🔧Eindhoven University of Technology

Eindhoven, Netherlands

QS World 2026 · #118

The Netherlands' technical university most closely tied to industry, based in a genuine tech hub.

About TU/e

TU Eindhoven sits in Eindhoven, home to Philips' original headquarters and now a major European tech and semiconductor hub (including ASML, the world's leading lithography-equipment maker) — giving students unusually direct industry proximity. It's particularly strong in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design.

Why students choose it

  • Based in Eindhoven, home to ASML and a major European tech hub
  • Strong Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design reputation
  • Deep industry ties from its Philips-founded heritage

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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, Eindhoven

🏆 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/e'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

Electrical 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

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Industrial 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

Applied Physics

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Data Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

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/e FAQ

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

What grades do I need to get into TU/e?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, TU/e expects around AAA at A Level or 36 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for TU/e'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/e's own admissions page before applying.

How much does TU/e cost for international students?

International tuition at TU/e 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/e'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/e?

TU/e 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/e's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for TU/e?

Netherlands universities, including TU/e, 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/e known for?

The Netherlands' technical university most closely tied to industry, based in a genuine tech hub. TU Eindhoven sits in Eindhoven, home to Philips' original headquarters and now a major European tech and semiconductor hub (including ASML, the world's leading lithography-equipment maker) — giving students unusually direct industry proximity. It's particularly strong in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Design.

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

Yes — TU/e 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/e and every other Netherlands university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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