Admission Requirements
2022-2023 academic year
Temporary measure by TU Delft concerning Bachelor’s programme intake due to COVID-19.
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- Students at a university of applied sciences (HBO) who on 31 August 2022 have a shortfall of no more than 10 ECTS for courses in their first-year (Propaedeutic) examination programme, may take Bachelor’s courses in the 2022-2023 academic year and may participate in examinations for Bachelor’s courses.
- For each Bachelor’s degree programme, the faculties may indicate specific courses as an admission requirement, for example with regard to the combination of courses or eliminating deficiencies. See the information on the subject matter related admission requirements concerning the temporary regulation for conditional admission with a propaedeutic certificate from a university of applied sciences (HBO-P).
- The possibility to take Bachelor’s courses without having completed the HBO-P ceases on 31 December 2022.
Registration for HBO students
HBO students who wish to make use of this possibility should register via Studielink for the desired TU Delft degree programme; this is the first enrolment/main degree programme. They must also reenrol in the programme in the present university or HBO from which they are applying for admission. Once this registration and re-enrolment have been completed, they should send an email to: contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl stating in the subject line: registration for Bachelor’s degree programme, HBO-P not yet completed and their student number and the TU Delft Bachelor’s degree programme they have registered for.
Students will be asked to provide documentary proof: a completion recommendation and a list of marks and contact details from their HBO (university of applied sciences).
The completion recommendation comprises a statement from the HBO institution signed on behalf of the Board of Examiners stating that the student can reasonably be expected to have completed the first (propaedeutic) year of the HBO programme in question by 1 January 2023. This document should be submitted before 1 August. A list of credits that still need to be obtained, along with the date when this should be possible, is also required. Finally, the aspiring student must also provide contact details (name, email address and telephone number) of their HBO supervisor, so that the TU Delft degree programme can contact them for further consultation if necessary.
The conditional admission will be assessed by Enrolment on the basis of this request. Enrolment for this Bachelor’s degree programme will be provisional until the HBO-P has been completed, or will be terminated if this has not been completed by 31 December 2022 at the latest.
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- Students from the European Region who have not yet obtained their school leaving certificate may take Bachelor’s courses and participate in examination for Bachelor’s course in the 2022-2023 academic year, provided they have a conditional admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme in their own country.
- The possibility to take Bachelor’s courses without having obtained the school leaving certificate ceases on 31 December 2022.
Registration of students from the European Region
Students who wish to make use of this possibility and are already admitted conditionally should send an email to: contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl stating in the subject line: registration for Bachelor’s programme, previous education not yet completed and their student number and the TU Delft Bachelor’s degree programme they have registered for.
In addition to the existing required documents, students are also requested to provide a completion recommendation.
The completion recommendation includes a statement from the present secondary school, signed on behalf of the competent authority, stating that the student can reasonably be expected to have obtained their school leaving certificate during the 2022-2023 academic year. An explanation of the national legislation that applies to admission to higher education is also required. This documentation should be submitted by 31 August 2022 at the latest. Finally, the aspiring student must also provide details (name, email address and telephone number) of their contact at the secondary school, so that the TU Delft degree programme can contact them for further consultation if necessary.
The conditional admission will be assessed by Admission on the basis of this request. Enrolment for this Bachelor’s degree programme will be provisional until the previous education has been completed, or will be terminated if this has not been completed by 31 December 2022 at the latest.
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- Students who take CXC exams who have not yet obtained their school leaving certificate may take Bachelor’s courses and participate in examination for Bachelor’s course in the 2022-2023 academic year, provided they have a conditional admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme in their own country.
- The possibility to take Bachelor’s courses without having obtained the school leaving certificate ceases on 31 December 2022.
Registration of students with a CXC exam
Students who wish to make use of this possibility and are already admitted conditionally should send an email to: contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl stating in the subject line: registration for Bachelor’s programme, previous education not yet completed and their student number and the TU Delft Bachelor’s degree programme they have registered for.
In addition to the existing required documents, students are also requested to provide a completion recommendation.
The completion recommendation includes a statement from the present secondary school, signed on behalf of the competent authority, stating that the student can reasonably be expected to have obtained their school leaving certificate during the 2022-2023 academic year. An explanation of the national legislation that applies to admission to higher education is also required. This documentation should be submitted by 31 August 2022 at the latest. Finally, the aspiring student must also provide details (name, email address and telephone number) of their contact at the secondary school, so that the TU Delft degree programme can contact them for further consultation if necessary.
The conditional admission will be assessed by Admission on the basis of this request. Enrolment for this Bachelor’s degree programme will be provisional until the previous education has been completed, or will be terminated if this has not been completed by 31 December 2022 at the latest.
For questions concerning conditional admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme, send an email to: contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl.
Secondary School Diploma
A secondary school diploma considered equivalent to the Dutch pre-university ‘VWO’ diploma. In addition, for specific BSc programmes certain final examinations subjects are required.
Please see below for the type of diploma’s and final examination subjects that are required.
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You can only apply if you have a valid Dutch residence permit.
Refugees with a Non EU secondary school diploma need to have a pass for all the subjects of the "Boswell Beta schakelprogramma" or the following Dutch University Science Foundation programs:
- VASVU
- Tilburg University and additionally Dutch Vaktaal module from ITAV and VWO Physics (if applicable)
- Leiden University
- Erasmus University (including mandatory science subjects)
We do not recognize the foundation years of Holland ICS, On Campus (UvA) and Education First.
Boswell Beta applicants for Dutch taught BSc programmes need to fulfill the Dutch Vaktaal module from ITAV as well (Applicants for Architecture and Electrical Engineering are exempted from taking the vaktaal course).
