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The University Racing Eindhoven (URE) Innovation Hub at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is Europe's leading student-led motorsport engineering and autonomous vehicle research laboratory, based in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven.
Academic overview & excellence
URE unites over 80 multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and software engineering students to design, simulate, build, and race fully electric and autonomous Formula Student racecars. The team pioneers four-wheel independent torque vectoring, carbon monocoque optimization, and LiDAR-based simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM).
Research admissions & criteria
Bachelor's engineering admissions requires a Dutch VWO diploma (with Mathematics B and Physics) or recognized international equivalent. Master of Science programs (taught in English) require a relevant BSc in Engineering with a minimum GPA of 75% and English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90). URE technical team recruitments occur annually across all engineering departments.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Brainport Eindhoven Autonomous Racing Doctoral Fellowship
Four-year doctoral fellowship in the Control Systems group developing model predictive control (MPC) for high-speed autonomous racing at the limits of tire adhesion.
Master of Science in Automotive Technology (Electric Powertrains Track)
Two-year international master's degree conducted in English, teaching electric vehicle battery management, high-voltage inverters, vehicle dynamics, and autonomous driving architectures.
URE Formula Student High-Voltage Battery Engineering Fellowship
One-year engineering fellowship designing an 800-volt lightweight lithium-pouch cell accumulator pack, liquid cooling plates, and optical isolation monitoring for the URE racecar.
Brainport High-Tech Automotive Autonomous Driving Practicum
Six-month research internship implementing real-time LiDAR object classification, stereoscopic camera vision, and CAN-bus actuator control on track-testing vehicles.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Three-year English-taught bachelor's curriculum covering signal processing, semiconductor physics, electromagnetism, analog/digital circuits, and control systems.
ASML Technology Talent Scholarship in Semiconductor Mechatronics
Prestigious corporate scholarship awarded to top 5% graduate students admitted into mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering at TU Eindhoven.
Certificate in Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262) & CAN/Ethernet Protocols
Six-week technical certification in ASIL hazard and risk analysis, safety integrity levels, hardware fault metrics, and automotive Ethernet communication stacks.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Maarten Steinbuch
University Professor of Systems and Control & High-Tech Systems Pioneer · Department of Mechanical Engineering & Control Systems Technology Group
Prof. Dr. Maarten Steinbuch is University Professor of Systems and Control & High-Tech Systems Pioneer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Control Systems Technology Group at TU Eindhoven - University Racing Eindhoven (URE) Innovation Hub, conducting advanced research in High-Precision Motion Control, Robotics and Medical Devices, Automotive Dynamics and Electromobility.
Prof. Dr. Elena Lomonova
Full Professor & Chair of Electromechanics and Power Electronics · Department of Electrical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Elena Lomonova is Full Professor & Chair of Electromechanics and Power Electronics in the Department of Electrical Engineering at TU Eindhoven - University Racing Eindhoven (URE) Innovation Hub, conducting advanced research in Linear and Rotary Actuators, Magnetic Levitation Systems, Electric Powertrain Design.
Prof. Dr. Henk Nijmeijer
Emeritus Professor of Dynamics and Control & Automotive Specialist · Department of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Henk Nijmeijer is Emeritus Professor of Dynamics and Control & Automotive Specialist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Eindhoven - University Racing Eindhoven (URE) Innovation Hub, conducting advanced research in Nonlinear Control, Vehicle Telematics and Cooperative Driving, Vibration Damping in High-Speed Systems.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with TU Eindhoven - University Racing Eindhoven (URE) Innovation Hub.