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TU DELFT International
TU DELFT International
International Guide
2009/2010
International Office
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
The Netherlands
International Office
E internationaloffice@tudelft.nl
www.tudelft.nl
Dear students and PhD researchers,
We are delighted to welcome you to TU Delft, and take great pride in the
fact that you have chosen to study and research at our institute. We firmly
believe you have made a magnificent choice, not only for your educational
and research ambitions, but for the rich and rewarding experiences that
surround them.
During your studies and research, you will have the opportunity to ex-
plore the frontiers of science and technology. Our educational programmes
maintain close links with national and international industry, and with the
latest scientific developments within and beyond our university. You will be
challenged to make the most of your own engineering and design skills, and
be guided on your way to becoming successful and creative engineers and
PhDs, fully equipped to tackle the challenges of our contemporary world.
TU Delft is working hard to strengthen its position as an international
university, attracting students, PhD researchers and scientists from all over
the world. Your arrival is an important part of this process and, as well as
furthering your own education, we trust that your presence on campus will
enrich the life of our university.
It is a big step to leave your home country and to embark on a study
programme abroad. From my own experience, I know there will come a
time when you will miss your own familiar surroundings and the people
you love. So, in addition to studying, I advise you to take the time to enjoy
student life. Making time for sport, culture and friends will help you create
your own temporary home here in the Netherlands. We will do our very best
to help you build this new life.
Publishing details Things here might be different from what you are used to. The aim of
this handbook is to provide useful and factual information on the many
Text & Editing Rik van Leeuwen (International Office, TU Delft); Marlies Overbeek (Marketing & facets of your study adventure abroad. Naturally, staff and fellow students
Communication, TU Delft) | Photography Marcel Krijger, Dieuwertje Komen, Marleen Sleeuwits, are ready and willing to assist you further.
Johannes van Assum | Graphic Design The Dairy, Rotterdam | Printing Schefferdrukkerij, Dor- I wish you a fruitful time here at TU Delft; it will be an experience you
drecht | Copyright TU Delft | Although this brochure has been compiled with the greates care, no will never forget.
right scan be derived from it. | For more information TU Delft International Office, PO Box 5, 2600
AA Delft, Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88012, Telefax +31 (0)15 27 85690, E-mail internationaloffice@ Professor J.T. Fokkema
tudelft.nl, Website www.studyat.tudelft.nl. Rector Magnificus of Delft University of Technology
7. PhD researchers 57
7.1 Definition and programme structure 59
7.2 Finding a PhD position 59
7.3 Visa and work permit 59
7.4 Accommodation 60
7.5 Bank account 60
TU Delft and
the Netherlands
The TU Delft is part of the IDEA League - a strategic alliance of five major
European universities of technology:
A large sculpture of Prometheus by Dutch sculptor • Imperial College London
Wenckeback (1895-1962) greets visitors to TU • Delft University of Technology
Delft’s Mekelpark. • ETH (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule) Zürich
• ParisTech (Paris Institute of Technology)
• RWTH (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule) Aachen.
These respected institutions of technical learning work closely together to
strengthen the group and establish research collaborations to address the
scientific and technological needs of Europe and indeed further afield. To
carry this forward, technologies and themes have been identified in a num-
ber of domains of science and engineering. These are supported by world-
class science in each of the institutions. The ambition is pre-eminence in
European technical education at tertiary level by bundling capability and
knowledge resources, i.e. research, education and innovation. Students
have great flexibility to move between partner universities and may thus, in
the near future, be eligible for a diploma supplement awarded by the IDEA
League. For more information: www.theidealeague.org
The university also has institutional partnerships with more than thirty
leading universities across the world, enabling students and researchers to
increase their international experience through cooperation and exchange.
In addition to these university-wide agreements, individual faculties also
have numerous cooperative agreements with partner institutions abroad.
History TU Delft
Although the University only received its current name in 1986, it has been
providing technical education for 160 years.
On January 8th, 1842, King Willem II founded the ’Royal Academy
for the education of civilian engineers, to serve nation and industry, and
of apprentices for trade’. An Act passed on May 2nd, 1863, imposing
regulations on technical education as well as bringing it under the influence
of the rules applying to secondary education. Then, on the 20th of June,
1864, a Royal Decree was issued, ordering that the Royal Academy in
Facts & figures TU Delft Delft be disbanded to make way for a new Polytechnic School. This school
• Eight faculties: went on to educate architects and engineers in civil works, shipbuilding,
- Aerospace Engineering mechanical engineering and mining. On May 22nd, 1905, an Act was passed
- Applied Sciences acknowledging the academic level of the School’s technical education - it
- Architecture became a ‘Technische Hogeschool’, an Institute of Technology.
- Civil Engineering and Geosciences It was the Act that took effect on September 1st 1986 that officially
- Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science renamed the Institute of Technology - Delft University of Technology, now
- Industrial Design Engineering commonly known as TU Delft.
- Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
- Technology, Policy and Management
• About 14,000 students
• Over 2,000 international students per year (including exchange students)
• 14 Bachelor’s programmes Facts & figures city of Delft
• Over 40 Master’s programmes • Compact town of about 25 km2
• About 4,500 employees • 100,000 inhabitants
• More than 1,650 PhD researchers • About 70 pubs
• Over 7,000 scientific publications each year • 12 museums
• Over 80 patent awards each year • 14 km from the coast
• Ranked 17 among the World’s top 100 Universities of Technology • 60 km from Amsterdam
• The highest point in Holland is 323 metres above sea level? Some words that might come in handy:
• Amsterdam has 1,281 bridges?
English Dutch Phonetics
Hello, hi Hoi Hoyee
1.4
Goodbye (informal) Doei Doo-ee
Cultural background Goodbye (formal) Tot ziens Tot zeens
Personal relations Dutch style Dag Dahkh
When living in the Netherlands, you will discover many habits which you Cool, great, outrageous Gaaf Gaaf
will identify as typically Dutch, and may be rather different to what you Nice, cosy Gezellig Ge-zel-lig
are used to. When living abroad, such challenges come with the package. Lovely, delicious, nice Lekker Lacker
Exploring Dutch habits is not only interesting and sometimes funny, it also Yes Ja Yaa
helps to better understand the Dutch people around you. No Nee Nay
You will soon notice that Dutch people are very direct in their manner of Please (informal) Alstjeblieft Ahls-ye-bleeft
speaking. There is usually not much ‘beating around the bush’ or excessive Please (formal) Alstublieft Ahl-stew-bleeft
use of diplomatic language: Dutch people tend to just say what they think! Thank you (formal) Dank u wel Dahngk u wel
They are also not afraid to criticise others. Remember it is (generally) not Thank you (informal) Dank je wel Dahngk ye wel
intended to offend. Bedankt Be-dahngkt
Another important habit of the Dutch is punctuality. Appointments and Don’t mention it Niets te danken Neets te danken
schedules are taken seriously in the Netherlands. Arriving more than 15 I beg your pardon Neem me niet kwalijk Naym me neet kvaa-lick
minutes later than the agreed time will be considered as rude and too late. Excuse me Pardon Par-don
Sorry Sor-ry
Dutch climate How are you? Hoe gaat het? Hoo gaat heht?
The country’s maritime climate is mild. The temperature varies between Very well, thank you Heel goed, dank u/je Hayl goot, dangk u/ye
five and fifteen degrees Celsius in the spring and autumn, and between Excellent Uitstekend Out-stay-kent
fifteen and thirty degrees during the summer. The weather is changeable Good morning Goedemorgen Goote-mor-gen
but moderate. Rare icy conditions in the winter are the sign for thousands Good afternoon Goedemiddag Goote-mi-dakhk
to put on warm clothing and take their skates on to the country’s many Good evening Goedeavond Goote-naa-vont
lakes, rivers and canals. Rain is one of the characteristics of Dutch weather. Good night Goedenacht Goote-nahkht
The yearly rainfall is about 750 mm. See you later Tot straks Tot strahks
See you tomorrow Tot morgen Tot mor-gen
The Dutch language Enjoy your meal Eet smakelijk Ayt smaa-ker-lerk
The national language is Dutch. In the north of the country, in the province Sleep well Welterusten Vehlt-rerss-tern
of Friesland, people speak a second official language - Frisian. If you would Have a nice trip Goede reis Goote rayss
like to learn Dutch, there is a problem; nearly everyone speaks English - Where is/are…? Waar is/zijn…? Vaar is/zayn…?
many also speak German and French - and tend to reply in this language. What do you call this? Hoe heet dit? Hoo hayt dit?
Easy in many cases, but not when you try practising your Dutch. Just be What does that mean? Wat betekent dat? Vat be-tay-kent dat?
persistent and ask people to speak to you only in Dutch. Do you speak English? Spreekt u Engels? Spraykt u engels?
