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Delft University of Technology (Dutch: Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) was founded in 1842 and is today the largest university of technology in the Netherlands, renowned for the high quality of our research and teaching. The University is ranked within the Top 100 universities worldwide. Teaching at Delft University of Technology is always up-to-date, practical and constantly fuelled by the university’s research. Stretching over 161 hectares, the campus is larger than downtown Delft, and one of the largest university campuses in the world.
Delft has a reputation for being a friendly city where you’ll find bars and terraces along the canals, quirky shops, affordable restaurants, and music festivals.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) Blocks 3 & 4 | February–July |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) Blocks 1 & 2 | September–January/Early Feb |
View the Delft University of Technology academic calendar and important dates.
Guides and additional information
TU Delft has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- Master of ArchitectureSemester 1, 2023
The biggest highlight was the amazing friends I made on exchange. I’ve learnt so much about the cultures of my friends and exploring Netherlands became so much more fun.
- B Engineering (Honours)/M EngineeringSemester 1, 2023
I gained more independence, found new hobbies, and became more comfortable and confident with myself!
- B Engineering (Honours) and M EngineeringSemester 2, 2022
The highlight of my experience was the lifelong friends I have made
Full-time study load
24 ECTS credits per semester at the Delft University of Technology is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Students should not enrol in more than 15 ECTS per 'block' - 2 blocks per semester.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at Delft University of Technology.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty from the list below and you must take at least 51% of your courses from within your chosen faculty.
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture and the Built Environment
- Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences
- Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Note: Students who choose the Faculty of Architect and the Built Environment are required to take 100% of classes within this faculty.
Semester Restrictions
- Undergraduate Architecture courses are available in English only in UQ Semester 2.
- Postgraduate Architecture can only apply for a single semester exchange.
- Students wishing to study for a full year at Delft must commence their exchange in UQ's Semester 2
Other Requirements
- Computer Science: Students wishing to study Computer Science at TU Delft must have completed 4 semesters at UQ before commencing their exchange.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the TU Delft course catalogue and the relevant Faculty Course List to find courses taught in English.
The Study Guide Manual will help you navigate the course catalogue.
.Students wishing to study within the Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment must choose their programme from a list of fixed course packages offered by the faculty.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
TU Delft collaborates with various housing agencies in the greater Delft region to offer incoming international students help in finding accommodation. TU Delft's housing services are available to students for a fee. TU Delft cannot guarantee housing due to increased demand.
Students can choose to use the University's housing services or find their own private accommodation.
Cost of living
Many places in Holland offer discounts to students, which can help lower your daily expenses. Study in Holland provides an insight into the cost of living in the Netherlands.
Note that students who apply through TU Delft for the Dutch student visa and residency permit will be charged a non-refundable fee.
Proof of finances:
Accepted students will asked to provide proof of financial solvability/proof of financial means to cover their living costs. This is required to obtain a visa and to apply for housing through the TU Delft housing service. TU Delft's preferred method of proving financial solvability is by bank transfer, however students may also provide proof of solvability with a bank statement. Some students have been caught off-guard by this in the past, so please take this into consideration if considering TU Delft.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
TU Delft offers a number of scholarships to postgraduate students. View the TU Delft Scholarships web page to check your eligibility and find out about the application process.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Non-EU residents need to meet the requirements for insurance determined by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service in order to receive a residence permit.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
TU Delft has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Dutch Embassy or Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)