✈️Delft University of Technology

Delft, Netherlands

QS World 2026 · #14

The Netherlands' leading technical university, taught almost entirely in English.

About TU Delft

TU Delft is the oldest and largest Dutch technical university, and nearly all of its Bachelor's programmes are taught in English — unusual for the Netherlands, where many universities mix Dutch and English. It's particularly known for Aerospace Engineering and Architecture.

Why students choose it

  • Nearly all Bachelor's programmes taught in English
  • Strong Aerospace Engineering and Architecture reputation
  • The Netherlands' oldest and largest technical university

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 36

Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

€17,000+/yr

premium tier for Netherlands — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English — the large majority of Bachelor's programmes are taught in English.

Campus

campus campus, Delft

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or TU Delft's financial aid office.

The Netherlands has a well-known joint government/university scholarship for non-EEA students, alongside a growing number of individual university excellence scholarships.

  • Holland Scholarship: Jointly funded by the Dutch government and participating universities, for non-EEA students — a one-off award (not full funding), available for eligible Bachelor's and Master's programmes.
  • University excellence scholarships: e.g. Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, Utrecht Excellence Scholarship — merit-based, varying in coverage from partial to full tuition, offered independently by individual universities.

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Popular courses

Aerospace Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Architecture

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Civil Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Industrial Design

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Durations are typical for Netherlands — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
1 May (general deadline)
Note
Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 90–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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TU Delft FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to TU Delft as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into TU Delft?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, TU Delft expects around AAA at A Level or 36 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for TU Delft's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on TU Delft's own admissions page before applying.

How much does TU Delft cost for international students?

International tuition at TU Delft typically falls in the €17,000+/yr range (premium tier for Netherlands). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not TU Delft's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for TU Delft?

TU Delft follows Netherlands's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due 1 may (general deadline). Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January. Always verify the exact date on TU Delft's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for TU Delft?

Netherlands universities, including TU Delft, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is TU Delft known for?

The Netherlands' leading technical university, taught almost entirely in English. TU Delft is the oldest and largest Dutch technical university, and nearly all of its Bachelor's programmes are taught in English — unusual for the Netherlands, where many universities mix Dutch and English. It's particularly known for Aerospace Engineering and Architecture.

Can I apply to TU Delft with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — TU Delft accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Netherlands University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against TU Delft and every other Netherlands university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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