International Students & PhD Researchers

International Guide

2009/2010
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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.
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
facets of your study adventure abroad. Naturally, staff and fellow students
are ready and willing to assist you further.
I wish you a fruitful time here at TU Delft; it will be an experience you
will never forget.
Professor J.T. Fokkema
Rector Magnificus of Delft University of Technology
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 Contents Contents

1. TU Delft and the Netherlands 7 8. Living in Delft 61

1.1 TU Delft today 9 8.1 Student associations 63
1.2 Delft 12 8.2 Student chaplaincy 72
1.3 The Netherlands 13 8.3 Mosques 74
1.4 Cultural background 14 8.4 Medical care 74
8.5 Money 76
2. Academic life at TU Delft 17 8.6 Shopping 77
2.1 Structure of higher education in the Netherlands 19 8.7 Postage 80
2.2 Credits and assessment at TU Delft 20 8.8 Phone 81
2.3 Teaching methods and cultural differences 20 8.9 Electricity 82
2.4 Study problems 22
2.5 Career support 24 9. Transport and travel 83
9.1 Bike 85
3. Studying at TU Delft 27 9.2 Rail (NS) 86
3.1 Academic calendar 2009/2010 28 9.3 Buses and trams 87
3.2 Regulations 31 9.4 Driving licence 88
3.3 TU Delft facilities 31
3.4 Activities for international students 33 10. Enjoying life in the Netherlands 89
3.5 Student societies 34 10.1 Tourist information points 91
3.6 Visa & residence permits 35 10.2 Restaurants and ‘mensas’ 92
3.7 Health and liability insurance 36 10.3 Bars, pubs and music 94
3.8 Accommodation 37 10.4 Cinemas 95
10.5 Museums 96
4. BSc students 39 10.6 Concert halls and theatres 97
4.1 Definition and programme structure 41 10.7 Hotels 98
4.2 Registration 41
4.3 Health and liability insurance 41 11.Other useful information 99
4.4 Accommodation 42 11.1 University services 101
11.2 TU Delft faculties 102
5. MSc students 43 11.3 General numbers and addresses 103
5.1 Definition and programme structure 45 11.4 Embassies 104
5.2 Introduction Week 45
5.3 Registration at TU Delft 46 12.Index 105
5.4 Health and liability insurance 46
5.5 Accommodation 46
5.6 Bank account 47

6. Exchange and free mover students 49

6.1 Definition exchange students 51
6.2 Learning agreement/study plan exchange students 51
6.3 Registration exchange students 51
6.4 Health and liability insurance 52
6.5 Accommodation exchange students 52
6.6 Definition free mover students 54
6.7 Bank account 55

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

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Delft Research Initiatives
The Oostpoort is one of the many reminders in
Delft of the city’s medieval past.
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1.1
TU Delft today
Delft University of Technology is a modern university of science and
technology. Its eight faculties are at the forefront of technological
developments contributing to scientific advancement in the interests of
world society. The university’s excellent research and education standards
are backed by outstanding facilities and research institutes. The university
maintains close links with (inter)national industry, a strategic alliance that
guarantees the relevance of its many academic programmes and ensures
rich career prospects for its graduates. All programmes encourage creative
and independent thinking with a focus on problem solving. The student
body represents over one hundred nationalities.
TU Delft is located in the university district (‘TU-wijk’) of the ancient city
of Delft. Beyond the medieval church towers, there are many impressive
university buildings, laboratories, classrooms and offices. They are built
in the new Mekelpark. This newly opened park constitutes a truly green
car-free heart of the campus where you can study in pleasant surroundings,
take a leisurely stroll and meet with your friends. Most of the streets around
the campus heart are named after scholars who laid the foundation of the
University’s success. The University’s philosophy, facilities and pleasant
environment all contribute to its excellent academic atmosphere.
The essence of TU Delft’s logo is the flame of the Greek god
Prometheus. The flame is symbolic of knowledge, innovation and creation.
Greek legends portray Prometheus (he who looks ahead) as an inventor,
as the father of agriculture, construction, and of discoveries. He is
considered to be the first engineer of the ancient European world. TU Delft
is following in Prometheus’ footsteps by developing innovative, sustainable
and environment-friendly technology. Prometheus’ flame thereby forms a
worthy symbol of this centre of technical excellence.
Energy, Health, Infrastructures & Mobility and Environment
A healthy old age, affordable green energy, a clean and safe living environment and
commuting and transportation with no tailbacks. Health, energy, environment, and
infrastructures and mobility are among today’s major social issues. Finding the right
solutions is vital to develop or maintain prosperity and welfare, and also affords
promising economic opportunities.
That is why TU Delft pays extra attention to research and education projects
within these four themes, even though the university offers a much broader array
of research topics and education programmes. The Delft Research Initiatives
Energy, Health, Environment and Infrastructures & Mobility proactively initiate
partnerships with companies, consortia and government agencies in order to
accelerate the development of real solutions. Each Delft Research Initiative has a
vibrant community of researchers, students, alumni and external parties engaged
in academic debate, and working together in concrete projects. They, for example,
develop cheaper solar cells with sufficient efficiency, provide reliable data about
climate change, design a zero emission airplane or develop state of the art
technology in the operating theatre.
More information: www.research.tudelft.nl
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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

