Student city Eindhoven

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Student city Eindhoven

Peek into university life in student city Eindhoven: a quick glimpse!

Discover one of the most innovative student cities in the Netherlands! Home to leading tech companies like ASML, Philips, and Intel, and events like GLOW and Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven blends high-tech with vibrant culture.

From buzzing nightlife at Stratumseind to creative districts like Strijp-S, there’s always something happening. As the 5th largest city in the Netherlands, Eindhoven offers a diverse, international community — and a university at the heart of it all.

What has Eindhoven to offer

Ready to explore Eindhoven? Check out what the city has in store for students - including housing, clubs, sports, and culture.

[### Housing

The best way to enjoy Eindhoven is, of course, to move here. Read more about this on our housing page](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing)[### Student organizations

TU/e has more dan 100 in different areas!](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/community/overview-communities)

[### To and from Eindhoven:

Eindhoven is easy to reach by train, car, bus or plane. Trains stop at Eindhoven Central Station and Strijp-S, with national and international connections via NS and NS International. The city is well connected by major highways and offers parking facilities.

FlixBus and Eindhoven Airport provide convenient international travel options.

Read more](https://www.thisiseindhoven.com/en/city-life/transportation) - [### Getting around Eindhoven

Eindhoven is a 15-minute city: many places are easily reached by walking or biking. Cycling is the most common option, but bike theft can happen, so a second-hand bike is often sufficient. Always lock your bike properly. You can also rent a bike via Swapfiets.

Besides biking, you can get around by bus, car-sharing or e-scooter.

Read more](https://www.thisiseindhoven.com/en/city-life/transportation)

Why students like Eindhoven

Ranked the least stressful city in the world in 2025, Eindhoven stands out for its short travel times, strong healthcare system and safe living environment. Combined with a relaxed atmosphere and vibrant student life, it's an ideal place to live and study.\ Watch TUe students share what they love most about the city and campus:

Find your community

There are many active communities, formal and informal. Based on study program, interest, hobby, sport, career and much more. \ One of the options is to become a member of a student assocation:

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Studying a Master’s degree at TU/e means fun and challenging courses, inspiring professors and vibrant student life. My Eindhoven experience has been unforgettable and key to my personal development.

Bianca Eni

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