
Overview
Key facts
The Process and Equipment Design programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is an advanced level traineeship that trains and educates MSc-graduates to become certified designers. This traineeship is full time and takes two years to complete. After careful selection MSc-graduates are hired as PDEng trainees, becoming employees of the university, and receiving a salary.
Succesful trainees are awarded the diploma "Professional Doctorate in Engineering" (PDEng) and may add the abbreviation PDEng to their professional title.
Objectives of the Process and Equipment Design programme
To enhance the level of technological competence in the Netherlands, the Ministries of Education and of Economic Affairs initiated a National Educational Programme for Technological Design. As part of the 4TU.School for Technological Design, the Dutch technical universities started a number of two-year post-MSc PDEng (Professional Doctorate in Engineering) design programmes.
In 1990 the Delft University of Technology started the postgraduate (post-MSc) programme "Process and Equipment Design". As per September 2019, 252 PDEng trainees have enrolled into this programme.
The advanced level PDEng programme "Process and Equipment Design" trains and educates MSc graduates to become certified designers, capable of designing "fit for purpose" and "first of its kind" products, processes and equipment. It aims at developing the design skills of the participants to an advanced level.
Emphasis lies on the interdisciplinary area of the design. It encourages to actively look beyond the perimeters of the own discipline and to recognise the challenges and restrictions imposed by product chain management, environment, time and money.
Programme Structure
The programme takes two years (3400 hours) and is divided into four phases.- Broadening phase
- Deepening phase
- Group Design Project
- Individual Design Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Design General Engineering & Technology View 6 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
The applicants must have above average ratings and must be highly motivated to ensure completion of the traineeship within two years. The programme welcomes applications from well-qualified students who have successfully completed 5 years of university training (M.Sc., Ir., Drs.). Graduates with diverse backgrounds are admitted:
- Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering
- Applied Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization related to chemical engineering, such as Industrial Process Equipment and Energy Systems
- Applied Earth Sciences, with specialization Raw Material Processing or Petroleum Engineering
- Physical Technology
- Other, with equal merit, within the discretion of the Selection Committee
Tuition Fee
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International
11000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
National
11000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 EUR per year during 24 months.
This course differs from most of the courses at the University because participants will receive a salary instead of paying for the course.
Living costs for Delft
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.