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1.2
Delft
Delft is a compact, historic town between Rotterdam and The Hague in
the province of South-Holland. It forms part of the ‘Randstad’, the urban
agglomeration in the western part of the Netherlands and is the nation’s
main educational and research centre. Today, it revels in the descriptive
‘High-tech’ due to the abundance of technology-based institutions and
organisations close to and often involved with the university. Built on
reclaimed marsh land, a ‘polder’ area, Delft borders the agricultural centre
of the Randstad.
During the country’s war of independence against Spain in the 16th and
17th centuries, Delft was important. It was the residence of Prince William
of Orange, whose presence gave Delft its nickname: ‘Prinsenstad’ (the
Prince’s City). Until the 18th century, Delft was a major industrial, cultural
and scientific centre. Delft’s beer was famous, as was its Delft blue pottery.
Many world-renowned painters like Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, and
Karel Fabritius lived and worked in Delft. Delft was also the home town of
scientist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, inventor of the microscope.
Because of the constant wars with France and England in the 17th
and 18th centuries, trade and industry declined in Delft. But this began
to change in 1842, with the establishment of the Royal Academy for the
training of civil engineers, later to become TU Delft. The presence of this
institute was a strong stimulus to the revival of the industry and thus
importance of Delft. Its population grew fast. New neighbourhoods were
built, and university buildings and faculties were relocated from the centre
and concentrated in the new TU area.
But despite wars and rapid population growth, the old centre of
Delft has remained almost completely intact. An ambitious restoration
programme has further conserved its old splendour, which attracts many
tourists. They, along with the university’s 14,000 students, make Delft a
lively and pleasant place.
Historic Dutch and European cities, great art
and culture, mountains, sea and much more are
all easily accessible from Delft.
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1.3
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a relatively small country (sometimes described as the
cockpit of Europe), neighbouring Germany, Belgium and across the North
Sea from the United Kingdom. With a population over 16 million, it is one
of the most densely populated countries in the world. A large proportion
of the population lives in the western part of the country, known as the
Randstad. In this area is Amsterdam (the capital), The Hague (seat of
Dutch government) and Rotterdam (arguably the largest seaport in the
world). The Randstad forms a 60 km radius semi-circle, the centre of which
is agricultural. With 4.5 million inhabitants, the Randstad is one of the most
important urban agglomerations in Europe. Within it, the small historic
town of Delft is but a short journey from all these centres.
Facts & figures Dutch geography
• Greatest distance north-south: 300 km
• Greatest distance east-west: 200 km
• Lowest point: minus 6.74 m (near Rotterdam)
• Highest point: 323 m (near Maastricht)
• Location: Western Europe
• Total area: 41,526 km2, one quarter of which is below sea level
Facts & figures Dutch population
• Total population: over 16 million inhabitants
• Religion: In this secular state, 52% identify themselves as Christian,
40% claim no affiliation, and 8% belong to other religions
• National language: Dutch. English is spoken widely
Facts & figures Dutch economy
• Currency: euro (€) €1 = $1.34 (May 2009)
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP): €607 billion (2008)
• GDP per capita: €40,300 (2008)
Facts & figures Dutch politics
• Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system since 1848
• Queen Beatrix has been the head of state of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands since 1980
• Holland has proportional representation, a multi-party system and
coalition government
• Country is divided in 12 provinces
• Government consists of the monarch (the head of state) and ministers
Did you know that…? (with thanks to www.holland.com)
• Half of the country is below the level of a high tide, but perfectly safe
• Holland still has around a thousand old-fashioned working windmills?
• Holland is the world’s third largest exporter of agricultural products
though only 3% of the population works in agriculture?
• The Dutch are the tallest people in the world?
• There are (estimated to be) twice as many bikes as people?
• Holland has the highest concentration of museums in the world, with 42
in Amsterdam alone?
• Holland was one of the six founding members of the European
Community?
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• The highest point in Holland is 323 metres above sea level?
• Amsterdam has 1,281 bridges?
1.4
Cultural background
Personal relations Dutch style
When living in the Netherlands, you will discover many habits which you
will identify as typically Dutch, and may be rather different to what you
are used to. When living abroad, such challenges come with the package.
Exploring Dutch habits is not only interesting and sometimes funny, it also
helps to better understand the Dutch people around you.
You will soon notice that Dutch people are very direct in their manner of
speaking. There is usually not much ‘beating around the bush’ or excessive
use of diplomatic language: Dutch people tend to just say what they think!
They are also not afraid to criticise others. Remember it is (generally) not
intended to offend.
Another important habit of the Dutch is punctuality. Appointments and
schedules are taken seriously in the Netherlands. Arriving more than 15
minutes later than the agreed time will be considered as rude and too late.
Dutch climate
The country’s maritime climate is mild. The temperature varies between
five and fifteen degrees Celsius in the spring and autumn, and between
fifteen and thirty degrees during the summer. The weather is changeable
but moderate. Rare icy conditions in the winter are the sign for thousands
to put on warm clothing and take their skates on to the country’s many
lakes, rivers and canals. Rain is one of the characteristics of Dutch weather.
The yearly rainfall is about 750 mm.
The Dutch language
The national language is Dutch. In the north of the country, in the province
of Friesland, people speak a second official language - Frisian. If you would
like to learn Dutch, there is a problem; nearly everyone speaks English -
many also speak German and French - and tend to reply in this language.
Easy in many cases, but not when you try practising your Dutch. Just be
persistent and ask people to speak to you only in Dutch.
If you would like to learn to converse in Dutch: TU Delft offers a range
of Dutch language courses (=NT2 courses) for non-native speakers.
Beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced learners can apply for
intensive and evening courses. Check out www.delftsemethode.nl for
more information and a registration form. If you would like to know what
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
consideration.. You can also order books for self-study through the website
or at the TU Delft library shop.
Unlike English, but similar to German and French, Dutch applies a
distinction between addressing your professor and your fellow student with
‘you’. The polite form is ‘u’ (below designated by ‘You’, capital Y) and the
informal form is ‘je’ or ‘jij’ (denoted by ‘you’). Note the j is soft as in y.
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Some words that might come in handy:
English Dutch Phonetics
Hello, hi Hoi Hoyee
Goodbye (informal) Doei Doo-ee
Goodbye (formal) Tot ziens Tot zeens
Dag Dahkh
Cool, great, outrageous Gaaf Gaaf
Nice, cosy Gezellig Ge-zel-lig
Lovely, delicious, nice Lekker Lacker
Yes Ja Yaa
No Nee Nay
Please (informal) Alstjeblieft Ahls-ye-bleeft
Please (formal) Alstublieft Ahl-stew-bleeft
Thank you (formal) Dank u wel Dahngk u wel
Thank you (informal) Dank je wel Dahngk ye wel
Bedankt Be-dahngkt
Don’t mention it Niets te danken Neets te danken
I beg your pardon Neem me niet kwalijk Naym me neet kvaa-lick
Excuse me Pardon Par-don
Sorry Sor-ry
How are you? Hoe gaat het? Hoo gaat heht?
Very well, thank you Heel goed, dank u/je Hayl goot, dangk u/ye
Excellent Uitstekend Out-stay-kent
Good morning Goedemorgen Goote-mor-gen
Good afternoon Goedemiddag Goote-mi-dakhk
Good evening Goedeavond Goote-naa-vont
Good night Goedenacht Goote-nahkht
See you later Tot straks Tot strahks
See you tomorrow Tot morgen Tot mor-gen
Enjoy your meal Eet smakelijk Ayt smaa-ker-lerk
Sleep well Welterusten Vehlt-rerss-tern
Have a nice trip Goede reis Goote rayss
Where is/are…? Waar is/zijn…? Vaar is/zayn…?
What do you call this? Hoe heet dit? Hoo hayt dit?
What does that mean? Wat betekent dat? Vat be-tay-kent dat?
Do you speak English? Spreekt u Engels? Spraykt u engels?
I don’t understand Ik begrijp het niet Ik be-grayp het neet
I am hungry/thirsty Ik heb honger/dorst k hehp ho-ngerr/dorst
Where is the toilet? Waar is het toilet? Vaar is het tvah-leht?
Best of luck, after a while it gets easier.
Suggested reading on Dutch habits and culture
• The low sky (H. van der Horst)
• The Dutch I presume? (Martijn de Rooi and Jurjen Drenth)
• The Undutchables (C.R. White)
• What!??’ Aspects of Dutch culture that can cause friction (Marilyn Warman)
• Living in Holland (published by Nuffic)
• 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
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2.1
Structure of higher education in
the Netherlands
The Netherlands has two types of degree programmes:
• research and design-oriented education (wetenschappelijk onderwijs,
WO), traditionally offered by universities
• higher professional education (hoger beroepsonderwijs, HBO)
traditionally offered by hogescholen or institutes of higher professional
education

HBO degree programmes are offered at polytechnics and colleges

(institutes of professional education) and are geared towards more
technical and practical skills in the various trades. Students are prepared
for more practical careers, developing both theoretical knowledge and the
skills needed to apply that knowledge. These programmes tend to be more
practically oriented than those offered by research universities.
There are thirteen universities in the Netherlands, all largely funded by
the state. These can again be subdivided according to study programmes
and founding philosophy. Nine universities provide a wide range of courses
on subjects such as economics, law, behaviour and society, the natural
sciences and health. There is one Open University, and three universities
specialise in engineering and technology.
• Delft University of Technology
• University of Twente
• Eindhoven University of Technology

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).

Programme European Credits Degree

(from the European Credit
Transfer System)
WO Bachelor’s 180 Bachelor of Science (BSc)
or Bachelor of Arts (BA)

HBO Bachelor’s 240 Bachelor’s degree indicating

the field of study, for example
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)

WO Master’s 60, 90 or 120 (TU Delft: 120) Master of Science (MSc)

or Master of Arts (MA)

HBO Master’s 60 to 120 Master’s degree indicating the

field of study, for example
The corner of the Aula building is a good place to
Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
discuss the morning’s lecture with classmates.

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2.2
Credits and assessment at TU Delft
A student’s workload is measured in ECTS credits (from the European Credit
Transfer System). Under European Law one credit represents 28 hours of
study work; 60 credits represent one year of full-time study (1680 hours).
Students are expected to devote 40 hours a week to their studies, including
attending lectures and laboratory sessions, carrying out exercises and
assignments, computer work, private study, projects, etc.
TU Delft’s goal is to turn out graduates who are critical and independent
thinkers. This is reflected both in the curriculum and in the way in which
knowledge and skills are transferred. To promote an autonomous attitude,
the academic curriculum focuses to a great extent on analysing and
problem solving in groups, and on writing papers. Much attention is paid to
having students learn where to find the information they need and to make
critical use of this.
Many links exist between TU Delft’s research and society, and as a result
scientific research is focusing more and more on society’s needs. This is
also reflected in the curricula; students carry out laboratory work as part of
their studies and undertake practical research training at companies.
Assessment is on the basis of class participation, oral presentations or
assignments, a written paper or a final examination. ‘Resits’ or ‘retakes’
are scheduled once a year. In the Netherlands an absolute grading system
is used instead of a relative grading system. The grade does not reflect a
comparison with your fellow students in class. The grading system runs
from 1 (very poor) to 10 (outstanding). 8s are the equivalent of grade A, 9s
are seldom awarded and 10s are extremely rare. Grades 1-3 are hardly ever
used. The passing grade is 6.
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stem from your wealth, your position or the size of your car. Informality,
however, does not mean that lecturers and professors expect to have social
contact with their students outside the University; it is a purely professional
working relationship. Members of staff do not expect to be offered gifts
of any sort. A lecturer must assess his students impartially, and anyone
accepting a gift from a student may be seen as compromising his or her
integrity.
Communication
Being an engineering student means that you are expected to analyse
evidence and information relevant to an issue, evaluate it critically, draw
your own conclusions, and present your ideas in a logical fashion. Lecturers
will often ask your opinion, and expect you to be able to explain how you
have reflected on a certain problem, rather than just reproducing what the
book says, or what some author has written on a certain subject. Try not
to be afraid to answer questions a lecturer will attach great value to the
opinion of someone voicing his/her ideas of the subject under discussion.
You should not see arguing or discussing a point as being disrespectful
to a lecturer. In the Dutch education system, active participation in
discussions with fellow students and lecturers is appreciated and expected.
In some cultures this may be regarded to be disrespectful or rude, but in
Dutch education it is part of academic life.
Towards the end of your programme at TU Delft, you will cooperate
more closely with a member of academic staff responsible for supervising
your research project. This project may be an assignment for a company.
Your supervisor will advise you both on matters related to your research
and on your contact with the company and relevant procedures.

