Hi everyone!

I’m a Computer Science student from Portugal and I’m planning to apply to TU Delft. My current average grade is 15/20 (roughly equivalent to a 3.0 GPA).

I know this meets the minimum admission requirements, but I’d really like to hear from people who have gone through the admissions process.

• Is a GPA around 3.0 generally considered safe for admission, or is it still quite competitive?
• How much weight does the motivation letter carry in the final decision? Can a strong motivation letter make a noticeable difference?

If you were admitted with a similar profile, or if you know someone who was, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks in advance!

Hoi,

In september begin ik aan mijn eerste jaar Werktuigbouwkunde aan de TU Delft en ik had een paar vragen.

Is het de moeite waard om de studieboeken te kopen, of zijn online versies meestal te vinden en voldoende?

Zijn er toevallig al groepen voor eerstejaars Werktuigbouwkunde?

Als jullie nog andere handige tips hebben, hoor ik die ook graag.

Hi everyone,
I’m a Mechanical Engineering premaster (bridging) student at TU Delft and I’m looking for advice from people who have dealt with grading disputes or the Board of Examiners.
Here’s what happened:
One of my course practicals consists of several Jupyter notebooks.
I failed one notebook on the first attempt and submitted a repaired version before the official repair deadline.
After the repair grading, my score became a pass.
A few days later, the course team announced that there had been a grading mistake and took all repair grades offline.
When the corrected grades were published, my notebook was suddenly back to exactly the same score as before the repair.
I’ve checked that:
I uploaded the correct repaired notebook before the deadline.
The repaired notebook contains multiple substantial corrections to exercises that previously contained mistakes.
Unfortunately, the grading system provides no feedback, so I have no idea what was actually assessed or why the score returned to the original value and I’m kind of freaking out. I am certain I took out some very clear and obvious errors, so I think there was just an error with the automatic submission or something.
I’ve already emailed the course staff asking them to confirm that the repaired notebook was actually graded and whether they can explain the assessment, but so far they don’t respond in a timely manner at all. Grading has taken 7 weeks (!) and now I’m too late to do anything against it because they are so slow in grading stuff, seem to make errors and I can’t even get a response or timely review.
The problem is that I’m a premaster student and I have to satisfy the programme requirements before 30 August. The available one-to-one review moment appears to be at the end of August, which may be too late if there really is a grading or administrative error.
My questions are:
Has anyone dealt with something similar at TU Delft?
Is it worth contacting the Board of Examiners now because of the time pressure?
Can the Board of Examiners request that a grading issue be handled more urgently (“spoed”) if a programme deadline is approaching?
Is there anyone else (programme coordinator, study advisor, etc.) that I should contact in parallel?
I’m not asking whether I deserve a higher grade—I genuinely just want to make sure the repaired notebook was assessed correctly and that I don’t lose the opportunity to have a possible error reviewed because they are so slow to check my work.
Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

I’ve worked very hard the whole year, have an 8.4 grade average. It would be tragic if I had to drop out because of potentially an autograder mistake I cannot get corrected in time due to others being slow and just flat out not responding and I am (hopefully understandably) freaking out.

Hey everyone! I’m starting my MSc in Civil Engineering this September, but due to a last-minute mix-up with my mandatory military service, I can only attend the first week of classes before having to head back home until mid-October (when I'll return permanently). Has anyone experienced a similar delay, or does anyone know if missing these few weeks will cause major issues with attendance—or even if it's permitted? Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone,
I’m currently trying to define the best academic path for a future PhD, and I would appreciate advice from people familiar with TU Delft, fluid mechanics, coastal engineering, or interdisciplinary PhD programs.

My background is somewhat unconventional. I have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, and I am currently completing a master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on water resources and hydroinformatics in Colombia.

My experience and research interests include:
Environmental hydraulics and water-quality modelling.
Numerical modelling of rivers, reservoirs, channels and hydraulic systems.
CFD, turbulence and transport processes.
Sediment transport and sediment–water-quality interactions.

Stratification and thermodynamic effects on turbulence and mixing.
Physics-informed neural networks and other computational methods.
Coastal, estuarine and port environments, including flows generated by ships and propellers.

I recently visited TU Delft and spoke with researchers in hydraulic, coastal and fluid engineering. One recurring comment was that my interests were still too broad, which I understand. I am now trying to identify a more precise research direction.

My main doubt is whether a future PhD focused on fundamental fluid mechanics would make more sense through a Physics or Applied Physics department, or whether I should remain within Civil, Hydraulic or Coastal Engineering.
I am not interested only in applying existing hydraulic software. I would like to study the underlying physics, develop or improve numerical methods, and eventually apply them to environmental and coastal engineering problems. For example, I am interested in how turbulence, stratification, sediment and complex flow structures interact in estuaries, ports or navigable channels.

