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Who can apply

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Country of study
Netherlands
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid
Tuition
At your expense
Housing, plane ticket, insurance and visa fees
When it is paid
The remaining tuition fee must be paid into the ITC bank account by 1 March 2027.

Dates

Applications close
31 January 2027
Results announced
Selected candidates will be informed by 5 February 2027.
Studies start
The Master's programme starts in September 2027.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for one of the participating Master's programmes (Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation or Spatial Systems & Society) through the University of Twente online application system and obtain unconditional admission.
    With whom
    You
  2. Step 2: Complete the Early Bird application form using the Apply button.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    31 January 2027 — before 31 January 2027
  3. Step 3: Wait for the selection result: the Early Bird selection committee reviews the applications after the deadline and selected candidates are informed by 5 February 2027.
    With whom
    ITC Early Bird selection committee
  4. Step 4: Confirm that you can pay the remaining tuition fee and pay the full remaining amount into the ITC bank account.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    1 March 2027 — before 1 March 2027

Where to apply

University of Twente (opens in a new tab) · ITC Faculty of the University of Twente

Official title (in English): ITC Faculty Early Bird Programme

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026