3 Best Master's Engineering Universities in the Netherlands

Delft University of Technology tops our list of 3 Master's Engineering universities in the Netherlands at #47 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come HAN University of Applied Sciences (#21 in Netherlands) and Saxion Universities. Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

QS World #47 #1 in Netherlands Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

Delft University of Technology

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Engineering

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EUR 16,500 – EUR 22,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1842Founded

27,000Students

8,000International

Admissions open

#47 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Netherlands

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2Top pick

#21 in Netherlands Netherlands

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 1 course in Master's Engineering

Engineering Systems: Automotive SystemsMaster's Degree

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—International

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#21 in Netherlands · by research impact

160,431 citations · h-index 146

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3Top pick

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Saxion Universities

Public University · 1 course in Master's Engineering

Applied Quantum TechnologyMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Delft University of Technology at #47 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Delft University of Technology is cited most (11,337,785 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, South Holland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Delft University of Technology, founded in 1842. Delft University of Technology is the largest, with 27,000 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (4), Civil Engineering (1), Chemical Engineering (1) and Aerospace Engineering (1). The usual length is 24 months and 24 Months (120 EC). 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (17% of courses with a stated intake). Delft University of Technology offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Engineering in the Netherlands?

Delft University of Technology (QS World #47), HAN University of Applied Sciences (#21 in Netherlands) and Saxion Universities lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Engineering in the Netherlands?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Engineering course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 24 months, with 24 Months (120 EC) the next most common.

When do Master's Engineering courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Engineering courses in the Netherlands?

Delft University of Technology, with 6, ahead of Saxion Universities (1).

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