Eindhoven University of Technology Excellence Scholarship 2027

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands offers the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation for the 2027–2028 academic year. This merit-based scholarship supports talented international students applying to selected Master's degree programmes in engineering, technology, physics and mathematics.

The scholarship is funded through the Dutch government's national Beethoven Programme, which aims to strengthen the country's microchip and semiconductor industry through education, research and technological innovation.

The programme is intended for academically outstanding students who have completed their previous education outside the Netherlands and wish to pursue advanced technical studies at TU/e.

For the 2027 intake, the scholarship is available to applicants in selected Master's programmes within the departments of Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics & Computer Science.

Eligible Master's Programmes

According to the university's official announcement, eligible programmes and tracks include:

• MSc Applied Physics

• MSc Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Systems

• MSc Automotive Technology

• MSc Computer Science and Engineering, including Cybersecurity and Systems and Artificial Intelligence tracks

• MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

• MSc Electrical Engineering

• MSc Embedded Systems

• MSc Industrial and Applied Mathematics, including Quantum Science and Technology and AI Fundamentals tracks

• MSc Mechanical Engineering, including the Aerospace Systems Engineering track

• MSc Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion

• MSc Sustainable Energy Technology

• MSc Systems and Control

The university expects to award approximately 35 scholarships, including 20 for European Economic Area (EEA) students and 15 for non-EEA students.

Successful candidates receive €7,500 per academic year. The scholarship can continue for a second year if recipients meet the university's academic progression requirements.

Applicants must meet the following officially published requirements:

• Academic programme: Apply for an eligible full-time TU/e Master's programme for the 2027–2028 academic year, beginning 1 September 2027.

• University admission: Meet the specific admission requirements of the selected Master's programme.

• Previous education: Have completed a non-Dutch secondary-school diploma, university Bachelor's degree or both, as applicable to the admission requirements.

• Academic performance: Have a minimum GPA of 7.5/10, demonstrated through the latest academic transcript.

• Previous Dutch education: Must not have completed higher education at a university or university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Previous exchange programmes are permitted.

• Immigration requirements: Meet the applicable requirements for obtaining a Dutch entry visa and residence permit.

• Programme restrictions: Must not apply for a joint Master's with Tilburg University (JADS) or a European Double Degree programme.

• Previous admission: Must not rely on an admission decision issued for an earlier intake.

• Scholarship application: Confirm interest in the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence within the Master's application.

• Motivation: Include a brief explanation of why the applicant is a strong candidate for the scholarship.

Selected scholars receive the following:

• Annual scholarship: €7,500 per academic year.

• Two-year financial support: Up to €15,000 over two academic years, subject to continued eligibility.

• Monthly payments: The scholarship is paid in monthly instalments to a Dutch or SEPA bank account.

• Academic recognition: Recognition of outstanding academic performance and potential.

• Master's education: The opportunity to study an eligible technical Master's programme at Eindhoven University of Technology.

• Professional development: Experience studying in an academic environment focused on engineering, innovation and technology.

Second-Year Scholarship Conditions

To continue receiving the award, scholarship recipients must:

• Earn at least 45 ECTS credits during the first academic year.

• Remain enrolled and meet the applicable study-progress requirements.

• Be expected to complete their Master's degree within 36 months.

Applicants must complete the admission requirements for their chosen Master's programme.

The following documents and information are relevant:

• Academic transcripts: Official records of previous academic performance demonstrating the required GPA.

• Educational qualifications: Previous educational certificates or degree documentation required for admission.

• Scholarship motivation: A brief explanation of why the applicant should be considered for the TU/e Scholarship for Excellence.

• Scholarship confirmation: Confirmation within the Master's application that the applicant wishes to be considered.

• Application fee evidence: Proof of payment of the €100 application fee, where applicable.

• Programme admission documents: Any additional supporting documents required by the chosen Master's programme.

• English-language evidence: Accepted proof of English proficiency, where required by the admission rules.

Eindhoven University of Technology uses the following selection procedure:

• Eligibility assessment: The TU/e International Office checks whether candidates satisfy the scholarship requirements.

• Academic excellence: Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic performance, including the minimum 7.5/10 GPA.

• Programme eligibility: Candidates must apply to an approved Master's programme or track.

• Selection Committee assessment: Eligible applications are reviewed and ranked by the Scholarship Selection Committee.

• Final selection: The International Office confirms successful candidates and communicates the results.

• Technical education: Pursue an advanced Master's degree at a university specialising in engineering and technology.

• Industry relevance: Develop expertise in subjects connected to semiconductors, microchips, artificial intelligence and advanced engineering.

• Academic development: Strengthen specialist knowledge through a research-oriented technical education.

• International experience: Study in the Netherlands alongside students from different academic and cultural backgrounds.

• Research opportunities: Explore emerging technologies and scientific applications through eligible Master's programmes.

• Career development: Build technical skills relevant to research, innovation and technology-focused industries.

• Academic recognition: Receive recognition for outstanding previous academic achievement.