Delft University of Technology

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   The short answer

   Delft University of Technology is a public technical university in Delft that suits students who want engineering, technology, computing, design, or natural sciences in the Netherlands. It is a good fit if you want a large international community and a focused STEM environment.

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   What you can study

   You can study engineering, technology, computing, design, and natural sciences. Those are the main subject areas associated with the university, so it is the right place to look if your goals are in technical and scientific fields.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channel and check the current entry requirements for their chosen programme. The university has a large international student body, so you should confirm language requirements, document deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions on the official website before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition for international students is listed at EUR 16,500 to EUR 22,000. Living costs in Delft will be additional, so confirm your total budget and the latest tuition for your specific programme with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university enrolls 8,000 international students, which can make it a practical option for students moving from abroad. Check the language of instruction for your programme, plus visa steps, housing, health insurance, and the documents needed for admission before you apply.

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   How it compares

   Among the 49 universities in the Netherlands, this is the country’s oldest and largest public technical university. That makes it stand out for students who want a large, specialist institution rather than a broad university with many unrelated fields.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.