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40 PhD programmes in Engineering & Technology in Netherlands

Biomedical Engineering
The department of Biomedical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is recognized for its leading research in chemical biology, regenerative engineering & materials and biomedical imaging & modelling.

Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry department is one of the nine departments of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

Smart Buildings and Cities
The Smart Buildings and Cities program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) wants to contribute to the transition towards smart, intelligent and sustainable cities where quality of life is high.

Electrical Engineering
The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization.

Chemical Product Design
The EngD programme “Chemical Product Design” at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses on the development of structured materials, formulations, and devices for specialty chemicals, personal care, health care, food, semiconductor, and energy sectors.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
The world of civil engineering is changing. Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for engineers who have a profound understanding of their own field and can oversee and combine the specialist knowledge from other disciplines. The Civil and Environmental Engineering programme is delivered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Maintenance
The EngD programme in Maintenance from University of Twente (UT) educates technological designers who are capable to design efficient and effective maintenance processes from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Designer in Bioprocess Engineering
The Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops MSc graduates in (Bio-)chemical Engineering or related academic backgrounds into multidisciplinary specialists, in preparation for a career in the industry.

Robotics
The EngD programme in Robotics from University of Twente (UT) focuses on creating technical solutions for the industrial sector (i.e. automatic welding robots), for maintenance and inspection (i.e. sewer inspection) and for medical use (like rehabilitation or surgical robotics).

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is one of the nine departments of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and has been a core part of the university since Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) was founded in 1956.

Mechatronic Systems Design
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) plays an important role in the high tech industry of the Brainport region. The EngD programme track Mechatronic Systems Design programme will give your career in high tech industry a kick-start. As a technological designer, you have the rewarding task of translating new ideas and plans into mechatronic system designs.

Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences
Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) aims at being a European frontrunner in research and education on leading responsible and effective technology development and implementation in industry and society.

Automotive Systems Design
The Automotive Systems Design program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a technological designer program on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of automotive technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, systems & control, applied physics, aerospace engineering, or similar.

Built Environment
Built Environment department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is driven by our ambitions to make a difference. Sustainability, in its broadest definition, is the cornerstone of our research and education. We take the lead in (re)shaping the built environment and making it futureproof, safe, healthy, inclusive and with respect for planetary boundaries.

Civil Engineering
The purpose of the EngD programme in Civil Engineering from University of Twente (UT) is to educate trainees who will be the 'new employees' in the field of civil engineering.

Design of Electrical Engineering Systems
Design of Electrical Engineering Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is one of the certified two-year post-masters Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programs offered by TU/e.

Energy and Process Technology
The EngD programme in Energy and Process Technology from University of Twente (UT) focuses on creating technological solutions for products and processes in nutrition, energy and the process industry.
Technology and Digitalization
Have you completed your master’s degree and are you working, for example as a researcher, but want to carry on studying? Then the Technology and Digitalization professional doctorate programme at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht may be for you.
Geoscience and Engineering
Geoscience and Engineering research at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aims to contribute to responsible use of the geosphere considering the impact on system earth and society.
Energy Transition
The Energy Transition is one of the largest global challenges of our time. A key aspect is replacing fossil fuels as primary energy sources with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. The consequences of this radical change will be an accelerated electrification of society. This program is offered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).