If you would like to learn to converse in Dutch: TU Delft offers a range I don’t understand Ik begrijp het niet Ik be-grayp het neet
of Dutch language courses (=NT2 courses) for non-native speakers. I am hungry/thirsty Ik heb honger/dorst k hehp ho-ngerr/dorst
Beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced learners can apply for Where is the toilet? Waar is het toilet? Vaar is het tvah-leht?
intensive and evening courses. Check out www.delftsemethode.nl for
more information and a registration form. If you would like to know what Best of luck, after a while it gets easier.
the courses cost, contact the Institute of Technology and Communication
(contact data in chapter 11). The courses are free of charge for our
students. PhD researchers can also take the courses for a modest financial Suggested reading on Dutch habits and culture
consideration.. You can also order books for self-study through the website • The low sky (H. van der Horst)
or at the TU Delft library shop. • The Dutch I presume? (Martijn de Rooi and Jurjen Drenth)
Unlike English, but similar to German and French, Dutch applies a • The Undutchables (C.R. White)
distinction between addressing your professor and your fellow student with • What!??’ Aspects of Dutch culture that can cause friction (Marilyn Warman)
‘you’. The polite form is ‘u’ (below designated by ‘You’, capital Y) and the • Living in Holland (published by Nuffic)
informal form is ‘je’ or ‘jij’ (denoted by ‘you’). Note the j is soft as in y. • Website for expatriates living in the Netherlands: www.expatica.com
There are many more - just Google them.
• Dutch weather info can be found via www.weather.com
Academic life
at TU Delft
These three universities have formed a strategic alliance, called the 3TU.
Federation.
The higher education system in the Netherlands is based on a three-
tier degree system, consisting of Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree
programmes. Most WO students conclude their academic careers with a
Master’s degree. However, there are many possibilities for further study.
Graduates can go on to qualify for teaching at secondary schools or for
scholarly or scientific research by choosing to do a doctorate degree
programme (PhD).
2.3
Teaching methods and cultural differences
Student-staff relationships
You will soon notice that Dutch people are very direct in their manner of
speaking. They are also not afraid to criticise others. This assertiveness
and directness is not limited to interpersonal relationships outside TU Delft.
Also in student-staff relationships, the Dutch tend to find being honest and
open far more constructive than being silent or indirect about something for
the sake of peace of mind. If you know how to deal with this openness, it
can allow for greater clarity in communicating with others, both within and
outside TU Delft. Most important, remember it is (generally) not intended
to offend.
Student-staff relationships are typically less formal than in most
non-Western countries. For example, students often call members of
staff by their first name, professors as well as lecturers. This may seem
a bit strange or even inappropriate to you, but it is not an expression
of disrespect. In the Netherlands, people feel that respect is something
you earn based on what you do and the personality you are; it does not
Students’ Charter
The Students’ Charter describes all the rights and duties of students and the TU
Delft. Here is information among other things on TU Funds, enrolment issues and
protection of rights.
Website: www.regulations.tudelft.nl
It is always important to let your supervisor know if you are experiencing him or her in private, find out when he or she is available to see students,
problems of any kind. Research students are expected to work and go to see him or her. Most lecturers have consultation hours during
independently, but they are not expected to have expert knowledge about which they receive individual students. However, if necessary they are also
everything or to be able to solve all problems on their own. Being able prepared to see students outside these hours by appointment. Consultation
to phrase the dilemmas you’re dealing with is considered to be a sign of hours are usually posted on a lecturer’s door or on the general bulletin
professionalism and opens the possibility for an academic discussion. It board in the hall of your faculty.
is up to you to communicate clearly what you want and expect from your
supervisor at any stage; if you are not sure about something, ask! Academic counsellors
Academic counsellors are available to students at all TU faculties. They
Teaching methods deal with all aspects of student life, especially academic conditions, but
Lectures also personal issues that may affect your studies. Students are free and
Lectures take usually two hours and are attended by a large number of even encouraged to consult academic counsellors, especially when facing
students. Due to the size of the audience, the lecturer has little personal problems.
interaction with the students. Lectures are often based on literature which The academic counsellors can be consulted for:
is gathered in ‘readers’. • Information about the degree course, the educational programme and
the regulations applying to the degree course;
Tutorials • Help with academic planning, for instance in cases of a delay in studies;
During a tutorial up to 20 students work on exercise material under • Choosing an education programme (subjects);
the guidance of a lecturer or an assistant. Students can ask questions • Exemption from exams and exam disciplines;
whenever they need to. • Help with applications for financial support under the Financial
Regulation for Students in the case of recognised student council
Project education activities or from other TU Delft funds in the event of exceptional and
Project education is mainly aimed at developing students’ problem-solving unforeseen financial difficulties;
and cooperation skills. Students work together in small groups (2-10 • Registering delays in studies, and help with withdrawal and possible
students) on solving real-life engineering problems. By doing this, students refunds in case of special circumstances beyond the student’s control;
get the opportunity to learn how to handle the problem in its real-life • Advice on discontinuing one’s studies, also for students who wish to
context. By working in a project group, students also learn how to make leave TU Delft and continue their studies elsewhere;
group decisions and how to deal with the many different points of view • Advice on transfers, that is, when transferring from degree courses
within a group. within TU Delft;
• Referral to a student psychologist or a University student counsellor.
Independent study
Individually at home or at your faculty or the University Library. When you arrive at TU Delft you will receive a Faculty Guide from your
faculty coordinator. This booklet will provide more information on academic
Punctuality counselling. If you have any questions about your academic programme
Appointments and schedules are taken seriously in the Netherlands. before your arrival at TU Delft, you can contact the faculty MSc coordinator.
Arriving more than 15 minutes later than the agreed time will be considered
as rude and too late. Being late for a scheduled appointment with a Student & career support
member of staff, even if less than 15 minutes, will not be appreciated. If University student counsellors are on hand to help current and prospective
you are this late, you certainly should apologise. students and recent graduates and have four main areas of expertise:
Be aware of schedules and deadlines for completing essays and • Legal affairs: especially relating to enrolment procedures or financial aid;
assignments. You are strongly advised to complete all assignments on • Psychosocial support;
time. Lectures and classes begin and end at the scheduled times and an • Degree course, career and job-market orientation;
assignment will not be accepted if it is handed in after the deadline has • Providing support to students who belong to special groups, such as
passed. In this case, an excuse will not help. students suffering from a temporary physical or mental illness and students
with a disability or chronic illness. They also provide support for students
who are top-class athletes.
2.4
The University student counsellors offer both workshops and individual
Study problems consultation. The expertise of the University student counsellor comple-
If you are having difficulties understanding part of your course or ments that of the academic counsellors.
completing assignments, there are several things you can do. Discuss the
issue with fellow students. You are encouraged to ask questions in tutorials, Student psychologists
and sometimes in lectures where you may and are expected to direct your The student psychologists within S&CS offer a variety of workshops and
questions at the lecturer in front of all other students. If you rather talk to training courses to help you study more effectively. Studying efficiently is
simply a matter of technique. If you are experiencing problems that prevent • Information on post-graduate programmes in the Netherlands and
you from leading a successful and enjoyable student life, we can also abroad;
provide you with personal counselling. • Labour market statistics;
• Comparison lists of companies;
Smartstudie • Information on job application procedures and tests;
The website www.smartstudie.nl features all services on offer at S&CS, • Academic quality guides;
including: • Address directories;
• Workshops and training courses: an informative overview of what’s
on offer; and:
• Personal consultation: if you no longer believe in your own abilities; • Documentation on academic opportunities abroad;
• Study Buddy Project: students offer support to fellow students with • Academic guides and application forms for foreign universities
physical, psychological or study problems; participating in exchange programmes with TU Delft;
• Usseful links: details of other informative websites if you want to know • Reference books containing information on the educational systems in
more or want to get started yourself. various foreign countries;
• Brochures and leaflets with general information about studying abroad;
Student Ombudsman • Information about language courses;
If you have a complaint about TU Delft, the faculty or staff members, you • Information on grants/funds for studying and internships abroad;
should first try to solve the problem yourself, if necessary with the help • Complementary access to databases of companies both here and abroad
of the academic counsellors or your faculty. If this does not solve your and institutions that provide grants.
problem, you can appeal to the Student Ombudsman, who will do what he
can to help. Career guides are available to students for free. Students can also access
drs. W.J.M. Knippenberg The Ombudsman can help to solve the problem and take actions to various online tools to help find a first job with the organisation or company
Aula TU Delft prevent other students from encountering the same sort of situations. The most suitable, or a suitable Bachelor’s or Master’s programme. Some tools
Mekelweg 5 first step is to contact the Ombudsman by email. The Ombudsman is an are even available on Blackboard.
