Eindhoven University of Technology
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
A compact engineering university founded by industry in 1956, at the centre of the Brainport tech region.
- Tuition
- €22,400
- 2027-28
- Founded
- 1956
- QS World Ranking
- #152
- 2027 edition
- THE World Ranking
- #192
- 2026 edition
About TU/e
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) was founded in 1956 by industry, local government and academia, and that link with industry still shapes it. Its campus is in Eindhoven, in the Brainport technology region, and it is organised into nine departments: Applied Physics and Science Education, Biomedical Engineering, Built Environment, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering, plus the Eindhoven School of Education.
All bachelor's degrees run through the TU/e Bachelor College: three-year BSc programmes of four quartiles a year, with 45 ECTS of free electives so students can shape their own profile. Majors include Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences, Automotive Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Psychology and Technology; Biomedical Engineering and Medical Sciences and Technology are taught partly in Dutch.
TU/e is known for challenge-based learning and its student teams: about 630 students work in more than 30 teams building solar cars, electric race cars, robots and sustainable homes with over 700 partners. It suits hands-on students with strong mathematics (and usually physics) who want an engineering degree closely tied to industry.
Mens agitat molem
“Mind moves matter” — university motto
Why students choose TU/e
More than 30 student teams, including Solar Team Eindhoven, give around 630 students a year real engineering projects with industry partners.
The Bachelor College lets you tailor your degree with 45 ECTS of free electives alongside your major.
EU/EEA students pay the statutory fee of 2,771 euros in 2027-28; most bachelor's programmes have no selection and a 1 May deadline.
The campus sits in the Brainport region, and the university was founded by, and still works closely with, industry.
Admissions
2027-28 entry (applications open 1 October 2026)
Selectivity
No overall admission rate is published. Most bachelor's programmes admit all eligible applicants. For 2027-28, four programmes use selection (numerus fixus): Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences; Computer Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and the English track of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. Ranking is based on grade point average and the results of online tests or assignments; TU/e says the best fit is 'not always the students with the highest grades'.
Typical entry requirements
| A-levels | 3 GCSEs plus 3 A-levels (A2, not AS) covering six subjects, all at grade A* to C; required A-levels are Mathematics, plus Physics for most engineering majors and Physics and Chemistry for Chemical, Biomedical and Medical Sciences and Technology |
|---|---|
| IB Diploma | IB Diploma with the programme's required subjects (mathematics, and physics and/or chemistry depending on the major) |
| Indian Standard XII | CBSE: at least 5 relevant subjects with grades A1, A2 or B1, including Mathematics (plus Physics and/or Chemistry by major); CISCE: 75% overall with at least 70% in required subjects; plus an English test |
| US high school | Accredited diploma with at least 4 AP exams scored 3 or higher, including the required subjects |
| English language | IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 90 For 2027-28: IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 per section; TOEFL iBT 90 with 21 per section for tests before 21 January 2026, or 4.5 overall and per section on the new scale; Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 or C2 Proficiency 180 (169 per section); LanguageCert 70; PTE Academic 61. Results must be under two years old; IELTS Online is not accepted. |
Deadlines
- Selective programmes (Architecture, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry English track) Non-binding Next deadline · In ~3 months15 January 2027
Studielink application from 1 October 2026. Online tests: 6 March 2027 (Computer Science and Engineering), 13 March (Mechanical Engineering; Architecture), 20 March (Chemical Engineering and Chemistry); Architecture campus selection day 3 April 2027.
- All other bachelor's programmes Non-binding In ~7 months1 May 2027, 23:59 CET
Complete application required by this time; TU/e advises applying at least a month early.
- Non-EEA admitted students: visa/residence permit form and payments Non-binding In ~8 months1 June 2027, 23:59 CET
Forms are sent from April onwards.
Deadlines are from TU/e's admission roadmap, updated 10 September 2026 for applications for 2027-28. You may apply to at most two numerus fixus programmes per year, and take part in selection for the same programme at most three times.
How to apply
Apply in Studielink, then complete the TU/e application form in OSIRIS (login details arrive within about two days), upload documents including your English test, and pay the 100 euro application fee if you have a foreign diploma. Admitted non-EEA students pay a guarantee fee that includes the first year's tuition and complete a visa/residence permit form by 1 June.
What admissions looks for
- A diploma at Dutch VWO level with mathematics as a final exam subject, plus physics and/or chemistry for most majors.
- English at IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per section) or equivalent.
- For selective programmes, a ranking based on grade point average and programme-specific online tests or assignments.
- TU/e's profile of the 'Engineer of the Future': scientific knowledge plus the ability to collaborate, communicate, think creatively and take initiative.
