Internationals. Where can I find more information for international students?
Internationals can pose all of their questions to: io@tue.nl
Housing. Do you have any tips on how I can find accommodation?
Definitely. There are several options for arranging housing.
- You can become a member of Facebook groups that feature many ads for houses and student rooms.
- You can search the private sector yourself.
- You can register at Vestide, a housing organization that can help you find a room.
- As an international, you will receive confirmation of enrollment in May and can then indicate that you would like to be kept up to date by the housing service. A very limited number of rooms are offered through this service. As an international, you are only eligible if you return the confirmation statement on time and if the deposit (if applicable) is paid.
You can find out more on this topic via this link: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing/
Admission. What criteria do you need to meet if you want to be admitted to the program?
If you have a high school certificate with Mathematics B, you are directly admissible. The program has no numerus fixus. For internationals, there are different requirements. To find out more, visit the website or contact the international office.
Admission. Do you need a certain grade for your Mathematics B and English?
You do not need a minimum grade. A certificate at the high school level is sufficient.
Admission. What about physics?
You do not need physics to be admitted to the program. However, the theory and thinking that you learn in high school physics can make some subjects a little easier for you. This is especially true if you want to take certain subjects at other departments in your elective space and when you choose the Energy track.
Admission. Can I submit my proof of English and Mathematics B after the May 1 enrollment deadline?
Yes, you can. At the time of enrollment, you do not need to have a diploma or certificate. After enrollment, you will receive all additional information and deadlines.
Admission. Where can I find more information on this topic?
The following website provides more information on the steps to follow: Admission and enrollment (tue.nl)
Admission. Is the study choice advice/study choice check binding?
The study choice advice is not binding and you may start the degree of your choice in any case, but you do need to meet the admission requirements (Mathematics B in an examination package). The study choice advice gives an estimate of your success at TU/e in the degree for which you have completed the online questionnaire. It is therefore not an absolute certainty.
Program. What does the Sustainable Innovation program entail?
In Sustainable Innovation, you study relationships between technology, innovation and society. You use this knowledge to analyze issues regarding sustainability and generate solutions from different perspectives. You learn what innovations are and how they fit within a whole. Suppose that a new car is invented. What does this mean, for example, for filling stations, sales outlets, raw materials and maintenance? How can you organize this in a sustainable way? Sustainable Innovation is not about the invention itself but about how the entire innovative process around it should be set up in a sustainable manner.
Program. What courses will I do?
You will follow courses in engineering, social sciences and economics. In addition to theory, there is plenty of room for assignments that you complete in groups. These projects bring together the technical and societal courses so that you come to understand the connection.
Program. Do I need to be good at mathematics B and physics?
The answer to this question is different for everyone. A lot depends on your attitude to studying (for example, perseverance and motivation). If you achieved a 6 with a lot of effort at high school, mathematics and physics could be problematic. If you follow the Energy track, affinity with physics is a big advantage.
Program. Is Sustainable Innovation a difficult program?
It is doable if you are motivated to study, if you approach it right from the first year and put in enough effort. Commitment is very important and this depends on interest, motivation and attitude to work. The books and lectures are in English, but you get used to that fairly quickly. In general, we can say that if you can do well at high school, you should be able to do the same at Sustainable Innovation!
Program. How many hours of lectures can I expect? What is the study load?
Your week is well-filled. In the first year, you will have about 15 class hours per week, which consist of lectures and tutorials. The study load is fairly evenly distributed. Each quartile, you have three courses of equal workload. You spend about one sixth of your time (just over a day a week) working on various challenges. In the second year, you work on a specialized project in collaboration with an engineering program during that time. Homework consists of studying the material covered. After the first year, the number of hours at the university decreases and the number of self-study hours required increases.
Program. Is everything in English?
Yes, all lectures, communication and tests are in English. Most scientific/academic discussions take place in an international context – and English is the main language there. An English-language degree broadens your cultural and social knowledge. Additionally, you acquire an even better mastery of the English language. With a high school certificate, you will have the right level of English to be able to follow the degree properly.
Program. What are the options for studying abroad or an exchange program?
During the bachelor’s, there is no option for studying abroad. However, this is possible if you pursue a subsequent master’s degree at the university.
Program. How is student guidance arranged?
From the beginning to the end of your studies, experienced TU/e coaches will assist you with personal advice. This begins as early as enrollment, where – together with your coach – you look at which program suits you best and how you can best fill out your elective space. In this way, you compose your own degree that matches your interests and ambitions. And should you find out in the first year that another program suits you better, you can see together with your coach how you can change programs within this year. In addition to a personal coach, you will receive guidance from an academic advisor and from senior students. Senior students are attached as mentors to a group of about six first-year students. They will guide you through the first period of the program. These mentors are also often a point of contact later in the program. In addition, you can always contact the teachers of the program with questions. This approachability is partly due to the small scale of the program.
Program. Can you view the year agenda of Eindhoven University of Technology somewhere?
Yes, you can always access this via the digital education guide: Academic year agenda (tue.nl)
TU/e. How realistic is it to choose a dual degree bachelor’s program?
Each year, several students choose a bachelor’s dual degree. Generally, these students require an extra year. You then complete two bachelor’s in four years. Some students fill out their elective space with courses from another bachelor’s.
TU/e. How is the year structured at Eindhoven University of Technology?
An academic year in Eindhoven consists of four quartiles. Each quartile consists of eight lecture weeks and two examination weeks. In principle, three courses can be taken in each quartile.
TU/e. What courses and trainings does TU/e offer for students?
TU/e provides various courses and trainings for students to develop skills, such as:
- Presentation skills
- Study behavior
- Career center/applications
- Management training
- Language courses
- Personal development courses
Many of these skills are also incorporated into various SI courses in your bachelor’s degree, such as Professional Skills.
TU/e. Are there many activities and facilities at the university?
Yes! Besides the study association (with a bar on campus), there are more than 60 student associations in Eindhoven, all of which provide many activities on and around the campus.
The university also has a cinema, supermarket, restaurants and sports center, among other things. With a sports card from the sports center, you can do a variety of sports. Additionally, you can do just about any sport you can think of at the student sports clubs. Examples include swimming, bouldering, squash, pole fitness, rugby, hockey, budo, surfing and golf. The sports center has 38 different student sports clubs.
TU/e. In the Netherlands, what is the difference between a three-year and a four-year bachelor’s degree?
In the Netherlands, the main difference is that the three-year program is offered at universities and, upon completion, graduates receive the title of BSc ir. The four-year program is offered at universities of applied science (HBO) and, upon graduation, students are entitled to use the title of B Eng ing.
TU/e. How long does it take to get from the campus to the center of Eindhoven? What means of transport do you recommend?
From campus, you can get to the center in 10-15 minutes on foot or five minutes by bike. With a bicycle, you can access all major locations in the city quickly and easily. You can reach the train station in about 10 minutes on foot.
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