Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Netherlands
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Founded
1842
World rank
#137
EduRank
Students
27,000
Programmes
42
About

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft; Dutch: Technische Universiteit Delft) is a public technical university located in Delft, in the western Netherlands. It is the oldest and largest public technical university in the country, and one of its principal centres for engineering education and research.

The university traces its origins to 8 January 1842, when it was established as a Royal Academy for the training of civil engineers. Over the following decades the institution broadened its scope and was reorganised several times before adopting its present name and full university status. Today it enrols roughly 27,000 students across undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes, supported by a staff of several thousand academic and technical personnel.

TU Delft is organised into eight faculties, spanning aerospace engineering; applied sciences; architecture and the built environment; civil engineering and geosciences; electrical engineering, mathematics and computer science; industrial design engineering; mechanical engineering; and technology, policy and management. Its academic profile is concentrated in engineering, technology, design and the natural sciences, with a strong emphasis on both applied and fundamental research. The university belongs to several international networks, including the IDEA League and the CESAER association of engineering universities, and it forms part of the 4TU federation of Dutch technical universities. The independent ranking platform EduRank places it fifth among universities in the Netherlands and 137th of more than 14,000 institutions worldwide, reflecting its research output and international standing.

Admissions & ranking

Source: EduRank ↗
World ranking
#137
Netherlands ranking
#5 of 58
Acceptance rate
~50%Estimated

Acceptance rate is an EduRank estimate — modelled from comparable institutions for universities that do not publish an official figure (2026). Verify with the university before applying.

Programmes

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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has 42 programmes listed on Stuudy.

Academics

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Key Facts Location : Delft, Netherlands Founded : 1842 Enrollment : Over 20,000 students Undergraduate Enrollment : Approximately 12,000 Graduate Enrollment : Around 8,000 Student-to-Faculty Ratio : 10:1 Notable Programs : Engineering, Architecture, Computer S

Tuition & costs

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Tuition across programmes ranges around $20,099 – $29,764. Fees vary by programme and level.

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is located in Delft, Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions
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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has 42 programmes listed on Stuudy across various levels and disciplines.

Where is Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) located?

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is located in Delft, Netherlands.

What is the official website of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)?

You can visit the official website at https://www.tudelft.nl.

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