1. ITC - GEM MSc
  2. Apply to GEM

How to apply

Our application portal is closed for the 2026–2028 intake.

It will reopen 1 October 2026 for the 2027–2029 intake, and we look forward to receiving your application then.

1. Before you apply

Check your eligibility
Before starting your application, please review the admission requirements on the Admission and Eligibility page. As the first step in our application portal DreamApply, you will complete a mandatory eligibility screening. Only applicants who meet the admission requirements can proceed to the full application form.

Important: Applications that do not meet the admission requirements will not be considered.

Choose your study track
You must select one study track when applying:

Applications are assessed based on suitability.

Please note:

Funding your studies
Before applying, please review the tuition fees and estimated study costs on the Finance page.

Erasmus+ scholarships
Applicants who submit a complete application before the application deadline are automatically considered for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship.
**No separate scholarship application is required**

External scholarships
Applicants who intend to apply for external funding are advised to carefully review the scholarship provider's eligibility requirements and deadlines. Because the time between provisional admission and payment deadline is short you may have to request for a deferral of your scholarship to next year.

A provisional admission letter may be used to support applications for scholarships, sponsorships, or other funding opportunities.

2. Prepare your documents

Please prepare all required documents before starting your application.

Academic documents
Upload:

English language certificate
Applicants must submit a valid English language test that meets the programme requirements.

Please note:

Passport
Upload a copy of a valid passport.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Use the official GEM CV Template.
Maximum length: 2 pages

Applications submitted without the required template or exceeding the maximum length may be declared inadmissible.

Your CV should include:

Financial plan
Applicants must provide information about how they intend to finance their studies during the two-year programme.

Please:

Important application rules

The University of Twente may verify educational credentials directly with the issuing institution.

3. Submit your application

Applications must be submitted through the online application portal no later than:
15 January 2027 (23:59 CET)

After submission, applications are reviewed for:

Applications may also be screened for plagiarism.

4. Admission and scholarship selection

The GEM Joint Programme Board, representing all consortium partners, is responsible for the selection of students.

Step 1: Eligibility review
Applications are reviewed to determine whether applicants meet all academic and administrative requirements.
Educational qualifications may be verified using recognised verification procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not proceed to the next stage.

Step 2: Academic evaluation
Eligible applications are independently evaluated by consortium partners.

The assessment may consider:

Following the academic evaluation, the highest-ranked applicants for each track may be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.

Step 3: Scholarship interview stage
To support the allocation of Erasmus Mundus scholarships, the highest-ranked applicants may be invited to participate in a recorded online interview.

A limited number of the highest-ranked applicants in each track will be invited for a recorded online interview.

Approximately the top 25 applicants per study track will be invited for an interview.

Only applicants who are invited to and complete the interview will remain eligible for consideration for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Applicants who are not invited to interview may still be considered for admission to the programme, but will not be eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Interview invitations will normally be sent in February. Interviews are expected to take place in February and March. Applicants who are invited to an interview will receive further instructions by email.

The interview will assess factors such as:

Interview recordings will be reviewed by members of the GEM Joint Programme Board as part of the scholarship selection process.

Step 4: Admission and scholarship ranking
Based on the academic evaluation and, where applicable, the interview results, applicants are ranked for admission and Erasmus+ scholarship allocation.

The highest-ranked applicants in each track may be offered provisional admission to the programme, subject to the conditions outlined below.

Scholarship awards are based on:

Any potential conflicts of interest are managed in accordance with Erasmus+ regulations and consortium procedures.

5. Notification of results

Applicants will receive one of the following outcomes:

Not admitted
The applicant does not meet the admission requirements or has not been selected for admission.

Admitted with Erasmus+ scholarship
The applicant has been admitted to the programme and awarded an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Provisionally admitted (no scholarship)
Reserve candidate: Placed on the reserve list for E+ Scholarship and Provisionally Admitted

Applicants who are not selected for the interview stage, or who are not ranked high enough for scholarship funding following the interview process, may still receive provisional admission to the programme as self-funded students, provided they meet all admission requirements.

Provisionally admitted applicants may:

Applicants on the reserve list remain eligible for scholarship consideration until the start of the programme.

Availability of places per study track

GEM is an excellence programme with a limited number of places available in each study track. Following the selection process, up to 100 eligible applicants per study track may be offered provisional admission.
A maximum of eight students per study track can ultimately enrol in the programme. This maximum applies to all students, regardless of their funding status. Places are allocated in the order in which provisionally admitted applicants confirm their place. Once the maximum number of students for a track has been reached, remaining eligible applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Confirming your place

Admission becomes final once one of the following has been received:

After confirmation, students receive their official admission documentation and arrival information.

6. After admission


Submit your final documents

Certified graduation documents must be received by:
31 July 2027

The university may request certified* hardcopies of:

(*) A certified photocopy is a hard copy with an official stamp and signature on each page (if applicable, also on the reverse side) to verify that it is a true photocopy of the original document. This official stamp and signature may be from a notary, your school or university. Photocopies or scans of the documents mentioned above are not legal proof, and therefore, they cannot be accepted for enrolment. All documents submitted become the property of the University of Twente and will not be returned to you.

Visa and immigration
Students should contact their first-year host university promptly after receiving their official admission letter. The host institution will provide guidance regarding visa and immigration procedures.

Housing
Students are encouraged to arrange housing as early as possible.
Before you sign a contract for housing or book a flight ensure that you have an official admission letter from us.

Please note that accommodation cannot be guaranteed.

7. Support for students with disabilities 

The GEM Consortium is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
Students with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments may be eligible for additional support through Erasmus+ inclusion funding. 

Possible support may include:

Following admission, students may be asked to provide supporting documentation and discuss their needs confidentially with the programme coordinator.

Important dates

Event

Date

Application portal opens

1 October 2026 

Application deadline

15 January 2027 (23:59 CET)

Notification of Admission and Erasmus+ Scholarship Results

31 March 2027

Tuition fee payment deadline

1 May 2027

Deadline for final certified graduation documents

31 July 2027

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