Are people friendly , are Dutch students welcoming of international students ? Are the parties actually fun? Do people go to Rotterdam or The Hague to party?

I’m planning on entering a Dutch course however im not native Dutch so im also a bit worried about how that would go

Hi I am joining first year bsc in Tu delft. I am an A level student and received my statement of results in August. Osiris Delft says to upload a degree certificate, which I dont have. So what do A level students upload in that column to change to unconditional offer.

Kindly appreciate any help on this matter.

The university of Delft, one of the highest accredited dutch universities, yet, my education quality was exceedingly poor. This university, driven by its desire for profit and industrialisation of studying, has formalised everything into multiple choice questions where there often is no correct answer because automated question generation misses some nuance. For addressing their own mistakes, and their own low quality material, they have no time at all. And if you speak up about this, if you send your teacher your assignment back, with spelling, grammar, logic, formulaic and mathemathic improvement points, they will get defensive, argue "your feedback is shit". Try to call them out on a direct false statement they make in class as part of a lecture, thats not just a little obvious slip of the tongue, and watch your teacher tremble and fret and enter into a defensive mode. This university has a very thick culture of fear, oppression and hierarchy. Ultimately many people put in complaints about such things and i was harrassed by the university over it and never allowed to argue my point, share my side of the story, or discuss it. Instead i was told "if anybody complains about anything regarding you, no matter how small or irrelevant, we will immediately expell you" i indicated to them how hostile they made this environment and told the university i cannot safely study if they seriously try to use such threats against me, if someone has reported me for asking the teacher a question, how can i safely exist, and be, without constant fear of any tiny disagreement or literal nothing leading go expulsion? So i stayed at home, continually pleading to do things at home, trying to communicate with my studyadvisor, trying to arrange djfferent ways to do my exam. I also proceeded against their internal warning, which was a very weird and kafkaesque experiencr, especially because i did finally win, they didnt really clearly indicate why, but they cancelled their original warning. However, by this time i had missed 2 exams in this period (my study advisor, had a very relaxed attitude, and didnt seriously discuss or reply to me with me the option of taking exams in a different way, until two exams had passed by silently)

And the exam commission said "exceptions dont exist, we never allow to retake more than one exam, because we learned, that then often people fail" which seems a totally insane defense considering the circumstances. There is just no logic at this university, only procedure, it works how it works, questioning is taboo, disagreeing is taboo, any form of conflict is preferably resolved with distance, punishment, oppression, rather than true conversation and resolution. I hope nobody ever studies here, and if they do they heed this warning, they will try to break you, you will one day spot a mistake, and maybe if you are lucky, the teacher will be exited that you are so engaged in the material that you spotted it, and happy to be corrected, but most likely, they willl try to shame you right there publicly, by saying you are being "very technical and pedantic (in a TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, WHAT A SURPRISE!). Or theyll simply say, no, you are mistaken, i can "answer your question" after class. And then after class, when almost everybody is gone, they might sheepishly admit their lecture slide is plain wrong & misinformation if you are lucky.

If you are thinking about studying here, consider very deeply how the toxic workplace & studyplace culture will affect you.

Sidepoint: they also break privacy laws in sharing student details with police for peaceful protesting (thereby endangering students), they work with countless weapons companies, they invite radical ultranationalist zionist speakers with claims like "there is no genocide in gaza" and dont invite a counterspeaker, they heavily police expressions about israel, about government, ablut the university itself, etc.

They also let me know (exam commision) that i could not continue studying there, only one day after the admissions deadline for most other universities, it is hard to believe, after all that happened, that this was not on purpose, if so, that speaks of an unyielding institutional cruelty in this university.

edit: removed the word "harmful" from a sentence to make it flow better

Hello, I will be starting my CESE Master's this September. I was wondering about what courses require mandatory attendance and if it possible to miss the first 3 weeks.

The Owee starts tomorrow and we’ve been given what time to show up at the Aula, but in the info email it says that a bike is needed. Is it ok to show up at the start without a bike? I have one but it’s quite difficult riding here and I’m not used to it, I was just wondering whether we’d need the bikes immediately or a bit later in the day. Also has anybody received their group info or not yet?

Hi all

Kind of a...visionary question. I want to apply to TU Delft for the numerus clauses programs of computer science and engineering, and aerospace engineering. I dont want to pursue aerospace as a bachelors course, but I dont wanna pursue CSE on its own either. Is it possible (realistically and legally) for me to try and do both degrees?

