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BSc Applied Physics

Eindhoven University of Technology (Department of Applied Physics and Science Education) · Eindhoven, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryHL MathsHL PhysicsStudy choice check
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Covers physics and how to apply it in developing new technology, with close links to the high-tech industry. Includes lab work and a research internship in the third year.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The university assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • Maths and Physics are required at the highest level (TU/e asks for A-level Maths and Physics). For Leaving Cert students this is likely to mean Higher Level Maths and Physics; the university checks your level.
  • The programme page also lists chemistry (Dutch VWO Mathematics B, physics and chemistry), so taking Chemistry is advisable. Confirm with admissions whether it is required for you.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkRegister and apply for the programme in Studielink before 1 May 2027 (23:59 CET).
  2. Complete Osiris and pay feeUpload your documents in TU/e’s Osiris portal and pay the €100 non-refundable application fee charged to applicants educated outside the Netherlands.
  3. Study choice checkComplete the mandatory study choice check (online questionnaire, written advice report and interview). The outcome does not affect admission.
  4. Admission decisionTU/e assesses your Leaving Cert results and subjects; admission is conditional until final results are in.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027, 23:59 CET (complete application in Studielink and Osiris).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,771 for 2027/28, as listed on TU/e’s tuition fee page (it was €2,694 in 2026/27).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. TU/e charges a €100 application fee per application to applicants educated outside the Netherlands.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official TU/e website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The 1 May deadline is shown without a year, so confirm with TU/e. Always confirm details with the university before applying.