Overview

Its education is based on competency development, and its mission is aimed at the creation of intelligent systems, products and related services. Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) strives to become a unique internationally recognized top institute in the new field of industrial design combining the paradigms of engineering, science and design.

Key Facts

An innovative educational approach was developed for students in this new field, based on competency-centered learning, with integration of education and research as one of the fundamental starting points of a university program. Research was gradually built up from 2002 onwards, resulting in two well established research groups integrating their expertise.

The department has set up a valuable international network, with staff and students originating from more than 25 different nationalities worldwide.

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Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Computational Design Systems

Design of Empowering Systems

Sedigning with Intelligence

Future Everyday

Interactive Matters

Systemic Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Disciplines

Industrial Design View 5 other PhDs in Industrial Design in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Eindhoven

Netherlands

850 - 1350 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.