QS World Ranking
#57
Acceptance Rate
35%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$12,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
April 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
26,000
students
International Students
30%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Europe's top technical university, known for groundbreaking research in water management and engineering.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Most programs taught in English. Netherlands is extremely welcoming to international students.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Delft University of Technology
Acceptance Rate
35%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
April 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$12,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Studielink (Dutch national portal) by January 15
- High school diploma with strong math and science
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ (almost all bachelor's taught in English)
- No SAT/ACT required (but strong STEM grades essential)
- Mathematics pre-screening test for some programs
- Motivation letter required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Four 10-week teaching blocks per year.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$12,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- April 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 35%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Holland Scholarship
- ✓Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence
Cost of Living — Delft, Netherlands
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,260
vs. avg US college student
34% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Delft is a small, very bikeable city with lower costs than Amsterdam. Easy train access to The Hague and Rotterdam.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Delft University of Technology as a US Student
Delft University of Technology is located in Delft, Netherlands and is ranked #57in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Sciences, Industrial Design. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$12,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 35%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of April 1. Scholarships available include the Holland Scholarship.