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

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It is always important to let your supervisor know if you are experiencing
problems of any kind. Research students are expected to work
independently, but they are not expected to have expert knowledge about
everything or to be able to solve all problems on their own. Being able
to phrase the dilemmas you’re dealing with is considered to be a sign of
professionalism and opens the possibility for an academic discussion. It
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!
Teaching methods
Lectures
Lectures take usually two hours and are attended by a large number of
students. Due to the size of the audience, the lecturer has little personal
interaction with the students. Lectures are often based on literature which
is gathered in ‘readers’.
Tutorials
During a tutorial up to 20 students work on exercise material under
the guidance of a lecturer or an assistant. Students can ask questions
whenever they need to.
Project education
Project education is mainly aimed at developing students’ problem-solving
and cooperation skills. Students work together in small groups (2-10
students) on solving real-life engineering problems. By doing this, students
get the opportunity to learn how to handle the problem in its real-life
context. By working in a project group, students also learn how to make
group decisions and how to deal with the many different points of view
within a group.
Independent study
Individually at home or at your faculty or the University Library.
Punctuality
Appointments and schedules are taken seriously in the Netherlands.
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
member of staff, even if less than 15 minutes, will not be appreciated. If
you are this late, you certainly should apologise.
Be aware of schedules and deadlines for completing essays and
assignments. You are strongly advised to complete all assignments on
time. Lectures and classes begin and end at the scheduled times and an
assignment will not be accepted if it is handed in after the deadline has
passed. In this case, an excuse will not help.
2.4
Study problems
If you are having difficulties understanding part of your course or
completing assignments, there are several things you can do. Discuss the
issue with fellow students. You are encouraged to ask questions in tutorials,
and sometimes in lectures where you may and are expected to direct your
questions at the lecturer in front of all other students. If you rather talk to
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him or her in private, find out when he or she is available to see students,
and go to see him or her. Most lecturers have consultation hours during
which they receive individual students. However, if necessary they are also
prepared to see students outside these hours by appointment. Consultation
hours are usually posted on a lecturer’s door or on the general bulletin
board in the hall of your faculty.
Academic counsellors
Academic counsellors are available to students at all TU faculties. They
deal with all aspects of student life, especially academic conditions, but
also personal issues that may affect your studies. Students are free and
even encouraged to consult academic counsellors, especially when facing
problems.
The academic counsellors can be consulted for:
• Information about the degree course, the educational programme and
the regulations applying to the degree course;
• Help with academic planning, for instance in cases of a delay in studies;
• Choosing an education programme (subjects);
• Exemption from exams and exam disciplines;
• Help with applications for financial support under the Financial
Regulation for Students in the case of recognised student council
activities or from other TU Delft funds in the event of exceptional and
unforeseen financial difficulties;
• Registering delays in studies, and help with withdrawal and possible
refunds in case of special circumstances beyond the student’s control;
• Advice on discontinuing one’s studies, also for students who wish to
leave TU Delft and continue their studies elsewhere;
• Advice on transfers, that is, when transferring from degree courses
within TU Delft;
• Referral to a student psychologist or a University student counsellor.
When you arrive at TU Delft you will receive a Faculty Guide from your
faculty coordinator. This booklet will provide more information on academic
counselling. If you have any questions about your academic programme
before your arrival at TU Delft, you can contact the faculty MSc coordinator.
Student & career support
University student counsellors are on hand to help current and prospective
students and recent graduates and have four main areas of expertise:
• Legal affairs: especially relating to enrolment procedures or financial aid;
• Psychosocial support;
• Degree course, career and job-market orientation;
• Providing support to students who belong to special groups, such as
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.
The University student counsellors offer both workshops and individual
consultation. The expertise of the University student counsellor comple-
ments that of the academic counsellors.
Student psychologists
The student psychologists within S&CS offer a variety of workshops and
training courses to help you study more effectively. Studying efficiently is
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simply a matter of technique. If you are experiencing problems that prevent
you from leading a successful and enjoyable student life, we can also
provide you with personal counselling.
Smartstudie
The website www.smartstudie.nl features all services on offer at S&CS,
including:
• Workshops and training courses: an informative overview of what’s
on offer;
• Personal consultation: if you no longer believe in your own abilities;
• Study Buddy Project: students offer support to fellow students with • Academic guides and application forms for foreign universities
physical, psychological or study problems;
• 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.
Student Ombudsman
If you have a complaint about TU Delft, the faculty or staff members, you
should first try to solve the problem yourself, if necessary with the help
of the academic counsellors or your faculty. If this does not solve your
problem, you can appeal to the Student Ombudsman, who will do what he
can to help.
drs. W.J.M. Knippenberg The Ombudsman can help to solve the problem and take actions to
Aula TU Delft prevent other students from encountering the same sort of situations. The
Mekelweg 5 first step is to contact the Ombudsman by email. The Ombudsman is an
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.
• Information on post-graduate programmes in the Netherlands and
abroad;
• Labour market statistics;
• Comparison lists of companies;
• Information on job application procedures and tests;
• Academic quality guides;
• Address directories;
and:
• Documentation on academic opportunities abroad;
participating in exchange programmes with TU Delft;
various foreign countries;
• Brochures and leaflets with general information about studying abroad;
• Information about language courses;
• Information on grants/funds for studying and internships abroad;
• Complementary access to databases of companies both here and abroad
and institutions that provide grants.
Career guides are available to students for free. Students can also access
various online tools to help find a first job with the organisation or company
most suitable, or a suitable Bachelor’s or Master’s programme. Some tools
are even available on Blackboard.

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:

Questions or personal issues?

Make an appointment with a university student counsellor or student psychologist at the
Education and Student Affairs Front Office desk, or come to the open consultation hours.
Jaffalaan 9a (entrance on Mekelweg)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00
T +31 (0)15 27 88004 A team of specialists at the Education and Student
E sdv@tudelft.nl Affairs Department at Jaffalaan 9 offers assistance
and advice to students.
Walk-in consultation
University student counsellors: Tuesdays from 11.30 - 12.30
Student psychologists: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11.30 - 12.30

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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.

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3.1
Academic calendar 2009/2010
The Dutch academic year runs from the first week of September to the
beginning of July of the following year. There is a summer holiday, but
students who may have to resit examinations in August tend to study
during the summer break.

First semester Second semester

July 2009 1 28 February 2 9 16 23

Start of classes
August 4 11 17 24

20 - 22 Aug 24 - 29 Aug March 2 9 16 23 30

Meet & Greet Introduction
Registration Programme 23 – 27 Mar 30 Mar – 4 Apr
No classes Exams

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

Start of classes June 1 8 15 22 29

1 Jun 8 – 12 Jun 15 – 19 Jun 22 – 26 Jun 29 Jun – 3 Jul

December 1 8 15 22 29 Pentecost No classes Exams Exams Exams
Monday*
5 Dec 25 - 31 Dec 1 Jan
Sinterklaas Christmas New Year’s
Holidays (the Day* July 6 13 20 27
University is
closed) 29 Dec - 2 Jan
No classes August 3 10 17 24 29

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

*) The University, all

public offices and many
shops are closed on
these days.

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3.2
Regulations
Code of conduct
TU Delft is a signatory of the national ‘Code of Conduct with respect to
International Students in Dutch Higher Education’ - a joint initiative of
institutes of higher education and the government.
The Code of Conduct sets standards and guidelines and serves as a
guide to participating institutes of higher education in their interactions
with international students. Signatories guarantee the quality of the
programmes offered, recruitment, selection procedures and counselling.
The TU Delft Executive Board can issue regulations and take measures
to ensure proper procedures are followed in the buildings of the university
and on its grounds. These measures may include the partial or complete
exclusion from the buildings or grounds of a person who has infringed
the regulations, for a period up to a maximum of one year. For more
information, see the general regulations in the Student Charter or visit
www.internationalstudy.nl > general information.

