> BACHELOR COLLEGE > GRADUATE SCHOOL
OVERVIEW AND * This major is formally part of the Computer Science & Engineering Bachelor pro- ACADEMIC PROGRAMS gram STRATEGIC Top-ranking At the heart of Strong technology 3 AREAS RANKINGS the Brainport region heritage Eindhoven The university focuses on 88 15 TU/e Campus three areas of societal STUDY RESEARCH Shanghai Ranking The TU/e Campus is turning into a Dutch University TU/e is situated in the heart of one With companies such as Philips, challenges: PROGRAMS AREAS (ARWU 2016) science park in which university, of the most intelligent communities ASML, DAF, NXP and FEI, the TU/e in 6 out of 7 Eindhoven University of Technology 16 Majors technology institutes and companies in the world: Brainport, renowned Eindhoven region has a strong engineering categories is a first-rate research university drive innovation together, focusing on for technology and design. heritage in technology. ENERGY 12 Bachelor’s degrees (BSc) in world's top 50 specializing in engineering science & 23 Master’s degrees (MSc) three research centers: Data Science, technology in the Netherlands. 11 Special master’s degree tracks Reuters News 2016 High Tech Systems and Photonic HEALTH 12 Professional Doctorates in Engineering (PDEng) TU/e 16th in ranking Integration. 15 Doctorates in Philosophy (PhD) Europe's most innovative universities SMART MOBILITY
The Netherlands Brainport Eindhoven Science Park covers an area of 80 hectares
ULTRA-MODERN LIVING KNOWLEDGE TOP RESEARCH About TU/e CLEANROOM LABS 11 INSTITUTES 18 FACILITIES Impact
Learn the fundamentals, explore the possibilities, and innovate to TU/e contributes to societal challenges by effective education, knowledge generation and knowledge solve problems. Success is a process. The Eindhoven University transfer into companies, products and services. of Technology (TU/e) offers a first-rate learning environment that EDUCATION RESEARCH VALORIZATION
SCIENCE NEWS 6,031 allows you to excel. Together with your own drive and ambition MORE SCIENTIFIC START-UPS 4 PUBLICATIONS THAN 3,878 2,484 36 & SPIN-OFFS 3 2 this will be your way to success. 80 841 STUDENT 1 273 23 NATIONALITIES
BSc MSc PHD PDEng PATENT C 20 APPLICATIONS
High-quality education Strong ties with industry 3,145 67% NATIONAL EMPLOYEES 33% INTERNATIONAL The Eindhoven University of Technology has built a reputation for focusing At TU/e, we value entrepreneurship. Many of our professors work part-time on high-quality education. We promise you a challenging, motivating in industry. TU/e is located in the Brainport area, the foremost high-tech and supportive atmosphere. Our flexible course structure gives you innovation center of Europe. 33% of Dutch R&D spending takes place in Mens sana in corpore sano the opportunity to customize your curriculum to best fit your strengths, this region, and many world-class technology companies and research Serious brain-work benefits from timely relaxation. The TU/e campus is a park-like area with extensive interests and ambitions. institutes have research facilities here. These companies value TU/e facilities for sports, cultural activities and recreation. graduates and are looking for well-trained engineers with an international A bachelor’s degree from TU/e is an excellent investment into your future background. development as an engineer. Our master’s degree programs will show you CAFÉ & FILM HOUSE RESEARCH CHILDCARE DE ZWARTE DOOS LIBRARY CENTER the breadth and depth of your scientific field, giving you a solid start in your TU/e is world leader in publications together with industry. The stability career. Would you like to specialize even further as a research scientist or of our network of unique and intensive partnerships will serve you well a high-level technological product or process designer? Then you will be in finding assignments, internships, graduation projects and your future HEAT/COLD interested in our PhD and PDEng programs. Throughout your stay at TU/e, career. 