2628 CC Delft independent arbitrator and strictly respects your privacy. You can discuss
T +31 (0)15 27 84403 issues with him or her, ask for help, submit complaints and, if you are
E ombudsman@tudelft.nl unsure what to do, he will show you the correct way to proceed.
2.5
Career support
In the autumn of 2009 we aim to open a new International Career Centre,
but until then, the following career services are available:
Information Centre
You can find resources and background information on education courses
and careers in the Information Centre of Education & Student Affairs
(Jaffalaan 9a). Please feel free to stop by and use any of the resources
available.
Prior to an appointment with a counsellor, students are advised to visit
the Information Centre, where these and other resources can be found:
Individual Consultation
If you would like to talk about your future, finding a job in the Netherlands
or abroad, you can make an appointment for individual guidance and
counselling with a University student counsellor.
There are also walk-in consultation hours every Tuesday from 11.30 to
12.30, where you can come in for ‘guide career questions’.
Workshops
The University student counsellors organise many career orientation
workshops for students throughout the year. For more information about
the workshops, please visit www.smartstudie.nl
Student societies
The student societies organise career-related activities throughout the
year, such as company visits and company presentations at the faculty.
Studying at
TU Delft
Start of classes
August 4 11 17 24
September 1 8 15 22 29
April 6 13 20 27
1 Sep
15.00 Opening 10 Apr 12 April 21 May 27 Apr – 5 May
of academic Good Friday* Easter Sunday* Ascension Day* Spring holidays
year
13 Apr 30 Apr
Start of classes Easter Monday* Queen’s
Birthday*
October 6 13 20 27
May 4 11 18 25
20 - 24 Oct 27 - 31 Oct
No classes Exams 5 May 21 May 31 May
Liberation Day* Ascension Day* Pentecost
Sunday
November 3 10 17 24
17 – 21 Aug 24 – 28 Aug
January 5 12 19 26 Resits Resits
2010
5 - 9 Jan 12 – 16 Jan 19 – 23 Jan 26 – 30 Jan
No classes Exams Exams Exams
No-smoking rule
Smoking is prohibited in all TU Delft buildings except in designated smoking
areas. The Executive Board has requested the Deans of the faculties to
ensure that the no-smoking rule is strictly enforced.
3.3
TU Delft facilities
TU Delft Library
The central TU Delft Library is a hub of technical and scientific information
in the Netherlands. It is also a magnificent piece of architecture. The
collection comprises books, periodicals, conference proceedings, reports,
standards and reference works. Some university faculties also have their
own libraries with collections aimed at their own research. Books which are
not in stock can be obtained on loan from other university libraries.
The library catalogue can be accessed digitally via www.library.tudelft.nl
It is also possible to request books and other media from the collection.
‘Ask your library’ (https://askyourlibrary.tudelft.nl) is the virtual reference
service of the TU Delft Library. The staff will be happy to help you by
e-mail, chat or phone. Study rooms are available for staff and students,
many provided with PCs and internet. Reservations of a study room can be
made at the reception desk with your student identity or university card.
There are also 1000 study places, partly provided with PCs, for which no
reservation need be made.
Library membership
Everyone is welcome to use the facilities that are open to the public, such
The Central Library is a favourite study haunt of TU
as information searches and reference works and periodicals.
Delft students. To request or borrow publications from the TU Delft Library’s collection
you need a Library Pass. You can apply for this personal pass at the ‘Studium Generale’
Central Library’s Information Desk or at one of the Faculty libraries. For Since 1946 all universities in the Netherlands have had their own so-called
TU Delft Library TU Delft students and staff it is free of charge on presentation of a valid Studium Generale (or general studies) to extend the general knowledge
Prometheusplein 1 campus card and a recent and valid proof of identity and address. Guests of students, staff and others interested by means of freely accessible
2628 ZC Delft of the university can obtain a Library Pass free of charge for the period on Studium Generale programmes on culture technology, society and science. In addition
T +31 (0)15 27 85678 presentation of their declaration of hospitality. Other users pay an annual Jaffalaan 5 to lectures, exhibitions and workshops (some of which are in English),
www.library.tudelft.nl membership fee of €20. 2628 BX Delft Studium Generale works with themes that change on a regular basis. Most
T +31 (0)15 27 85235 programmes are free - for all. The workshops request a small contribution.
More information www.sg.tudelft.nl The current programme is on www.sg.tudelft.nl
For more information about the TU Delft Library contact customer service:
e-mail: library@tudelft.nl, telephone: +31 (0)15 27 85678.
3.4
TU Delft Sport Centre and Culture Centre Activities for international students
A good way to meet students outside the faculty is to join sports and
cultural groups. The TU Delft Sport Centre and Culture Centre are located TU Delft organises a range of activities for internationals student during the
at Mekelweg 8-10 (website: www.snc.tudelft.nl). academic year to help make their time in Delft truly memorable. The online
The university’s Sport Centre and Culture Centre offer a vast selection community for international students, www.ourcommunity.tudelft.nl, lists
of opportunities for activities, personal development, relaxation and social and promotes activities especially for international students. On this web
interaction. The sports centre offers facilities and qualified instructors for page, you can also find background information and photos of past events.
many team and individual sports. You need an annual ‘sportkaart’ (sports Information on other activities throughout the year can be found on
card) to make use of the facilities; this costs €89 (students) and €169 Blackboard, a virtual learning environment that you will become familiar
(staff incl. PhD students) and can be purchased at the sports centre at any with soon after your arrival.
time. You will need your campus card to obtain this. The card is valid for
one academic year (September to August). With this card, you can make Introduction Week
use of all facilities at the centre, except for the gym, for which you will TU Delft welcomes new international MSc students with an introduction
need a additional ‘fitnesskaart’ (€80,- valid for one year). You can also join programme which features all kinds of activities from finding out about
any of the available sports programmes (see the website for the available how TU Delft is organised and exploring the city of Delft and its environs to
programmes and enrolment periods). For some sports, like swimming and language classes, learning about Dutch culture and much more! Read more
squash, there is no facility at the sports centre, but with the ‘sportkaart’ in Chapter 5.2.
you can make use of specific facilities elsewhere in Delft at a reduced tariff.
You can naturally choose to join any of the 40 sports clubs that practice and
play competition matches at the sports centre.
The culture centre also offers the possibility to develop skills in various
cultural activities such as photography, painting, and sculpting. Musical There’s more to TU Delft than academics. Make
instruments are available, as well as a recording studio, an art studio, a time to enjoy the social side of life at TU Delft.
rehearsal studio, a darkroom and dance studio. The main music hall is
suitable for small plays and concerts. You obtain access to these facilities
TU Delft Sport Centre by purchasing a card for the facility you wish to use. On average these
and Culture Centre cards cost €65 per year. You can follow courses in any instrument given
Mekelweg 8-10 by qualified instructors (prices vary depending on length and level of the
2628 CD Delft course, see website for details). You can also choose to join a band that
T +31 (0)15 27 83988 practises weekly.
(Culture Centre) The Sport Centre and Culture Centre are also an ideal place for leisure
T+31 (0)15 27 82443 and social activities. A place where students can unwind during parties,
(Sport Centre) shows, and musical and theatre productions. The modern Sports Cafe offers
www.snc.tudelft.nl a wide range of food and drinks from early hours to late at night.
Excursions also play an important role in the evaluation of the degree programmes and
The International Office organises several excursions during the academic specific courses.
year to visit typically Dutch locations. Examples include: The contributions and participation of international students are also
• the Delta Works, a major civil engineering project designed to protect valued at the many student societies.
the province of Zeeland from the sea;
• the Keukenhof, a park with millions of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in
3.6
full bloom;
• Amsterdam, including a visit to one of its famous museums Visa & residence permits
(Van Gogh M, Rijksmuseum) and a canal cruise. Visa (MVV)
Nationals from European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Organisation
Friday Nights (EFTA) countries and nationals from the U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand,
Every Friday evening, an international student night is organised at the Canada, Japan and South Korea do not require a visa to enter the
Culture Centre for and by TU Delft’s international students . At these Friday Netherlands. If you have a different nationality and you want to stay more
Night events, you get the chance to meet each other and learn more about than three months, you need a special visa called ‘MVV’. TU Delft helps
each other’s country and culture. Past events include a Persian New Year’s students with their visa application by using a special accelerated student
celebration, a Valentine Party, cheese tasting, Indian Holi festival, Chinese procedure. When you are admitted to TU Delft the International Office will
New Year, Turkish Delight and a lecture on famous graphic artist Escher. If inform you about the visa procedure. For general information on the visa
you are interested in organising a Friday Night event, you can e-mail your procedure go to www.nuffic.nl/immigration
proposal to OUR@tudelft.nl.
