Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
About
TU Eindhoven is a state-accredited Dutch research university for engineering, computer science, and design, with tuition of €16,000/year and an accessible IELTS 6.5 requirement. Beyond the €5,000 Holland Scholarship for RU, UA, KZ, and UZ applicants, TU/e's own ASML Technology and Excellence scholarships add further merit-based funding, plus a one-year permit (Zoekjaar) to job-search after graduation.
Eindhoven is a mid-sized tech hub (240,000 people) in southern Netherlands, known for Philips legacy and modern innovation culture. Living costs are moderate (€900–1,200/month). The city has a young, entrepreneurial feel—maker spaces, design studios, tech startups everywhere. It's not as touristy as the west; it's a working, building city.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJan 15
Non-EU standard deadline. Apply for Vestide housing as soon as admitted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven is €16000 per year. Living costs in Eindhoven are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Universiteit Eindhoven?
English-taught programmes at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Technische Universiteit Eindhoven offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: ASML Technology Scholarship; TU/e Scholarship for Excellence. No country-specific restrictions noted.
Where is Technische Universiteit Eindhoven located?
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven is in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Den Dolech 2, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, Netherlands
What can you study at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Design.
Accommodation
Vestide (student housing corp) covers most TU/e students. Growing city — market getting tighter.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓ASML Technology Scholarship
- 🎓TU/e Scholarship for Excellence
- 🏛Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000
No country-specific restrictions noted.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- TU/e is a state-accredited Dutch research university, so your degree carries full EU academic recognition.
- Netherlands grants a 1-year post-graduation job-search permit (Zoekjaar), giving real time to land EU employment.
- IELTS 6.5 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid English preparation.
- The Holland Scholarship (€5,000 one-time) is explicitly open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Additional TU/e-specific merit scholarships (ASML Technology, Excellence) are available for non-EEA students.
- Eindhoven is a compact tech-focused city with lower housing costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
What to check
- Tuition of €16,000/year is high for the CIS market and comparable to leading private-sector alternatives.
- Russian students face confirmed SWIFT transfer blocks to the Netherlands, complicating tuition and living-cost payments.
- Russian applicants can only apply via the Moscow embassy; no confirmed third-country visa route exists.
- Dormitory cost (€450–900/month) plus mandatory health insurance (~€130–150/month) push total living costs high.
- Eindhoven's small size limits part-time job availability compared to larger Dutch cities.
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