Master's
TU Delft Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based, check official site
Delft University of Technology
Delft, Netherlands
"The Netherlands' largest and oldest technical university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#48 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (orientation year)
About Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) was founded on 8 January 1842 by King William II as the Royal Academy and is the largest and oldest technical university in the Netherlands. It has eight faculties and about 26,500 students (2025), including around 3,450 doctoral candidates, and about a quarter of its students are non-Dutch. TU Delft is the highest-ranked Dutch university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, at #48 worldwide and 13th in Europe.
Rankings & Recognition
#48
Ranked #48 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#47 in QS 2026), the highest-ranked Dutch university.
Accreditations & Memberships
IDEA League
CESAER
UNITECH International
ENHANCE Alliance
LDE
4TU
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Delft University of Technology's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
86.20#76
Employer Reputation
90.40#71
Faculty Student Ratio
49.10#392
Citations per Faculty
84.60#126
International Faculty Ratio
100.00#68
International Student Ratio
94.80#128
International Student Diversity
95.10#109
International Research Network
93.80#102
Employment Outcomes
66.00#235
Sustainability
96.30#15
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Key Facts
1842
Founded
#48
QS 2027 Rank
Public technical university
Type
Delft
Location
8
Faculties
approx. 26,500 (2025)
Students
Popular Programs
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Electrical Engineering
Application Details
Application Route
Studielink + university portal
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Study permit (MVV + residence permit)
Post-Study Work
1 year (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Highly skilled migrant permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
TU Delft Excellence Scholarship
Career Outcomes
94%
Placement Ratio
1 year (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Doctoral Candidates — 3,454 (2025)
Non-Dutch Scientific Staff — 57% (2023)
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
TU Delft has its campus in Delft, the Netherlands, with eight faculties and many research institutes.
Campus Details
Single
urban campus in Delft
161
hectares
8
faculties
Campus Forecast
Delft
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University housing partners and private rooms
Dining
Campus canteens and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
Dutch health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 26,500 (2025)
Non-Dutch Students
approx. 25% (2023)
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
€15,930 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
TU Delft admits international students in September. Bachelor applications go through Studielink, and master applications through the TU Delft portal. Check the TU Delft admission pages for the current deadlines.
Scholarships at Delft University of Technology
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma accepted as equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, plus the entry requirements of each programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, English proficiency and the entry requirements of each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (Studielink + university portal)
Diploma and academic transcripts
English proof (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo)
Motivation letter
CV / resume
Recommendation letters (master)
Proof of financial means
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Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme, language of instruction and entry rules on the TU Delft website.
2
Apply online
Register in Studielink and complete the application in the university portal before the programme deadline.
3
Upload documents
Upload your diploma, transcripts, English proof, motivation letter and CV; some programmes add a test or interview.
4
Admission decision
The university assesses your file and sends an admission decision.
5
Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee instalment or deposit; the university applies for your MVV and residence permit with the IND.
6
Visa & arrive
Collect the MVV at the Dutch embassy if needed, travel, collect your residence permit card and register with the municipality.
Campus & Location
TU Delft has its campus in Delft, the Netherlands, with eight faculties and many research institutes.
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Master's
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Mechanical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Master's
Sustainable Energy Technology
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