Frequently asked questions for internationals

FAQ for internationals

• As an international student, am I eligible for an official free Covid PCR test and Covid Vaccination?

  Yes. You can take an official free PCR Covid test and you can also get free Covid vaccination. For more information please check this official website. 

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• Can I take online courses (virtual mobility) only at a university abroad (within and outside Europe)?

  TU/e does not recognize a complete online exchange as a replacement of the physical form of international experience. If you have to follow (some) online courses during your exchange period abroad in one of the countries that are allowed again, you must inform your departmental internationalization coordinator. Please note there are no grants or scholarships available for a complete virtual/online mobility (exchange or internship/graduation project) when staying in The Netherlands.

• I want to withdraw or defer my admission. What do I need to do?

  Of course, it is sad when you will not be able to study in Eindhoven the coming year. The good news is that your admission is valid for 18 months, so you can use this again for the next intake. Payments are not required to defer your admission to next year. Deferring your admission is possible for all Bachelor and Master programs at TU/e.
  
  However, please be aware that if you have applied for a Bachelor selection program, then you will have to go through the entire selection procedure again. This means that if you have been admitted to a Bachelor selection program, we cannot guarantee your...

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• I'm experiencing a study delay due to the corona crisis. Is there any financial compensation?

  Because of the corona crisis, there are a number of financial regulations in place to help students. For DUO's regulations, visit the DUO website.

  If you have a study delay due to illness If you have had the coronavirus and are therefore at least one month behind with your studies, you are entitled to the Student Financial Support. For details, see https://educationguide.tue.nl/en/studying/funding-from-tue/student-financial-support. You can contact the student counsellors (studentendecanen@tue.nl) for questions.

  Important: you must report your circumstances leading to a study delay to the...

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• Will you return my fees if it turns out I was not able to arrive in the Netherlands in time for the start of the academic year?

  Please send an email to 

  io@remove-this.tue.nl

   in order to inform the International Office that you will not be able to start in September/February.
  
  The amount of the guarantee fee and the proof of sufficient financial means, will be refunded in full if you cancel your enrolment at TU/e before 1 September/1 February.

  The following should be noted:

  • Once the application for your visa and/or residence permit has been submitted to the IND, we are required to pay the visa/residence permit fee to the IND. Therefore, this amount will be deducted from your guarantee fee.
  • The banks will charge for an...

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