Overview

The extensive and rapid developments in chemical, molecular, materials, and nano-engineering have made the development of a whole new range of functionalized and specialized products possible. The Chemical Product Design PhD degree is offered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

Key Facts

Examples of such products include self-healing materials, high precision catalysts, functional membranes, high-performance fiber composites, smart materials, self-assembling layers, rheological complex formulations, and photovoltaic materials.

In this traineeship program, you deepen your domain knowledge in specific areas, strengthen your engineering skills, and acquire know-how about designing these innovative products as well as bringing them to the market.The core program includes:

Turning Technology into Business

Advanced Principles in Product and Process Design

Project Management

Techno-Economic Evaluation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Turning Technology into Business

Product and Process Design

Project Management

Techno-Economic Evaluation

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Delft, Netherlands

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Design View 4 other PhDs in 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

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be familiar with the theory and methodology of the research field

Have a Dutch master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent)

Be proficient in English

Please read the job description carefully for any additional requirements.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

11000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR per year
National

11000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 EUR per year

Living costs for Delft

780 - 1160 EUR /month

Living costs

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