Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | €19,906/year (Bachelor's); €25,633/year (Master's), non-EEA (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Delft University of Technology, known as TU Delft, is the Netherlands’ oldest and largest technical university, ranked joint 47th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Founded in 1842, it is famous for aerospace engineering, water management, architecture and sustainable technology, and it works closely with Dutch industry — from the port of Rotterdam to the high-tech firms of Eindhoven. For students who want a hands-on engineering education in Europe, it is one of the best choices available.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per year, non-EEA) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s (2026/27) | €19,906 | €20,563 per year for 2027/28. |
| Master’s (2026/27) | €25,633 | €26,479 per year for 2027/28. |
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay the much lower statutory rate. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official TU Delft tuition page before applying: TU Delft official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: Delft University of Technology on Google Maps. If you have studied at TU Delft and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
There is a single September intake each year. Bachelor’s deadlines are 15 January for selection programmes and 1 April for the rest; master’s deadlines for non-EU students are 15 January for high-demand programmes such as computer science and aerospace engineering, and 1 April for the rest. Scholarship applications close on 1 December. Bachelor’s applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90. Master’s applicants need IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 100 with 22 in each section.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 December | Scholarship applications close |
| 15 January | Bachelor’s selection programmes; master’s high-demand programmes (non-EU) |
| 1 April | Bachelor’s other programmes; master’s other programmes (non-EU) |
| September | Study starts (single intake each year) |
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Placements and Careers
TU Delft does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service helps students connect with employers in the Netherlands and beyond, and its links with Dutch industry — from aviation to water management — open doors to internships and jobs. TU Delft is famous for its student teams, which design and race solar cars, build rockets and compete in international engineering challenges. See the official TU Delft website for the latest careers information.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place TU Delft joint 47th in the world.
Campus Gallery
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Campus and Infrastructure
Delft is a charming canal city between Rotterdam and The Hague, famous for its blue pottery, its old churches and its lively student life — about a quarter of the population are students. Cycling is the way to get around, and the campus is a short ride from the historic centre. Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are all within an hour by train. Housing is in high demand: students should apply for accommodation as soon as they are admitted. Living costs are lower than in Amsterdam.
Faculties and Departments
TU Delft has eight faculties. It offers four bachelor’s programmes in English — aerospace engineering, computer science and engineering, applied earth sciences and nanobiology — and all of its master’s programmes are taught in English. Popular choices include aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, architecture and civil engineering. Teaching is practical and project-based: students build, test and race real machines, from solar cars to drones.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. Similar universities on this site: University of Amsterdam (Netherlands, QS 2026: 53rd in the world) — the only other Dutch university on this site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bachelor’s programmes does TU Delft teach in English?
Four: aerospace engineering, computer science and engineering, applied earth sciences and nanobiology. All of its master’s programmes are taught in English.
What English score does TU Delft ask for?
Bachelor’s applicants need IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90. Master’s applicants need IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 100 with 22 in each section.
How much is tuition at TU Delft for non-EEA students?
Non-EEA tuition for 2026/27 is €19,906 a year for bachelor’s degrees and €25,633 a year for master’s degrees. Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay the much lower statutory rate. Check the official tuition page on tudelft.nl for the current year’s rates.
What are the application deadlines?
There is a single September intake each year. Bachelor’s deadlines are 15 January for selection programmes and 1 April for the rest; master’s deadlines for non-EU students are 15 January for high-demand programmes such as computer science and aerospace engineering, and 1 April for the rest. Scholarship applications close on 1 December.
Is housing easy to find in Delft?
Housing is in high demand. Students should apply for accommodation as soon as they are admitted. Living costs are lower than in Amsterdam, but arrange housing early.
Scholarships
TU Delft’s own scholarships are listed on the official TU Delft website — check the funding pages on tudelft.nl for the current awards, eligibility and deadlines; scholarship applications close on 1 December. Also see the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027 on this site (each programme sets its own deadline; 15 January 2027 is the most common date, not a universal one). Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
Delft University of Technology
Mekelweg 5, 2628 CD Delft, Netherlands