My questions are:
Would someone with an Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree and a Civil Engineering master’s degree be considered for a PhD in Physics or Applied Physics focused on fluid mechanics?

Would the transition require substantial additional coursework in theoretical physics, mathematics or mechanics?

At TU Delft, would this type of research normally be located in Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or through collaboration between departments?

Would a PhD in Coastal or Hydraulic Engineering still allow me to conduct fundamental research in turbulence and fluid mechanics?

How can I make my profile more specific without abandoning the connection between fundamental physics, numerical development and environmental applications?

Would joint supervision between a fluid physicist and a coastal or hydraulic engineer be a realistic option?

I sometimes feel that I may have chosen the wrong academic route because my degrees are in environmental and civil engineering rather than physics or mechanical engineering. At the same time, most of my interests have gradually moved toward fluid mechanics, turbulence and computational physics.

I would be especially grateful to hear from people who moved from environmental or civil engineering into fundamental fluid mechanics, or from current students and researchers at TU Delft.
Thank you.

Hey Delfties,

I’m trying to get my housing in plaza and idk how to connect with their team, on top of that they’re asking a lot of documents in which I have sent but hvnt got any reply.

Has anyone used this platform before? kindly lemme know how do I get this sorted.

Hi :) im starting my masters in september at TU and was wondering if there are study associations for music that isn't jazz or classical. More pop or R&B and stuff like that.. If not, anyone down to just jam weekly? So i guess start our own association that isn't officially an association.. :D

Hello guys,

I am a PhD student in Chemical Engineering (computational biology) from Brazil, and I am planning to stay at TU Delft for one year. A professor has already accepted me, and I have funding approved by an agency in my country, which covers most of my expenses. Right now, I am trying to get my MVV approved and obtain my visa.

I have some questions that would help me a lot:

1. Is a monthly income of around €2,300 enough to live comfortably? I usually don't go out much, and if there is a kitchen, I can cook my own meals.
2. I have heard that finding a house/room is quite difficult. I was offered the DUWO Room Service (https://www.tudelft.nl/index.php?id=14990). I would have to pay a €285 one-time fee (I think) and €785–980 per month for rent. Is that a good deal? DUWO has really bad reviews on Google.
3. Any other tips? I have never been to the Netherlands, or to any other European country, for such a long stay.

Thanks in advance!

Hallo, ik ben aan het twijfelen of ik een remarkable in plaats van boeken koop voor werktuigbouwkunde. Ik raak snel aantekeningen enzo kwijt en dan heb ik altijd al mijn boeken bij de hand. Is dit een goed idee of zouden mensen dit echt afraden?

Hi everyone! I am currently a Physics major at university, and I'm also preparing to apply for the BSc Aerospace Engineering Programme at TU Delft. As a prospective international students, I'd love to hear from the current students about your experience. Like,
i. How collaborative is the programme? Do students generally help each other, or is it very competitive?
ii. How difficult has the programme been for you? etc.

Hello, I'm entering the Applied geophysics masters, and I'd love to hear from anyone who has done the program before. I'm aware this is 24-26 but this is most up to date I could find. I added the course code of the classes which I've attempted to prep for over the summer. JMAG100, JMAG121, JMAG111, JMAG120, JMAG110. So far I've covered Differentiation and integration of multiple variables, partial fractions, basics of vector calculus, signals/complex numbers, and an entire 30 part intro to signal analysis using Matlab in anticipation for lab excersises. My undergrad is in Geology, so not very math heavy. But if I have left something out please feel free to comment! Maybe diffi q?

Hi everyone.

I signed a lease agreement with 4-Freedom at Aant Verlaat as I had access to university housing through room.nl.

However, I am not sure about studying at TU Delft as I just received other admissions results recently and I still have not taken a decision.

I would like to know if it is possible to terminate my lease agreement with 4-Freedom even though the contract states that I cannot terminate the agreement before the end of the rental period. But the same contract states that I would rent the room as a TU Delft student so if I de-enroll from TU Delft the agreement would not be valid correct ?

I still haven't contacted them because they never answer to e-mails so that's why I ask there first as I don't want to waste time.

("I confirm that my post is not asking about generic housing experiences")

Hey, as an exchange student, I will spend my summer semester starting from february 2027 at TU Delft majoring Mechanical Engineering. I have been looking at the course list, trying to figure out which ones are the best to take, but still am pretty unsure. I will need a minimum of 20 ECTS and 30% of it can be electives, while 70% have to be from ME. Can I only take courses from MSc ME or also from different MSc's from the ME faculty like Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and so on. I am open for any recommendations regarding the selection of the courses and would be really thankful for any answers!!

