Technology and design
TU Eindhoven and Fontys, in the heart of the ASML and Philips tech region. Ideal for technical profiles with a path into industry.
In short
Eindhoven is the tech capital of the Netherlands: TU Eindhoven, Fontys and Design Academy Eindhoven, in a region full of companies such as ASML and Philips. It's perfect for technical and design profiles aiming at industry. A room costs around €540 a month, although prices are rising fast.
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Where to study
The Netherlands has two types of university: research universities (WO), more academic, and universities of applied sciences (HBO), more practical and with company placements. These are the main options in Eindhoven:
Technical university (WO)
A technical university with its own campus next to the centre, closely connected to the region's industry (Brainport).
In English: Most of its degrees are in English: Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Physics, among others.
Official website →University of applied sciences (HBO)
Practical training in computer science, engineering, business and the arts, with strong ties to local companies.
In English: Programmes in English in areas such as ICT and engineering.
Official website →Design school (HBO)
One of the best-known design schools in the world, with a highly conceptual and experimental approach.
In English: Degree taught in English.
Official website →Cost of living
Budget between €915 and €1,150 a month, not counting tuition. Tuition for EU students is €2,694 a year in 2026-2027 (official fee, the same at all public universities).
If you work at least 32 hours a month in the Netherlands, you can apply for the DUO grant like a Dutch student: in 2026 that is up to €324.52 a month in basic grant, plus up to €491.08 in supplementary grant depending on your parents' income.
| Monthly spending | Approx. |
|---|---|
| Room rental | 540 € |
| Food and groceries | 250–350 € |
| Transport (bike and the odd train) | 15–40 € |
| Mobile and internet | 10–20 € |
| Leisure, materials and other | 100–200 € |
| Total | 915–1.150 € |
Rent: Kamernet (2025-2026). If you work in the Netherlands you will also need Dutch health insurance (from around €150 a month, with possible government help); if you don't work, the European Health Insurance Card plus supplementary insurance is enough.
Accommodation
Eindhoven has been the city where room rents have risen most in the past year (over 20% according to Kamernet), because it attracts students and tech-sector workers. It's still cheaper than the Randstad, but you need to move early.
City life
The city grew up around Philips and is now a laboratory for technology and design. It's not the prettiest in the Netherlands, but it is among the most innovative, with former factories converted into creative spaces (Strijp-S).
Every November the city fills with light installations by artists from around the world.
The largest design fair in northern Europe, every October.
Eindhoven Airport has direct flights to several Spanish cities.
Frequently asked questions
Roughly between €915 and €1,150 a month: a room costs around €540 (Kamernet median, 2026), although prices have risen a lot in the past year.
Yes, most of its degrees are taught in English, especially in engineering, computer science, physics and industrial design.
Yes. The Brainport region, with companies such as ASML, Philips and NXP, is one of Europe's main tech hubs and is constantly looking for technical profiles.
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