Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology:

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands is a modern university with a rich tradition. Its eight faculties and over 40 English-language Master program are at the forefront of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world, TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities and research institutes. TU Delft maintains close links with (inter)national industry, a strategic alliance contributing to the relevance of its academic program and career prospects for its graduates. All education program encourage creative and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student body is made up of over 100 nationalities. The university has partnerships with leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe, as well as of CESAER, the association of European schools of technology and engineering. Delft University of Technology is located in Delft, a picturesque city full of student activities, and within close range of major cities in the Netherlands and the rest of Europe.

With more than 15,000 students from around the world, Delft University of Technology is the largest university of technology in the Netherlands. A fascination for science, design and engineering is the common denominator driving our students and scientists. Our eight faculties offer a wide range of study programmes in the engineering and science fields. Our researchers are at the forefront of technological developments and contribute to scientific advancement in the interests of world society. They are backed by outstanding facilities and research institutes, among them the renowned Kavli Institute for Nanoscience. Our proudest achievement is the yearly graduation of new generations of TU Delft engineers: creative doers who can think outside of the box, and are passionate seekers of tangible solutions that matter.

Initially, all of the university buildings were located in the historic city centre of Delft. This changed in the second half of the 20th century with relocations to a separate university neighbourhood. The last university building in the historic centre of Delft was the university library, which was relocated to a new building in 1997. On the 12 September 2006 the design of the new university neighbourhood, Mekelpark, was officially approved, giving a green light to the transformation of the area around the Mekelweg (the main road on the university terrain) into a new campus heart. The new park replaced the main access road and redirected car traffic around the campus, making the newly created park a safer place for bicycles and pedestrians.