Does anyone know did the Electrical Engineering department lose some faculty members recently? There seems to be significantly less options available in the microelectronics track. Specifically in the circuits discipline, not much on digital and nothing on VLSI. Also in devices, I swore I saw one before on advanced packaging but it's not there now.

Anyone else notice this or knows what's happened? Is it to do with those themes they brought in?

I used to live in almeria spain and where I lived everyone would use e scooters that go at 25kph or some could reach 50kph and they were very practical and I wonder if e scooters are popular in tu delft?

Hello lads, I'm an incoming Aerospace BSc student looking forward to studying in TU Delft. I've heard both great things and kind of eerie things about the school, primarily concerning the academic workload. I won't beat around the bush and state my concern directly, the possibility of not meeting the Binding Study Advice quota in the first year scares me a whole lot. For context, I was a straight A student in high school but I never relied on continuous studying, just listening to the lectures and cramming a day before exams. This kinda worked, even in IB. Now, I'm sure that I'll hit a wall with this work ethic in Delft. With all of this in mind, should I treat getting expelled as a serious possibility or something extraordinary? And most importantly, what would your advice be for someone like me? I also suspect that this is probably the billionth time the same topic has been brought up here, if that is the case bare with me please. Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi, im joining tu delft after the holiday to study electrical engineering but i am confused on how to get books for my study. Maybe i can’t order them just yet but online i can buy them through the “studievereniging” or as readers(dictaten). For the first option i could not find it for my study and i don’t really understand the readers stuff.

So if anyone could give some understanding that would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone!

I’m planning a major life and career transition and would love some perspective from the TU Delft community.

My partner has a post-doc offer at TU Delft and EHT Zurich, and I’m looking to apply for the MSc in Urbanism to continue my academic and professional path.

My background:

- Brazilian architect and urbanist (5-year Bachelor's degree)

- 2-year postgraduate specialization in urban planning

- 1-year academic exchange in Master's level (Erasmus) in Italy focusing on urban planning

- Several years of experience in both the private sector (multinationals) and public municipal planning in Brazil.

I have three main questions for those who study, teach, or live in Delft:

Scale & urban culture

I come from one of the largest metropolises in Brazil, and I absolutely love the energy of big-city dynamics.

- For those who made a similar transition from massive, chaotic cities to a smaller, highly organized, and quiet historic town like Delft: how hard was the adaptation?

- Did the change in pace and climate feel like a massive shock?

Language barrier

I am fluent in English and speak Romance languages (Portuguese, intermediate Spanish/Italian), but I don't speak Dutch.

- Does holding an MSc from TU Delft open doors for international students to bypass the local language barrier in the Dutch market?

The TU Delft Urbanism

- Does TU Delft lean more toward theory or practice?

-I am far more interested in urban data analysis, GIS, and policy applicability than in pure urban/spatial design. Does the standard Urbanism track allow for this focus, or are there other specific programs I should look into?

I’d highly appreciate any advice, reality checks, or personal stories!

Thanks a lot!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in high school in the Netherlands and I’m planning to study Mechanical Engineering for my bachelor’s (hopefully at TU Delft). After that, I’d like to apply for a master’s in AI Engineering at an Ivy League university in the US.

I’m trying to understand how competitive this actually is.
What GPA should I aim for during my bachelor’s?
Do I need near-perfect grades, or is something like a 7.2-7.4 GPA enough?

Besides grades, what extracurricular activities or experiences matter the most? (Research, internships, engineering projects, publications, etc.)

Does coming from TU Delft help with admissions?

One thing I’m worried about is that people often say you need almost perfect grades. Getting the equivalent of straight 9s or 10s at TU Delft Mechanical Engineering seems incredibly difficult, so I’m wondering how realistic that expectation is.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been admitted to a top US master’s program or has experience with graduate admissions.
Thanks!

I got my Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, and I’m planning to start the bridging programme this September so I can pursue a Master’s in Electrical Engineering. I already got accepted into the program, i only need to sent the required certificates. I already have a Cambridge C2 certificate, but I only took HAVO Mathematics B in high school, so I don’t have a valid VWO Mathematics B certificate. Considering that the mathematics courses I took during the first year of my bachelor’s degree are above the required level, is there any way I could still start the programme without this certificate?

I am an upcoming CSE Bachelor student who is interested in potentially pursuing a career in finance.

That being said, I would like to know if it is possible and realistic to get accepted later in the Master of Applied Mathematics program with the Financial Engineering specialization by taking adapted minors in the third year of Bachelor such as Finance for example.