# Graduate School
**Source**: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school
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# Graduate School
You have (almost) completed your bachelor’s program and are ready for the next step in your academic career: a [master’s degree program](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/degree-programs/master-programs/). After completing your master’s degree program at TU/e you are at the beginning of a great career. Especially in [Brainport Eindhoven](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/why-study-at-tue/strong-ties-with-industry/), the technological hotspot of Europe. But you also have the opportunity to specialize even further and continue with an [EngD program](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/degree-programs/engd-programs) or [PhD program](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/phd). The combination of at least one master’s degree program and an matching EngD and/or PhD program is known as a [graduate program](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/graduate-programs/).
### Be the change
Our society is in need of engineers who can really be the change. Engineers who can contribute to technological solutions to solve the major challenges our world is facing. At TU/e we stimulate you to be that type of engineer. The first electric airplane, a CO-2 free technology for industry, self-regenerating blood vessels for diabetic patients… All technological innovations our students are working on. So, which challenge would you like to tackle?
- [All master programs](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/degree-programs/master-programs)
## Master’s degree program
- ### 2 years
- ### 120 ECTS
- ### Internship 30 to 45 ECTS
- ### International experience ≥ 15 ECTS
## EngD program
- ### 2 years
- ### 60 ECTS in courses
- ### 60 ECTS in internships
- ### MSc degree required
## PhD program
- ### 4 years
- ### Independent research project
- ### MSc degree required
## Study load and grading system
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is used to measure study load. One ECTS credit equals 28 hours of study, including lectures, assignments, and self-study. Students typically earn 60 ECTS credits per academic year, or 30 per semester.
A master's degree program consists of 120 ECTS credits in total. The distribution of credits may vary slightly per program.
**Grading system**\
The Dutch grading system uses a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is very poor and 10 is outstanding. A grade of 6 or higher is considered a pass. In practice, grades 1 to 3, as well as 9 and 10, are rarely awarded. Most students receive grades between 5 and 8.
## Pre-Master programs
- [More information](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/pre-master)
Not all prior education qualifies you to start a TU/e master’s degree program.
If you have:
- a Dutch HBO diploma
- a TU/e bachelor’s degree diploma in a different field
- a bachelor’s diploma from a different Dutch university
you may be able to make up your deficiencies with one of our pre-master programs.
## HBO-TOP minor
- [More information](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/pre-master/hbo-top-minor/)
If you are currently studying at a Dutch HBO and you already know which master’s degree program you want to follow at TU/e, take a look at the HBOTOP minor. That program may make it easier to enroll in your preferred master’s degree program.
## Basic course in mathematics
- [More information](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/pre-master/basic-math)
The math requirements at TU/e are high. In order to get well-prepared, you can prepare yourself with a basic course in mathematics.
## Visit us
Do you want to stay informed about important information about studying at TU/e and upcoming events? Then create an account in MyStart@TU/e!
- [More information?](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/mystarttue)
- [Create an account or login](https://start.tue.nl/public/login)
[### Program videos
Want to know more about our bachelors, masters, EngD or PhD programs? Watch one of our program videos presented by our staff and students.](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/mystarttue/program-videos)[### Campus tours
Curious about the TU/e Campus? Check out the campus.](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/mystarttue/campus-tours)[### Master's Open Day
Visit the TU/e during the open day of our Graduate School](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/mystarttue/masters-open-day)[### Chat with our students
Do you have a question about the program or student life? Ask our students.](https://unibuddy.co/pwa/technische-universiteit-eindhoven/buddies/students)[### Master Student for a Day
Join the program of your choice for a day](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/mystarttue/master-student-for-a-day)[### Brochures](https://start.tue.nl/form/brochures)
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## Honors Academy
If you are always striving for excellence, thrive under the strictest of deadlines and want to get a head start on building a professional network, consider joining the [TU/e Honors Academy](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/graduate-school/honors-academy).
## Life-long learning as alumnus
As a TU/e graduate, you have life-long access to the latest knowledge and insights from our Departments. Our Alumni Services offer courses, lectures, activities and more.
