# Excellent atmosphere

**Source**: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/why-study-at-tue/excellent-atmosphere
**Parent**: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/bachelor-college

Small-scale, informal, a lively city and thriving communities

# Excellent atmosphere

TU/e has a welcoming, open atmosphere where any student can feel at home. Not only do we have a challenging, personal and hands-on educational approach and [inspiring connections with industry](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/why-study-at-tue/strong-ties-with-industry), the province of Brabant is known throughout the Netherlands and abroad for its uniquely warm and friendly culture. Because almost everybody in the Netherlands speaks English at a high level, our international students can enjoy this excellent atmosphere just as much.

[Studying in the Netherlands](https://www.studyinholland.nl/) is a great choice – high-quality education and low tuition fees in one of the safest countries in the world. But TU/e offers even more: thriving communities, excellent facilities, and the charms of Eindhoven as a lively, exciting student city. The best way to enjoy all these experiences is, of course, to move here. Read our [housing page](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing) to find out how you can best do that.

## Thriving communities

- [Check our Community website](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/community)

A university is where people get to know themselves and make friends for life. One of the best ways to do that is by joining one – or more! – of our thriving communities.

Whether you are looking for a formal or informal community, something to do with your studies or your hobbies, a sport or a craft, or something completely different, you will find like-minded people at TU/e. Eindhoven has around 100 societies – 39 sporting societies, 11 cultural societies and 9 international societies, just to get started. In addition, there are study associations, student associations, student project teams and associations where you can go just to have fun. Our [Community listing](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/community) has a powerful search function that will help you find what you need.

[## Eindhoven As A Student City: Opportunity, Technology & Community](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI_54O7HNj4)

## Eindhoven: a lively student city

Eindhoven is a young and dynamic city with a long history in high-tech, design and art. As a student city, Eindhoven has a lot to offer. A great nightlife, design, culture, sports and so much more. Take your time to discover the best spots in this college town:

- Exciting student events
- Sports facilities, events and tournaments, and of course soccer club PSV
- Theme weeks, such as the Intro, the European Week, GLOW and the Dutch Design Week
- Dance, music and concerts
- Theater and art
- Museums and culture
- Debate championships
- King’s Day and other national holidays
- Popular hotspots with excellent cafés, restaurants and clubs
- And so much more!

Go exploring with your fellow students, try your favorite search engine or recommendation site or start on the [Eindhoven Student City](https://eindhoven-studentenstad.nl/) and [This is Eindhoven](https://www.thisiseindhoven.com/en) websites.

## Excellent facilities

TU/e has excellent on-campus and online facilities to make your life as a student easier and more enjoyable.

## On the TU/e Campus

- [### The library

  An inspiring place to meet, work together and learn. Location: in the MetaForum bulding.

  Read more](http://www.tue.nl/bib)
- [### The Common Room

  An informal place for students and staff to meet for drinks, conversation, reading and board games, or studying. Location: in the MetaForum bulding.

  Read more](https://www.facebook.com/Tue.Common.Room)
- [### The Student Sports Center

  TU/e is a very sports-oriented university, with 40 student sports associations and 70 available sports in the Sports Center.

  Read more](https://www.tue.nl/universiteit/studentensportcentrum-eindhoven/)
- [### TU/e innovation Space

  TU/e innovation Space is a community and facility that supports interdisciplinary hands-on education, engineering design and entrepreneurship.

  Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/tue-innovation-space)
- [### The Language Center

  Improve your English, learn Dutch as a second language or work on your intercultural communication.

  Read more](https://educationguide.tue.nl/career-skills/language-courses-and-academic-writing-skills)
- [### Studium Generale

  Broaden your horizons with a range of cultural events – lectures, discussions, concerts, theater, workshops, and more. Usually free for students!

  Read more](https://studiumgenerale-eindhoven.nl/en/)
- [### The Equipment and Prototype Center (EPC)

  Technical support for research and education – experimental setups, prototypes, support and advice.

  Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/about-the-university/support-services/equipment-and-prototype-center)
- [### Hairdresser ‘De Knipsalon’

  Get your hair cut and dyed between lectures. Open three days a week. Location: in the Luna building.

  Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/about-the-university/facilities/hairdresser)
- [### Korein daycare center

  While you have fun learning and growing at TU/e, your children can do the same at Korein Kinderplein. For kids up to 4 years old.

  Read more](https://www.korein.nl/en)

## Food and drinks

- [### Zwarte Doos Café

  With a restaurant, outside seating and a movie theater with new programming every week.

  Read more](https://www.dezwartedoos.nl/homeeng)
- [### Hubble Community Café

  Open seven days a week, run by students and staff and open to anyone looking for a cozy home in the winter.

  Read more](https://hubblecafe.nl/)
- [### Department cafeterias

  Almost every building on campus has a cafeteria where you can buy lunch.

  Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/about-the-university/sustainability/operations/vitality-social-sustainability/catering)
- [### Spar University Supermarket

  With two supermarkets on campus, you never have to go hungry. Location: in the Flux and Luna buildings.

  Read more](https://sparuniversity.nl/)

## Online resources

- [### MyTU/e

  Our online learning and working environment. Your personal home page holds all the information you need your studies, schedules and study guides.

  Read more](https://mytue.tue.nl/)
- [### Cursor

  TU/e’s online magazine. News, editorials, interviews and opinion pieces about education, research and local events.

  Read more](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/)
- [### Digitale study guide

  TU/e’s student portal, with everything you need to know about education, regulations and student facilities.

  Read more](https://studiegids.tue.nl/)
- [### Laptops for students

  Steep and popular discounts on laptops for first-year bachelor’s degree students. Incoming master’s degree students can also buy a laptop at a discount.

  Read more](https://educationguide.tue.nl/practical-info/it-services/notebook)