16 PhD programmes offered by the university

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.

Mathematics and Computer Science department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a place that brings motivated students, lecturers and researchers together.

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.

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.

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.

Industrial Design department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a relatively new, innovative department, part of the Eindhoven University of Technology, in the heart of Netherlands’ high tech hotspot, Brainport.

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.

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

The Applied Physics at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) views its mission as making contributions to physics and society by means of the education of students, by doing research and by valorizing the knowledge gained in its research. 

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.

The EngD Data Science from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a joint initiative of Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, and the Data Science Centre Eindhoven.

The mission of the new Designing Human-System Interaction programme at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is to train professionals to develop competences in designing and evaluating interactive intelligent and innovative systems, services, and products.

Software Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a salaried two-year technological designer program on a doctorate level for MSc graduates with a degree in the field of Computer Science or a related field.

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. 

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.

The EngD programme track Mechatronic Systems Design programme  from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)  is a track of the program Automotive Systems Design (ASD). MSD offers a technological designer education on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,