🇳🇱 Delft University of Technology — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #48 · €19,906–25,633 a year · Delft
Quick Facts
| Location | Delft, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #48 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | 26,500+ students, 28-29% international from 100+ countries; near-perfect QS scores of 94.8/100 for International Student Ratio and 95.1/100 for International Faculty Ratio, among the highest of any Dutch university. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, varies by programme |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
€19,906–25,633 per year (2026 non-EU institutional tuition (BSc / MSc)). Source: Collegedunia: TU Delft 2026 non-EU fees, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least €13,569 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarship
Full tuition plus €1,000/month for international Master's students — one of the more generous Dutch university-specific awards.
Holland Scholarship
€5,000 one-time grant via the Dutch Ministry of Education plus the university, available across Dutch WO universities including TU Delft.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Yes — TU Delft graduates qualify for the Netherlands' Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa, giving up to 1 year to find qualifying work without needing employer sponsorship to hold the visa itself. Once employed, you convert to a Highly Skilled Migrant visa, which has no separate degree-recognition step for graduates of a Dutch university.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is TU Delft good for international students?
Delft University of Technology is ranked #48 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 1st of the 2 universities in the Netherlands covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs €19,906–25,633 a year depending on the program. After graduating: orientation year (zoekjaar): 12 months after graduating. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does TU Delft charge international students?
€19,906–25,633 per year (2026 non-EU institutional tuition (BSc / MSc)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for TU Delft?
Typically IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent, varies by programme
Can I work in Netherlands after graduating from TU Delft?
Yes — TU Delft graduates qualify for the Netherlands' Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa, giving up to 1 year to find qualifying work without needing employer sponsorship to hold the visa itself. Once employed, you convert to a Highly Skilled Migrant visa, which has no separate degree-recognition step for graduates of a Dutch university.
See the full Netherlands university landscape and visa pathway.
🇳🇱 Study in Netherlands Guide 🔗 Official TU Delft Website
Worked example: a full degree at Delft University of Technology
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | €19,906 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026 non-EU institutional tuition (BSc / MSc)) |
| Living costs | €13,569 a year (IND means-of-support norm for university students in 2026: €1,130.77/month) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | €100,425 ≈ ₹1.07 crore ≈ $111,932 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | €104,496 ≈ ₹1.11 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | €117,606 ≈ ₹1.25 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- Collegedunia: TU Delft 2026 non-EU fees
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- IND: fees and required amounts for 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for Delft University of Technology come from the Collegedunia: TU Delft 2026 non-EU fees; the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from IND: fees and required amounts for 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official Delft University of Technology website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of Delft University of Technology. Not admissions or immigration advice.