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Delft University of Technology is a modern university with a rich tradition. Founded in 1842, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. Its eight faculties are among the topmost of technological development, contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of society. Ranked among the top universities of technology in the world TU Delft’s excellent research and education standards are backed by outstanding facilities, research institutes and research schools.
TU Delft recognizes valorisation of knowledge as an important part of its strategy and maintains close links with (inter)national industry, a strategic alliance beneficial for the relevance of its research, academic programmes and career prospects for its graduates. All educational programmes encourage creative and independent thinking and focus on problem solving. The student body is comprised of about a hundred nationalities.
The university has partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world, enabling students and researchers to increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange. TU Delft is also a member of the prestigious IDEA league of five leading engineering universities in Europe (TU Delft, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen and ParisTech).