1 STORAGE SYSTEM Provides savings similar to the you will work closely with respected academics in your field. use of 850 households. A great place to live Leading in research With a long history as a center of trade and innovation, the Netherlands The Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading research institute for has an international focus, an open, friendly culture, and a population that scientific innovation. You will enjoy working in our well-equipped, modern speaks English very well. With students from 80 different countries and research facilities, including a large, ultramodern cleanroom. The TU/e over 33% international employees, TU/e’s strong international community SPORTS SPORTS campus is home to many other renowned research institutes, such as the will make you feel right at home. 70 ACTIVITIES 38 ASSOCIATIONS CULTURAL 9 ASSOCIATIONS Dutch Polymer Institute and the Intelligent Lighting Institute. In addition, CONFERENCE we participate in networks and institutes throughout the world. Eindhoven is a modern, green city, with many cultural and sports facilities. 5 AREAS With an extensive rail and road network and an airport located nearby, (INTER)NATIONAL STUDENT 10 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 8 TEAMS all of Europe lies at your feet. Forbes magazine calls the city of Eindhoven “hands-down the most inventive city in the world”. We call it a great place to start an international future. STRATEGIC Top-ranking At the heart of Strong technology 3 AREAS RANKINGS the Brainport region heritage Eindhoven The university focuses on 88 15 TU/e Campus three areas of societal STUDY RESEARCH Shanghai Ranking The TU/e Campus is turning into a Dutch University TU/e is situated in the heart of one With companies such as Philips, challenges: PROGRAMS AREAS (ARWU 2016) science park in which university, of the most intelligent communities ASML, DAF, NXP and FEI, the TU/e in 6 out of 7 Eindhoven University of Technology 16 Majors technology institutes and companies in the world: Brainport, renowned Eindhoven region has a strong engineering categories is a first-rate research university drive innovation together, focusing on for technology and design. heritage in technology. ENERGY 12 Bachelor’s degrees (BSc) in world's top 50 specializing in engineering science & 23 Master’s degrees (MSc) three research centers: Data Science, technology in the Netherlands. 11 Special master’s degree tracks Reuters News 2016 High Tech Systems and Photonic HEALTH 12 Professional Doctorates in Engineering (PDEng) TU/e 16th in ranking Integration. 15 Doctorates in Philosophy (PhD) Europe's most innovative universities SMART MOBILITY
The Netherlands Brainport Eindhoven Science Park covers an area of 80 hectares
ULTRA-MODERN LIVING KNOWLEDGE TOP RESEARCH CLEANROOM LABS 11 INSTITUTES 18 FACILITIES
Impact
TU/e contributes to societal challenges by effective education, knowledge generation and knowledge transfer into companies, products and services.
EDUCATION RESEARCH VALORIZATION
SCIENCE NEWS 6,031 MORE SCIENTIFIC START-UPS 4 PUBLICATIONS THAN 3,878 2,484 36 & SPIN-OFFS 3 2 80 841 STUDENT 1 273 23 NATIONALITIES
BSc MSc PHD PDEng PATENT C 20 APPLICATIONS
3,145 67% NATIONAL EMPLOYEES 33% INTERNATIONAL
Mens sana in corpore sano Serious brain-work benefits from timely relaxation. The TU/e campus is a park-like area with extensive facilities for sports, cultural activities and recreation.
CAFÉ & FILM HOUSE RESEARCH CHILDCARE DE ZWARTE DOOS LIBRARY CENTER
HEAT/COLD 1 STORAGE SYSTEM Provides savings similar to the use of 850 households.
