Delft University of Technology
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Delft University of Technology is in Delft, Netherlands; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Dutch. Tuition for international students: €20,563 (≈ US$22,900) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: American High School Diploma At least 4 College Board AP exams, minimum score 3; GCE A Levels Six GCSEs grades A*-C (9-4) plus at least three A levels grades A*-C; GCE A Levels Mathematics + Physics. Language: IELTS 6.5, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 90, TOEFL iBT 70. Applying: intake: September; application fee €100. Scholarships: 0 from the university; government scholarships: NL Scholarship.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €20,563 per year (≈ US$22,900) |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Government scholarships for this country: NL Scholarship. |
| Chances of admission | American High School Diploma: At least 4 College Board AP exams, minimum score 3. GCE A Levels: Six GCSEs grades A*-C (9-4) plus at least three A levels grades A*-C. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Apr 1. |
| Where and how students live | Delft · 7 km from RTM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in Dutch | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | not yet determined | Aerospace Engineering · 3 years Source (2)“The bachelor programme Aerospace Engineering takes three years.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The English track is taught entirely in English.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science and Engineering · 3 years Source (2)“180 EC, 36 months”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The English track is fully taught in English.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Earth, Climate and Technology · 3 years Source (2)“180 EC, 3 years”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The English-taught bachelor programme Earth, Climate and Technology combines knowledge from Earth sciences, mathematics, physics, and chemistry to better understand how the Earth functions and to develop technical solutions for climate challenges and the energy transition.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Nanobiology · 3 years Source (2)“180 EC, 36 months”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Working language : English”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | English test required unless an exemption applies Source (2)“English taught BSc programmes: Aerospace Engineering (English track), Computer Science and Engineering (English track), Earth, Climate and Technology, Nanobiology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The following applicants are exempted from the English test requirement: Nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | 5.5 Source (2)“A) Dutch taught Numerus clausus BSc programmes: Architecture Urbanism and Building Sciences, Clinical Technology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS (academic version) with an overall band score of at least 5.5. Note: The IELTS Indicator test is not accepted as it does not compare to the IELTS Academic test.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | 6.5 Source (2)“English taught BSc programmes: Aerospace Engineering (English track), Computer Science and Engineering (English track), Earth, Climate and Technology, Nanobiology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS (Academic version) with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Note: The IELTS Online (Academic) test and the IELTS Indicator test cannot be accepted.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale) | 4.5 Source (2)“A) Dutch taught Numerus clausus BSc programmes: Architecture Urbanism and Building Sciences, Clinical Technology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL test reports obtained from January 21, 2026: A TOEFL iBT with an overall band score of 4.5”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | 5 Source (2)“English taught BSc programmes: Aerospace Engineering (English track), Computer Science and Engineering (English track), Earth, Climate and Technology, Nanobiology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL test reports obtained from January 21, 2026: A TOEFL iBT with an overall band score of 5”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | 70 Source (2)“A) Dutch taught Numerus clausus BSc programmes: Architecture Urbanism and Building Sciences, Clinical Technology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL test reports obtained before January 21, 2026: A TOEFL iBT with an overall band score of at least 70”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | 90 Source (2)“English taught BSc programmes: Aerospace Engineering (English track), Computer Science and Engineering (English track), Earth, Climate and Technology, Nanobiology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL test reports obtained before January 21, 2026: A TOEFL iBT with an overall band score of at least 90”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. Sources (1)“There are no scholarships or financial aid available for students applying to our Bachelor programmes. TU Delft scholarships are only available for students applying to a Master programme.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full needSources (1)“There are no scholarships or financial aid available for students applying to our Bachelor programmes. TU Delft scholarships are only available for students applying to a Master programme.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (1)“There are no scholarships or financial aid available for students applying to our Bachelor programmes. TU Delft scholarships are only available for students applying to a Master programme.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“English taught BSc programmes: Aerospace Engineering (English track), Computer Science and Engineering (English track), Earth, Climate and Technology, Nanobiology.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“There are no Dutch language requirements for these programmes.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“A non-refundable application fee of €100 applies to all applicants. Instructions on how to pay this fee will be provided during the online application process.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“Language Certificate”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Proof of English language proficiency.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (2)“Proof of Identity”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“A copy of your passport (all relevant pages) or your European ID card (front and back). Please ensure that the document meets the validity requirements listed under Proof of Identity.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“Required Documents”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Graduated: Upload an official copy of your final secondary school transcript issued by your school / Education board.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Netherlands
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600)
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) (2027-28 figure)
Sources (4)
“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (Aerospace Engineering) | Jan 15Source (3)“15 October - 15 January Application period for Numerus Clausus BSc programmes.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 January (23:59 CET) This application deadline applies to applicants with an international secondary school diploma, including international secondary school diplomas obtained in the Netherlands.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The programmes with a Numerus Clausus (Selection) procedure are: Aerospace Engineering Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences Clinical Technology Computer Science and Engineering”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (Computer Science and Engineering) | Jan 15Source (3)“15 October - 15 January Application period for Numerus Clausus BSc programmes.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 January (23:59 CET) This application deadline applies to applicants with an international secondary school diploma, including international secondary school diplomas obtained in the Netherlands.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The programmes with a Numerus Clausus (Selection) procedure are: Aerospace Engineering Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences Clinical Technology Computer Science and Engineering”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application (Earth, Climate and Technology) | Apr 1Source (2)“The deadline for numerus clausus programmes is 15 January, for other programmes the deadline is 1 April.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 October - 1 April Application period for regular BSc programmes.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application (Nanobiology) | Apr 1Source (2)“Registration deadlines: 1 April with international diploma 1 May with Dutch diploma”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“15 October - 1 April Application period for regular BSc programmes.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Costs for international students
| Tuition | €20,563 per year (≈ US$22,900) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €909 per month (≈ US$1,000) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €14,200 per year (≈ US$15,800) (2026–27 figure) |
Sources (7)
“You pay the institutional rate if you do not have any of the following nationalities: Dutch or that of another EU/EEA country, Swiss, or Surinamese; or if you do not have a Dutch residence permit that includes entitlement to pay the statutory rate.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Institutional rate 2026/2027 2027/2028 Institutional rate BSc € 19.906 MSc € 25.633 BSc € 20.563 MSc € 26.479”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TU Delft has investigated how high these costs are on average per month for students in Delft. This resulted in the following numbers:”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Student living in student housing: €909 per month”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Extra costs 2026/2027 Nationality Tuition Fee Living costs Residence Permit/Visa fee TU Delft Housing fee Total payment”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“BSc non-EU (incl UK) €19.906 €14.200* €254** €285** €34.106”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“* The Living Costs per year are based on rules of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)“You are a first year international student with an international secondary school diploma or an international BSc diploma”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Note that TU Delft cannot guarantee to accommodate everyone who applies for this service nor that the available accommodations will meet your preferences; it remains your responsibility to find suitable accommodation in time before the start of your studies.”www.tudelft.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Delft |
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| Nearest major airport | Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 7 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q752663 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).