If you do not meet the admission requirements in order to study at the TU Delft you can also, instead of one of the mentioned Foundation programs, follow the regular Dutch pre-university education and obtain a VWO diploma. Click here for more information.
TU Delft does not accept separate Dutch language, English language and VWO certificates but only diplomas.
In order to apply you will have to follow the same application procedure as all other prospective students with an International secondary school diploma.
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There are additional conditions for this diploma. Click here for more information.
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There are additional conditions for this diploma. Click here for more information.
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For an overview of the specific countries, click here.
Is your diploma not in the list above? Get in touch with the Admission Office to find out whether you can be admitted. Please send an e mail to contactcentre-esa@tudelft.nl and mention:
- Country where you will receive your diploma
- Name secondary school diploma - in the original language
- Examination subjects
- Bachelor of Science programme of your choice
Required Secondary School Examination Subjects
| Required examinations subject | For BSc |
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| Mathematics | All BSc programmes |
| Physics | All BSc programmes except Computer Science and Engineering, and Applied Mathematics |
| Chemistry | BSc Applied Earth Sciences BSc Clinical Technology BSc Life Science & Technology BSc Molecular Science & Technology BSc Nanobiology |
| Biology | BSc Nanobiology BSc Clinical Technology |
In case a subject is missing we also accept a USA College Board AP test, a UK A level or a VWO certificate ( via Boswell Beta or CCVX)
Language Requirements
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Proficiency in Dutch
There are no requirements for proficiency in Dutch.Proficiency in English*
For the intake of September 2022 TU Delft will also accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, provided that you meet the below mentioned test scores. The IELTS Indicator test however cannot be accepted as it does not compare to the IELTS Academic test.
- A TOEFL iBT with an overall band score of at least 90. TU Delft does not accept TOEFL MyBest scores; the required scores should be obtained in one single test.
- IELTS (academic version) with an overall band score of at least 6.5
- Cambridge Assessment English. Only the following certificates are accepted:
- C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) with an overall score of at least 176.
- C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) with an overall score of at least 180.
Note: We advise you to register for the test of your choice well in advance. Depending on your location, registering for a test could take several months.
Certificates that are older than two years on the day you have uploaded the document and completed your application, are not accepted.
The following applicants are exempted from the English test requirement:
- Nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada
- Applicants who obtained a secondary school diploma in one of the aforementioned countries
- Applicants with an International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, British A levels or an International USA High School diploma
- Applicants with a European secondary school diploma considered equivalent to the Dutch pre-university ‘VWO’ diploma with a pass for English as a final examination subject.
- Applicants with a Surinam VWO diploma with a pass for English as a final examination subject
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Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Clinical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Life Science & Technology, Marine Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management.
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A good command of the Dutch language is required for the Dutch taught Bachelor programmes. You have to meet our Dutch language proficiency requirement before the start of your study programme. Please see which scenario applies to you.
Passed Dutch exam
If you have passed Dutch at the following level or in the following programme, you meet the Dutch language requirement:- GCE A Level
- Algemeen Secundari Onderwijs (ASO)
- European Baccalaureat (EB)
- Suriname VWO
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Dutch A
- Baccalaureat Serie S
- CNaVT profiel educatief startbekwaam of educatief professioneel
Limited knowledge of Dutch*
If you do not meet the above mentioned Dutch language requirement but do have a limited knowledge of Dutch, you must take a language placement test at TU Delft’s Centre for Languages and Academic Skills to test your proficiency. The result will indicate which Dutch language courses you need to take if any.Note: You can only take a placement test after you have received an admission letter from TU Delft stating that you are (conditionally) admitted.
If you are in the possession of a NT2 Dutch language certificate, you are required to pass the scientific language courses “vaktaal Nederlands” at the TU Delft’s Centre for Languages and Academic Skills to meet TU Delft’s Dutch language requirement. Only applicants for the Dutch BSc programmes Architecture and Electrical Engineering are exempted from taking the scientific language course.
No knowledge of Dutch*
If you have no previous knowledge of Dutch, you have to pass the Dutch language course offered by TU Delft's Centre for Languages and Academic Skills.Note: you can only start the Dutch language course if you received a TU Delft admission letter stating that you are (conditionally) admitted.
Note: you can start this course only in August or September (in the year before the start of your Bachelor of Science programme). You need to apply for this course before 1 June.
*Are you applying for a BSc in Clinical Technology? Then you must be proficient in Dutch before participating in the selection process. Therefore you are not eligible to participate in the TU Delft language year. You must meet our Dutch language requirement at the time of applying.
Are you applying for a Bsc in Industrial Design Engineering you are allowed to fulfill the Dutch language requirement before 1 September. You are not eligible to participate in the TU Delft language year.
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For the intake of September 2022 TU Delft will also accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, provided that you meet the below mentioned test scores. The IELTS Indicator test however cannot be accepted as it does not compare to the IELTS Academic test.
- A TOEFL iBT with an overall band score of at least 70. TU Delft does not accept TOEFL MyBest scores; the required scores should be obtained in one single test.
- IELTS (academic version) with an overall band score of at least 5.5
- Cambridge Assessment English. Only the following certificates are accepted:
- B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English (FCE))
Note: We advise you to register for the test of your choice well in advance. Depending on your location, registering for a test could take several months.
* Certificates that are older than two years on the day you have uploaded the document and completed your application, are not accepted.
The following applicants are exempted from the English test requirement:
- Nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada
- Applicants who obtained a secondary school diploma in one of the aforementioned countries
- Applicants with an International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, British A levels or an International USA High School diploma
- Applicants with Surinam VWO with a pass for English as a final examination subject, or a European secondary school diploma considered equivalent to the Dutch pre-university ‘VWO’ diploma with a pass for English as a final examination subject.