Student review [#24070] for Chemical and Process Engineering
at Eindhoven University of Technology - TU/e

Very pleasantly surprised! I decided on TU/e on a whim without putting too much thought into the details. I am studying Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and have really enjoyed the course and student life.

The courses (not just those in Chemistry) are structured in a way that combines lectures, and small group learning with tutors (generally PhD students) as well as hands-on learning. The tutor sessions are really helpful if you make sure to ask for the help you need, though my friends who never ask questions say they are a waste of time. Many courses have low pass rates, but I have found that they are totally passable if you just study the old exams and other material that is given. The academic advisors are always there to help and respond to emails within a few days (can only confirm this for the chemistry and physics department), and it really feels like they care about you and want you to succeed. I think on the academic side you get out as much as you put in, and help is given only when you ask for it.

The city is said to be quite ugly but I think that’s harsh. There is a lot of nature surrounding you, a beautiful path along the river that you can follow for 8km or more. It isn’t a stereotypical dutch city like Amsterdam but still very charming.

Onto the student life. The student associations all have different events almost on a weekly bases to go to, these range from a drink at the association’s bar to dinners and game nights. The nightlife is a little lacking, there is a street (stratum) that is filled with bars. Though it gets boring after the first few times. But Rotterdam, Utrecht, etc are all an hour or so away so there are still opportunities to go out in bigger cities. But you will be quite busy with your studies so going out won’t be your number one priority.

As an international, I was able to find a student house but it took a lot of searching and having a larger budget. But if you are not able to find housing, if you contact the university they do their best to provide you with either on-campus housing or from one of their partners.

Overall I have really enjoyed my studies so far and I think the uni is a perfect fit for someone who prioritizes their studies but still wants to have a student life. Just be aware that you need to be really on top of your studies as it is a fast-paced quarter system.