Programs/Master/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
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8.2/10
Best for students passionate about research-driven design tackling healthcare and societal challenges. Tradeoff: strong emphasis on innovation labs and projects over conventional industrial product design.
Tuition · Intl
€19,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
510
DUO ↑83% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,324
/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: 28 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master's in Industrial Design offers a focused approach to professionalize yourself as a designer. You will have the freedom to develop your own learning path with guidance from coaches. You will learn to develop products and services using intelligent systems that transform and enhance society. Examples of these include: intelligent lighting systems, motivational technologies to support a healthy lifestyle, toys and gaming applications to support social interaction and physical activity, wearable technologies, systems and appliances to connect people, etc. Industrial design transcends traditional considerations of form and function. It encompasses interaction and system adaptation, while also focusing on user needs and creating engaging user experiences. You are equipped to go beyond simply designing artefacts or experiences. You are empowered to achieve true change by tackling challenges associated with specific societal and business contexts. The master's degree program in Industrial Design is fundamentally multidisciplinary and comprises five areas of expertise: creativity and aesthetics, technology and realization, user and society, business and entrepreneurship, and math, data and computing. The department applies a unique teaching model. Through competency centered and self-directed learning you develop your very own vision and identity as designer.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLiterature studyOral presentationPoster presentation
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
Research, Design and DevelopmentSpecialisation
It supports specialization in the attitude, skills and knowledge that are needed to contribute to succeed in the R&D or design department of a small-to-medium enterprise or a multi
Design Leadership and EntrepreneurshipSpecialisation
It supports the development of future professional design leaders and design entrepreneurs for the rapidly developing Creative Industries sector where creativity and innovation pla
Constructive Design ResearchSpecialisation
The goal of the master Track 'Constructive Design Research' is to prepare you for a PhD or career that contributes to the wider design research community. You will develop your ap
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: technische industriele vormgeving
Median starting salary (field)€3,324/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field59%
Permanent contract51%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten22%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs11%
Product- en kledingontwerpers8%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree74%
Women among first-years52%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 69 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.5
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2026-11-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-11-01
Application 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
Scholarships
TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip InnovationSelected TU/e master's programmes only; apply before 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET for September 2026.
ASML Technology ScholarshipAvailable to master's students worldwide; external eligibility applies.
CONACYTAvailable to Mexican master's students.
COLFUTUROAvailable to Colombian master's students.
IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship ProgrammeAvailable to female master’s students worldwide in nuclear-related fields.
EIT InnoEnergyTrack-specific: SENSE/SELECT only.
Internships
?No data yet
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