ICT management regulations

These regulations also apply specifically to the use of ICT facilities by
students. This is reflected in the ‘TU Delft Management Regulations for the
use of Educational ICT facilities by Students’. These regulations govern the
use by students of the university’s network and computer equipment.

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

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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.

Opening hours Sport Centre: Opening hours Culture Centre:

Mon-Fri: 8.00 – 23.30 Mon-Fri: 10.00 – 00.00
Sat-Sun: 9.00 – 19.00 Sat: 10.00 – 17.00 and
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Excursions
The International Office organises several excursions during the academic
year to visit typically Dutch locations. Examples include:
• the Delta Works, a major civil engineering project designed to protect
the province of Zeeland from the sea;
• the Keukenhof, a park with millions of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in
full bloom;
• Amsterdam, including a visit to one of its famous museums
(Van Gogh M, Rijksmuseum) and a canal cruise.
Friday Nights
Every Friday evening, an international student night is organised at the
Culture Centre for and by TU Delft’s international students . At these Friday
Night events, you get the chance to meet each other and learn more about
each other’s country and culture. Past events include a Persian New Year’s
celebration, a Valentine Party, cheese tasting, Indian Holi festival, Chinese
New Year, Turkish Delight and a lecture on famous graphic artist Escher. If
you are interested in organising a Friday Night event, you can e-mail your
proposal to OUR@tudelft.nl.
International Sports Day
In March or April, international students from all over the world, studying at
various universities in the Netherlands, meet for a fun day of sports, games
and relaxation hosted by one of the participating universities. The event
covers sports and games of all kinds, from soccer, athletics, basketball and
volleyball, to table tennis, badminton, chess and darts. And when all the
prizes have been awarded, it’s time to party.
Farewell Celebration
Upon graduation, the Executive Board of TU Delft invites its MSc students
to the Farewell Celebration. This event gives you the chance to say goodbye
to your friends, fellow students, lecturers, professors and mentors. During
the celebration you will receive the MSc yearbook containing stories,
pictures and experiences contributed by all the international Master’s
students who started in your year.
AEGEE student association also organises plenty of activities for
international students. Chapter 8.1 tells you more.
3.5
Student societies
In Delft, each study programme has its own student society. These
societies, fully run by students, organise many activities to complement
and support study work. Excursions to companies, symposia, readings,
lectures and even study trips abroad all form part of this. Most societies
also publish their own periodicals and an annual yearbook containing a lot
of information about Delft, your study and study companions.
Most student societies also organise get-togethers where you have the
opportunity to get to know your fellow students in an informal way. As an
international student you will be given a warm welcome by your student
society.
The student societies are there to assist you in your studies, for instance
by publishing and offering study books for sale at discounted prices. They
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also play an important role in the evaluation of the degree programmes and
specific courses.
The contributions and participation of international students are also
valued at the many student societies.
3.6
Visa & residence permits
Visa (MVV)
Nationals from European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Organisation
(EFTA) countries and nationals from the U.S.A., Australia, New Zealand,
Canada, Japan and South Korea do not require a visa to enter the
Netherlands. If you have a different nationality and you want to stay more
than three months, you need a special visa called ‘MVV’. TU Delft helps
students with their visa application by using a special accelerated student
procedure. When you are admitted to TU Delft the International Office will
inform you about the visa procedure. For general information on the visa
procedure go to www.nuffic.nl/immigration
Residence permit
All students (EU and non-EU) staying longer than four months in the country
IND need to register as a resident at the local municipality. The International
Dutch Immigration Office Office will make an application on your behalf on registration day.
The organisation for entry General information on applying for a residence permit is to be found on
into the Netherlands www.nuffic.nl/immigration. Exchange students can also view www.tudelft.
Telephone: 0900 123 4561 nl/exchange for detailed description of visa & residence permit application
www.ind.nl procedures.
Extension residence permit non-EU nationals
You are yourself responsible for any extension to your residence permit.
Eight weeks before your permit expires you must apply for the extension
at the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation service Zwolle (mailing
address: Postbus 7023, 8007 HA Zwolle, telephone 038 888 6666). We
strongly recommend you to send your application by registered mail. Three
months before your permit expires the IND will send you the form to be
completed. If you do not receive this then download the form from www.
nuffic.nl/immigration. Overstaying the term of the permit can have grave
consequences; IND has the right to have you re-apply for a MVV visa from
your home country if you apply too late for the renewal of the residence
permit.
Tuberculosis examination
For the application of the residence permit you will have to undergo a TBC
check. Read more in chapter 8.4: Medical care.
Special visa for graduated MSc students
If you want to find a job or PhD position in the Netherlands after
graduation, you should apply at the IND Immigration Office for a residence
permit as a ‘zoekstudent’ (searching student); this residence permit is
valid for 12 months. It is crucial that you apply for the searching student
permit before the day your registration at TU Delft ends. The legislation on
this subject changes regularly, so visit the website at www.ind.nl for the
information you want.
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3.7
Health and liability insurance
In principle everyone who lives in the Netherlands must have a health
insurance. There are differences in the way these rules apply depending on
the person’s land of origin (EU and non-EU). Whether you work or receive a
salary as a PhD researcher is also relevant. See details below.
Non-EU students
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation service (IND) will check to make
sure that your insurance coverage meets Dutch standards.
All students are obliged to take out the Insurance Passport for Students
(IPS) Health and Liability insurance arranged for you by TU Delft. The
insurance fee is currently €36.50 per month (May 2009). You will receive
your insurance policy from the International Office upon arrival at TU Delft.
Please note:
The IPS insurance does not cover the costs of treatment for existing
diseases and illnesses that you already had and could have been treated in
your home country, prior to moving to the Netherlands; nor does it cover
the costs of hospital treatment if it would be medically justified to postpone
treatment until you return to your home country. This insurance policy
also does not cover pregnancy treatment, if the pregnancy has already
‘commenced’ prior to your arrival in the Netherlands. For more information
concerning insurance and conditions please check the IPS website:
www.ips-lippmann.hofstaete.nl
Students above the age of 30 would normally fall under the legally
obliged basic health insurance for Dutch inhabitants. Since their stay is
temporary, they are, by exception, allowed to be covered under the IPS
student insurance for a maximum of 3 years. The IPS insurance costs less
than half of the basic health insurance. To be able to do so, students must
declare that they are staying for the length of their study (with a maximum
of 3 years) and that they will return to their home country upon completion
of their study. The form required will be handed to them upon arrival or can
be requested at the International Office.
More information about the insurance terms for each specific student
group can be found in chapter 4: BSc students, chapter 5: MSc students,
chapter 6: Exchange and free mover students and chapter 7: PhD
researchers.
EU students
If your health insurance in your home country in the EU also covers you
abroad, you can get a European Health Insurance Card before your trip
to the Netherlands. Please ensure this covers your whole stay in the
Netherlands. If your European Health Insurance Card is only valid for an
initial part of your stay, then you must either renew your EU health card or
choose the IPS insurance for the period that covers the period after your EU
health card expires.
If you are unable to use the EU health card you are obliged to take out a
health insurance policy. We recommend IPS Health and liability insurance.
Please visit their website www.ips-lippmann.hofstaete.nl for more
information about the insurance and conditions.
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EU and non-EU students - liability insurance
If you are to blame for an accident that injures someone or damages
another person’s property, you are in principle responsible for paying all the
costs arising from the accident. The resulting claim for damages could be
very high. We strongly urge you to take out liability insurance, which will
cover claims of up to €1,250,000 per event. TU Delft does not accept any
liability or responsibility for any lack of insurance.
EU and non-EU students - study and a (part-time) job or internship
Many foreign students will need a work permit in order to take on a part-
time job. This depends on your nationality. EU citizens do not need a work
permit. Citizens of all other countries do need a work permit. Moreover,
Dutch immigration laws restrict the number of hours you may work. You
may either do seasonal work full-time (but only in June, July and August),
or you may work part-time throughout the year (but no more than 10 hours
a week). You may not do both.
If you have a (part-time) job (this also applies to PhD researchers)
during your study you will be required to subscribe to the compulsory basic
insurance package. You may choose the health insurance company through
which you wish to be insured. The premium is not prescribed by law and
this vary by company.
TU Delft has a collective contract for its employees with two insurance
companies that allows you to get insurance for a competitive premium.
Information on these insurances can be requested at the Central Student
Administration.
If you have taken out the IPS insurance of €36.50 before you started the
job, it cannot be cancelled. It can only be changed into the basic package
of €16. With this package you will still be insured for liability, repatriation
etc.
Detailed information about formalities and rules can be found at:
www.nuffic.nl/international-students > Staying in Holland > Working
while studying.
Compensation: healthcare allowance (‘zorgtoeslag’)
Depending on your income, you may be eligible for a monthly payment
from the government called a Health Care Allowance (zorgtoeslag) to help
you with your medical and health insurance premiums. You can apply for
the Health Care Allowance by getting in touch with the tax and customs
administration (Belastingdienst). Additional information is available at the
following website: www.nuffic.nl/international-students > Preparing your
stay > Insurance > Healthcare allowance.
3.8
Accommodation
TU Delft offers foreign students and guests accommodation in Delft. This
is a major challenge every year. The university is constantly searching to
extend the number and character (or size) of living units available. Over
coming years TU Delft will be building actively on the campus. Housing
is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately there is no
guarantee that you will receive housing through TU Delft.
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For accommodation TU Delft works together with accommodation specialist

