Frequently asked questions

A degree programme at TU Delft is challenging, so make sure you give it your all, right from the start. You can always slow down a little later on, but if you drop points right away, it will be difficult to catch up later in the year. Bear in mind that the pace of study at university level is considerably faster than in pre-university education (VWO).

Most students experience Marine Technology as a difficult degree programme, which they have to work for. The programme contains a lot of mathematics and mechanical engineering and it helps if you are good in these subjects. Making calculations is necessary in the majority of courses, so this is really something that requires a lot of time. In general, you will not be asked whether you have actually done the work, but ultimately you will obviously want to pass the tests. This is why it is important that you are able to work independently and in a disciplined manner. On average, students need at least 40 hours per week to achieve the necessary results. About half of these are scheduled hours and the other half is self-study. Mathematics is an important barometer and you will need to achieve a mark of around seven. You will need to attain at least 45 ECTS (75%) in your first year in order to continue with the degree programme. It is therefore important to invest the necessary time in your degree programme.

Marine Technology is only offered at TU Delft. 

A University of Applied Sciences does not deal with the subject matter quite as thoroughly because it is more focused on the application and less on the empirical theory behind it. The material is also presented at a slower rate than at TU Delft. At a University of Applied Sciences you are also often assigned to smaller groups, making it similar to secondary school.

That would be difficult due to the number of contact hours at TU Delft. During the first year of the Bachelor’s programme in particular, the week is very full with lectures, laboratory courses and tutorials, which would leave little room for a second degree programme. However, some students are able to combine two Master’s programmes. The academic counsellor or central student counsellor can advise you in this respect.

We do not recommend combining Marine Technology in the first year with another degree programme. The study load is at least 40 hours per week. In the first year there is a binding recommendation on the continuation of studies, meaning that you will have to attain at least 45 ECTS. These 45 credits must be attained in order to continue with the degree programme. If you doing another degree programme in addition to Marine Technology, the chance is great that you will not attain the necessary credits. Marine Technology is not offered part-time.

Yes, for example during the minor of your Bachelor’s degree programme, by participating in an exchange programme, or during your graduation project. Visit www.buitenland.tudelft.nl for more information.

About 25% of the time is spent on mathematics each quarter: 3 ECTS per period = 84 hours. 

Dutch books are occasionally used in the Bachelor’s, but during your degree course programme these are increasingly in English. In the Master’s all books are in English. 

Dutch books are occasionally used in the Bachelor’s, but during your degree course programme these are increasingly in English. In the Master’s all books are in English.

1st hour 08:45 hrs - 09:30 hrs
2nd hour 09:45 hrs - 10:30 hrs
3rd hour 10:45 hrs - 11:30 hrs
4th hour 11:45 hrs - 12:30 hrs
Break
5th hour 13:45 hrs - 14:30 hrs
6th hour 14:45 hrs - 15:30 hrs
7th hour 15:45 hrs - 16:30 hrs
8th hour 16:45 hrs - 17:30 hrs
9th hour 17.45 hrs - 18.30 hrs
10th hour 18:45 hrs - 19:30 hrs

This does not mean you have 10 hours of lectures a day: you can find your timetable at www.roosters.tudelft.nl

Overviews of the courses during the Bachelor’s degree programmes can be found on the website of the degree programme. All of the individual courses of our degree programmes can be found in the online prospectus. Are you curious about first-year lectures? If so, visit OpenCourseWare, where you can view lectures of the courses.

You will have a lot to deal with at the start of your degree programme. You will have to make a lot of choices. Do you want to rent a room or continue living at home? How are you planning to finance your degree programme? You will have your first lectures, examinations and assignments. Are you planning to join a sports club or other association? The website welkom.tudelft.nl is a useful resource, containing information, links and an introductory film. At the beginning there is an introduction week and an introduction weekend. Your first study week is primarily filled with introductions to the courses and projects. You will also have an opportunity to ensure that you are registered everywhere you need to be and to get your books. You will start work immediately with mathematics in your first study week. A senior student (student mentor) will familiarise you with everything at the start of the degree programme.

We work with student mentors at Marine Technology. The student mentor will show you around the faculty in the first weeks and is your first point of contact. You can also always contact an academic counsellor. If there are issues that may affect your studies (such as a functional impairment like dyslexia or ADHD, or family circumstances), we would advise you to discuss this with an academic counsellor as soon as possible. Click here for the contact details of the academic counsellors for Marine Technology.

TU Delft also organises various workshops and training courses on study skills, such as for stress management, constructive thinking and studying with dyslexia.

The holiday days can be found (in green) in the academic calendar. No examinations or lectures will take place on these days. You have approximately ten weeks of holidays and a number of public holidays. Many students use some of these days to prepare for examinations or resits or to work on written assignments. So a period of real holiday does not really exist at university.

The earlier you register, the greater the chance you will find a room quickly. You should therefore register in good time, for example with www.DUWO.nl (the largest provider of student accommodation in Delft). More information about student accommodation can be found here.