Residence permit
International Sports Day All students (EU and non-EU) staying longer than four months in the country
In March or April, international students from all over the world, studying at IND need to register as a resident at the local municipality. The International
various universities in the Netherlands, meet for a fun day of sports, games Dutch Immigration Office Office will make an application on your behalf on registration day.
and relaxation hosted by one of the participating universities. The event The organisation for entry General information on applying for a residence permit is to be found on
covers sports and games of all kinds, from soccer, athletics, basketball and into the Netherlands www.nuffic.nl/immigration. Exchange students can also view www.tudelft.
volleyball, to table tennis, badminton, chess and darts. And when all the Telephone: 0900 123 4561 nl/exchange for detailed description of visa & residence permit application
prizes have been awarded, it’s time to party. www.ind.nl procedures.
BSc students
4.2
Registration
After arrival in the Netherlands, your first step in studying at TU Delft is
registration at the Central Student Administration (CSA). Once registered
in the student information system, you receive a student number, student
identity card, access to Blackboard (a virtual learning environment), NetId
(for internet access) and you can register for courses and examinations.
Dutch universities register students monthly as of the first day of
the month. So for instance if you arrive on September 16th, you will be
registered as of September 1st. To register at the TU Delft you will need the
following documents:
• A copy of the page of your passport with your personal data; those who
need an Authorisation for Temporary Stay (MVV) should also provide a
copy of the page of the passport with the MVV Sticker; EU/EEA nation
als should provide a copy of the page of the passport with a special EU/
EEA sticker;
• Your TU Delft admissions letter.
4.3
Health and liability insurance
Chapter 3.7 talks about health and liability insurance. If you start a
part-time job, you should know that your insurance can be changed into
coverage for liability and repatriation for just €16 per month. Starting a job
will mean that you will have to take out compulsory basic health insurance.
Please read the insurance terms and conditions carefully. The only reason
the IPS insurance can be cancelled outright is if you graduate or leave your
programme at TU Delft.
MSc students
5.2
Introduction Week
During the last week of August, the International Office, the Faculties
and Dutch and international students welcome the new international MSc
students with a special programme in which all international students are
required to participate. This programme includes the following:
Introduction Programme
Finding your way in a new country, meeting fellow students and
encountering a new culture and a new language is an exciting and
challenging experience. After your arrival in Delft, an enthusiastic team of
Dutch and international students will be on hand to introduce you to:
• the campus and student facilities;
• teaching methods and cultural differences;
• social life and the city of Delft.
You will be assigned a mentor who will guide you through this extensive
Introduction Programme.
In 2009, the introduction programme starts with a social event in the
weekend of 22 - 23 August and continues on Monday, 24 August with
compulsory lectures and group projects. The programme ends on August
29.
Registration
A important part of the introduction week is making sure that your are
registered in the Netherlands. A temporary one-stop shop has been set
up, where you can take care of all the procedures you need to get settled
in Delft as a new student. You will be given a personal appointment for
Unforgettable: your graduation day. a specific date and time. At this appointment, you will be able to do the
following: There is some on-campus housing, but generally students live off campus.
• sign your housing contract; Family housing is not available.
• arrange your insurance; You can use the confirmation statement to indicate that you would like
• register as a resident of Delft; TU Delft to arrange housing for you. If TU Delft arranges housing for you,
• obtain information on opening a Dutch bank account; you will sign an 11-month contract with DUWO upon arrival in Delft. This
• arrange your residence permit; contract can only be cancelled under specific circumstances (see below).
• register as a student at TU Delft. After one year you can choose to extend the contract for another year.
The rent is between €450 and €600 per month. Upon arrival, you will be
The introduction week also includes a visit to your faculty, getting to know requested to pay the first month’s rent and a deposit of €300.
the ICT infrastructure at TU Delft and having your laptop configured. Early termination of a rental contract is only possible on the following
Full information about the programme can be found on grounds:
www.ourcommunity.tudelft.nl • If you are doing an internship as part of your MSc studies in a town more
Please bring enough cash to cover immediate expenses. You will need than 50 km from Delft. Please remember that there will be no guarantee
approximately €1,000 to cover standard costs. that other housing will be available when you return to Delft.
• If you stop your studies and cancel your registration at TU Delft.
In both cases, you will need a letter from the housing coordinator at the
5.3
International Office in order to cancel the contract.
Registration at TU Delft
You will register with the Central Student Administration (CSA) as a student All MSc students are expected to arrive in Delft between 20 and 23 August.
at TU Delft during the Introduction Week (see chapter 5.2). Once you have The rental period starts on 20 August. This means that if you arrive, for
registered, you will receive a student number, a student identity card (ID example, on 24 August, your rental period will still start on 20 August.
Card), access to Blackboard (a virtual learning environment), a NetId (for
internet access) and you can register for courses and examinations.
5.6
Your student ID Card is indispensable: it grants you access to many of
the facilities at TU Delft. You need a digital photograph for this ID card, Bank account
which will be taken during the Introduction Week. Your ID card is usually Opening a bank account in the Netherlands is not easy if you don’t have
ready within 3 weeks of registration. The Central Student Administration a residence permit. Since you may not get your permit until some time
will invite you to collect your card when it is ready. Please note that you after your arrival, the University has made special arrangements with the
must re-register for each year of your studies. The International Office will following branch of ABN AMRO bank.
provide you with further information on this matter. You will receive the application papers upon arrival so you can use the
Dutch universities register students according to the first day of the facility almost immediately.
month. So for instance, if you arrive on September 16th, you will be If you go through TU Delft to open a bank account, the bank will arrange
registered from September 1st. a student account for you. This package includes a bank account, a cash
ABN AMRO Bank machine card with a ‘chipknip’ (an electronic wallet), and access to Internet
Martinus Nijhofflaan 1 banking.
5.4
2624 ER Delft Students have to pay a one-off administration fee of €20 and a service
Health and liability insurance T 0900 0024 fee of €7.50 per quarter.
Chapter 3.7 tells you about health and liability insurance. If you start a
part-time job, you should be aware that your insurance can be changed into Please note that…
coverage for liability and repatriation for just €16 per month. Starting a job When you graduate and leave the Netherlands, you have to cancel your
will mean that you will have to take out compulsory basic health insurance. bank account with the ABN AMRO bank yourself.
Please read the insurance terms and conditions carefully. The only reason For more information please visit www.abnamro.nl
the IPS insurance can be cancelled outright is if you graduate or leave your
programme at TU Delft.
Exchange
and free mover
students
6.2
Learning agreement/study plan exchange
students
Before your departure, you and your home educational institution must
make an agreement with TU Delft as to the study you wish to follow and
the fact that this will be seen as a fully recognised component of the
study at your home institution. You may find that your final study plan can
only be drawn up after your arrival at TU Delft, because not all necessary
information is available. We advise you to discuss your study plan on arrival
with the international exchange coordinator.
6.3
Registration exchange students
Your first step to studying at TU Delft is registration. To register at TU Delft,
please contact the international exchange coordinator after you arrive. You
will be asked to show:
• A copy of the page of your passport with your personal data; those who
need an Authorisation for Temporary Stay (MVV) should also hand in a copy
of the page of the passport with the MVV sticker; EU/EEA nation als should
hand in a copy of the page of the passport with a special EU/EEA sticker.
• Proof of registration at your home university.
Once registered in the student information system, you will obtain a
student number; a student identity card, access to Blackboard (a virtual
learning environment), a NetID and you can register for courses and If, by chance, no room is available the applicant remains on the waiting
examinations. Probably most important: your results can be registered. For list. This means a room can (and often will) be offered in the month prior to
many facilities at TU Delft your student identity card will be indispensable. your arrival. Of course, in this case there will not be a month’s notice and
Finally visit the front office of International Office at Jaffalaan 9a, you can simply accept the offer within seven days (by e-mail).
opening hours Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00, to make a digital
photograph for your student identity card. You will be informed at your
postal address in the Netherlands that you can pick up your student identity
card from the front desk within six weeks.
6.4
Health and liability insurance
Chapter 3.7 tells you about health and liability insurance. If you start a part-
time job, you should know that your insurance can be changed into coverage
for liability and repatriation for just €16 per month. Starting a job will mean
that you will have to take out compulsory basic health insurance. Please
read the insurance terms and conditions carefully.
The only reason the IPS insurance can be cancelled outright is if you
leave your programme at TU Delft.
6.5
Accommodation exchange students
Exchange students coming to TU Delft are generally accommodated by the
housing agency DUWO. Accommodation is either one-room furnished studios
or private rooms with shared facilities. Each room comes with bed linen and
kitchen utensils for one. All rooms are near the university, within a range
of approximately three kilometres. There is some on-campus housing, but
generally students live off campus. All accommodations are suitable for one
Student accommodation is scarce in Delft, but the
person only; they cannot be shared. There is no family housing available.
