachelor's programme? This requires you to pay a non-refundable application fee.

All students holding a non-Dutch educational degree have to pay an application fee of €100 for an application to a bachelor's programme. This means that your application will only be reviewed once the application fee has been paid and the money has been received by UT. The application fee will not be refunded.

Students who wish to apply for more than one programme only need to pay the application fee once.

Who has to pay the application fee?

All students holding a non-Dutch educational degree have to pay an application fee. Students who did not follow and complete their entire educational degree in the Netherlands, regardless of nationality, also have to pay the application fee. The application fee payment is only valid for one academic year for bachelor's programmes.

Exemptions from paying the application fee

Under the following conditions, you are exempt from paying the application fee:

If you have successfully completed or will complete the Twente Pathway College (TPC) programme.
If you have a (Dutch recognised) vwo diploma from the Netherlands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius or Suriname.
If you are registered at the University of Münster for the joint degree Public Governance Across Borders (Bachelor Management, Society and Technology).
If you are registered at the University of Münster for the double degree Learning Across Borders (Bachelor’s programme International Business Administration).
If you have already applied for and paid the application fee for another programme at UT for the same intake, this also applies to the Amsterdam VU collaborations in the bachelor’s programmes in Creative Technology and Mechanical Engineering, when applying in combination with a UT programme.
If you are applying for both a bachelor’s and a master’s programme for the same intake, you will need to pay the application fee for both the bachelor’s and the master’s application.
If you are a Dutch-recognised refugee student who applied via DigiD. Only the students with code 26 or code 27 who are recognised refugees in the Netherlands will be exempt.
Requested asylum seekers who have a so-called W-document or similar proof of being in the same asylum application procedure.
If you are transferring within UT from one programme to another programme and if you are already enrolled and studying in a programme and want to apply for a second programme.

Students with international diplomas, regardless of where they were obtained, must also pay the application fee. This applies to diplomas such as the International Baccalaureate (IB), European Baccalaureate (EB), General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), and/or General Certificate of Education A2-Levels (GCE A-Levels). These diplomas are considered international diplomas.

How can I pay?

Payment of the application fee is integrated into Osiris. In the questionnaire of the application, one of the first questions contains the information and refers to the application fee, which you can pay.

When signing up in Osiris, you will see information regarding the application fee in the application form. You can use a credit card, PayPal, iDEAL or bank transfer. You will receive all the bank details once you fill in your application in Osiris.

When paying the application fee by wire transfer, we ask you to include your invoice number in the payment. This helps us process your payment more efficiently. Also, note that international transfers often incur bank fees. Ensure that the full amount of €100 is transferred, plus possible additional fees for bank charges. If unsure, please check with your bank on how to make sure the correct amount reaches us. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The application fee has to be paid in advance according to the application deadline that applies to you. UT will only process your application if the payment has reached UT's bank account, and you have submitted a complete application before the application deadline. Take the transfer processing times from your bank to the Netherlands into account. This may take a couple of days.

Questions?

If you cannot pay right now

If you cannot pay right now, e.g., you will get a scholarship, and you do not have the money to pay the fee, you cannot be exempted from paying the application fee if none of the listed exemptions applies to you. Please note, that your application will only be reviewed once UT has received the application fee/money.

If you do not have all the required documents yet

It is possible to pay the fee if you do not have all the documents for the application yet. However, please be aware that UT needs all the required documents before the application deadline to handle and process your application.

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Do I get the application fee refund?

No, you will not receive a refund for the application fee. Refunds are never issued, even if your application is rejected, or if you start the application, pay the fee, but never submit it, and it is later cancelled after the corresponding deadlines. Additionally, if your application is incomplete and cancelled due to missing a deadline, no refund will be provided either.

Please note that the systems aanmelder.nl, Studielink, and Osiris will remain open and operational. This means that you may still be able to apply and pay the application fee even after the official deadline has passed. However, late applications will not be considered, and no refunds will be issued for application fees paid after the deadline.

Can UT see the status of my application fee payment?

Yes, UT can see the status of your application fee payment. Although the payment system is managed by an external provider, aanmelder.nl, UT has access to your payment information. If you experience any issues with your payment or need information about the status, please contact Student Services.

If you made a wire transfer without including your transaction code, make sure to provide Student Services with your transaction details. This will allow us to finalise the payment and send you the official invoice.

Are there any waivers available?

Unfortunately, the University of Twente does not offer application fee waivers. All officially recognised exemptions to the standard requirements are clearly outlined on the University's website. Please consult this website to determine whether any of the listed exceptions may apply to your situation. Please note that individual requests for waivers outside the stated exceptions cannot be considered.