# 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)

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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)

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