Overview

Built Environment department at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is in an outstanding position to do so because we house the entire spectrum of technology, engineering, design and human behavior disciplines in the built environment, with world class experimental facilities, on all scale levels. This allows us to address societal challenges from a unique integral perspective.

Scientific career

After a PhD, many scientists opt for a postdoctoral period, often in another country or at another university, mostly for several years. It is an opportunity to broaden and deepen your research skills, contribute to the research field, and build up a track record. TU/e also offers (international) postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to enhance their research experience.

After your postdoctoral experience, you can apply for a Development Track as an Assistant Professor. TU/e encourages talented scientists to develop into assistant and associate professors. Successful associate professors can eventually take the step to a professors' position.

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Programme Structure

Research areas:

Living cities

Building Physics and Services

Design and Decision Support Systems

Structutal Engineering and Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 9 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Netherlands

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This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes

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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

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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Other requirements

General requirements

The most important admission criteria are your scientific qualities: you must be familiar with the theory and methodology of your field of study. In addition, an education requirement applies.

You must have a Dutch master's degree (old-style doctoral degree) or a foreign equivalent.

Not every foreign preparatory and/or master's program automatically gives you access to a Dutch PhD track. This will be assessed per candidate.
Since English is the working language in science, we expect a C1 level from our PhD candidates. Please read the job description(s) carefully for any additional requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

15000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

15000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months.

PhD candidates that are not hired by TU/e are required to pay an annual tuition fee

Employed by TU/e: You will receive a salary and excellent employee benefits

Living costs for Eindhoven

850 - 1350 EUR /month

Living costs

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