SPORTS SPORTS 70 ACTIVITIES 38 ASSOCIATIONS CULTURAL 9 ASSOCIATIONS
CONFERENCE 5 AREAS (INTER)NATIONAL STUDENT 10 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS 8 TEAMS Structure of education Bachelor College The Eindhoven University of Technology offers undergraduate programs at the Bachelor College and graduate programs at the Graduate School. All undergraduate programs award the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree upon Design your own curriculum graduation. Graduate programs confer the Master of Science (MSc), Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. A TU/e undergraduate program is an excellent foundation for your future as an engineer. All undergraduate programs at TU/e are part of the Bachelor Among other requirements, starting a master’s degree program requires a College. bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Entry requirements for the PDEng and PhD programs include a master’s degree in a relevant field. Our undergraduate programs offer a unique flexibility. Choose your major, fine-tune your curriculum with electives, and tailor your course load to your strengths, interests and ambitions with the assistance of your personal study coach. From September 2017, TU/e offers twelve bachelor’s degree programs in English and four in Dutch.
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Duration: Three years (120 ECTS + 60 ECTS from electives)
Workload: Full-time European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Application deadline: 1 May 2017 University courses in Europe are standardized with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), awarding credits based on the work you need to do to complete Start date: The mandatory introduction course units. One ECTS credit is equivalent to a workload of 28 hours. A full- program for international time, one-year program amounts to 60 credits, which comprises a student students starts in August. workload of about 1680 hours. Classes start in September.
For more information about TU/e’s bachelor’s degree programs, please visit our website at www.tue.nl/bachelorcollege/en.
Prof. Frank Baaijens, Admission requirements and application Rector Magnificus TU/e TU/e welcomes students from all over the world. Our admissions process Welcome to TU/e. It’s an excellent place to start your future, and checks whether your previous educational background is sufficient to you’ll be challenged to be your best. Our first-rate education and participate successfully in a TU/e program. Enrollment at TU/e requires a strong ties with the nearby high-tech industry cultivate engineers sufficient mastery of the English language, a secondary education diploma who can innovate at the top of their fields. Yes, you’ll have to work that is recognized as equivalent to the accepted Dutch diplomas, and a certain hard. But you’ll be happy to do so. Why? Because you’ll be following level of mathematics and physics. your interests and ambitions. Whether you’re striving for scientific excellence, a high-powered career, or societal progress, TU/e allows For more information about enrollment, you to fit your curriculum to your goals. And we don’t just provide a please visit our website at www.tue.nl/admission. great environment for studying – we have excellent sports facilities; the vibrant city of Eindhoven is rich in culture; and with Eindhoven Airport nearby, you can discover all that Europe has to offer. Graduate School Graduate School Master’s degree programs
Choose between 15 graduate programs A springboard for your career
Graduate programs in the TU/e Graduate School are developed in cooperation Invest in your career with a master’s degree program at the Eindhoven with leading research groups at TU/e, and consist of several degree programs. University of Technology. You will gain a solid scientific basis and depth, Currently, you can choose between fifteen graduate programs. and master important professional skills.
Each graduate program offers you opportunities for in-depth specialization The TU/e Graduate School currently offers 23 master’s degree programs or multidisciplinary collaboration. TU/e education is always up-to-date with specializing in engineering, design, research, entrepreneurship, ongoing research, and has an intrinsic focus on collaboration with industry. management, or societal issues, and 11 special master’s degree tracks. Our excellent fundamental research and relationships with industry make a The special master’s degree tracks are part of an accredited master’s TU/e graduate program a great start for a varied, challenging and lucrative degree program. After completing a special master’s degree track, you career. will receive the diploma of that master’s degree program.
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Duration: Two years (120 ECTS)
Workload: Full-time
Application deadline: 1 May 2017
Start date: The mandatory introduction program for international students starts in Chart your own academic career path August. Classes start in September. Most master’s degree programs also Each graduate program offers one or more master’s degree programs and the provide the opportunity to start in opportunity to continue with a PhD program in the same field. Some graduate February, without introduction program programs also offer you the option to enroll in a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng) program after you obtain your master’s degree. PDEng programs are two-year, high-level traineeships focusing on technical product >> For more information about TU/e’s master’s degree programs, please and process design – ideal for students who desire a career in industry and visit our website at www.tue.nl/masterprograms. are looking to gain more extensive technological, practical and professional experience after getting their master’s degree. Admission requirements and For more information about TU/e’s graduate programs, application please visit our website at www.tue.nl/graduateschool.
