bridge the gap between state-of the art technology and commercial (or societal) applications. Upon successful completion the graduate is awarded the EngD (Engineering Doctorate) degree.
Career:
Upon successful completion of the program the trainee will be awarded the Engineering Doctorate degree. This post-master's degree is an affirmation of experience and in-depth knowledge of systems design processes, theoretical as well as practical. The DEES program has delivered over 300 EngDs, who have been offered challenging and exciting careers in (multi)national companies, including ASML, VDL, Philips, NXP Semiconductors, Canon, Ericsson, Infineon, TNO, Vodafone, Tata Steel Ltd, Wassenburg Medical and many small to medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Programme Structure
The curricular part of the program (45 ECTS credits, or ECs for short) revolves around three main domains, i.e.,
- Design skills,
- Professional skills,
- Knowledge.
What students do after studying Engineering & Technology
This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes
Total alumni 3,839
What they do / Where they work
- Engineering — 19% (734)
- Operations — 15% (591)
- Education — 11% (437)
- Information Technology — 9% (334)
- Arts and Design — 8% (298)
- Other — 38% (1445)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The DEES program is open to recently graduated MSc students from top universities. More specifically, application is only open to those candidates holding an MSc degree that is recognized by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education.
- Those candidates who hold a BSc degree and at least two years of work experience in the high-tech Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering sectors might also be eligible. However, admission standards are high in order to maintain the quality of the program. Good grades, technical background, possible work experience, a strong motivation, references and personality are decisive factors.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: Free
- EU/EEA — European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals: Free
Additional Details
Paid position with no tuition fees, bridging the gap between academia and work.
Living costs
Eindhoven, Netherlands
1,375-2,184 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