University helps international students find suitable
If you would like TU Delft to arrange accommodation for you, send
temporary housing.
the accommodation application form from DUWO to the faculty exchange
coordinator together with your application to TU Delft. If you are accepted
as an exchange student, the faculty exchange coordinator will approve your
housing application and will send it on to DUWO for you. Both forms can be
found on our website: www.tudelft.nl/exchange
If you have TU Delft arrange housing for you, you will sign a contract for
a fixed period with DUWO. This means that you are bound for the full term Student housing
of the contract. Student housing is distributed on a first come, first served base, which means
The rent is between €450 and €600 per month. On arrival you will be that you are more likely to receive housing when you apply well in advance. In
requested to pay one month’s rent and a deposit of €300. Please note over 95% of the applications the housing agency DUWO succeeds in effectively
that completing and signing the application form is not free of obligation. housing students. Housing in Delft is scarce, especially in September when many
Handing in the signed form implies liability for the rent of at least one month international students arrive to add to the many Dutch students looking for
as there is a (legal) notice term of one month. If notice is given too late the rooms. Although it is possible to find accommodation yourself, it is not easy. More
student may have to pay six weeks rent. Please read the accommodation information on arranging your own accommodation can be found on our website:
conditions carefully. www.tudelft.nl/exchange >accommodation
Registration
Your first step to studying at TU Delft is registration. To register at TU Delft,
please contact the international exchange coordinator after you arrive. You
will be asked to show:
• A copy of the page of your passport with your personal data; those who
need an Authorisation for Temporary Stay (MVV) should also hand in a
copy of the page of the passport with the MVV sticker; EU/EEA nation
als should hand in a copy of the page of the passport with a special EU/
EEA sticker.
• Proof of registration at your home university.
PhD researchers
7.2
Finding a PhD position
TU Delft has nine multidisciplinary research schools and various research
institutes equipped for and dedicated to research and innovation. Each
faculty also offers PhD positions. For a complete overview of the research
conducted at TU Delft we refer to our website. PhD researchers can contact
the research schools, institutes or groups directly or apply for positions
offered on the recruitment website www.jobsinDelft.nl/phd and ‘Academic
Transfer’ www.academictransfer.nl/org
7.3
Visa and work permit
Whether you as prospective PhD researcher from outside the European
Union will need to apply for a visa or residence permit depends on the way
the PhD project is financed.
As a PhD researcher you will need at least basic health insurance in the
Netherlands. TU Delft can usually help you to apply for this compulsory
insurance.
More detailed information can be found on our website
www.internationalstaff.tudelft.nl
7.5
Daily life
Further information
Promood
Promood is the independent representative body of PhD researchers,
highlighting for example any problems that PhD researchers may face
at the university and acting as external information source.. Promood
also works out solutions and encourages their implementation. For more
information visit our website: www.promood.nl
AEGEE-Delft
AEGEE is the European students’ association, represented in 250 cities
in 40 countries. Over 15,000 members are actively involved in travelling,
participating in fun and leisure events and organising conferences on topics
that concern members. In almost every city there is an independent local
association like AEGEE-Delft.
AEGEE-Delft is devoted to integration between European students. It
organises a vast range of local activities for both members and exchange
students, and takes advantage of opportunities offered by the extensive
European network. There is excellent contact with other AEGEE groups.
Delft has over 150 student members; some 30 are actively involved in
committees. Most are Dutch, 1/3 female and 2/3 male. The membership fee
is €27 per year.
Stevinweg 1, room 1.08 A ‘Tour de Delft’, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, a traditional Dutch farm,
2628 CN Delft windmill, jenever distillery weekend excursions to Carnaval ,and a tour
Deciding where to meet for a meal can be difficult. T+31 (0)15 27 86933 of the north are just some of the activities organised at very reasonable
Most student associations publish their menus in Opening hours on prices. Every Wednesday AEGEE-Delft has a social gathering in Café de
Delta, the university newspaper. weekdays 12.30 – 13.30 Ruif. Crowded, noisy, entertaining and weekly. If you would like to know
board@aegee-delft.nl more about our excursions or about the social life around AEGEE-Delft send
www.aegee-delft.nl us an e-mail.
De Bolk
De Bolk is a relatively small, but nonetheless very active student
association. Because of its small size, all of De Bolk’s members know each
other, which makes it easy to make new friends. There are many activities the smaller associations, the DSB allows you to quickly get to know people
and parties throughout the year, all organised by enthusiastic members. without getting lost in the crowd. It is easy to join or start one of the many
One of our members cooks a three-course meal every Monday to Thursday. activities, such as DJ-ing, shooting, climbing or brewing beer. There are
We all eat together at 18:30 and non-members are also very welcome. Oude Delft 123 many parties throughout the year and we frequently visit members of our
Regular activities that ‘Bolkers’ (as Bolk-members are called) enjoy doing 2611 BE Delft Federation of Student Associations in other cities. Come and visit us at our
are board games, table football and sailing on our 130-year-old sailing www.dsb.tudelft.nl beautiful society!
boat. The most popular activity though is just chatting with some friends
at the bar. The bar is the place to meet, chat and drink beer or one of the D.S.J.V. Groover
Buitenwatersloot 1-3 many other drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) we have on offer. The bar is Groover, the Delft Student Jazz Association, is a meeting place for jazz
2613 TA Delft open whenever there are members present. To see what De Bolk is like for musicians and musicians of related styles such as Latin, funk and blues.
www.debolk.nl yourself come visit us any time. Groover was founded in 2006 by a small group of enthusiastic jazz
GROOVER musicians. Because Groover is a young student association, there are a
JAZZVERENIGING
De Koplopers lot of opportunities for new initiatives. We have a big band, a jazz choir
Come running with de Koplopers! We are the student running association at Cultural Centre and several jazz combos. We organise workshops with professional jazz
TU Delft. Everyone is welcome to come and join, no matter what your level TU Delft musicians and hold jam sessions. Besides these activities, Groover also
is. All you need is a good pair of running shoes! It couldn’t be easier! Mekelweg 10 organises parties, jazz outings and music evenings. If you’d like to join
We train for a whole range of distances: 800m, marathons and 2628 CD Delft Groover, please come to our monthly jam session in café “de Klok” (Oude
everything in between. Besides training, we do several other activities like info@grooverjazz.nl Delft 99) held on every last Wednesday of the month. If you want to know
bowling or attending major races throughout the Netherlands. www.grooverjazz.nl more about us, or attend a workshop, don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail.
Rijksstraatweg 9 You can come and train 3 times a week: on Mondays (on the track), and
2628 GZ Delft on Wednesdays and Fridays (both on the road). For more information, you D.S.V.V. Punch
www.dekoplopers.nl can always send us an e-mail at studenten.koplopers@gmail.com. Punch is one of the largest student volleyball clubs in The Netherlands.
There are 12 men’s teams, 10 women’s teams and approximately 70
Delftsch Studenten Corps (DSC) training members. Volleyball is relatively easy to learn and so it is possible
The DSC has 1,500 members, and is thus one of the larger, and by far the for every student to join Punch! All members of Punch train at the TU
most active student association in Delft. One can eat and drink in one of Delft Sports Centre, Mekelweg 8, on Mondays and Wednesdays. The home
the monumental rooms of our building called ‘Phoenix’ any weekday. We games are played on Friday evenings and sometimes on Saturdays. Besides
own a printing office, a large library, 150 student houses in the centre of playing volleyball, Punch allows you to organise and join many activities.
Delft and the only student discotheque of Delft: Lorre! We offer members There are several committees that organise many sorts of events. And there
a wide range of activities varying from cultural events, playing in classical, is more. Every Friday, you can go to Punch’s very own bar in the city centre
jazz or funk bands to lectures, parties and sports. These extend to, and (Brabantse Turfmarkt 9), to celebrate your victory or drown your loss! So,
Phoenixstraat 30 beyond, rowing, gliding, rugby, tennis, horseback riding, sailing, climbing, Brabantse Turfmarkt 9 if you would like to meet other students and participate in a team sport,
2611 AL Delft ice skating, ice hockey, field hockey, kite surfing and so on. If you are 2611 CK Delft Punch might be perfect for you! Questions? Just contact us at bestuur@
www.delft.corps.nl interested in one of these sports, call us on 015 215 0030. www.punch.tudelft.nl punch.tudelft.nl, or call us on: 06 2446 7580.
