DEGREE PROGRAM
TU Delft
Delft
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics track)
Well-known for analog and mixed-signal circuits and quantum electronics (QuTech).
- TUITION
- ~€20–25k / year
- NEAR
- Rotterdam, The Hague
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INSTITUTES · NETHERLANDS
Studying microelectronics in the Netherlands
Three technical universities, all teaching in English, sit close to ASML, NXP and the Eindhoven high-tech cluster. Tuition is higher than in Germany, but graduates get a one-year orientation permit and a reduced visa threshold.
- 5PROGRAMS LISTED
- EnglishTEACHING LANGUAGE
- €20–25kTUITION / YEAR (NON-EU)
- 1 yearORIENTATION PERMIT
Checked by hand, last reviewed October 2026. Program names, fees and intakes change, so confirm on each institute's official site.
THE LANDSCAPE
English, industry-connected and compact
TU Delft's Electrical Engineering master's includes a microelectronics track with strong analog and mixed-signal groups. TU Eindhoven sits in the middle of the Brainport region beside ASML and NXP. Twente is known for MEMS, nanotechnology and integrated photonics.
Non-EU tuition is typically €20,000–25,000 a year. Scholarships such as the Justus & Louise van Effen (Delft) and Holland Scholarship help some students.
After graduating, the orientation year (zoekjaar) lets you look for work, and employers can hire you at the lower recent-graduate salary threshold of €3,122 a month (2026).
ADMISSIONS AT A GLANCE
How admission works in the Netherlands
| Degree | M.Sc., 2 years, taught in English. |
|---|---|
| Entry | Relevant bachelor's with strong grades; IELTS or TOEFL; some programs ask for GRE. |
| Deadlines | Usually January to April for September entry. |
| Cost | About €20,000–25,000 a year for non-EU students. |
| After graduating | Orientation year (zoekjaar), then a highly skilled migrant permit at the reduced threshold. |
Fees, thresholds and deadlines change every year. Treat these as orientation and confirm on the official sites before you apply.
DIRECTORY
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UNIVERSITIES
University programs
DEGREE PROGRAM
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Eindhoven
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
In the Brainport cluster, beside ASML and NXP. Strong industry projects.
- TUITION
- ~€20–25k / year
- NEAR
- ASML, NXP
DEGREE PROGRAM
University of Twente
Enschede
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
MEMS, nanotechnology and photonics research at the MESA+ institute.
- TUITION
- ~€20–25k / year
- NEAR
- German border
RESEARCH
Research centres
RESEARCH CENTRE
QuTech
Delft
Quantum technology research
Joint TU Delft–TNO institute.
- FOR
- Theses, PhDs
RESEARCH CENTRE
TNO / Holst Centre
Eindhoven
Applied electronics research
Theses and internships in sensors and flexible electronics.
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- Theses, internships
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AFTER THE DEGREE
From Dutch master's to a job
- Do your thesis with industryASML, NXP and TNO host master's theses.
- Apply during your final semesterGraduate programs recruit year-round.
- Use the orientation yearThen move to a highly skilled migrant permit.
KEEP GOING
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FAQ
Common questions
Is TU Delft or TU/e better for chip design?
Both are strong. Delft has well-known analog and mixed-signal groups; Eindhoven is closer to ASML and NXP. Look at the specific courses and research groups in each.
How much does a Dutch master's cost?
Roughly €20,000–25,000 a year in tuition for non-EU students, plus living costs.
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