Are you eligible?
Our eligibility check is designed to assist you as a student holding a non-Dutch diploma. It gives you an indication of your eligibility, i.e. your chances of being admitted to the master's programme European Studies. The e-check takes about five minutes to complete. The outcome of the eligibility check is a personal advice to you. Please note that this is not the official admission procedure and that no rights can be derived from the outcome of the eligibility check.
You can find a detailed list of all the admission requirements below.
Note: Students taking part in a double degree programme with the Universität Münster should proceed with their application, regardless of the outcome of the eligibility check.
Admission requirements European Studies
- Required diplomas or knowledge
- Bachelor of Science in a related discipline like Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Law or Public Administration.
Research and Mathematical skills
- Research methodology
- Statistics/Mathematics
- Language skills
Success in your studies requires a high level of English proficiency. Therefore, prospective master's students with an international degree must meet the English language requirement. The application will only be processed when the English language requirements have been met, the University of Twente does not offer possible conditional admission if the English language requirement is not met.
If you take the test after the application deadline, or you do not have the official English certificate before the application deadline, the University of Twente will not process your application. Therefore, make sure to do the test in advance, as it will take time for you to get the official certificate.
As proof that you meet this requirement, you will be asked in the application procedure to upload one of the requested language certificates below. Only these internationally recognised test results will be accepted.
- IELTS (academic) certificate, not older than two years, with an overall band score of at least 6.5, and a minimum score on each section of at least 6.0. The IELTS Online test, IELTS Indicator test, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS General Training are not accepted by the University of Twente.
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) certificate, not older than two years, with an overall score of 90, and a minimum score on each section of at least 21. Please note that the University of Twente does not accept the MyBest scores of the TOEFL test. By exception, you can also take the TOEFL iBT (Special) Home Edition test (only valid for the February 2025 and September 2025 intake). This is only the case when you cannot use a regular language test as listed in this table because the onsite language test centre is closed because of unsafe situations in your country.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced, formerly known as; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) from 2015 onwards (when the subscores were introduced). Obtained an A, B or C grade, with an overall score of at least 176 and a minimum score on each section of at least 169. The Cambridge online test is not accepted by the University of Twente.
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency, formerly known as; Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) from 2015 onwards (when the subscores were introduced). Obtained an A, B or C grade, with an overall score of at least 176 and a minimum score on each section of at least 169. The Cambridge online test is not accepted by the University of Twente.
KEEP IN MIND
- During your application, the University of Twente will verify your proof of English proficiency. The IELTS (academic) and TOEFL iBT are only accepted once it is not older than two years. Since your application will not be immediately reviewed, please kindly make sure that your English certificate is still valid for at least one month after you have submitted your application to Osiris. Please note: In some cases, it might take longer before your application is reviewed.
- The language requirements when applying for a scholarship may be different because scholarship providers may have different requirements.
- If you are a native English speaker and/or you have (fully) completed your education in English, you also have to meet the specific English language requirement.
English language exemptions
You might be exempted from providing UT with proof of English proficiency. Check if you are exempted via the button below.
Am I exempted from taking an English test?Check it out - Required documents
- Copy of diploma
- Transcript of records
- CGPA of at least 70% of the maximum score, or your country's equivalent
- Copy of table of contents of research/statistics/mathematics textbooks
- English summary of thesis (BSc or MSc)
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Resume (Europass)
Basic requirements per country
To be admissible, you should have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or accredited academic institution in a discipline related to the master’s programme of your choice. Select your country listed below where you study or graduated. In case your degree(s) are not mentioned in the list, or if you hold a combination of degree(s) we recommend you start the application process. You can start your application, even if you have not yet obtained your degree(s).
- Select your country listed below
- Albania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 8.0/10.0.
- Algeria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Licence degree or a Diplome with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
- Argentina
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0.
- Aruba
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a bachelor degree.
- Australia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a bachelor degree, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Austria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least at least Bachelor degree.
- Azerbaijan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diplma with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%
- Bangladesh
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Professional or Honours Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5/4.0.
- Belarus
Basic requirements
Details on basic requirements will follow.
Legal restrictions in relation to dual use technology
Students from Belarus are welcome to study at UT. However, please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have Belarussian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology. You can find more information at the Student Services website.
- Belgium
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor degree or Grade de Bachelier.
