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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

#47 QS World Ranking#109 THE RankingNetherlandsPublic
  • QS ranking#47
  • Acceptance rate≈40%
  • Typical GPAVWO
  • Tuition / year≈$13,000–24,000

Overview

About Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Europe's best engineering school by many metrics; world-leading aerospace engineering; architecture #1 in Netherlands; water management expertise (Netherlands coastal engineering); OpenCourseWare pioneer

  • International environmentVery international; ~30% intl; English-taught programs dominant at master's
  • Teaching styleResearch + project-based; engineering lab-heavy; Dutch design thinking culture

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • CS
  • Aerospace
  • Civil Engineering
  • Industrial Design

Best for

  • Engineering
  • aerospace
  • CS
  • architecture
  • industrial design students wanting Europe's best engineering value

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: VWO (Dutch) or equivalent; IB 34+; engineering grades important
  • IELTS 6.5–7.0 / TOEFL 90+ (most programs in English at master's level)
  • No SAT/ACT; matching mandatory for Dutch BSc; master's: no extra exam
  • Difficulty: Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: ~40% overall; Architecture lower
  • Deadline: BSc (NL): April 1 | MSc: Feb 1 (Apr program starting) | PhD: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

Student housing (SSH & DUWO); competitive; Delft and Leiden affordable

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)€12,000–22,000/yr ≈ $13,000–24,000 (intl MSc fees)
  • Living cost (USD)15,000–22,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsTU Delft Excellence Scholarship (€12,000 for excellent MSc intl); Orange Tulip Scholarship; Holland Scholarship

  • Justus and Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships at Delft University of Technology 2026 (Fully Funded)

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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsShell, Airbus, ASML, Fugro, Royal Dutch Philips, TomTom; Dutch ports and water management
  • InternshipsInternship mandatory in many programs; strong consulting/engineering placements
  • EmployabilityTop 50 globally; world-leading aerospace/civil engineering; excellent value vs UK/US

The honest view

Why students choose Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • TU Delft Excellence Scholarship (€12,000 for excellent MSc intl); Orange Tulip Scholarship; Holland Scholarship
  • Employability: Top 50 globally; world-leading aerospace/civil engineering; excellent value vs UK/US

Worth knowing

Dutch BSc highly competitive for international (limited seats); Delft is a small city; Dutch language helpful for social integration

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: TU Delft Aerospace Engineering is ranked top-3 globally (QS). INSIGHT: Orientation Year Permit allows 1-year job search in Netherlands after graduation excellent for engineering careers in Europe. ASML (world's only EUV chip maker) actively recruits TU Delft.

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