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Eindhoven University of Technology (Technische Universiteit Eindhoven - TU/e)

Founded in 1956, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a top-tier European research university located in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven—Europe's foremost high-tech innovation ecosystem. TU/e collaborates intimately with industrial giants including ASML, Philips, and NXP. TU/e leads the world in Embedded Systems, Process Mining, Nanotechnology, and Precision Robotics. Review verified Master's curricula, salaried doctoral employment, Brainport internships, and distinguished faculty profiles.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

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TU/e Master of Science in Embedded Systems

Specialized two-year Master's degree (120 ECTS) partnering closely with ASML, Philips, and NXP to engineer real-time cyber-physical systems, FPGA hardware, and autonomous embedded controllers.

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related quantitative field (minimum 180 ECTS credits) matching specific foundational course requirements.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Recognized Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) with excellent academic marks, strong thesis research evidence, and successful competitive interview for an advertised doctoral vacancy.
Language proficiency
Demonstrated English proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all subscores) or TOEFL iBT 90 overall (minimum 21 in each component).
Research statement / Proposal
For Master's: statement of purpose and academic transcripts via Studielink. For PhD: comprehensive research statement aligned with advertised vacancy calls.
Application fee
€100 application fee for international applicants holding non-Dutch degrees (refunded upon successful matriculation).
Required documentation
Complete official transcripts, degree certificate, detailed descriptions of core undergraduate mathematics/programming modules, curriculum vitae, and passport scan.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Under Dutch national higher education regulations, EU/EEA students pay the statutory tuition fee of €2,530 per year. For non-EU/EEA international students, tuition is approximately €18,000 per year for Master's programs. Outstanding admitted international students can receive the ALSP (Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program), covering 100% of tuition fees plus a €5,000 living allowance grant. Doctoral candidates (Promovendi) are paid university employees under the Dutch CAO-NU collective agreement.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Eindhoven University of Technology:

Prof. Dr. Wil van der Aalst

Distinguished Professor Emeritus & Chief Scientist of Celonis; specializing in Process Mining, Business Process Management, Data Science.

Prof. Dr. Maarten Steinbuch

Full Professor of Systems and Control / Head of Control Systems Technology; specializing in Control Systems Technology, Medical Robotics, Precision Engineering.

Prof. Dr. Bert Meijer

Distinguished University Professor of Molecular Sciences; specializing in Supramolecular Polymers, Self-Assembly, Organic Chemistry.

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Eindhoven University of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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