What is the PDEng?
The EngD is a specialised design traineeship aimed at preparing qualified candidates with a MSc degree for the numerous challenges inherent in an industry-focused profession. The two year programme involves advanced courses that refine the technical knowledge of the trainee, while improving their understanding of economic and managerial aspects of design. Supplementing this is twelve months of hands-on industrial experience, in which this knowledge can be applied. Upon graduation, the trainee will have obtained an innovative attitude, a critical approach, and the capability to solve a wide array of practical design challenges.
Industry and Career Opportunities
Our interaction with industry is essential. The programme prepares trainees for an industrial career, and usually half of the traineeship is spent working in industry or on an industry-related project. Our organisation has an industrial advisory board, and the design projects and our graduates are highly respected by industries in the Netherlands and abroad.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Scale up/Scale Down
- Numerical Methods, Modelling and Simulation Techniques
- Transport and Separation.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Keen on European work experience, you speak excellent English, and you have an open, creative mind and a critical attitude. The EngD BPE programme welcomes applications from well-qualified students who have successfully completed 5 years of university training (MSc, ir., Engineering Degree).
- You must hold an MSc degree in (Bio-)Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Environmental or Food technology, or comparable, with excellent results.
- From our EngD-trainees, we expect an interdisciplinary attitude, an eye for application of technology in industry and team skills.
- A very strong engineering background for the Designer in Bioprocess EngD programme is requested: mathematics, mass transfer, heat transfer and experience with at least one of the following: Matlab, ASPEN, Python, Super Pro Designer.
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
- Salary: € 3029,-
- Tuition fees not applicable
Living costs
Delft, Netherlands — 1,262-1,877 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
