2| Master Prospectus
Foreword Dear prospective Master’s student, Life is all about making choices, and the choice you are about to make will influence your future. So how do you know that a Master’s at Delft University of Technology is the right choice? Precisely because of that future. Our research at TU Delft is aimed at finding solutions for the problems facing the world today and tomorrow. We believe that the issues confronting society revolve around health, energy, environment and infrastructure & mobility, so those are the areas we pay extra attention to in our research and other activities. As an MSc student you will be very much part of our scientific community. Therefore, at TU Delft you can help us improve the future. What we offer you is the chance to study in a challenging environment, with outstanding research facilities and excellent education: the ideal surroundings for you to excel in. An international environment also, in which scientists and students from all over the world work together on research and design projects. We value this international community; that is why all our MSc programmes are exclusively taught in English. Naturally, we expect something in return: your dedication and commitment to your studies. Our MSc programmes offer you not only a comprehensive theoretical base in your chosen subject, but also a chance to specialise through elective subjects and a specific thesis topic. Should you wish to broaden your horizon, there are many student initiatives you can join, ranging from debating clubs to rocket builders. Our graduates should be engineers capable of critical thinking and independent problem solving. And maybe your MSc will inspire you to embark on a third-cycle education. A PhD can be a stepping stone towards a scientific career. However, in today’s increasingly complex society the demand for highly educated people is also increasing in many other careers. But let’s not forget there will be time for relaxation too. The TU Delft campus with its own sports centre and culture centre is the right place for that. And just beyond the campus is the centre of Delft: a beautiful city with an interesting history and, just as importantly, a vibrant cultural and night life. As I live right in the town centre, surrounded by student accommodation, I can guarantee you that student life in Delft is bustling. In short, scientifically, culturally or socially, Delft will not disappoint you. I hope to welcome you here as an MSc student in the coming years. Prof. Karel Luyben Rector Magnificus Delft University of Technology Master Prospectus | 3