Delft University of Technology

1. TU Delft Background Information

The Delft University of Technology, also known as TU Delft, is the Netherlands’ largest public technical university. First established in 1842, the university now has over 16,000 students and a budget of €380m. 

It offers around 40 English language MSc programmes, which take two years. The first year is dedicated to theoretical study and assignments, while the second is devoted to working on theses which involve taking an internship or proper research assignment within a company.
TU Delft has a slightly different approach to their Master’s programmes: on top of the main programme some also have additions which they call ‘tracks’, each of which is a complete Master’s programme, which allow you to tailor your MSc to better fit your interests. TU Delft offers sixty such tracks.

You can find all of the MSc programmes and different tracks on the TU Delft site, including all relevant information.

It may also be useful for you to read TU Delft’s Master’s prospectus.

2. TU Delft Application Process

If you wish to start an Msc programme for the 2012-2014 years, the deadline for the physical arrival of your application 1st April 2012. You may only apply for one MSc programme.

The application process begins by filling in the online application and paying a non-refundable application fee of €50. Next, you need to send in hard copies of the required application documents. Once TU Delft has confirmed the arrival of these documents, you should receive an admission decision around 8 weeks after.

You can pay the application fee either by credit card (pdf warning), or by bank transfer.

Application Requirements

• A BSc degree with high grades from a reputable university, in a subject closely related to the MSc programme you wish to study. If you haven’t yet graduated from your BSc degree, you can instead provide proof of your near completion.
• A BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 75% of the maximum grade possible. You can find out the relevant requirement of your home country through the following links:
  • Countries A - H   Countries I - P   Countries Q - Z
• Official certified proof of your proficiency with the English language. This can be a  TOEFL score of at least 90, an IELTS score of at least 6.5, or proof that you have passed the University of Cambridge 'Certificate of Proficiency in English' or the University of Cambridge 'Certificate in Advanced English' . Certificates must be under two years old to be valid.
• If you are an EU/EFTA citizen, you can submit your English language certificate before 1st July, as long as you have submitted the rest of the physical documents before the standard deadline of 1st April.
• If you are from China, you will need to provide a Nuffic certificate. To obtain this, you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL test.
• If you are from a native English language country, obviously you are exempt from these requirements.
• A motivation essay of between 2000-3000 words, which should address your motivation for applying for your MSc programme, why you wish to study in the Netherlands and TU Delft in particular, which specialisations you are interested in and why, examples of three thesis topics and elaborations on your particular interests, and a brief 250 words summary of the thesis work performed in your Bachelor’s.
• Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch, one from an academic at your previous faculty, one from your employer if you have work experience, or if you haven’t graduated yet, two letters from professors at your current faculty.
• An English language resume/curriculum vitae.
• Proof of identity, such as a copy of your passport or equivalent.

3. TU Delft Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2012-13:

• For students with EU/EFTA/Surinamese nationality, all Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes cost €1771 per year.
• For students with a non-EU/EFTA nationality, all Bachelor’s programmes cost €8096 per year, and all Master’s programmes cost €12,650.

4. TU Delft Deadlines

If you wish to start an Msc programme for the 2012-2014 years, the deadline for the physical arrival of your application 1st April 2012. You may only apply for one MSc programme.

5. TU Delft Contact Information

TU Delft International Office

Jaffalaan 9A
2628 BX Delft
The Netherlands

Telephone +31 (0) 15 278 80 12
E-mail info@tudelft.nl

Faculty Offices

Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

Kluyverweg 1

2629 HS Delft

exchange-AE@TUDelft.nl

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82058

Postal Address: PO Box 5058

                          2600 GB Delft

                          The Netherlands

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Lorentzweg 1

2628 CJ Delft

exchange-TNW@tudelft.nl

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87774

Postal Address: PO Box 5046

              2600 GA Delft

              The Netherlands

Faculty of Architecture

Julianalaan 134

2628 BL Delft

internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl 

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89805

Postal Address: P.O. Box 5043
                          2500 GA Delft
                          The Netherlands

Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Stevinweg 1

2628 CN Delft

exchange-citg@tudelft.nl

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85440

Postal address: P.O. Box 5048
                          2600 GA Delft

                          The Netherlands

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Mekelweg 4

2628 CD Delft

J.deVries@tudelft.nl / H.Pediz-Tekis@tudelft.nl 

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84568

Postal address: P.O.Box 5031
                          2600 GA Delft
                          The Netherlands

Faculty of Industrial Design

Landbergstraat 15

2628 CE Delft

internationaloffice-io@tudelft.nl

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89807

Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE)

Mekelweg 2

2628 CD Delft

m.p.i.toppenberg@tudelft.nl / F.S.Cinar@tudelft.nl 

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86666

Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management

Jaffalaan 5

2628 BX Delft

c.a.hoek@tudelft.nl

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87100
        Postal Address: P.O.Box 5015
                                 2600 GA Delft
                                 The Netherlands