Extra challenges and support
In addition to studying Aerospace Engineering there are numerous opportunities for extracurricular activities to develop yourself. From expanding and applying your technical knowledge, to practising sports on a professional level. If you need guidance while studying, student support is widely available as well.
New experiences
Study abroad
The Aerospace industry is extremely international, where companies from all over the world are partnered together. To discover other countries and other cultures, there are various opportunities to go abroad. Choose for a minor ‘Study Abroad’ or join one of the trips organised by student society VSV ‘Leonardo da Vinci’. If you decide to continue with the MSc Aerospace Engineering, you have to opportunity to do an internship abroad.
Internship
An internship is not a standard part of the BSc Aerospace Engineering curriculum. It is still possible to do a ‘voluntary’ internship during the bachelor. However, it is not possible make it a part of the BSc programme or to achieve credits for this.
If you decide to do the MSc Aerospace Engineering, an internship forms a mandatory part of the MSc curriculum. The Internship Office can be contacted through internship-ae@tudelft.nl. An alternative for doing the internship is the Joint Interdisciplinary Project (JIP). JIP is an interdisciplinary project set up and takes place between faculties inside TU Delft. Alternatively you can take part in an entrepreneurship project.
In search of industry contacts for internships? Feel free to reach out to the study association VSV ‘Leonardo da Vinci’. The VSV is also part of the Delft Career Platform, an online career platform for TU Delft students.
Additional opportunities
Honours Programme Delft
Ambitious students who are looking for an extra challenge in addition to the standard curriculum can apply for The Delft Honours Programme. This is an addition to your regular study programme in the 2nd and 3rd year. It gives you the opportunity to gain additional knowledge within or outside your field, to work on your personal development and to collaborate with students from other study programmes.
Dream teams
At TU Delft you have the opportunity to be involved in unique student projects that bring students together from different disciplines. These amazing student projects include the world's fastest bicycle, fastest solar-powered car, and the altitude record for amateur-built rockets. Our teams compete in global competitions and achieve fantastic results that put TU Delft on the map.
Elite sports
Do you want to become a top athlete during your studies? TU Delft supports students who combine their studies with elite sports and invests in the development of talent inside and outside the lecture halls. As it is often difficult to combine a regular study programme with a top sports education, we offer special facilities for recognized top athletes. This includes coaching by study advisors and top sports coordinators, financial support in the form of the Graduation Support Regulations, sponsorship and access to the sports facilities at X.
Academic counselling
Each study programme has one or more study advisors that you can turn to with questions about the content of the programme, its organization and everything that comes with it. Do you have questions about matters that go beyond your academic education? Career and Counseling Services has a team of student counsellors, psychologists and study choice and career advisers who can support you. The service is based on 5 pillars: Basic Study Skills, Learning to Collaborate, Making Choices during your Study (choice of study), Career Development and Self-Knowledge & Self-Management. There are - mostly free - (online) workshops, training courses, online material, walk-in consultation hours and the possibility of one-on-one conversations. For questions about studying with a disability, you can find more information here.
Mentoring
During the first semester of your first year, you will be assigned a mentor. Your mentor will help you to get familiar with the campus and your study programme, and they will be there to answer any questions you have during your new life as a student.