Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology

Delft, Netherlands

"The Netherlands' largest and oldest technical university"

Public Technical University Engineering and Technology 🌐 www.tudelft.nl https://www.tudelft.nl

At a Glance

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Ranking #48 (QS)
PSW VISA 1 year (orientation year)
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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
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #48 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#47 in QS 2026), the highest-ranked Dutch university.

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

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate —
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) —

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

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Master's

TU Delft Excellence Scholarship

Merit-based, check official site

Deadline: Ask counsellor

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 Photo

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.

8 of 8 courses
Bachelor's 2
Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 3 years
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Master's 6
Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1-2 years
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Delft University of Technology
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Master's Computer Science
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1-2 years
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Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1-2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Check university site
Deadline N/A
Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1-2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Check university site
Deadline N/A
Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1-2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Check university site
Deadline N/A
Delft University of Technology
📍 Delft
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1-2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Check university site
Deadline N/A

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