Master
Electrical Engineering
★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students seeking rigorous technical training in electrical engineering with strong research focus at a top technical university. Trade-off: highly competitive admission and Delft location.
Tuition · Intl
↗€18,500
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗1,032
DUO ↓3% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,655
/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
The Master's programme in Electrical Engineering offers four different tracks: Electrical Power Engineering, Microelectronics, Telecommunications & Sensing Systems and signals & systems.
The MSc programme in Electrical Engineering, building on the strengths of our research groups and enhancing the career prospects of our graduates. Based on the advice of alumni and industry sounding boards we have redesigned our master's programme, giving you the flexibility to focus on state of the art technologies such as solar cells and smart sensors, while giving you a broad basis so that you are equipped to continue innovation in the future.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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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Tracks from HOVI
Microsystems & TechnologySpecialisation
Microsystems & Technology
RF Circuit DesignSpecialisation
RF Circuit Design
Analog Circuit DesignSpecialisation
Analog Circuit Design
Biomedical ElectronicsSpecialisation
Biomedical Electronics
Digital SystemsSpecialisation
Digital Systems
High VoltageSpecialisation
High Voltage
+6 more tracks
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: elektrotechniek algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,655/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field88%
Permanent contract60%
Satisfied with their job4.3/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs25%
Elektrotechnisch ingenieurs23%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree77%
Women among first-years15%
Say workload is “just right”49%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 155 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-01-15
Application deadline
2027-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-01-15
Application deadline
2028-04-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
OECD—
Shell—
Full Faculty Scholarship—
Tuition fee waivers—
Internships
?No data yet
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