Strong ties with industry
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Strong ties with industry
Study where tech happens
At TU/e, you’re learning in one of Europe’s most innovative regions: Brainport Eindhoven. This region is a living lab of high-tech companies, startups and research centers. As a student, you’re part of this ecosystem. Whether you're working on a project with ASML, joining a student team supported by local industry, or developing your own idea into a startup, the region becomes your extended classroom.
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Learn by doing — with industry at your side
We believe the best way to learn is by applying your knowledge. That’s why many of our courses are co-created with industry partners. You’ll work on real-world cases, take part in internships and graduation projects, and gain experience in high-tech environments that reflect the challenges of tomorrow.
Some of the leading tech companies in our region
TU/e is part of a unique high-tech ecosystem where education and industry are deeply connected. The region around the university is home to hundreds of companies, from ambitious startups to high-tech multinationals. As a student, you gain hands-on experience and build valuable connections that go far beyond the classroom.
ASML
Dutch multinational corporation specializing in the development and manufacturing of photolithography machines used in the semiconductor industry.
Phillips
Dutch multinational health technology company, known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, aiming to improve people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation.
DAF
Manufacturer of high-quality trucks and transport solutions.
NXP
Develops secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Provides cutting-edge tools and services for scientific research and healthcare.
Signify
World leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things.
VDL
Industrial family business active in high-tech systems, automotive, and manufacturing.
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Semiconductors: a world of opportunity
The semiconductor industry is booming, and TU/e is right at the center of it. With global leaders like ASML, NXP and SMART Photonics just around the corner, you’ll have unique opportunities to contribute to innovations in chip design, photonics, and nanotechnology. What you create here can be applied in industries worldwide.
Where our education meets industry
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The talent engine of Brainport
As the main talent engine behind Brainport, TU/e helps launch careers fast. 88 percent of engineers find a job within six months, and with 64 percent staying in the region, our graduates drive local innovation forward (National Alumni Enquete, 2023). - ### Professors from industry
Many of our professors are also top researchers at companies like ASML, Philips, and NXP. These part-time professors bring the latest industry knowledge straight into your classroom – giving you a front-row seat to what’s happening in the high-tech world. - [### Startups and spin-offs
TU/e works closely with startups and spin-offs that are born right here on campus. Through The Gate, our startup hub, students and researchers get the support they need to turn bold ideas into real businesses with coaching, funding, and access to a powerful network of partners.
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/impact/the-gate#c330361) - [### Collaborative research with industry
TU/e is one of the world’s top universities when it comes to scientific collaboration with industry. For over a decade, we’ve ranked in the top 10 of the CWTS Leiden Ranking for co-publications with companies. That means our researchers and students collaborate closely with industry experts to produce research that addresses real-world challenges.
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/about-the-university/world-leading-university-in-cooperation-with-industry/rankings/) - [### Student teams
More than 24 student teams at TU/e, involving around 625 students, work on real-world challenges every year, often in close collaboration with industry. Their projects lead to awards, innovations, and even startups that make a difference.
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/student-teams)
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Studying in the heart of Brainport has given me the chance to connect with cutting-edge semiconductor research in a strong industry network and create solutions for a greener future.
Elias Efstathiou