## Studentstories
[### Dennis Aalbersberg
Master Architecture, Building and Planning](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-architecture-building-and-planning/dennis-aalbersberg)
[### Kevin Hartjes
Master Automotive Technology](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-automotive-technology/kevin-hartjes)
[### Zandra Felix Garza
Master Biomedical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/zandra-felix-garza)
[### Federico Fabbricatore
Master Chemical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/federico-fabbricatore)
[### Stefan Hoekstra
Master Computer Science and Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-computer-science/stefan-hoekstra)
[### Astrid van Dun
Master Construction Management and Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/astrid-van-dun)
[### Daan Daverveld
Master Electrical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/daan-daverveld)
[### Sanket Kohle
Master Embedded Systems](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-computer-science/sanket-kohle)
### Merel Pennekamp
[### Koen Graat
Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/koen-graat)
[### Emese Corbet
Master Human-Technology Interaction](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-innovation-sciences/emese-corbet)
[### Ralph van Ierland
Master Industrial and Applied Mathematics](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-mathematics/ralph-van-ierland)
[### Leonie Tenthof van Noorden
Master Industrial Design](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/leonie-tenthof-van-noorden)
[### Stef Marinus
Master Innovation Management](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-industrial-engineering/stef-marinus)
[### Ivette Oomens
Master Innovation Sciences](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-innovation-sciences/ivette-oomens)
[### Meng Zhihui
Master Mechanical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/meng-zhihui)
[### Hein de Hoop
Master Medical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/hein-de-hoop)
[### Silvia Picazo Barragan
Master Operations Management & Logistics](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-industrial-engineering/silvia-picazo-barragan)
[### Bas Kil
Master Sustainable Energy Technology](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/studenten-stories-master-sustainable-energy-technology/bas-kil)
[### Maurice Poot
Master Systems and Control](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-systems-and-control/maurice-poot)
### János Szedeléni
[### Sritam Paltasingh
Mastertrack EIT Digital Embedded Systems](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/sritam-paltasingh)
[### Yoram Meijaard
Mastertrack Information Security Technology](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-computer-science/yoram-meijaard)
[### Martijn van de Ven
Mastertrack Manufacturing Systems Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/martijn-van-de-ven)
[### Rucha Kakatkar
Master track Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/rucha-kakatkar)
[### Pétur Gíslason
Master track Chemical and Process Technology](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/petur-gislason)
[### Michiel Roelofs
Mastertrack SELECT](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/studentstories-graduate-programs-mechanical-engineering/michiel-roelofs)
[### Menno van den Hout
Mastertrack Connected World Technologies](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-program-electrical-engineering/menno-van-den-hout)
[### Rowanne Steiner
Mastertrack Care and Cure](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/rowanne-steiner)
[### Femke Spitteler
Mastertrack Building Physics and Services](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-architecture-building-and-planning/femke-spitteler)
[### Diane Schoenmaker
Master's track Structural Engineering and Design](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-architecture-building-and-planning/diane-schoenmaker)
[### Daan Kropman
Mastertrack Urban Systems and Real Estate](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-architecture-building-and-planning/daan-kropman)
[### Amy Lucassen
Mastertrack Regenerative Medicine and Technology](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-biomedical-engineering/amy-lucassen)
[### Imke Jansen
Mastertrack Regenerative Engineering and Materials](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-biomedical-engineering-and-medical-engineering/imke-jansen)
[### Tamar van Asch
Master Biomedical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-biomedical-engineering-and-medical-engineering/tamar-van-asch)
[### Emiel Roefs
Mastertrack Medical Imaging](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-biomedical-engineering/emiel-roefs)
[### Femke Cornelissens
Mastertrack Chemical Biology, Materials and Nanomedicine](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-biomedical-engineering/femke-cornelissens)
[### Pleuni Lodiers
Mastertrack Biomedical Imaging and Modelling](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-biomedical-engineering/pleuni-lodiers)
[### Eliane van Hoef
Mastertrack Biomechanics and Mechanobiology](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-graduate-programs-biomedical-engineering/eliane-van-hoef)
[### Imke Bun
Master Medical Engineering](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-biomedical-engineering-and-medical-engineering/imke-bun)
[### Tijs Wijkamp
Master Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-science-and-technology-of-nuclear-fusion/tijs-wijkamp)
[### Emma Smolders
Mastertrack Fluids, Bio and Soft Matter](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-applied-physics/emma-smolders)
[### Britt Broekman
Mastertrack Plasmas and Beams](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-applied-physics/britt-broekman)
[### Merel Laarhoven
Master Applied Physics](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master/student-stories-master-applied-physics/merel-laarhoven)
[### Philemon Koolen
Mastertrack Nano, Quantum and Photonics](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-applied-physics/philemon-koolen)
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