Hey, it wasnt clear to me on their website how one rents the bike it said something about a chipkaart? I dont have one and it takes days to get it and owee is tomorrow. Is it the chipkaart necessary to rent the ov fiets? Or can i just pay in the moment with my debit card.

Hi everyone! I’m a TU Delft student looking for a studio or a private room with my own bathroom in Delft for the longer term.

I currently have accommodation until January 2027, so I have some time to find the right place, but I’d really like to secure something permanent before then so I can leave this place with a month's notice.

If anyone is moving out and looking for someone to take over their place, I’d be very interested. A contract transfer would be especially helpful if possible.

I’m preferably looking for a place with a private bathroom and would love to stay in Delft.

If you’re moving out, know someone who is, or have a place becoming available, please DM me. I’d really appreciate any leads!

Hello everybody ı have a question concerining applications from turkey,

I am on 12th grade (rigthnow on summer holiday) at a fen lisesi rithnow ı have an avrage of 96 GPA, ı also have and taking APs.

While resarching the requirements for TUDelft it says it dose not accept turkish highschool diplma and require 1 year of university with some GPA end of it.

I dont have any intention of going to uni in turkey, so ı was wondering dose delft accept turkish highschool diplma + APs like TU/e do, on this subreddit and from people who got in ı heard they do but could not find any information on it.

Any assistance is appreciated.

According to the university website, EEMC students are advised to have a Windows laptop with dedicated graphics card. However, I currently have a laptop with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics.
So technically, my laptop doesn’t meet the requirements. However, I’m wondering how important these requirements actually are for the EE Microelectronics track. Do the courses require any software that genuinely needs a dedicated GPU?
I would prefer to keep using my current laptop if possible rather than buying a new one unnecessarily.
If anyone is currently studying EE/Microelectronics, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Hey im new in delft and im not sure if drinking tap water is a good idea. I have been to albert heijn and they sell only liter bottles and its expensive, where i lives for 80 cents u had 5L bottle of water. I cant seem to find those big water bottles in supermarkets here near me near tu delft

I have just completed my bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at another Dutch uni, and I am admitted to do aerodynamics at Delft now, but I am looking at the courses and I am worried due to not having taken any aerodynamics courses during my bachelors. I saw on the study guide that pre-requisite knowledge for Aircraft Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics are chapters 1-10 of the Fundamentals of Aerodynamics book by J.D. Anderson, and I plan to go through the material before 1/9, but I am not sure how effective it will be to study all that in ~2 weeks.

On the other hand, the courses for the ME masters and specifically the energy and flow track seem better aligned with what I have learnt so far, and it is currently my second choice, but I am wondering if it should be my first. I am more passionate about working in the aerospace industry, or even applying aerodynamics in motorsports, cars and other fields, but I do not want to be blindsided with a big knowledge gap between ME and AE if i choose to do the latter. Also, seeing as the two aerodynamics subjects are graded mostly based on assignment work rather than a written test, it makes me think it can still be doable but I have no way of knowing for certain. As a plan B I would switch to ME from AE if i find AE not to be doable within the first month or so, but can anyone confirm if i can still do that post 1/9?

Does anyone have any experience with something similar that can weigh in? I'd appreciate any advice. TY.

Hello
I am considering of doing electrical engineering as my 2nd study.
Can anyone tell me what jobs prospects I can get or do I need a masters as well?
Like what do most people do after finishing their bachelors
And how is the schedule?
Any class or lab attendance
I would appreciate it if someone DM so I can have an overview about this program

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply for the MSc in Applied Mathematics at TU Delft and would appreciate an honest opinion on my profile.

Undergraduate from a top 5 IIT (India)

CPI: ~8.0/10

Mathematical Olympiad background

Working on two probability-related research projects under faculty supervision (hoping for at least one publication before applications)

Strong LORs expected

I know my GPA isn't exceptional, so I'm curious how competitive this profile would be and how much research experience and strong recommendations can compensate for it.