500 members. You can row as much as you like, whether that is once a fair. We train twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday nights (19.00 – 20.30,
week or six times a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays you can eat here at TU Delft Sports Centre). We have a lot of international players and all the
and after dinner stay for a drink with other students. We also organise Mekelweg 8 practice sessions are coached in English.
several national and international rowing competitions, which you can 2628 CD Delft Are you interested, or do you have any questions? Contact us at
Rotterdamseweg 362A help organise. And there is more! When you join the rowing club you are www.force-elektro.nl frisbee@force-elektro.nl!
PO Box 322 a member for at least one year, can use the boats and train whenever you
2600 AH Delft want to. You can join in September or April. So if you think Proteus-Eretes Kratos’08
www.proteus.tudelft.nl is something for you, contact us at: bestuur@proteus-eretes.nl. Welcome to Kratos ‘08, Delft’s largest volleyball club. Currently numbering
over 300 members, Kratos caters for players of all standards and age
Torius, Delft Student Handball Club groups, 8 to over 65. Kratos teams compete at various levels in the men’s,
Torius is the only student handball team in Delft. We might not be the women’s, recreational and junior regional leagues. Social activities are no
biggest student club, but we still have a whole lot of fun. Besides all Veulenkamp 23 less important than volleyball itself. After training, members meet at the
the competition and practice matches, and student handball and beach 2623 XB DELFT bar and we organize several social events throughout the year.
handball tournaments, , Torius also organises plenty of activities, such as www.vvkratos.nl/page/ If you are new in Delft and you want to play volleyball and meet people,
bowling and an Oktoberfest, involving guys and girls from many different English looking no further! Contact us!
countries. Of course, you mustn’t miss out on the almost mandatory beer
Mekelweg 8 after our twice-weekly practice sessions. Feel free to drop by, contact us, or OJV ‘De Koornbeurs’
2628 CD Delft check out our website. OJV de Koornbeurs is not a normal student society, it’s a society open to
info@torius.nl We’ll be happy to welcome you. With Torius, handball is more than just all young people. Everyone is welcome. We organise a great variety of
www.torius.nl a sport! activities: from Monday till Friday there’s a café in the basement, which was
built in the Middle Ages. There is also a student restaurant, where you can
DSMG Krashna Musika buy a freshly made meal for a low price. Every Friday evening we organise
Krashna Musika is the student music society of Delft. Krashna consists of a disco (The Triangle)with dance and rock music and on Saturdays there is
a symphonic orchestra, a classical choir and a chamber music group. The Voldersgracht 1 an alternative disco (The Underground). Twice a month we have live music
choir and orchestra have two or three projects a year, each concluded 2611 ET Delft on stage. All these activities are made possible by our members. Come and
with a concert. If you join the chamber music group, you can rehearse www.koornbeurs.nl enjoy the open atmosphere, with a great variety of people!
with other members and play favorite pieces at one of the bimonthly
chamber music concerts. If you join Krashna, you can also participate in Sanctus Virgilius
a Masterclass, a chamber choir or orchestra, rehearsal weekends and of With its 1,600 members the Catholic student association Sanctus Virgilius
course the concerts. is the largest association in Delft. For the last 107 years it has had the
Besides making music, Krashna also organises many other activities objective of setting things up for its members in the area of sport, culture
such as drinks, parties, a sailing trip and an international tour. We celebrate and social activities. All members are welcome at all times to have a drink
Mekelweg 10 our 40th anniversary on 5 September with a great open air concert at the together and enjoy the many events that are organised. These are not only
(room 236) Markt in Delft. To join Krashna, come meet us at our public rehearsals: to relax but often to achieve something. Everything that happens here is
2628 CD Delft Monday 31 August, 7 and 14 September for the orchestra and Wednesday Oude Delft 57 organised by the members. So everyone has numerous possibilities during
T +31 (0)15 27 82925 2, 9 and 16 September for the choir. If you want to join Krashna later in the 2611 BC Delft their Virgiel years to develop their organisational capabilities in whatever
krashna@tudelft.nl year, just send us an e-mail. www.virgiel.nl way would suit them.
www.krashna.nl For more information please call, e-mail or visit our website.
SHC Scoop
DSSV “Effe Lekker Schaatsen” S.H.C Scoop is a field hockey club open to all students and staff atTU
We are Delft Student Skating Club “Effe Lekker Schaatsen”. We are a very TU Delft Sports Centre Delft. Scoop currently has two men’s and two ladies’ teams, both of which
active club of sporting enthusiasts. In the winter, we are out practising on Mekelweg 8 participate in the Dutch hockey competition. But if you don’t want to
the ice and in summer we keep our muscles in shape with cycling, running 2628 CD Delft compete you can still come along to our training sessions on Tuesdays and
and in-line skating. With 70 members, we are a small but friendly club. http://scoop.tudelft.nl Thursdays. For more information, send an e-mail to info@scoop.tudelft.nl.
Mekelweg 8 We frequently organise sporting weekends, where we also like to train our
2628 CD Delft drinking skills. Skaters are competitive by nature. We often compete with SoSalsa!
www.effelekker the other Dutch studentskating clubs. ‘Vertical expressions of horizontal desires’ is how one of our cofounders
schaatsen.com For more information, e-mail us at effelekkerschaatsen@gmail.com. once described the salsa. SoSalsa! is one of Delft’s newest student
societies and stands out from the rest by having the highest proportion
Force Elektro Frisbee Delft of female members: over fifty percent! We also attract a large number of
Ever thrown a frisbee? Are you a dedicated Ultimate player? Or do you want international students, some of whom are very active within our society!
to learn it? Why not come along and play some Ultimate with us! SoSalsa! really brings international students and Dutch students
Ultimate is a team sport with a disc: it’s fast and furious, strategic and together. And all this happens in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. So if you
info@sosalsa.nl feel like sharing the Latin experience with people from all corners of the on a quick-and-to-the-point question and answer method so students can
www.sosalsa.nl world, visit SoSalsa! easily find the information they want.
Do you want to join CIS? Or do you have any questions on living in Delft
SRC Thor or about CIS itself ? Don’t hesitate to contact us at cis@vssd.nl!
Thor, Delft’s Student Rugby Club has existed since 1963. Over the years,
we’ve welcomed players from all over the globe. Thor has a men’s and Student sport associations
a women’s team, both of which play in the Dutch competition. After the As a TU Delft student, you can also become a member of a student sport
training session on Tuesday we head off to our floating clubhouse for a association. Associations organise training sessions and often other
drink and a bite to eat. When the regular season is finished, we play a activities too.
Mekelweg 8 couple of tournaments and go on tour with the whole team somewhere in
2628 CD Delft Europe, sometimes visiting some of the guys who played for us when they Ariston ‘80 ELS
www.srcthor.nl lived in Delft. For more information, you can e-mail bestuur@srcthor.nl. football ice-skating
www.ariston80.nl www.effelekkerschaatsen.com
Wolbodo Sociëteit ‘Novum’
Around a hundred people, one bar, lots of barrels of beer, a lot of kitchen Ariston volleyball (Kratos) Force Elektro
Verwersdijk 102 utensils, a wooden leg, a weekend away, 16 bags of Cheesy Wotsits, a volleyball frisbee
2611 NK Delft festival, handy guys, a stitching and hooking guru, a production company, www.aristonvolleyball.nl www.force-elektro.nl
www.wolbodo.nl two folding trailer tents, and an indefinable organisation structure.
Blue Falcons Harpyia
VSSD, Student Union floorball sailing
The VSSD student union protects the rights and interests of students www.bluefalcons.tudelft.nl www.debolk.nl
and has has several work groups including one dedicated to international
students. We negotiate with important organisations such as TU Delft, Broach Laga
DUWO and Delft local government. With 3,300 members, we are an sailing rowing
important representative of the student community and we are run by a www.broach.nl www.laga.nl
student board. Several committees support the board in its drive to improve
students’ lives. Delft Barons De Koplopers
VSSD is a co-founder of the Committee for International Students (CIS). lacrosse athletics
Over the years, we have helped international students with questions lacrosse.oli.tudelft.nl www.dekoplopers.nl
and difficulties concerning integration, housing, landlords, procedures
and education. In addition, we are engaged in ongoing negotiations for Delft Dragons Obvius
more common rooms in international houses, better student facilities and American football tennis
improvements to Dutch classes. Of course, we also organise a range of www.delftdragons.nl www.dstvobvius.nl
activities for international students.
Leeghwaterstraat 42 Interested in joining? Or perhaps you have encountered problems with Delvers Paal Centraal
2628 CA Delft the university or DUWO housing association? If so, don’t hesitate to drop by athletics korfball
www.vssd.nl our office on Leeghwaterstraat, opposite the Space Boxes. www.delvers.tudelft.nl www.paalcentraal.nl
General Practitioner
Delft now has a doctors’ surgery especially for students. It is a joint
initiative by TU Delft, Student Health Care and the general practitioners
Albert Heijn is the most expensive supermarket that sells a large range of International food
quality products. The farmers’ markets are a good place to find both international food as
well as more usual Dutch food. The cities have neighbourhoods with many
Albert Heijn www.ah.nl (4 supermarkets in Delft) international food shops and halal products.
