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

The TU Delft Bachelor's program in Aerospace Engineering is a competitive course that requires passing a selection exam. This article provides a straightforward breakdown of the exam format and offers guidelines for effective preparation and execution.

Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2023/2024, the tuition fees for Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft are as follows:

• EU/EFTA/Surinamese students: The fees for the following academic year (2024/2025) will be €2,530.
• Non-EU/EFTA students: For Bachelor's program, the tuition fee is €16,705 and for Master's program, it's €20,560 for the academic year 2024/2025 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.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

TU Delft offers several scholarships and financial assistance programs to support students, particularly those from economically challenged environments. The Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships and the NL Scholarship are among the scholarships available for all TU Delft MSc programs. There are also faculty-specific scholarships and financial support for online education, especially for courses starting in the academic year 2023/2024. Financial assistance is also available for specific online courses starting from 4 September 2023. TU Delft encourages students to apply for scholarships alongside their program applications, with several scholarship options available for the academic period 2024-2026 ​​³​.

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​.
• Going out: Delft provides a mix of nature, social, and shopping experiences. The nearby Delftse Hout forest is ideal for nature walks, while the Rat & Tiger bar is a friendly spot for snacks and drinks costing around €10-€15. Various student groups organize free or low-cost activities and parties. Thrift shopping at "Kring loopwinkel" or exploring Hoogstraat Street are popular among students for budget-friendly shopping and entertainment.

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