Quick Summary
Delft University of Technology is a public research university founded in 1842, located in Delft, Netherlands. Ranked #49 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 27200 students including 30% from outside Netherlands. Known for strengths in Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
TU Delft is a global leader in engineering and technology, consistently ranked in the top 20 for engineering subjects worldwide.
Subject Strengths
Civil & Structural EngineeringArchitectureMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringWater Resources
Founded1842
TypePublic Research University
Total Students27200
Intl Students30%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus Size161 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsReinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Erasmus Medical Center (Partnership)
AccreditationNVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#49
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#48
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#151-200
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD, PDEng, Professional Education Courses
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, QuTech, Delft Center for Systems and Control, Reactor Institute Delft
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPACumulative GPA of 75% or 3.0/4.0 scale
GRE154 Verbal, 163 Quantitative, 4.0 Analytical Writing (For specific MSc programs)
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15 (International), April 1 (EU/EEA)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong quantitative background, provide a detailed CV and a motivation letter tailored to the specific technical requirements of the department.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€17,100/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€13,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€21,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$108
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€32,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableJustus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships, Holland Scholarship, Fulbright
Avg Scholarship$15,000
Financial AidDUO (for Dutch and EU students)
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD, PDEng, Professional Education Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Robotics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$62,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with ESA, Shell, Airbus, and Deltares.
Industry Connections
Part of the IDEA Leagueclose ties with the port of Rotterdam and the aerospace industry.
Notable Alumni
Gerard Philips, Frits Philips, Adriaan van Wijngaarden, Ben van Beurden
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
X TU Delft (Large sports and culture center with gyms, fields, and climbing walls)
Student Clubs
YES!Delft, Dream Teams (Nuna, Delft Hyperloop), VSSD
Library Resources
Award-winning iconic library with grass roof, extensive digital repositories and technical archives.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available