International Scholarship Β· Netherlands

TU Delft Excellence Scholarships

TU Delft offers various excellence and faculty-specific scholarships for talented international students pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) degree. These programs provide full tuition fee waivers and contributions toward living expenses for high-achieving students.

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Quick Facts

Status

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Funding

Fully Funded

Deadline

1 December 2025

Country

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About the TU Delft Excellence Scholarships

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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aims to attract international students to its classrooms by offering several scholarship programs. These are designed for talented and motivated students who wish to pursue an MSc degree at the university.

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The university offers faculty-specific scholarships, such as those provided by the QuTech research department and the Microelectronics department. These programs target students with excellent academic records who are interested in specific fields like quantum technology or electrical engineering.

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Scholarship applications are integrated into the MSc admission process. Candidates must submit all required scholarship documents simultaneously with their MSc application. The university reviews the MSc application first, and students are considered for scholarships upon admission.

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The selection process is highly competitive, requiring a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 80 percent or higher of the scale maximum in the bachelor's degree. Preference is often given to external students and underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields.

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Successful candidates receive full tuition fee coverage based on statutory or institutional rates, along with a contribution toward living expenses. Some programs, such as those at QuTech, offer a potential PhD position for students who achieve a grade of 9 or higher on their MSc thesis project.

Eligible Levels

Master's

Eligible Fields

Quantum Information Science and TechnologyApplied PhysicsComputer ScienceElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringEmbedded SystemsMicroelectronics
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Why Choose This Scholarship?

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Study at a world-leading technical university in the Netherlands

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Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the MSc program

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Direct pathway to potential PhD positions for high-performing students

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Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in quantum and microelectronics

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Support for living expenses during the two-year program

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What the Scholarship Covers

Full tuition fee waiver per year for the MSc program
Contribution toward living expenses for two years
Potential offer of a PhD position at QuTech for students achieving a 9 (90%) or higher on their MSc thesis
Access to specialized research roadmaps in quantum computing
Opportunity to conduct MSc projects within leading research departments
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Eligibility Requirements

5 requirements

Must be an international student
Must be (conditionally) admitted to a 2-year regular TU Delft MSc program
Cumulative GPA of 80 percent or higher of the scale maximum in the bachelor's degree
Must not be receiving any other scholarship simultaneously
Must submit all scholarship documents at the same time as the MSc application
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Documents Checklist

4 documents required

1Scholarship Application Form
2Two reference letters
3English language certificate (for non-EU/EFTA students)
4MSc application documents
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How to Apply - Step by Step

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Complete the MSc application via the TU Delft portal

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Upload the completed Scholarship Application Form

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Upload or request two reference letters using the automated invitation system

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Upload the English language certificate if required

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Submit all documents at once before the 1 December deadline

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Application Timeline

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1 December 2025

Application Deadline

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Mid-March to early June 2026

Notification for QuTech (Applied Sciences)

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April 2026

Notification for QuTech (EEMCS) and Microelectronics

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Insider Tips & Pro Tips

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Submit your application well before the deadline as the first deadline is leading

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Do not wait for an admission decision to submit your scholarship application

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Use the automated invitation system to ensure your referees receive the request promptly

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Ensure your GPA meets the 80 percent threshold before applying

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Check if your chosen MSc program has a specific scholarship track before submitting

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Combine document uploads and referee requests to meet the submission requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions

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If you miss the first deadline, your scholarship application will not be considered.

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No, all required scholarship documents must be submitted at once with your MSc application. No additional documents can be uploaded after submission.

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You can upload them as a PDF during your application or request them from your referees via the portal's invitation system.

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