- Bolivia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or 4 year Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
- Botswana
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 5 year Bachelor degree from the University of Botswana with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Brazil
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bacharel or Licenciado with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0.
- Bulgaria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Diplom za visshe obrazovanie na obrazovatelno kvalifikatsionna stepen (Profesionalen) Bakalavr - (бакалавр).
- Buthan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Canada
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor degree, Baccalauréat, or Bachelier, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Cameroon
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a Licence, Bachelor or Maitrise/Master degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0 or 3.5/4.0.
- Chile
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Título Profesional or Licenciada/o, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 5.0/7.0.
- China
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
In addition to that, your application will also be reviewed based on the institution (such as Project 985, Project 211 Institution, First Class University, First Discipline University, Double First Class University, or other) you have attended.
- Colombia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Licenciada/o or Título Professional, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5/5.0.
- Congo
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Maitrise degree or Diplome des Etudes Superieures with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
- Costa Rica
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachiller or Licenciado degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
- Croatia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional of University Baccalaureus degree.
- Cuba
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or Titulo degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0/5.0.
- Cyprus
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Ptychio.
- Czech Republic
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bakalar (Bachelor degree).
- Denmark
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a (Professional) Bachelor degree.
- Ecuador
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a University Licenciado or Professional degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0 (75%
- Egypt
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree obtained at a Higher Institute or University with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.
- Estonia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree .
- Ethiopia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor degree, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or 75%.
- Finland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a Bachelor degree.
- France
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence (Professionnel) degree.
- Germany
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)*, Diplom Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)*, or Bachelor's degree from a research-oriented higher education.
* Note: you may not be (directly) admissible. Please check the programme site to see if a pre-master’s programme is offered for the master’s programme of your choice and whether your previous education gives permission to do so or do the eligibility check for admission advice.
- Ghana
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Georgia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma.
- Greece
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Ptychio degree.
- Guatemala
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least 4 year Licenciado or Titulo degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Guyana
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum of at least Pass with Distinction.
- Haiti
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence degree, Professional Title or Diploma d’Etudes Superieures with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 8.0 on a scale with a maximum of 10.0.
- Honduras
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.7/5.0 or 75%.
- Hong Kong
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Honours Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd class upper division.
- Hungary
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have an Égyetemi Oklevél Alapkepzes or Főiskolai Oklevél Alapkepzes (4 years).
- Iceland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Baccalaureus (bachelor).
- India
To be considered for admission to an MSc programme, applicants should have at least one of the following degrees mentioned below, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% (First Class)*.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a minimum of at least first class/division obtained at a higher education institution with the highest NAAC accreditation level or with the Institute of National Importance status.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a minimum of at least first class/division obtained at a higher education institution with the highest NAAC accreditation level or with the Institute of National Importance status.
In the Netherlands, a binary education system is in place. Some master’s programmes require an obtained diploma which is equivalent to Dutch Research-Oriented University (WO). Consequently, an assessment will be made to determine whether the individual graduated from an "institute of national importance" or a teaching institution that held the highest NAAC accreditation at the time of graduation. Please note that your teaching institution and awarding institution may differ. You can find the overview of the diploma evaluations on Nuffic.
* Please note that some master’s programmes may have a different CGPA requirement. Please check study programmes of your choice on the master's programmes page.
- Indonesia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Sarjana Insinyur or Sarjana Strata (S1) degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.0/10.0 or 2.7/4.0 (2nd class upper).
- Iran
Basic requirements
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4-year bachelor's degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 15.00/20.00.
Note: you may not be (directly) admissible. Please check the programme site to see if a pre-master’s programme is offered for the master’s programme of your choice and whether your previous education gives permission to do so or do the eligibility check for admission advice.
Legal restrictions in relation to dual use technology
Students from Iran are welcome to study at UT. However, please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have Iranian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology. You can find more information at the Student Services website.
The four sanctioned universities in Iran are:
- Malek Ashtar University;
- Shahid Beheshti University;
- Sharif University of Technology; and the
- Iran Composites Institute at the Iranian University of Science and Technology.
Students who studied earlier at one of these sanctioned universities are also welcome to study at UT. Please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have a Iranian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology.