DUWO. TU Delft has contracted with DUWO to reserve some 1,250 units
annually (this number is growing every year) for international students and
guests. Applicants receive a contract for a specific period of time. Interim
cancellation of this contract is not permitted.
Prices of such Short Stay Housing are generally higher than for the
normal subsidised student housing but lower than the prices demanded by
commercial organisations. Many students find rental prices high, especially
DUWO when compared to student housing or rooms in cities close by.
Student accommodation There are several reasons for these high prices. First of all, the rental
Kanaalweg 4 price includes furnishing, energy, use of common areas, an Internet
2628 EB Delft connection and the use of a washing machine, which is not the case in
T 015 219 2200 other student housing. Secondly these rooms are exclusively reserved for
Opening hours: Mon-Fri international students.
8.30 - 17.00 Chapters 4 to 7 explain what TU Delft and DUWO together can offer to
www.duwo.nl each of the student groups and PhD researchers.

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4.1
DelFly, a micro aerial vehicle equipped with a video
camera and transmitter, was developed by TU Delft
students.
4.2
4.3
4 | BSc students
Definition and programme structure
TU Delft offers three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes,
focusing on mathematics and physics. Each academic year consists of
two semesters. The BSc programmes are taught in Dutch, except for
Aerospace Engineering which is taught both in Dutch and English. Lectures
and projects go hand in hand with immediate involvement in team on
assignments under the supervision of lecturers. A test or project concludes
the Bachelor’s programme.
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.
To complete the registration process, a personal digital photo is required.
This can be made during registration at the CSA at Jaffalaan 9a. Your
student identity card is ususally ready within 3 weeks after registration.
CSA will invite you to collect your student identity card. Please note that
you must re-register every year, something you will be informed about by
the International Office.
Please bring enough cash to cover any immediate expenses, such as the
first month’s rent and accommodation deposit. You will need approximately
€1,500 to cover these first costs.
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.
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4.4
Accommodation
Due to the rapidly increasing number of incoming students, suitable student
accommodation tends to be in short supply in Delft. For this reason,
we can only offer accommodation to BSc students participating in the
international (English-taught) BSc programme in Aerospace Engineering.
This accommodation is only available for one year, which means that
students will have to arrange their own accommodation thereafter. Housing
is allocated on a first come, first served basis (i.e. in order of payment
received). Unfortunately TU Delft cannot guarantee accommodation.
Students are accommodated by the housing agency DUWO. The
accommodation consists of a one-room furnished studio, equipped with
bed linen and a set of kitchen utensils for one. Almost all rooms come
with Internet access and the use of a washing machine, and are within
three kilometers of the university. There is some on-campus housing, but
generally students live off campus. Family housing is not available.
The rent is between €450 and €600 per month. Upon arrival, you will
be required to pay the first month’s rent and a deposit of €300. The rental
period starts on the 1st or 16th of the month and ends on the 15th or last
day of the month. This means that if you arrive, for example, on the 7th of
the month, your commencing date will be the 1st of that month.
BSc students not participating in the international (English taught) BSc
Programme in Aerospace Engineering will have to arrange accommodation
themselves. Securing accommodation is far from easy. However, TU Delft’s
website provides some suggestions on how to find a room.

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5.1
Definition and programme structure
MSc students study at TU Delft with the objective of obtaining an MSc
degree. TU Delft offers over thirty MSc programmes. The first year of most
programmes comprises theoretical study, assignments and laboratory
work. The second is largely devoted to final thesis work and involves
either participating in one of the university’s advanced research or design
projects, or completing an internship or research assignment within a
company. Each academic year consists of two semesters. The duration of
all MSc programmes is two years and they are all taught in English. During
your study, guidance and assistance will be provided at all times. The
MSc programme coordinator monitors your progress and provides advice
whenever appropriate.
For more information please visit www.tudelft.nl/msc

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:

A Meet & Greet at Schiphol airport

Employees of the international office and students of TU Delft will welcome
you on your arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. They will meet you at
the gate, provide you with information and a small food package, and hand
over the keys to your apartment. A shuttle bus will then take you to your
accommodation in Delft where you will be met by a host who will help you
settle in at your apartment.

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

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following:
• sign your housing contract;
• arrange your insurance;
• register as a resident of Delft;
• obtain information on opening a Dutch bank account;
• arrange your residence permit;
• register as a student at TU Delft.
The introduction week also includes a visit to your faculty, getting to know
the ICT infrastructure at TU Delft and having your laptop configured.
Full information about the programme can be found on
www.ourcommunity.tudelft.nl
Please bring enough cash to cover immediate expenses. You will need
approximately €1,000 to cover standard costs.
5.3
Registration at TU Delft
You will register with the Central Student Administration (CSA) as a student
at TU Delft during the Introduction Week (see chapter 5.2). Once you have
registered, you will receive a student number, a student identity card (ID
Card), access to Blackboard (a virtual learning environment), a NetId (for
internet access) and you can register for courses and examinations.
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,
which will be taken during the Introduction Week. Your ID card is usually
ready within 3 weeks of registration. The Central Student Administration
will invite you to collect your card when it is ready. Please note that you
must re-register for each year of your studies. The International Office will
provide you with further information on this matter.
Dutch universities register students according to the first day of the
month. So for instance, if you arrive on September 16th, you will be
registered from September 1st.
ABN AMRO Bank
Martinus Nijhofflaan 1
5.4
2624 ER Delft
Health and liability insurance
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
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.
Course week abroad: the ATHENS programme
5.5
Accommodation
Students coming to Delft are generally accommodated by the housing
agency DUWO. Students receive one-room furnished studios, each
equipped with sheets, bedding and pillowcases, and a box with kitchen
utensils for one. Almost all rooms are provided with internet and (shared)
washing machines and are close to the university (within three kilometres).
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There is some on-campus housing, but generally students live off campus.
Family housing is not available.
You can use the confirmation statement to indicate that you would like
TU Delft to arrange housing for you. If TU Delft arranges housing for you,
you will sign an 11-month contract with DUWO upon arrival in Delft. This
contract can only be cancelled under specific circumstances (see below).
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
requested to pay the first month’s rent and a deposit of €300.
Early termination of a rental contract is only possible on the following
grounds:
• If you are doing an internship as part of your MSc studies in a town more
than 50 km from Delft. Please remember that there will be no guarantee
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
International Office in order to cancel the contract.
All MSc students are expected to arrive in Delft between 20 and 23 August.
The rental period starts on 20 August. This means that if you arrive, for
example, on 24 August, your rental period will still start on 20 August.
5.6
Bank account
Opening a bank account in the Netherlands is not easy if you don’t have
a residence permit. Since you may not get your permit until some time
after your arrival, the University has made special arrangements with the
following branch of ABN AMRO bank.
You will receive the application papers upon arrival so you can use the
facility almost immediately.
If you go through TU Delft to open a bank account, the bank will arrange
a student account for you. This package includes a bank account, a cash
machine card with a ‘chipknip’ (an electronic wallet), and access to Internet
banking.
Students have to pay a one-off administration fee of €20 and a service
T 0900 0024 fee of €7.50 per quarter.
Please note that…
When you graduate and leave the Netherlands, you have to cancel your
bank account with the ABN AMRO bank yourself.
For more information please visit www.abnamro.nl
Each year in November and March, short intensive courses are organised by several
European Universities called the ATHENS programme (Advanced Technology Higher
Education Network, Socrates). Courses are designed for students doing a Master’s or
in the last year of their Bachelor’s programme. The language of instruction is English
and/or French. Each course covers 30 hours of scientific course work as well
as 10-15 hours of ‘European Dimension’ activities. More information can be found on
the website: www.tudelft.nl/exchange > ATHENS week
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Exchange
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6.1
Mekelpark, the heart of TU Delft’s campus.
An auto-free zone, with undulating hills and
broad, winding, tree-lined avenues.
6.2
6.3
6 | Exchange and free mover students
Definition exchange students
Exchange students are students participating in a Socrates-Erasmus
programme, or students from a university that has a bilateral agreement
with TU Delft (see www.tudelft.nl/exchange > partner universities).
Exchange students are ‘non-degree’ students, not studying for a degree
from TU Delft but taking courses there as part of their studies at their home
university; the credits gained at TU Delft being transferable.
In order to become an exchange student at TU Delft, you must meet the
following requirements:
• You should have successfully completed at least the first year of study at
your home university.
• You should be academically qualified for the course work or research
you wish to pursue at TU Delft.
• Your study programme should match the courses or modules you wish to
pursue at TU Delft.
• Your home university should approve your exchange and fully accept the
examination results obtained at TU Delft.
Exchange students can be registered at TU Delft for an uninterrupted period
of 12 months maximum though they should remain registered at their home
university. Exchange students do not pay tuition fees at TU Delft.
If exchange students wish to continue their studies after the exchange
period of 12 months, they must register as regular students (if their
objective is to obtain a degree) or as ‘free movers’ (see below) and will be
required to pay tuition fees.
For more information please visit www.tudelft.nl/exchange
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.
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
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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.