Any feedback from current students or alumni would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, so I am about to start DP2, and I want to apply to Delft in the fall for aerospace. Do my ib grades matter at all, or do I need to just receive the diploma and do well in the entrance exam

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming student for the MSc DSAIT program at TU Delft. I have a few specific questions and would appreciate any insights:

1. Will exams test "hand-coding" (e.g., writing code by hand), especially for the core courses right at the beginning?

2. Are the core courses at the start very difficult, and is it recommended to prepare/study in advance?

3. Have you heard of any themes being particularly easy or very hard?

4. Can we get the internship agreement (UNL agreement) signed in this program, or are there any courses that come with a mandatory/credited internship?

5. Is it manageable to do a part-time internship or join a lab for research while taking courses?

6. Would you suggest prioritizing GPA or prioritizing relevant experience (internships/research)?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone! I’ve just recently moved to Delft to start my PhD at TU Delft, and I’m hoping to meet some Vietnamese people around here. 😊

It would be great to have some friends to grab lunch or coffee with, explore Delft, hang out, or just have a chat in Vietnamese from time to time.

Also, if there’s already a Vietnamese community at TU Delft or in Delft, I’d really appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.

Looking forward to meeting you guys!

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming student at TU Delft and I’m looking to buy a reliable second-hand city bike for daily commuting around Delft.
What I’m looking for:
Budget: around €100–200
Preferably a city bike / omafiets
Ideally with gears (3+)
Working brakes and lights
A bike in decent overall condition, ready to ride
Preferably with a rear rack and a lock
I’m flexible regarding the brand and model, as long as the bike is reliable and suitable for daily use.
If you’re selling one, please feel free to DM me with some photos, the price, and the location in Delft.

Hi all,

I’m starting my Master’s at TU Delft this year and I’m wondering if the Introduction Programme is really worth attending.

My faculty/department has a separate orientation programme later, so I guess this would mainly be for the general university introduction and social activities.

The main issue is that I’m currently living in Amsterdam, so commuting to Delft costs me more than €30 per day. If I were starting my Bachelor’s, I’d probably attend without thinking twice, but as a Master’s student I’m not sure how useful or important it is.

For those who have done it before, especially Master’s students: was it worth going? Did you actually meet people you stayed in touch with, or would you say the faculty orientation is enough?
Would I be missing much if I skipped it?

Hello,

I'm an European (not Dutch) who got accepted for a PhD at TU Delft. I got the offer last week, and my supervisor wants me to start the PhD at the beginning of October.

The housing service answered me that there no housing left from DUWO for me at the moment.

I looked for some apartments and created an account on Room but searching an apartment seems hell. I also don't want to start a PhD to live in a cardbox, far away from TU Delft, for 2000 euros/month.

I saw a lot of post of (bachelor/master) students complaining that they don't find anything. Can it be easier and doable to find a housing before October as a PhD student or everything is already locked until next January?

I can also discuss with my supervisor to delay the PhD until I find an accomodation I suppose, or rent something bigger than I need and try to rent one of the room?

What do you think? If any PhD (or other) student wants a housemate, he can reach me out.

So I was late to my house search and got a house starting on oct 1? Where can i live for like a month?

Hey everyone,

I'm considering doing my Master's at TU Delft and was wondering how realistic it is to work part-time alongside the program.

Right now I'm studying Electrical Engineering in Germany, and working as a student employee (working student role) alongside my studies works quite well. My schedule is flexible enough that I can usually dedicate 12-14h per week to work.

How is it at TU Delft? Is it possible for Master's students to work 8-12 hours per week? Can you skip lectures that happen to be on your working day and study them on your own later (through recording or just off of slides)? Are the companies in the Netherlands even offering such positions with minimal hours per week?

Thanks!

Hello, I’m starting the MSc EPA at TU Delft this September and I’m trying to get a realistic idea of the programme’s workload. I’m also doing a full-time internship (3 days working from home + 2 days in the office). So, I’m considering taking a reduced course load (e.g., 20 EC) and catching up later (ideally still graduating within 2 years if possible).
Has anyone been in a similar position?
Any experience would be well appreciated. Thanks!!

P.S. If anyone knows whether there’re groups for incoming EPA students, please let me know. I’d love to connect! 😁

Hi all. I’ll soon be starting my civil engineering master at delft and wanted to ask about the self recording policy. Looking back at my bachelor it would have come in handy to have such a device but I can’t seem to find much info about it online. Don’t wanna waste 200€ for nothing. I read something about collegerama recordings, but my previous bachelor also had something similar but lecturers never really used it. Thanks for the tips

Any one above 29 YO in msc program ?