Tips for applying to TU/e
- 1 Check the required subjects for your major: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering need mathematics and physics, and Chemical and Biomedical Engineering also need chemistry.
- 2 For Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture, the deadline is 15 January and the online tests are compulsory: put the March test dates in your calendar now.
- 3 Book your English test early: TU/e must be able to verify results before the deadline, and Cambridge results can take up to six weeks.
- 4 Start looking for housing yourself: TU/e's housing lottery is only for first-year international master's students.
Costs & financial aid
2027-28 · figures in EUR
EU/EEA students may be eligible for Dutch student finance. Non-EEA students pay a one-time guarantee deposit that includes the first year's tuition. TU/e provides limited bachelor-level scholarship support; check its scholarships and grants page for current schemes.
- 100 euros per application
- Application fee (foreign diploma)
- About 400 euros for a room to 700 euros for a studio per month
- Typical rent in Eindhoven
Academics
Academic calendar: Four quartiles per year
Computer Science and Engineering (BSc)
A selective programme with a 15 January deadline and an online selection test on 6 March 2027.
Electrical Engineering (BSc)
An English-taught, three-year BSc requiring mathematics and physics, with no selection.
Industrial Design (BSc)
Taught by TU/e's own Department of Industrial Design; like other engineering majors it requires mathematics and physics.
Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
A selective programme with an online test on 13 March 2027.
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences (BSc)
Selective, with an online test and an on-campus selection day on 3 April 2027.
Research
- TU/e highlights research such as a heart valve that grows with the body, an artificial leaf that produces medicine and a sensor to detect kidney failure.
- Solar Team Eindhoven presented the world's first solar ambulance in 2026.
- Turing Award winner Edsger W. Dijkstra was on the TU/e faculty.
Schools & faculties
- Applied Physics and Science Education
- Biomedical Engineering
- Built Environment
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Eindhoven School of Education
Student life
TU/e's campus is compact, with the renovated Atlas main building at its centre and TU/e innovation Space as the hub for challenge-based learning and student entrepreneurship. The student teams are a defining part of campus life: around 630 students join more than 30 teams each year, building everything from soccer and healthcare robots to solar and electric race cars and sustainable homes. The Bachelor College assumes about 40 hours of study a week. Housing in Eindhoven is competitive, and TU/e's own housing support is limited to first-year international master's students, so bachelor's students search the private market.
- More than 30 student teams with around 630 members and 700+ partners.
- TU/e innovation Space for challenge-based learning and start-ups.
- Honors Academy for students who want an extra challenge.
- Pre-TU/e offer for prospective students to try the university.
Housing. TU/e's housing lottery is only for first-year international master's students; bachelor's students must find their own accommodation, with rooms around 400 euros and studios around 700 euros a month.
Location
Eindhoven is part of Brainport, a technology region in the south of the Netherlands, and TU/e was founded there in 1956 by industry, local government and academia. TU/e's campus is in the city, and the university estimates rent at about 400 euros for a room and 700 euros for a studio. Students should budget at least 10,000 to 12,000 euros a year for living costs.
Nearest airport: Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
Notable alumni
- GK Gerard KleisterleeFormer president and CEO of Philips and chairman of Vodafone; MSc from TU/e
- KS Kees Schouhamer ImminkEngineer who helped develop the compact disc; Emmy Award and IEEE Medal of Honor
- WV Wil van der AalstComputer scientist known for process mining; MSc and PhD from TU/e
- MD Marijn DekkersFormer CEO of Bayer and chairman of Unilever; studied chemical technology at TU/e
- CE Camiel EurlingsDutch Minister of Transport (2006-2010); studied industrial engineering at TU/e
- JC Jo CoenenArchitect and former Chief Architect of the Netherlands; studied architecture at TU/e
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline for TU/e bachelor's programmes?
1 May 2027 (23:59 CET) for most programmes. Architecture, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and the English track of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry are selective, with a 15 January 2027 deadline.
How much does TU/e cost for international students?
For 2027-28, non-EEA bachelor's students pay 22,400 euros a year and EU/EEA students pay the statutory 2,771 euros. TU/e recommends budgeting at least 10,000 to 12,000 euros a year for living costs.
What IELTS score does TU/e require?
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 90 with 21 per section (4.5 on the new scale).
Which subjects do I need to study engineering at TU/e?
Mathematics for every programme, plus physics for most engineering majors and both physics and chemistry for Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Medical Sciences and Technology.
Does TU/e offer housing to bachelor's students?
No. TU/e's housing lottery is for first-year international master's students only, so bachelor's students need to find their own room, ideally well before arrival.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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