Extension of your stay

If you wish to extend your stay at TU Delft you will have to apply for this
extension with the international exchange coordinator. The exchange
program lasts at maximum 12 months. You may also have to apply for an
extension of your residence permit eight weeks before it expires. See also
chapter 3.6.

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

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6.6
Definition free mover students
Free mover students are ‘non-degree’ students, making their own
arrangements. They are not involved in a Socrates-Erasmus exchange
programme or any other bilateral agreement and pay tuition fees to TU
Delft. Tuition fees can be found on www.tudelft.nl/exchange >tuition fee.
Free movers can be registered at TU Delft for up to an uninterrupted
period of 12 months. If they decide to obtain a degree at TU Delft during
this period, they have to pay the required tuition fee determined by the
type of programme.
6 | Exchange and free mover students
Extension of your stay
If you wish to extend your stay at TU Delft you will have to apply for an
extension with the international exchange coordinator. If applicable you
also have to apply for an extension of your residence permit eight weeks
before your permit expires. See also chapter 3.6.
Accommodation
Free mover students are not eligible for the housing arrangements of TU
Delft. More information on arranging your own accommodation can be
found on our website: www.tudelft.nl/exchange > accommodation.

EU and EEA students - loan tuition fees 6.7

You may apply for a loan for tuition fees from the Informatie Beheer Groep
IB-Groep (IB-groep) if you:
Study Finance/ • Are a national of an EU-country (Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany,
Steunpunt Studiefi- Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy,
nanciering Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia,
Koninginnegracht 12B Slovakia, Spain, Czech Republic or Sweden), an EEA country (Liechtenstein,
2514 AA Den Haag Norway or Iceland) or have Swiss nationality;
T 050 599 7755 • Follow a programme in the Netherlands that qualifies you for an
Opening hours: allowance or a grant;
9.00 - 17.00 • Pay tuition fees in the Netherlands;
www.ib-groep.nl • Under the nationality rules do not qualify for an allowance or a grant.
You redeem the loan after your graduation. Note: the loan for tuition fees is
a form of funding of your studies. The months in which you receive a loan
for tuition fees count as months used for the funding of your studies.
Detailed information on this subject and an application form can be
found in the brochure ‘EU and EEA students loan tuition fees’, obtainable
via the IB-groep website www.ib-groep.nl and the International Office of
TU Delft.
Bank account
Getting a bank account in the Netherlands is not easy if you don’t have
a residence permit. Since you may not get your permit until some time
after your arrival, the University has made special arrangements with the
following branch of ABN AMRO bank on the Martinus Nijhofflaan.
You will receive the application papers upon arrival so you can use the
facility almost immediately.
If you go through TU Delft to open a bank account, the bank will arrange
ABN AMRO Bank a student account for you. This package includes a bank account, a cash
Martinus Nijhofflaan 1 machine card with a ‘chipknip’ (an electronic wallet), and access to Internet
2624 ER Delft banking.
T 0900 0024 Exchange and free mover students have to pay a one-time
www.abnamro.nl administration fee of €20 and a service fee of €7 per quarter.
Please note that…
When you graduate and leave the Netherlands, you have to cancel your
bank account with the ABN AMRO bank yourself.
For further information please visit www.abnamro.nl

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.

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
examinations. Probably most important: your results can be registered. For
many facilities at TU Delft your student identity card will be indispensable.
Finally visit the front office of International Office at Jaffalaan 9a,
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.

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PhD researchers

There are around 1,800 PhD researchers at

TU Delft. Sixty per cent of these resear-
chers come from outside of the Netherlands
and many of them collaborate with other
researchers across the world. Their work is
at the cutting edge of modern science and
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7.1
Definition and programme structure
PhD researchers conduct research at TU Delft with the objective of
obtaining a PhD degree. A PhD project normally takes four years and
consists of independent research and a dissertation. At the start of the
research project, the student and their supervisor create an Education
& Supervision Plan which details factors such as the facilities needed,
supervision and guidance. The greater part of the PhD researchers pursue
their research as employees of TU Delft, which means that they receive a
salary and have the same rights and obligations as any other employee of
the university.

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.

• PhD researchers who will be employed by TU Delft do not need to apply

for a work permit, because TU Delft will apply for a visa (MVV) on their
behalf through the ‘kennismigrantenprocedure’, an immigration pro
gramme for highly skilled temporary arrivals.
• PhD candidates who are not EU nationals and who are financing their
PhD project through private means or a scholarship will require an
Authorisation for Temporary Stay (MVV) in order to enter the
Netherlands. HR Services will apply to the Immigration and
Naturalisation Service (IND) for this document on their behalf. The
Dutch government abides by the regulations laid out in EU Directive
2005/71/EC, which provides for fast-track visas procedures for academic
candidates and does away with the requirement for a work permit.
Candidates only qualify for this scheme if they hold a degree certificate
which entitles them to participate in a PhD programme.

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

Wireless Internet is available from many locations

on campus.

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7.4
Accommodation
As a PhD researcher you will become a member of staff at TU Delft. The
faculty housing coordinator or the secretary of the department where you
will conduct your research can arrange housing for you on request. They
can also supply you with the relevant application form. Once you have
completed and returned this form, it will be forwarded to the housing
association (DUWO). The contract with DUWO is subject to a minimum
period of 2 weeks and a maximum of 52 weeks. Upon arrival, you will be
required to pay one month’s rent and a deposit. Rental periods start on the
1st or 16th of the month and end on the 15th or last day of the month.
Please note that completing and signing the accommodation application
form is not free of obligation. Handing in the signed form implies liability for
rent. If you wish to cancel the contract, you must do so at least one month
before the commencement of the rental period. If this is given too late you
will have to pay at least six weeks’ rent. Please read the accommodation
conditions carefully. If, by chance, no room is available, the applicant
will remain on the waiting list. This means a room can (and often will) be
offered in the month prior to your arrival. Of course, in this case there will
not be a month’s notice and you can simply accept or decline the offer
within five days (by e-mail).
DUWO Student If you intend to bring your family, please note that your accommodations
accommodation options through TU Delft will be very limited. Please contact the secretary
Kanaalweg 4 of your department or research group well in advance and she will assist
2628 EB Delft you finding accommodation for you and your family.
T 015 219 2200 Housing is distributed on a first come, first served base, which means
Mon-Fri 8.30 - 17.00 that you are more likely to receive housing if you apply well in advance. For
www.duwo.nl more information visit www.duwo.nl and click on ‘I am a foreign guest’.

