Programs/Master/Engineering
★ StudyPath verdict
8.3/10
Best for engineering graduates seeking advanced automotive systems, vehicle dynamics and sustainable mobility research at a top technical university; strong industry ties but intense workload with limited non-technical electives.
Tuition · Intl
€21,000
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
178
DUO ↑17% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
7 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
€3,709
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Automotive Technology offers a Master's degree program based on a systems approach, providing multidisciplinary knowledge. There are no comparable programs in Europe. The automotive industry is fast-moving with new technologies. The traditional car has been developed into a controlled high-tech system full of mechanics, electronics, sensors and informatics. The increase in vehicle intelligence has led to a vast demand for highly educated engineers able to think on system level, to work in a variety of disciplines and to observe the complete system rather than a collection of components. This program teaches students to observe the car as a system. It offers in-depth knowledge about essential parts of a vehicle, e.g. dynamics, real-time software, electric powertrains, and human-machine interaction. The program gives an outstanding starting point for a successful career. Eighty percent of the Dutch automotive industry is located in the region of Brainport Eindhoven. The Automotive Technology educational program includes generic core courses, elective courses and project assignments. The program is built around two specializations: Smart Mobility and Sustainable Mobility. The second year consists of an internship and a graduation project.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPracticalProjectResearch
About Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a research university specializing in engineering science and technology, founded in 1956. Located in the Brainport region, it collaborates closely with high-tech industry partners.
Living in Eindhoven
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€500/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,450
Cost of living
Medium
Population
243k

Modern, innovative, and technology-focused. Eindhoven is less traditional than other Dutch cities, offering a contemporary urban experience with a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Smart MobilitySpecialisation
Topics such as autonomous and cooperative driving, vehicle dynamics, control systems and human-interaction
Sustainable mobilitySpecialisation
Topics like internal combustion engines, future fuels and eletric and hybrid vehicles and transmission
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: auto-, motorfietstechniek
Median starting salary (field)€3,709/mo gross
Months to a substantial job6
Permanent contract71%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree71%
Women among first-years0%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 24 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Open day
16 Mar 2027
Open day
22 May 2027
Open day
13 Nov 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Internships
?No data yet
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