Delft University of Technology

In order to be considered for admission to a master’s programme you need to meet TU Delft’s admission requirements. Some programmes have specific requirements, please take a look at the programme’s information.

A programme selection committee will evaluate each individual application to decide whether the applicant can be admitted. The admission decision will be communicated to you by email and post. We will confirm receipt of your application by e-mail. You can apply during the final year of your bachelor’s studies.

To attract outstanding scientific talent, to conduct groundbreaking research an to train new generations of engineers, TU Delft is heavily dependent upon excellent but expensive research infrastructure. This is what makes it possible for us to test the real-life practicality of models simulated on computers, for example – something no other Dutch university is able to do on such a large scale and a defining factor of TU Delft’s profile in the international research landscape.

On its campus, TU Delft has a wide range of research facilities. These facilities are unique in the Netherlands and are used to conduct research for business and industry. They range from wind tunnels, a chip facility, high-voltage laboratory and nuclear reactor to serious gaming and product evaluation.

Cleanrooms

The Delft University of Technology harbours two of the main cleanroom infrastructures of The Netherlands: The Kavli NanoLab (KNL) and the Else Kooi Laboratory (EKL). Both cleanrooms provide access to high-end, state-of-the-art process and inspection equipment for academic and industrial users. KNL and EKL each have decades of experience in micro- and nanofabrication. Both cleanrooms offer their specific expertise and in unison offer a wide range of services that will satisfy the majority of academic and industrial users.

Visit our website to read more about our research facilities.

TU Delft Campus

We believe that multi-party collaborations are essential to create impact for a better society. TU Delft Campus connects academics, students, entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to create a next-level innovation ecosystem for radical innovations. In doing so, a strong and vibrant physical community is essential and therefore we will endeavor to create an attractive ‘living campus’ – an innovative learning and working environment that stimulates and facilitates encounters, interaction and innovation.

We constantly improve our campus site to provide the best facilities at all times. We want to do this in a responsible manner, aiming to be a carbon neutral, circular and climate adaptive campus by 2030. Examples are the energy neutral Pulse building (2018) and the energy-producing Echo building (2022). Especially equipped for state-of- the-art education. Another example is The Green Village – a living lab to jointly develop sustainable solutions. We ensure that the campus is an attractive place to work, live and visit.

Field labs and innovation clusters

To attract and facilitate scientific talent, conduct ground-breaking research and train new generations of engineers, TU Delft heavily relies upon excellent research facilities. We use our campus as a living lab where we connect science with society in intensive collaborations with other research institutes and business partners. Our field labs and innovation clusters around specific themes such as quantum (QuTech) and robotics (RoboHouse) are hotspots for co-innovation. The high density of these hotspots is what sets apart TU Delft Campus within the international research landscape.

Start-up communities

TU Delft has traditionally been an entrepreneurial university, resulting in many start-ups and spin-offs. Incubator YES!Delft is part of TU Delft Campus and leading in Europe. The incubator is home to a large number of innovative high-tech startups, offers tailored programmes and has produced over 200 young companies since its inception. In addition to our incubator, TU Delft Campus offers various start-up communities with start-ups linked to specific domains: RoboValley, the Aerospace Innovation Hub and Quantum Delft.

Student life

X TU Delft

At X, students have the opportunity to develop themselves beyond the lecture halls. From sports and games to arts and crafts, reflection and lifestyle, there is something for everyone. Various group classes offer an accessible way to explore new interests and build a healthy routine in student life. Inspiring courses provide the space to deepen your knowledge and enjoy your newly-developed skills. Students seeking connection can share their passions by joining one of the many affiliated sports and cultural associations. Those looking to play or practise on their own can use our reservable spaces. If you prefer to gain experience in a low-pressure way, that’s possible too. Each month, a range of events are organised and Cafe X offers a relaxed and welcoming meeting place with a varied menu. Find out more about X at TU Delft.

Student associations

There are many international student associations for you to join and help you feel welcome. The associations can be connected to specific countries or can be centered around a specific theme. Find out what associations fits you the best.

Living in Delft

In Delft you will find many things that will help you to enjoy student life. The city has numerous cafes and pubs, two cinemas and a theatre. The city park ‘Delftse Hout’ is the place to go for a stroll, to play football, to have a barbecue or to dive into the cool water on a warm summer day. If you prefer the sea, then Scheveningen beach is only half an hour away by bus or tram. Delft also has a number of interesting museums such as ‘Nusantara ’, which is devoted to Indonesian ethnology and art and the ‘Prinsenhof’, former residence of the first Dutch monarch, William of Orange. Of course there is also the famous ‘Delft blue’ pottery, still produced today in the same way that it was manufactured hundreds of years ago.