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

Global Meeting Point (GMP)

At the Voorstraat 60 in the centre of Delft, the GMP offers TU Delft’s
multinational community an opportunity to meet, eat together and discuss
any and all pertinent social and cultural issues.
Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/GMP_Delft
Online platform for PhD researchers
The TU Delft offers its PhD researchers an online forum to discuss and
exchange information and tips, not only related to their research but to all
aspects of life. The site currently runs in beta, and upgrades are expected
in the future.
Website: http://tudelft.phdcommunity.nl
Daily student life at TU Delft can be as
hectic or as quiet as you would like it to
be. Your fellow students come from all
over the world, and you can choose from a
wide range of sports, leisure activities and
study facilities to help you enjoy your time
here and achieve your goals. The wealth of
student associations at TU Delft are your
passport to a vibrant student life. Anything
you need to buy can be found in the historic
town of Delft, and if you are looking for so-
mething special, the country’s three largest
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Deciding where to meet for a meal can be difficult.
Most student associations publish their menus in
Delta, the university newspaper.
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8.1
Student associations
In the paragraphs below the various Delft student associations address you,
the reader, in their own words.
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
T+31 (0)15 27 86933 of the north are just some of the activities organised at very reasonable
Opening hours on prices. Every Wednesday AEGEE-Delft has a social gathering in Café de
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.
Ariston’80 football club
If you would like to play football, Ariston’80 is the largest football club
open exclusively to students of TU Delft. We have 10 men’s teams and
Sports Centre TU Delft 2 women’s teams and we train and play matches at the Sports Centre.
Mekelweg 8 At Ariston’80 you will not be the only international student. At least 18
2628 CD Delft different nationalities play with us. The training sessions are on Tuesday
T +31 (0)15 27 82443 and Thursday evenings, and matches are played on Saturdays. If you would
bestuur@ariston80.nl like to join, please visit the Ariston’80 website, where you can download an
www.ariston80.nl application form.
Civitas Studiosorum Reformatorum (CSR)
Association of Christian students For some a Christian student fellowship,
for others simply a student association but for most members an ideal mix
of the two – is C.S.R. Delft, a Christian student association offering the
best of both worlds. There are over 200 student members, and though
very different in character, conviction or exterior, they all believe in Jesus
Christ. The most important objective of the association is to nurture and
grow one’s beliefs. We progress this by Bible study and by considering the
relationship between science, society and religion. Another important part
of C.S.R. is simply companionship and enjoying life. The weekly drinks
Oude Delft 9 party at the association is one of the many activities that are enjoyed by all.
2611 BA Delft There is always the possibility to relax and chat and there are often special
www.csrdelft.nl activities arranged such as readings.
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
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other, which makes it easy to make new friends. There are many activities
and parties throughout the year, all organised by enthusiastic members.
One of our members cooks a three-course meal every Monday to Thursday.
We all eat together at 18:30 and non-members are also very welcome.
Regular activities that ‘Bolkers’ (as Bolk-members are called) enjoy doing
are board games, table football and sailing on our 130-year-old sailing
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
Buitenwatersloot 1-3 many other drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) we have on offer. The bar is
2613 TA Delft open whenever there are members present. To see what De Bolk is like for
www.debolk.nl yourself come visit us any time.
De Koplopers
Come running with de Koplopers! We are the student running association at
TU Delft. Everyone is welcome to come and join, no matter what your level
is. All you need is a good pair of running shoes! It couldn’t be easier!
We train for a whole range of distances: 800m, marathons and
everything in between. Besides training, we do several other activities like
bowling or attending major races throughout the Netherlands.
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
www.dekoplopers.nl can always send us an e-mail at studenten.koplopers@gmail.com.
Delftsch Studenten Corps (DSC)
The DSC has 1,500 members, and is thus one of the larger, and by far the
most active student association in Delft. One can eat and drink in one of
the monumental rooms of our building called ‘Phoenix’ any weekday. We
own a printing office, a large library, 150 student houses in the centre of
Delft and the only student discotheque of Delft: Lorre! We offer members
a wide range of activities varying from cultural events, playing in classical,
jazz or funk bands to lectures, parties and sports. These extend to, and
Phoenixstraat 30 beyond, rowing, gliding, rugby, tennis, horseback riding, sailing, climbing,
2611 AL Delft ice skating, ice hockey, field hockey, kite surfing and so on. If you are
www.delft.corps.nl interested in one of these sports, call us on 015 215 0030.
DSV Sint Jansbrug
With 700 members, Delftse Studentenvereniging Sint Jansbrug is one of the
largest student societies in Delft. Throughout its history of over 60 years,
its members have created a welcome place for every student in Delft.
From Monday to Friday students gather for a meal in our dining hall
and a coffee in our lounge attic, both of which are open to everybody.
Afterwards they continue the evening in the bar to talk about the day over
a few drinks. Others go elsewhere, be it for sports or for cultural activities
provided by Sint Jansbrug, including hockey, soccer, theatre and stand-up
comedy.
Oude Delft 50-52 If you would like to know more, just drop in and see for yourself how
2611 CD Delft dozens of people enjoy themselves at our society on a daily basis. We hope
www.jansbrug.nl to welcome you during the OWee.
Delftse Studenten Bond (DSB)
Your time as a student is the best time of your life. To help you enjoy
this to the fullest, Delft has many student associations. The Delftsche
Studenten Bond (DSB) is one of these, aimed at a good time. As one of
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the smaller associations, the DSB allows you to quickly get to know people
without getting lost in the crowd. It is easy to join or start one of the many
activities, such as DJ-ing, shooting, climbing or brewing beer. There are
Oude Delft 123 many parties throughout the year and we frequently visit members of our
2611 BE Delft Federation of Student Associations in other cities. Come and visit us at our
www.dsb.tudelft.nl beautiful society!
D.S.J.V. Groover
Groover, the Delft Student Jazz Association, is a meeting place for jazz
musicians and musicians of related styles such as Latin, funk and blues.
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
lot of opportunities for new initiatives. We have a big band, a jazz choir
Cultural Centre and several jazz combos. We organise workshops with professional jazz
TU Delft musicians and hold jam sessions. Besides these activities, Groover also
Mekelweg 10 organises parties, jazz outings and music evenings. If you’d like to join
2628 CD Delft Groover, please come to our monthly jam session in café “de Klok” (Oude
info@grooverjazz.nl Delft 99) held on every last Wednesday of the month. If you want to know
www.grooverjazz.nl more about us, or attend a workshop, don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail.
D.S.V.V. Punch
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
training members. Volleyball is relatively easy to learn and so it is possible
for every student to join Punch! All members of Punch train at the TU
Delft Sports Centre, Mekelweg 8, on Mondays and Wednesdays. The home
games are played on Friday evenings and sometimes on Saturdays. Besides
playing volleyball, Punch allows you to organise and join many activities.
There are several committees that organise many sorts of events. And there
is more. Every Friday, you can go to Punch’s very own bar in the city centre
(Brabantse Turfmarkt 9), to celebrate your victory or drown your loss! So,
Brabantse Turfmarkt 9 if you would like to meet other students and participate in a team sport,
2611 CK Delft Punch might be perfect for you! Questions? Just contact us at bestuur@
www.punch.tudelft.nl punch.tudelft.nl, or call us on: 06 2446 7580.
Delft Barons Lacrosse Club
The DSLV Delft Barons is a lacrosse club founded in 2007 and open to
both men and women. Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in
the Netherlands In addition to playing the great sport of lacrosse, we
organise a lot of social events such as pancake night, BBQs and, of course,
Christmas dinner.
We are obviously a perfect fit if you already have lacrosse experience.
But even if you’re not yet familiar with the fastest sport on two feet, you’re
Mekelweg 8 welcome to come and play with us. If you are interested, check out our
2628 CD Delft website or send an e-mail to info@delftbarons.nl and come along to one of
www.delftbarons.nl our practice sessions!
Delftse Studenten Roeivereniging Proteus-Eretes
Would you like to meet other students? Participate in a team sport?
Organise and join activities? Delft Student Rowing Club Proteus-Eretes
might be an option for you! Proteus-Eretes is a large club with some
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500 members. You can row as much as you like, whether that is once a
week or six times a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays you can eat here
and after dinner stay for a drink with other students. We also organise
several national and international rowing competitions, which you can
Rotterdamseweg 362A help organise. And there is more! When you join the rowing club you are
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
www.proteus.tudelft.nl is something for you, contact us at: bestuur@proteus-eretes.nl.
Torius, Delft Student Handball Club
Torius is the only student handball team in Delft. We might not be the
biggest student club, but we still have a whole lot of fun. Besides all
the competition and practice matches, and student handball and beach
handball tournaments, , Torius also organises plenty of activities, such as
bowling and an Oktoberfest, involving guys and girls from many different
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
2628 CD Delft check out our website.
info@torius.nl We’ll be happy to welcome you. With Torius, handball is more than just
www.torius.nl a sport!
DSMG Krashna Musika
Krashna Musika is the student music society of Delft. Krashna consists of
a symphonic orchestra, a classical choir and a chamber music group. The
choir and orchestra have two or three projects a year, each concluded
with a concert. If you join the chamber music group, you can rehearse
with other members and play favorite pieces at one of the bimonthly
chamber music concerts. If you join Krashna, you can also participate in
a Masterclass, a chamber choir or orchestra, rehearsal weekends and of
course the concerts.
Besides making music, Krashna also organises many other activities
such as drinks, parties, a sailing trip and an international tour. We celebrate
Mekelweg 10 our 40th anniversary on 5 September with a great open air concert at the
(room 236) Markt in Delft. To join Krashna, come meet us at our public rehearsals:
2628 CD Delft Monday 31 August, 7 and 14 September for the orchestra and Wednesday
T +31 (0)15 27 82925 2, 9 and 16 September for the choir. If you want to join Krashna later in the
krashna@tudelft.nl year, just send us an e-mail.
www.krashna.nl For more information please call, e-mail or visit our website.
DSSV “Effe Lekker Schaatsen”
We are Delft Student Skating Club “Effe Lekker Schaatsen”. We are a very
active club of sporting enthusiasts. In the winter, we are out practising on
the ice and in summer we keep our muscles in shape with cycling, running
and in-line skating. With 70 members, we are a small but friendly club.
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
www.effelekker the other Dutch studentskating clubs.
schaatsen.com For more information, e-mail us at effelekkerschaatsen@gmail.com.
Force Elektro Frisbee Delft
Ever thrown a frisbee? Are you a dedicated Ultimate player? Or do you want
to learn it? Why not come along and play some Ultimate with us!
Ultimate is a team sport with a disc: it’s fast and furious, strategic and
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fair. We train twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday nights (19.00 – 20.30,
at TU Delft Sports Centre). We have a lot of international players and all the
Mekelweg 8 practice sessions are coached in English.
2628 CD Delft Are you interested, or do you have any questions? Contact us at
www.force-elektro.nl frisbee@force-elektro.nl!
Kratos’08
Welcome to Kratos ‘08, Delft’s largest volleyball club. Currently numbering
over 300 members, Kratos caters for players of all standards and age
groups, 8 to over 65. Kratos teams compete at various levels in the men’s,
women’s, recreational and junior regional leagues. Social activities are no
Veulenkamp 23 less important than volleyball itself. After training, members meet at the
2623 XB DELFT bar and we organize several social events throughout the year.
www.vvkratos.nl/page/ If you are new in Delft and you want to play volleyball and meet people,
English looking no further! Contact us!
OJV ‘De Koornbeurs’
OJV de Koornbeurs is not a normal student society, it’s a society open to
all young people. Everyone is welcome. We organise a great variety of
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
buy a freshly made meal for a low price. Every Friday evening we organise
a disco (The Triangle)with dance and rock music and on Saturdays there is
Voldersgracht 1 an alternative disco (The Underground). Twice a month we have live music
2611 ET Delft on stage. All these activities are made possible by our members. Come and
www.koornbeurs.nl enjoy the open atmosphere, with a great variety of people!
Sanctus Virgilius
With its 1,600 members the Catholic student association Sanctus Virgilius
is the largest association in Delft. For the last 107 years it has had the
objective of setting things up for its members in the area of sport, culture
and social activities. All members are welcome at all times to have a drink
together and enjoy the many events that are organised. These are not only
to relax but often to achieve something. Everything that happens here is
Oude Delft 57 organised by the members. So everyone has numerous possibilities during
2611 BC Delft their Virgiel years to develop their organisational capabilities in whatever
www.virgiel.nl way would suit them.
SHC Scoop
S.H.C Scoop is a field hockey club open to all students and staff atTU
TU Delft Sports Centre Delft. Scoop currently has two men’s and two ladies’ teams, both of which
Mekelweg 8 participate in the Dutch hockey competition. But if you don’t want to
2628 CD Delft compete you can still come along to our training sessions on Tuesdays and
http://scoop.tudelft.nl Thursdays. For more information, send an e-mail to info@scoop.tudelft.nl.
SoSalsa!
‘Vertical expressions of horizontal desires’ is how one of our cofounders
once described the salsa. SoSalsa! is one of Delft’s newest student
societies and stands out from the rest by having the highest proportion
of female members: over fifty percent! We also attract a large number of
international students, some of whom are very active within our society!
SoSalsa! really brings international students and Dutch students
together. And all this happens in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. So if you
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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