Admission to one of the TU/e master’s degree programs requires a bachelor’s degree from a relevant program with sufficient academic quality, or an accepted equivalent. You need a sufficient mastery of the English language and a cumulative grade point average (CPGA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum.
Graduate School >> For details about application and admission, please visit our website at www.tue.nl/admission. Master’s degree programs >> PDEng programs >> PhD programs >> Graduate School Graduate School PDEng programs PhD programs
Highly educated, Personalized scientific growth industry-focused engineers opportunities
A PDEng program is a two-year, full-time salaried technological TU/e PhD programs are four-year, full-time salaried research positions. designer’s program that allows you to expand your technological Under the supervision of a professor, you will do cutting-edge research knowledge, gain practical experience with the latest design methods and within the field of your choice. Successfully defending your dissertation work on your professional skills. is valuable proof that you are able to work at a very high scientific level.
The first year of the PDEng program consists of advanced coursework Our researchers get the space and support they need to excel, and our to prepare you for the demands of complex industry design projects. small scale and personal approach makes it easy to communicate and During the second year, you will work on a large-scale, multidisciplinary collaborate with other departments. PhD programs at TU/e offer a wide technological design project in a leading company. range of courses geared toward personal and professional development. In contrast to most other countries, PhD students in the Netherlands are After graduation, you will be awarded the Professional Doctorate in salaried university employees. Engineering, an accredited degree that is equivalent to the British Engineering Doctorate. Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree: Professional Doctorate in Engineering Duration: Four years (PDEng) Workload: Full-time Duration: Two years Start date: Any time, in agreement with your Workload: Full-time department
Start date: To be agreed with your department >> For more information about TU/e’s PhD programs, please visit our website at www.tue.nl/phdprograms >> For more information about TU/e’s PDEng programs, please visit our website at www.tue.nl/pdengprograms Admission requirements and application Admission requirements and application Admission to one of the TU/e PhD programs requires a Master of Science degree from a relevant program with sufficient academic quality, or an Admission requirements include a Master of Science degree from a accepted equivalent, and a sufficient mastery of the English language. A relevant program with sufficient academic quality, or an accepted stringent selection procedure is part of the application process. You can equivalent, and a sufficient mastery of the English language. A selection only apply for a PhD position if there is a vacancy in the department of procedure is part of the application process. You can only apply for a your choice. PDEng position if there is a vacancy in the department of your choice. Alternatively, we offer you the opportunity to find a supervisor and >> For details about application and admission, execute your own research at TU/e if you have an excellent research please visit our website at www.tue.nl/admission/pdeng idea that matches our scientific ambitions and you have a grant or scholarship.
>> For details about application and admission, please visit our website at www.tue.nl/admission/phd Program overview Bachelor College - English-language majors
- Applied Mathematics - Automotive - Electrical Engineering - Sustainable Innovation - Applied Physics - Chemical Engineering & - Industrial Design - Web Science - Architecture, Urbanism & Building Chemistry - Psychology & Technology TU/e also offers 4 majors in Dutch Sciences - Data Science - Software Science
Graduate School - graduate programs
Applied Physics Computer Science Innovation Sciences Master’s degree programs Master’s degree programs Master’s degree programs - Applied Physics - Computer Science and Engineering - Human-Technology Interaction - Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion - Business Information Systems - Innovation Sciences PDEng programs - Embedded Systems (4TU) PhD programs* - Design and Technology of Instrumentation Special master’s tracks - Clinical Informatics - Information Security Technology Life Sciences and Engineering PhD programs* - Data Science in Engineering Master’s degree programs - EIT Data Science - Biomedical Engineering Built Environment - EIT Embedded Systems - Medical Engineering Master’s degree programs PDEng programs Special master’s tracks - Architecture, Building and Planning - Software