Eindhoven University of Technology is a young university, founded in 1956 by industry, local government and academia. Today, their spirit of collaboration is still at the heart of our university community. We foster an open culture where everyone feels free to exchange ideas and take initiatives.
For engineering and technology studies, students in the Netherlands are best off in Eindhoven. This is evident from the Elsevier publication of Best Studies 2018. In addition, it appears that students in Eindhoven are particularly enthusiastic about their study at TU/e.
TU/e is leading in the international research arena in the field of engineering science and technology. Our close collaboration with industry and healthcare institutes allows us to translate our research findings into products and services that help solve major societal problems, for instance in the areas of health, energy and mobility.
Their first position for scientific output in collaboration with industry underscores the unique, close research & development relationship between TU/e and the high-tech companies in the surrounding Brainport area and the rest of the Netherlands.
TU/e aims to be a welcoming, inspiring and challenging home for you as a student. But your relationship with TU/e does not end when you graduate. We want to be there for you throughout your career.
Your Bachelor of Science or Master of Science diploma is, of course, a great foundation for a thriving career in industry. Studies show that companies and governments appreciate the skills and knowledge of TU/e graduates.
But perhaps you want to study some more before you set out on the labor market. Or perhaps you want to invest in ongoing education, even after your career has started to take off.
Apart from the university, around 100 companies and organisations are accommodated on the campus, from large research institutes to smaller start-ups. The TU/e campus wants to be a place where these parties connect and therefore offers various accommodation possibilities.
The TU/e Library provides access to an extensive collection of digital information resources via the Internet. In the library in MetaForum building a large printed collection is at your disposal.
The main subject areas are technical sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, industrial and management sciences, social sciences, architectural sciences, and industrial design.
The green campus is becoming an attractive hotspot for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and high-tech companies with state-of-the-art offline and online facilities. The campus is a terrain in development, but it is already a lively, green place in the city center of Eindhoven.
The TU/e Campus is not only a place of study and work, but also a home. Since the opening of the Aurora and Luna apartment blocks, hundreds of students and staff of different nationalities are resident here, turning our green campus in the heart of Eindhoven a lively and very dynamic place. A movie theater with a grand café/restaurant, a sports center and two supermarkets all contribute to a pleasant place to live and stay.
Sport is central in Eindhoven and at the university. The Student Sport Center Eindhoven(SSC) is the most extensive of all Dutch universities, offering all students and staff of TU/e, Fontys Hogescholen Eindhoven and Design Academy Eindhoven sport (70 sports), recreation, health and relaxation. Our sport cards, allowing you to participate in all sports and courses, are available at low rates.
At TU/e we have many flourishing communities of staff and students from the Netherlands and abroad. We value our open, healthy, informal and caring community in which we create an atmosphere that enables us to do our best. We encourage everyone, students and staff, to play an active part and be actively involved in this TU/e community, because we believe that when we are personal, passionate, curious and connected, our community is the place where innovation truly starts. Everybody is welcome, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or cultural background.
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Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 12 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
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| 136 | 140 | 152 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 9 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
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| 374 | 409 | 400 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
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| 185 | 192 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
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| 401 | 301 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 58 reviews
At the Eindhoven University of Technology every slogan, activity, etc. will have a pun with TU/e in it. First I thought it was silly, but now I enjoy everyone of them. I'm not a genius, so studing applied physics at the TU/e is not easy for me. But I take my courses seriously, most of the time, and by doing many old exams during my preparation, I was able to pass all the courses so far. In each period we have 3 courses. Usually, I'm on track with 2 of them and the 3rd one I have to catch up a bit during the pre-exam week, when there are (almost) none lectures. The lectures of the (core) courses are either given by multiple professors at the same time and you can choose which one you will attend or the professor will be replaced one or multiple times. I really like this system, because I'm not stuck with a professor I don't really enjoy listening to for a whole period. It's also nice, that the most lectures are recorded and if you want to you can (re)watch the lecture from home (at 2x speed). Some points about the university in general: I like the bridges that connect different buildings on campus. I like that there are many places for studying in each building. Every professor or TA is easy approachable and was friendly. The university and our study association organize many activities. From 'interviewing days' (different companies try to attract students and give away different stuff) and professional trainings to trips and funny activities like lasergaming. It's also very nice that the campus is in the city centre and is accessible by train, bike and car. The campus is not the most handsome one, but it's very modern. I would appreciate if the university add/replace the statues we have with statues that are not just stones, but actually a peace of art. Sometimes the university plans things strangly.
My time at this university has been awesome. The professors and staff really go all out to help us students, and the support team, they�re just top-notch. Coming in as an international student, I was pretty nervous, but the mix of people from literally everywhere�every continent, basically�made it so easy to feel at home. I even met folks from countries I�d never even heard of! All in all, it�s been such a great ride.
Studying Biochemistry at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) was both challenging and enriching. The programme is well-structured with a good balance between theory and practicals. I particularly appreciated the dedication of some lecturers who made complex topics easier to grasp and were always ready to support students academically. The laboratory facilities, though sometimes lacking in certain reagents and equipment, provided a decent environment for practical learning. Campus life was vibrant, with various student activities and organizations to engage in outside academics. However, delays in the academic calendar due to strikes and infrastructural challenges were a downside. Despite these setbacks, I would recommend FUTO to anyone passionate about Biochemistry. The programme builds a strong foundation and opens opportunities for further research or a career in the sciences.
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