- Iraq
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Ireland
To be considered for admission to an MSc programme, applicants should have an Honours Bachelor’s degree.
- Israel
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
- Italy
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Laurea degree.
- Japan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Jordan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80% or 2.7/4.0.
- Kazakhstan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Specialist diploma or Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or “Good”.
- Kenya
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Korea
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80% or 3.0/4.5 or First Class.
- Kuwait
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.7/4.0
- Latvia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree.
- Lebanon
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Licence with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Libya
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a University Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75% or Very Good.
- Lithuania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree obtained after 2002.
- Luxembourg
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree.
- Macedonia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree.
- Malaysia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.7/4.0 or 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Mexico
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4.5 year Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0.
- Moldova
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor diploma) or Diplomă de Studii Superioare (Diploma of Higher Education) with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5 / 10.
- Morocco
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Application or Magister degree with a final cumulative grade of 14/20.
- Nepal
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least First Class or First Division.
- New Zealand
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division or 2nd Class Lower Division.
- Nicaragua
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Nigeria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree (Honours) with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.8/5.0 or 75%.
- Norway
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree.
- Pakistan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Professional Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or First Class or First Division.
- Panama
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
- Peru
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciatura degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
- Philippines
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree from a Centre of Excellence with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.49 on a scale with a maximum of 5.0.
- Poland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Dyplom Licencjat or Dyploma Inzynier.
- Portugal
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciatura degree or Professional Title.
- Romania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Diploma de Licenţă if graduated after 2005.
- Russian Federation
Basic requirements
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bakalavr diploma with a final cumulative grade point of 4.0/5.0.
Note: based on the advice from our International Expertise Centre (Nuffic), the University of Twente will request an extra document during the application to do a credential evaluation of your diploma, as follows:
- An extract letter from the Rosobrnadzor system states the authenticity of your diploma, or
- A letter from the Russian educational institution confirming that the diploma is authentic and sent directly to our email address StudentServices@utwente.nl, mentioning your UT student number.
Legal restrictions in relation to dual use technology
Students from the Russian Federation are welcome to study at UT. However, please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have Russian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology. You can find more information at the Student Services website.
- Rwanda
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor Honours degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 15.0/20.0 or 4.0/5.0.
- Saudi Arabia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80% or Very Good.
- Sierra Leone
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree (honours) or Master degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Singapore
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year (Honours) Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division or Class II Division I.
- Slovakia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bakalar degree.
- Slovenia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diploma prve stopnje.
- Somalia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Laurea or Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 25.0 on a scale with a maximum of 30.0.
- South Africa
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Spain
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should at least have a Diplomado/Arquitecto Técnico/Ingeniero Técnico/ Título de Maestro, Título Superior de Música/ de Danza/en Arte Dramático or Título de Graduado.
- Sri Lanka
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor General degree, Bachelor Special degree or Professional degree with a minimum of at least 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Sudan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor (Honours) degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.
- Sweden
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree (Kandidatexamen).
- Switzerland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Diplom.
- Syria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70% or Very Good.
- Taiwan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
- Tanzania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
- Thailand
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or B.
- Tunisia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence, Maitrise or Diplome d’Ingenieur degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
- Turkey
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Lisans Diplomasi degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or 7.0/10.
- Uganda
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree obtained at a public university or Institution accredited by the NCHE with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0/5.0.
- United Kingdom
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 3 or 4 year Bachelor Honours degree.
- United States of America
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.7/4.0.
- Uruguay
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0 on a scale with a maximum of 6.0.
- Uzbekistan
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Baklavr degree or Specialist Diploma with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0/5.0.
- Venezuela
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Licenciatura degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0 or 7.5/9.0.
- West Indies
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with Honours with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Zambia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Master's degree or Postgraduate diploma with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.
- Zimbabwe
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
If your degree(s) is mentioned above and you fulfil the minimum CGPA as mentioned in the country list, it does not mean you are automatically admissible. Even if you meet the CGPA, this does not mean that you will be admitted, as the admission committee will also review your relevant courses and the scores you hold for these (relevant) courses.
The University of Twente will take your application under consideration and will then proceed to transfer it to a pre-master's programme in case you are not directly eligible for a master's programme. If some cases, you might receive a rejection of your application, please be aware this rejection is valid for both master's and pre-master's programmes.