Technology - Regenerative Medicine and Technology - Construction Management and Engineering PhD programs* - Care and Cure (4TU) PDEng programs PDEng programs Electrical Engineering - Clinical Informatics - Smart Energy Buildings and Cities Master’s degree programs - Qualified Medical Engineering PhD programs* - Electrical Engineering - Design of Electrical Engineering Systems/track Special master’s tracks Healthcare Systems Design Automotive Systems - Broadband Telecommunication Technologies PhD programs* Master’s degree programs - Care and Cure - Automotive Technology - Design of Electrical Engineering Systems/track Mechanical Engineering PDEng programs Healthcare Systems Design Master’s degree programs - Automotive Systems Design - Design of Electrical Engineering Systems/track - Mechanical Engineering PhD programs* Information and Communication Technology - Systems and Control (4TU) PhD programs* Special master’s track Chemical Engineering and Chemistry - Manufacturing Systems Engineering Master’s degree programs Industrial and Applied Mathematics PhD programs* - Chemical Engineering Master’s degree programs PDEng programs - Industrial and Applied Mathematics Photonics - Process and Product Design Special master’s track Special master’s track PhD programs* - Data Science in Engineering - Photonics program as part of master program PhD programs* Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
Off-site programs in Industrial Design Science Education and Communication Data Science Master’s degree programs Master’s degree programs Master’s degree program - Industrial Design - Science Education and Communication (4TU) - Data Science and Entrepreneurship¹ PDEng programs (this program is taught in Dutch) Master’s tracks - User System Interaction PhD programs* PhD programs* - Data Science: Business Analytics ² - Data Science: Business and Governance² Sustainable Energy Technology Industrial Engineering Master’s degree programs PDEng programs Master’s degree programs - Sustainable Energy Technology (4TU) - Data Science - Innovation Management - Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion - Operations Management & Logistics Special master’s tracks ¹ We will offer this Master’s degree program jointly Special master’s track SELECT with Tilburg University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. - Manufacturing Systems Engineering PDEng programs ² Offered by Tilburg University. PDEng programs - Smart Energy Buildings and Cities - Industrial Engineering PhD programs* PhD programs* * For more infomation about TU/e’s PhD programs, please visit our website at www.tue.nl/phdprograms Exchange students
TU/e offers students from selected institutions the opportunity to study at one of the TU/e departments as an exchange student. The status of exchange student is a special category granted to students who participate in: European educational programs such as Erasmus and Science without Borders; exchange programs agreed by a TU/e TU/e: Your path to success Department with selected institutions; specific exchange programs agreed between the student's home country and the Netherlands. • Leading in engineering science & technology Exchange students from a partner university with which the TU/e has • High-quality research and education an exchange agreement do not need to pay tuition fee. • Excellent modern student facilities • Scholarships available As an exchange student you remain enrolled at your home institution • International community of more than 80 nationalities and spend between one semester and one academic year pursuing • Friendly, open culture your studies at TU/e. You can transfer the credits you obtain at TU/e • International network with prominent universities and institutes to your own degree. More information: • TU/e alumni in high demand among employers www.tue.nl/exchange-programs. • Strong position in Brainport Eindhoven, the Dutch high-tech region
Scholarships More information
You may be eligible for a scholarship to fund your education at TU/e, Eindhoven University of Technology such as the ASML technology scholarship, the China Scholarship P.O. box 513 Council scholarship, the Erasmus Mundus or KIC (Knowledge 5600 MB Eindhoven, the Netherlands Innovation Center) double degree programs or the prestigious Tel. +31 40 247 47 47 Science without Borders scholarships for Brazilian students. E-mail: [email protected] Information about scholarships can be found on the TU/e website at www.tue.nl www.tue.nl/scholarships and www.grantfinder.nl.
Most scholarships require you to have been admitted to a master’s degree or PhD program before you are allowed to apply for the scholarship. Therefore, it is important to apply to the TU/e master’s degree program well in advance of the scholarship deadline. Some scholarships are often allocated on a first come, first served basis, so applying early improves your chances.