The Delft University of Technology often referred to as TU Delft, is the oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands. It was established as a Royal Academy in 1842 to facilitate the education of civil engineers. It is the school that rapidly expanded its education curriculum and became a polytechnic school in 1864.
Later in 1905, it became an institute of technology, gaining full university rights. And, it got its current name in the year 1986. Further, in 2019, the university was ranked amongst the top 20 best universities for engineering and technology internationally and received the highest rank in the Netherlands.With an area of around 161 hectares, the campus of the university is larger than Delft’s city center and is considered one amongst the largest university campuses worldwide. Be it students, visitors, scientists, and employees of the university along with companies, over 27,000 people stay on the university’s campus every day. The campus has green spaces along with an extensive network for cycle tracks and walking trails. The campus also serves food for students and visitors.
TU Delft has an extensive framework of external and internal quality assurance for education and research. The BSc and MSc programs are all accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch and Flemish Accreditation Organization), and TU Delft also passed its institutional audit on quality assurance.
University at a glance
Total International Students | 4,633 |
Size of Campus in acres | 397 |
Male/Female Ratio | 1 : 0.41 |
UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 1.875 |
No.of Campuses | 1 |
Fees
Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
BE/Btech(2 Courses) | 3 Years | Euro 14,500 |
MArch(1 Course) | 2 Years | Euro 18,750 |
MS(14 Courses) | 24 Months | Euro 18,750 |
MIM(1 Course) | 2 Years | Euro 18,750 |
BSc(1 Course) | 3 Years | Euro 14,500 |
Entry Criteria
Courses | Exams |
BE/Btech(2 Courses) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
MArch(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
MS(14 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
MIM(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
BSc(1 Course) | IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above |
Admission Requirements
Documents | SOP : Not required LOR : Needed for few courses Essays : Needed for few courses CV : Needed for all courses Additional documents : Required |
Application fees | Euro 120 |
Type of deadline | Regular |
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- Accommodations type include rooms, studios, and apartments for rent
- Students can get an excellent location with quick access to lively squares with cafes, shops and the historical sights of Delft
- Facilities include nice bathroom with a sink, kitchen with free gas, fridge, dry cleaner, a general laundry machine, free internet, TV
- The average rent per month range from €550 to €700
- Some rooms are rented out to international students only
Link for off-campus housing: https://housinganywhere.com/s/Delft–Netherlands

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