Programs/Master/General programmes
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Tuition · Intl
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?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 27
apply by Apr 27
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
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569
DUO ↓56% ↗
Intl. %
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29%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
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19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
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Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
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4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
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€3,451
/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: 13 Oct 2026
About this program
Want to engineer the cities, infrastructure and systems that shape a sustainable future? Civil engineering shapes the world around you, from roads, bridges & transport systems, to waterways flood defenses & offshore structures. At TU Delft’s Civil Engineering master’s programme, you’ll learn to develop sustainable solutions to today’s biggest challenges, like climate change, sea-level rise, resource depletion, population growth & urbanisation, & ageing of infrastructure. By specialising in geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, offshore, materials, or transport engineering, you’ll deepen your expertise and work alongside leading experts in the field. Along the way, you’ll gain the technical, analytical & professional skills needed to launch a career in a multidisciplinary & international environment. This two-year master's programme starts with a shared curriculum, developing essential engineering skills in programming, data science, numerical and physics-based modelling, & systems design. You’ll then choose a specialisation track, allowing you to deepen your knowledge in your chosen field. In the second year, you broaden your learning experience in a multidisciplinary way. You can study abroad, complete an internship or a multi- disciplinary project, or take in-depth electives. These opportunities prepare you for your master’s thesis project in a topic that inspires you.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsCAD/CAMDesign projectField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignment
About Delft University of Technology
TU Delft is the largest and oldest Dutch public technical university, founded in 1842. Ranked #47 worldwide and consistently in the top 20 for engineering subjects. Known for cutting-edge research in aerospace, water management, and sustainable energy, with alumni including famous architect Rem Koolhaas.
Living in Delft
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€550/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
104k

Quaint, historic, and academic. Delft feels like a traditional Dutch town but with a strong international student presence. The city is peaceful yet vibrant, perfect for focused study.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Structural EngineeringSpecialisation
Design safe, smart, and sustainable structures by mastering mechanics, materials, and design to improve our built environment and infrastructure.
Become an expert in construction materials design and their structural applications, lead innovative solutions for modern infrastructural challenges.
Understand water systems within deltas and the physical processes in oceans to address societal challenges. Utilize nature-based engineering solutions to manage these issues and qu…
Master soil behaviour and soil-structure interaction to ensure safe and sustainable design of infrastructure projects like tunnels and flood defences.
Develop engineering solutions shaping the future of transport in urban environments.
Design resilient hydraulic and offshore structures to drive the energy transition and combat climate change with sustainable, innovative solutions.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: weg- en waterbouw
Median starting salary (field)€3,451/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field90%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Weg- en waterbouwkundig ingenieurs26%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten17%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree69%
Women among first-years26%
International students29%
Say workload is “just right”52%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 128 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2027-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2028-04-01
Application deadline
2029-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
25 Nov 2026
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Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence ScholarshipsFull tuition fees per year plus contribution for living expenses
Internships
?No data yet
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