City centre, Brabantse Turfmarkt 33 43 In Rotterdam, try Middellandstraat, walking distance from the central
Mon-Sat 8.00 - 20.00 station. In The Hague, visit ‘Het Lint’ on Wagenstraat (www.hetlint.nl,
Fri 8.00 - 21.00 Dutch only). For Asian foods, the ‘Oriental’ supermarkets in Delft and
Sun 12.00 - 18.00 Rotterdam, and Wah Nam Hong (W.N.H.) in Rotterdam and The Hague are a
good place to look around.
Martinus Nijhofflaan 1519
Mon 10.00 -18.00
Tue, Wed, and Sat 8.00- 21.00
Thu and Fri 8.00 – 22.00
Sun 10.00 – 18.00
Oriental Delft Oriental Rotterdam post offices are open on weekdays from 9.00 to 17.30 and on Saturdays
Kleveringweg 59 Parkhaven 21 from 10.00 to 13.30. The smaller post offices are closed on Saturday. For
Mon-Thu 9.00 - 18.00 Mon-Thu 9.00 - 18.00 tariffs and shipping schedules visit the website: www.tntpost.nl (in Dutch
Fri 9.00 - 21.00 Fri 9.00 - 21.00 only).
Sat 9.00 - 18.00 Sat 9.00 - 18.00
Every 1st Sunday of the month
8.8
11.00 - 17.00
Phone
W.N.H. The Hague W.N.H. Rotterdam If you want to dial a phone number (abroad) in the Netherlands from
Gedempte Burgwal 8 West Kruiskade 4-6 abroad dial:
T 070 360 1977 T 010 241 7355 1. the international access number
2. the international access number for the Netherlands, which is 31
Other shops 3. the area code; for Delft this is 15
4. the area code for a mobile number is 6
IKEA 5. the subscriber’s number
For furniture and other households goods, you can visit IKEA Delft.
IKEA offers a wide range of products including household accessories If you want to dial a phone number (abroad) from the Netherlands you dial:
and appliances for bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and many other living 1. 00, this is the international access number
accessories. Affordable meals are also available at the IKEA food hall. 2. the country code
3. the area code (omit the first zero)
Olof Palmestraat 1 4. the subscriber number
2616 LN Delft
www.ikea.nl Today there are various means by which the costs of outgoing international
telephone calls can be reduced. For example, you can check www.
Opening hours televergelijk.nl (in Dutch) You have to select a country. On this website you
Mon - Fri: 10.00 – 21.00 can compare the prices of 33 telecom companies. Through these companies
Sat: 9.00 – 20.00 you can also call a 0900 number through a landline at a cheap rate.
Sun: 10.00 – 17.00 Sometimes an extra charge is made for mobile call, so please be careful.
Another option is to buy a SIM card, whose rates are already reduced for
You can find mostly everything you need for everyday life in Delft, but for international calls. So you can call directly from your mobile to your home
more variety and fun shopping, The Hague and Rotterdam are alternative country at a lower rate. You can buy a SIM card at one of the outlets in the
options. city. See also the websites below.
Lebara Mobile
8.7
www.lebara-mobile.nl
Postage
Post offices in Delft Chippie
• Vrijheidslaan 22 www.chippie.nl (in Dutch only)
• Mekelweg 1
• Troelstralaan 81 Stores for Chippie SIM card in Delft:
• Van Foreestweg 16
• Zuidwal 17 One Mobility Delft
Molslaan 26
Letters and/or postcards can be mailed using the red post boxes on the 2611 RM
streets. The right slot is for local mail only, the zip code for the region is
given. Anything outside this region (including all international mail) should Movie Max Delft
be put in the left slot that is marked ‘Overige bestemmingen’. But of course Van Foreestweg 35
you can also hand your mail over the counter of the post office. 2614 CK
Mobile telephones
In the Netherlands almost everyone has their own mobile telephone.
Dutch mobile telephone numbers always start with 06. If you would like
to have your own mobile telephone number, choose a telephone provider,
subscription type or prepaid cards. The website www.bellen.com gives
an independent overview of tariffs, offers and providers. Please note that
you will need a proof of address before subscribing to a mobile telephone
provider.
At belhuizen, best described as phone houses, you can buy phone cards
for international calls, which offer convenience but not always the lowest
tariffs. You can find belhuizen in almost every city in the Netherlands. Just
ask around.
8.9
Electricity
In the Netherlands, like in the rest of Europe the mains voltage is 220/230
volts. For electric equipment, two-pin plugs are required. If the plugs of
your electric equipment are different you will need adapters, which can be
found at local hardware stores or equipment stores.
Transport and
Travel
Brikfit
Mercuriusweg 1
2624 BC Delft
T 015 214 5515
Recycle Delft
Van Bleijswijckstraat 79
2613 RR Delft
T 015 213 1464
Enjoying life in
the Netherlands
Deltax Taxicentrale
Rotterdamseweg 222a
2628AS Delft
T 015 219 1919
Delft Rotterdam
Hippolytusbuurt 4 Coolsingel 5
T 0900 515 1555 (40 cpm) T 0900 403 4065 (35 cpm)
www.delft.nl www.vvv.rotterdam.nl
Tourism
International tourism, including sites about the Netherlands World Travel Guide
Vibrant student life: all part of the TU Delft
www.wtgonline.com Tourism office worldwide www.towd.com AT&T Worldwide
experience. Traveler www.att.com/traveler European Travel Network www.etn.nl
Delft has many entertaining Dancing and The Hague Films in the Netherlands Rotterdam The Hague
clubs and pubs, each with discotheques Cocoon are shown in their original Lantaren/ Venster Omniversum
its own special atmosphere. If you like dancing, visit one Spui 6 language with Dutch Arthouse films IMAX film theatre
Just walk around and you will of the places below. Some T 070 364 5589 subtitles. The selection is Gouvernestraat 133 President Kennedylaan 5
easily find one that you like. require you to show your www.cocoon.nu vast. Most cinemas offer a T 010 277 2266 T 0900 666 4837
Some restaurants or pubs (international) student card student discount with your www.lantaren-venster.nl www.omniversum.nl
occasionally have live music. to enter. Danielz student card.
