Understanding the Costs: A Comprehensive Guide to TU Delft Aerospace Engineering Fees

The TU Delft Bachelor's programs in Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science are highly competitive and require candidates to pass a selection exam. This article provides a clear overview of the exam format along with practical guidelines for effective preparation and success.

Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2025/2026, the tuition fees for BSc. Aerospace Engineering and BSc. Computer science and engineering at TU Delft are as follows:

• EU/EFTA/Surinamese students: €2,601
• Non-EU/EFTA students: 1

Finding a room

Housing is a significant portion of the living costs, and finding a suitable place to stay in Delft involves exploring a few primary options.

Through Your Educational Institution (Accommodate): This option provides fast and easy housing, mostly furnished, with a fixed one-year contract which cannot be extended.

Finding Housing Yourself:

1. Cost Range: The cost of renting a room in Delft ranges from €350 to €700, although €350 rooms are scarce. A more realistic budget for a room would be around €500 per month²
2. Platforms: Good platforms for room hunting include Kamernet and Room, but also Facebook groups like Delft | Apartment, Room, House | Appartement, Kamer, Huis. Be aware for rental frauds on facebook, always check the landlords identity thoroughly.
3. Procedure: Platforms like Room allocate rooms based on registration time, with some buildings prioritizing international students. This option offers a campus contract allowing you to stay for the entire duration of your study, but it demands more time and effort to find a room.

Transportation

• For bike transportation, a Swapfiets subscription is €17 per month, or a second-hand bike can be purchased for around €150.
• A personal OV-chipkaart for public transportation costs a one-time fee of €7.50. Adding a Dal Voordeel subscription for €5.70 per month gives a 40% discount on train travel during off-peak hours. Even a single monthly trip to nearby cities like Leiden or Amsterdam would offset the cost of this subscription.

Additional Costs

• Books and Materials: Students can expect to spend between €250 and €750 per year on textbooks. The VSV 'Leonardo da Vinci' student society provides an opportunity to purchase these books at discounted prices​⁴​.

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