Delft University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #137 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #40 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #1 of 2 | In Delft |
| #2 of 1,022 | For Product and Industrial Design |
| Top10 | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 24,703
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.tudelft.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs, VWO) |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - January; February-June; July-August) |
| Enrollment | 24,703 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Delft University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Delft University of Technology is a world-class research university with 146,696 scientific papers published and 4,270,964 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Geology.
Delft University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1102 | 8756 |
| 1994 | 1143 | 9532 |
| 1995 | 1302 | 11132 |
| 1996 | 1317 | 12236 |
| 1997 | 1514 | 13733 |
| 1998 | 1505 | 14767 |
| 1999 | 1553 | 16994 |
| 2000 | 1872 | 19849 |
| 2001 | 2088 | 22325 |
| 2002 | 3374 | 33709 |
| 2003 | 2734 | 35004 |
| 2004 | 2687 | 39802 |
| 2005 | 3113 | 47207 |
| 2006 | 3425 | 57161 |
| 2007 | 3374 | 63149 |
| 2008 | 3836 | 71129 |
| 2009 | 4413 | 79762 |
| 2010 | 4678 | 93518 |
| 2011 | 4743 | 108485 |
| 2012 | 4875 | 122412 |
| 2013 | 4884 | 136836 |
| 2014 | 5322 | 153253 |
| 2015 | 5297 | 162176 |
| 2016 | 5599 | 176787 |
| 2017 | 5875 | 194196 |
| 2018 | 6788 | 223789 |
| 2019 | 6791 | 255435 |
| 2020 | 7390 | 300169 |
| 2021 | 7700 | 347577 |
| 2022 | 7880 | 345305 |
| 2023 | 8082 | 367549 |
| 2024 | 6395 | 368226 |
| 2025 | 3924 | 323953 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Delft University of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €2,170 (EU/EEA), €12,900 (non-EU/EEA) |
| Master's Degree | €2,170 (EU/EEA), €18,800 (non-EU/EEA) |
| PhD Program | €2,170 (EU/EEA), €18,800 (non-EU/EEA) |
The currency used is Euro (€).
The Delft University of Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Delft University of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| WO Bachelor (BA/BSc) | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Engineering, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| WO Master (MA/MSc) | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Industrial Management, Natural Sciences, Surveying and Mapping |
| Doctor's Graad | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Science Education, Surveying and Mapping, Urban Studies |
Delft University of Technology alumni
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Abdul Qadeer Khan
- Occupations
- scientisttheoretical physicistphysicistengineeracademic
- Biography
-
Abdul Qadeer Khan NI & BAR, HI, FPAS was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer. He is colloquially known as the "father of Pakistan's atomic weapons program".
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Prince Friso of the Netherlands
- Enrolled in the Delft University of Technology
- 1988-1994 graduated with engineer's degree in aeronautics
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
-
Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau was the second son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Claus von Amsberg, and younger brother of King Willem-Alexander. Friso was a member of the Dutch Royal Family, but because of his marriage without an Act of Consent in 2004, he lost his membership of the Dutch Royal House and was no longer in the line of succession to the throne.
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Han van Meegeren
- Occupations
- art forgerwatercoloristcopyistpainterrestorer
- Biography
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Henricus Antonius "Han" van Meegeren was a Dutch painter and portraitist, considered one of the most ingenious art forgers of the 20th century. Van Meegeren became a national hero after World War II when it was revealed that he had sold a forged painting to Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
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Walter Lewin
- Enrolled in the Delft University of Technology
- In 1965 graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- astrophysicistastronomerphysicistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Walter Hendrik Gustav Lewin is a Dutch astrophysicist and retired professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lewin earned his doctorate in nuclear physics in 1965 at the Delft University of Technology and was a member of MIT's physics faculty for 43 years beginning in 1966 until his retirement in 2009. Lewin taught the three core classes in physics at MIT for more than thirty years and made major discoveries in the area of X-ray astronomy. His physics lectures have been the subject of great acclaim, including a 60 Minutes feature, stories in the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Newsweek and US News and World Report. They have also been top draws on YouTube and iTunes University.
Delft University of Technology faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Aerospace Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Space Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Optics, Solid State Physics, Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering and Geosciences | Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, Geological Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Railway Engineering, Road Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Transport Engineering, Water Management |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences | Architecture, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Industrial Design Engineering | Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering | Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Technology, Policy and Management | Computer Engineering, Economic and Finance Policy, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Marine Engineering, Mechanics, Social Policy, Technology, Transport and Communications |
| Research Division : Biotechnological Sciences | Biotechnology |
| Research Division : Computing and Imaging | Computer Graphics, Computer Science |
| Research Division : Housing, Urban and Mobility Studies | Urban Studies |
| Research Division : Information Technology, Micro-Electronics and Submicron Physics | Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Nanotechnology |
| Research Division : Integral Design of Structures | Structural Architecture |
| Research Division : Systems and Control | Electronics and Automation |
| Research Division : Technical Geosciences | Surveying and Mapping |
| Research Division : Telecommunications and Radar | Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services |
| Research Division : Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics | Transport Engineering, Transport Management |
General information
| Alternative names | TU Delft Technische Universiteit Delft |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
| Motto | Challenge the Future |
| Colors | blue, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 5 Delft, Zuid-Holland, 2600 AA Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 109,000 |