
NetherlandsQS #47DelftPublic UniversityTaught in English, DutchFully FundedTuition from €12,000 per yearDelft University of Technology
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About the scholarship program
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), one of the world's leading technical universities, offers high-achieving international master's students scholarships such as the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, which typically covers tuition and living costs, alongside the Holland Scholarship and other awards. You usually need to apply to the master's program by an early deadline to be considered. Details are on the official scholarships page.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
MasterFully Funded22 majorsDecember 1, 2026
Life and living
Delft · Netherlands
Life and living
Delft · Netherlands
Living in Delft
A small historic canal town famous for its blue pottery, home to Delft University of Technology, one of Europe’s leading engineering universities.
Student housing
The average student room in Delft rents for about EUR 600 a month (Kamernet, Q4 2025); TU Delft puts total living costs at EUR 800–1,100 a month including housing and insurance.
Transport for students
The free student travel product (OV) follows the nationality rules of Dutch student finance, so most international students do not get it; they pay normal fares with an OV-chipkaart or a bank card, and most students cycle.
Top landmarks

Nieuwe Kerk (Delft)
Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Oude Kerk (Delft)
User ja_macd at flickr.com · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Delft City Hall
Chris06 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Netherlands
Costs and living
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands: • Bachelor's Degrees at research universities: between €9,000 and €15,000 per academic year (clinical/medical up to €22,000). • Master's Degrees: between €12,000 and €21,000 annually depending on programme, technical specialization, and faculty. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) sets the statutory student subsistence norm. In 2026, students must demonstrate approximately **€1,050 to €1,100 per month** (approx. €12,600 to €13,200 annually) for living expenses, usually deposited directly to the university alongside tuition.
Working while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during the summer months (June to August), requiring an easily obtainable work permit (TWV) filed by the employer. The post-study «Orientation Year» (Zoekjaar): Graduates of Dutch Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes are granted a **full 12-month unrestricted residence permit** to work without any employment permits, offering an exceptional and expedited transition into the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 26 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 26 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Geography· MasterEN
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Civil Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- GeologyEN
- Supply Chain Management· MasterEN
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Computer Science· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Physics· MasterEN
- Software Engineering· Bachelor:NLEN· Master:EN
Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
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Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Aerospace Engineering· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Business Management· MasterEN
- Environmental Science· MasterEN
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
Faculty of Applied Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Biology· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor:NL· PhD:NLEN
- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterNL
- Physics· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition for the first year, Contribution to living expenses.
The latest deadline we have is December 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: TU Delft Specific Scholarship Essay, Official University Transcripts & Degree Scale, Two Academic Letters of Reference in English, English Test Certificate & Resume.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.tudelft.nl/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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