Eindhoven University of Technology

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a research university specialising in engineering and technology, based in Eindhoven, a city known for its high-tech industry and design sector. The university maintains close links with the region’s technology companies and research institutes.

Why students choose TU/e

• Strong focus on engineering, applied physics, computer science, and industrial design.
• Close relationships with the high-tech companies clustered around Eindhoven.
• Wide selection of English-taught master’s programmes.
• Emphasis on project-based and design-oriented learning.
• A campus culture geared towards innovation and applied research.

Campus and location

TU/e’s campus is located near Eindhoven’s city centre, within a region often described as one of the Netherlands’ key technology and innovation hubs.

What students say

Students frequently highlight the close relationship between coursework and industry, with strong career prospects often mentioned in connection with the high-tech companies clustered around Eindhoven. Faculty are commonly described as approachable, and the shared spaces set up for international and Dutch students to mix are noted as a helpful way to settle in. As with much of the Netherlands, some reviews mention that student housing near campus can be compact and in short supply, though university-arranged accommodation is generally seen as a practical starting point.

Official website: https://www.tue.nl

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