In summer sitting outside and Strandweg 43 Cinerama Filmtheater Pathé Scheveningen
having a drink with friends Delft T 070 350 2068 Delft Mainstream & Arthouse Mainstream films
is a favourite occupation. Lorre www.danielz.eu MustSee Westblaak 18 Kurhausweg 2
The Beestenmarkt is a small Phoenixstraat 30 Mainstream films T 010 411 5300 T 0900 1458 (55 cpm)
square in the town centre T 015 215 0027 Paard van Troje Vesteplein 5 www.cineramabios.nl www.pathe.nl
surrounded by outdoor cafés, www.lorre.nl Prinsengracht 12 2611 TG Delft
bars and restaurants. In Tuesday: 23.00 – 04.00 T 070 360 1838 T 0900-6878733 Pathé Schouwburgplein Filmhuis Den Haag
good weather it is a popular Thursday: 23.00 – 05.00 www.paard.nl www.mustsee.nl Mainstream films Arthouse films
place. Other pubs and Schouwburgplein 101 Spui 191
restaurants popular among Koornbeurs Club Onefour Filmhuis Lumen & café T 0900 1458 (55 cpm) T 070 365 6030
(international) Delft students Voldersgracht 1 Prinsengracht 14 Arthouse films www.pathe.nl www.filmhuisdenhaag.nl
are: T 015 212 4742 T 070 220 6420 Doelenplein 5
Friday 23.00 – 4.00 www.onefour.nl T 015 214 0226 Pathé de Kuip Pathé Buitenhof
Belvedere Belgian Saturday 22.00 – 4.00 www.filmhuis-lumen.nl Mainstream films Mainstream films
Bier Café Danzig Cor Kieboomplein 501 Buitenhof 20
Beestenmarkt 8 Speakers Lange Houtstraat 9 T 0900 1458 (55 cpm) T 0900 1458 (55 cpm)
T 015 212 3297 Burgwal 45-49 T 06 8170 8735 www.pathe.nl www.pathe.nl
www.bbcbelvedere.nl T 015 212 4446 www.danzig.nl
Friday 23.00 – 5.00
Oude Jan Saturday 23.00 – 5.00 Silly Symphonies
Heilige Geestkerkhof 4 Salsa Sunday 20.00 – 1.00 Grote Marktstraat 25
T 015 214 5363 www.sillysymphonies.nl
www.oudejan.nl Rotterdam
Hollywood Music Hall
Ruif Delftsestraat 15
Kerkstraat 22-24 T 010 411 4958
T 015 214 2206 www.hmh.nl
www.ruif.nl
Maassilo
De V Maashaven ZZ 1-2
Voorstraat 9 T 010 476 2452
T 015 214 0916 www.maassilo.com
www.cafedev.nl
Off Corso
Wijnhaven Kruiskade 22
Wijnhaven 22 T 010 411 3897
T 015 212 1460 www.off-corso.nl
www.wijnhaven.nl
Tango
Nieuwstraat 2
T 015 213 2681
Many museums offer The Hague Rotterdam The area around Delft offers Rotterdam The Hague
discounts to students. Gemeentemuseum Boijmans van a wide selection of theatres De Doelen Dr. Anton Philipszaal /
A complete overview Stadhouderslaan 41 Beuningen, Museum of and concert halls with a Schouwburgplein 50 Lucent Danstheater
of all Dutch museums T 070 338 1111 classical and modern art rich selection of shows. You T 010 217 1717 Spuiplein 150
can be found on www. www.gemeentemuseum.nl Museumpark 18-20 can best discover what they www.dedoelen.nl T 070 880 0333
musea.nl. At www. T 010 441 9400 have to offer you simply by www.ldt.nl
europeanmuseumguide.com Museon, Museum for www.boijmans.rotterdam.nl visiting. Each season has Rotterdams
you will find a list of current Education a variety of programmes Schouwburg De Koninklijke
exhibitions across Europe. Stadhouderslaan 37 Maritiem Museum, Ports which are described in Schouwburgplein 25 Schouwburg
The list is a selection of the T 070 338 1338 and shipping museum local papers and seasonal T 010 411 8110 Korte Voorhout 3
most visited museums in www.museon.nl Leuvehaven 1 brochures of the various www.schouwburg. T 0900 345 6789 (10 cpm)
Delft, Rotterdam and The T 010 413 2680 theatres. rotterdam.nl www.ks.nl
Hague. Panorama Mesdag www.maritiemmuseum.nl
Zeestraat 65 Delft Luxor Fortis Circustheater
Delft T 070 364 4544 NAI, Netherlands Max Theatre Posthumalaan 1 Circusstraat 4
Legermuseum, www.panorama-mesdag.nl Architecture Institute Rietveld 49 T 010 484 3333 T 070 416 7600
The national army Museumpark 25 T 015 212 2977 www.luxortheater.nl www.fortiscircustheater.nl
museum Mauritshuis, Royal T 010 440 1200 www.tgmax.nl
Korte Geer 1 Picture Gallery www.nai.nl Theater Zuidplein Theater aan het Spui
T 015 215 0500 Korte Vijverberg 8 Theater de Veste Zuidplein 60 Spui 187
www.legermuseum.nl T 070 302 3456 Wereldmuseum Vesteplein 1 T 010 203 0203 T 070 346 5272
www.mauritshuis.nl Rotterdam, World Arts T 015 212 1312 www.theaterzuidplein.nl www.theateraanhetspui.nl
Nusantara, Ethnographic Museum www.theaterdeveste.nl
museum GEM, Museum of Willemskade 25 Diligentia Theatre
St. Agathaplein 4 contemporary art T 010 270 7172 Flora theatre Lange Voorhout 5
T 015 260 2358 Stadhouderslaan 43 www.wereldmuseum.nl Verwersdijk 1 T 0900 410 4104 (15 cpm)
www.nusantara-delft.nl T 070 338 1133 T 06 2826 1342 www.theater-diligentia.nl
www.gem-online.nl Kunsthal, Art gallery/
Prinsenhof experimental art Koornbeurs Theater de Regentes
Last residence of William of Museumpark, Westzeedijk Voldersgracht 1 Weimarstraat 63
Orange 341 T 015 212 4742 T 070 363 7798
St. Agathaplein 1 T 010 440 0301 www.koornbeurs.nl www.deregentes.nl
T 015 260 2358 www.kunsthal.nl
www.prinsenhof-delft.nl
Historisch Museum
Science Museum Delft Rotterdam, Historical
functioning as a bridge museum of Rotterdam (2
between society and premises)
technology Korte Hoogstraat 31
www.museum.tudelft.nl T 010 217 6767
www.hmr.rotterdam.nl
Herberg De Uylenburg
T 070 346 3657
www.hotelhetcentrum.nl Other useful
information
from €50
Noordeindseweg 70
T 015 214 3732
www.uylenburg.nl
Overview of TU Delft’s Faculty of Electrical Faculty of Technology, Country code for the Emergency number 112 IB-Groep
faculties and their English- Engineering, Policy and Management Netherlands: +31 112 is the European Study Finance/Steunpunt
language programmes. Mathematics and www.tbm.tudelft.nl Delft area code: 015 emergency number. This Studiefinanciering
Computer Science MSc programmes: number is used in all Koninginnegracht 12B
Faculty of Aerospace www.ewi.tudelft.nl Engineering & Policy ANWB member countries of 2514 AA Den Haag
Engineering MSc programmes: Analysis Royal Dutch Touring Club the EU. In case of an T 050 599 7755
www.lr.tudelft.nl Applied Mathematics Management of Technology (Roadside assistance for emergency simply dial 112. Opening hours:
BSc Aerospace Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering, Policy motorists) The operator will ask you weekdays 9.00-16.00
MSc programmes: Computer Science Analysis & Management Wassenaarseweg 220 which service you need - www.ib-groep.nl
Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Geomatics 2596 EC Den Haag the police, fire brigade or
Geomatics Embedded Systems Transport, Infrastructure & www.anwb.nl ambulance service. The Schiphol
Media & Knowledge Logistics number is free and can be National Airport
Faculty of Applied Engineering City Office (Town Hall) called from any mobile, Evert v/d Beekstraat 202
Sciences Joint and double degree Phoenixstraat 16 fixed telephone and public 1118 ZG Schiphol
www.tnw.tudelft.nl Faculty of Industrial programmes 2611 AL Delft telephone box. Number from inside the
MSc programmes: Design Engineering Applied Geophysics T 015 260 2222 Netherlands:
Applied Physics www.io.tudelft.nl Coastal and Marine (Dial 4 for information IND 0900 0141 (40 cpm)
Biochemical Engineering MSc programmes: Engineering and about residence permits) Dutch Immigration Office Number from outside the
Chemical Engineering Design for Interaction Management Opening hours: weekdays The organisation for entry Netherlands:
Life Science & Technology Integrated Product Design Construction Management 8.00 - 15.00 into the Netherlands +31 20 79 40800
NanoScience Strategic Product Design and Engineering Friday evening: Number from inside the www.schiphol.nl
Science Education & Economics and Management 18.00 - 20.00 Netherlands: 0900 123 4561
Communication Faculty of Mechanical, of Network Industries www.gemeentedelft.info Number from outside the NS
Maritime and Materials Embedded systems Netherlands: Dutch Railways
Faculty of Architecture Engineering (3ME) Industrial Ecology Douane +31 20 889 3045 T 0900 202 1163 (10 cpm)
www.bk.tudelft.nl www.3me.tudelft.nl Minerals and Environmental Customs and Tax www.ind.nl www.ns.nl
MSc programme: MSc programmes: Programme administration
Architecture, Urbanism and Biomedical Engineering Nanoscience and Customs Information Line Police department Tourist information
Building Sciences Marine Technology Nanotechnology Number from inside the concerned with non- points
Materials Science & Optics in Science and Netherlands: 0800 0143 nationals Delft
Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology Number from outside the Stadhoudersplantsoen 24 Hippolytusbuurt 4
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Sustainable Energy Netherlands: 2517 JL Den Haag T 0900 515 1555 (40 cpm)
Geosciences Offshore Engineering Technology +31 45 574 3031 Number from inside the www.delft.nl
www.citg.tudelft.nl Systems & Control Opening hours: Netherlands: 14 070
MSc programmes: Transport, Infrastructure & Mon-Thu 8.00 - 20.00, Number from outside the Rotterdam
Applied Earth Sciences Logistics Friday from 8.00 - 17.00 Netherlands: Coolsingel 5
Civil Engineering www.douane.nl +31 70 353 3000 T 0900 403 4065 (35 cpm)
Coastal Management and Opening hours: weekdays www.vvvrotterdam.nl
Engineering DUWO 8.00 - 20.00
Geomatics student accommodation www.politie.nl The Hague
Offshore Engineering Kanaalweg 4 Hofweg 1
Transport, Infrastructure & 2628 EB Delft T 0900 340 3505 (45 cpm)
Logistics T 015 219 2200 www.denhaag.com
Opening hours:
weekdays 8:30 - 17.00
www.duwo.nl
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