VSSD: CIS, Committee of International Students DFC Paris

The TU Delft is known for its vibrant student life and diverse choice fencing chess and bridge
of extracurricular activities. Delft students are renowned for running www.dfc.tudelft.nl paris@delft.corps.nl
and organising their own social environment. However, facilities for
the international community are mostly run by university employees. DS5 Plankenkoorts
Sometimes they fail to provide information about what international skating, surfing, snowboarding windsurfing
students actually want. This is where CIS jumps in! CIS, the Committee ds5@delft.corps.nl www.plankenkoorts.com
of International Students, is set up to be the voice of the international
community. It is a committee run by international students, for DSA Proteus Eretes
international students. gliding rowing
The aim of CIS is to improve international student life in all kinds dsa@oli.tudelft.nl www.proteus.tudelft.nl
of ways. CIS therefore has identified three main pillars: Integration,
Communication and Housing. With help of the VSSD, ORAS and AAG, the Dopie Punch basketball
students organise activities, run an online community and help TU Delft to hockey basketball
provide better and more useful information on all fronts. CIS is also working dopie.bugs.oli.nl www.punch-basketball.nl

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Punch volleyball Trinity Indonesian Student Association (PPI Delft)

volleyball triathlon humas@ppidelft.net
www.punch.tudelft.nl oli.tudelft.nl/trinity www.ppidelft.net
Indian Students’ Association
Scoop Tutor http://isadelft.wikispaces.com/
hockey indoor football
www.scoop.tudelft.nl www.tutor.tudelft.nl TU Delft Korean Student Association
President : Kim, Nam Seok (PhD student)
SoSalsa! Wave N.S.Kim@tudelft.nl
salsa dancing swimming Onderzoeksinstituut OTB,
www.sosalsa.nl www.dsz-wave.nl Room: c2.150
Jaffalaan 9
Tenniphil WTOS 2628 BX Delft
tennis bicycle riding +31 (0)15 27 82209
tenniphil.wesp.oli.nl www.wtos.nl club.cyworld.com/TUDelft

Thor Yeti Shanti (Surinamese Hindustani Foundation)

rugby climbing Buitenhofdreef 276
www.srcthor.nl yeti.climbing.nl 2625 RE Delft
stshanti_delft@hotmail.com
Torius Yoroshi
handball fighting sports Moroccan Association
www.torius.nl www.yoroshi.tudelft.nl Koornmarkt 48f
2611 EH Delft
mscvdelft@casema.nl
International societies in Delft
Assoccianzone Italiana Delft (Italian Association) Latin American Association
Bieslandsekade 68 Bieslandsekade 68
2612 JX Delft 2612 JX Delft
associozonedelft@hotmail.com info@centrolatinodelft.nl
http://geocities.com/centroculturaledelft OIZD (Iranian Association)
PO Box 587
Spanish Association 2600 AG Delft
contact: mr. E. Almarez otaredian@advexis.nl
Bieslandsekade 68 06 5156 6896
2612 JX Delft
centro-espanol@hotmail.com Midnimo (Somalian Association)
PO Box 162
Chinese Association Chinezen Delft & Regio - DelChi 2600 AD Delft
Buurthuis Tanthof - de Hofstee midnimodelft60@hotmail.com
Sandinoweg 149, 2622 DW Delft
06-4210 5845 Turkish Association
delftsechinezen@yahoo.com chairman: mr. S. Ersoy
www.delchi.nl Martinus Nijhofflaan 80
2625 XP Delft
Afghan Association zafer@wanadoo.nl
chairman: mr. Khalid Lodin
Lodewijk van Dreysselhof 14 Midia (Kurdish Association)
2624 WN Delft Koornmarkt 48f
khalid.lodin@svd1.nl 2611 EH Delft
www.afghanenindelft.nl khoshnaw@wanadoo.nl
All of the Afghan Association’s activities take place at De Vleugel
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Sranti (Surinamese and Antillean Association) Sundays: worship service at 12.00

Tanthofdreef 29 Language: English
2623 EW Delft www.iref.nl
info@sranti.nl
www.sranti.nl Dutch Reformed Church (PKN)
Nieuwe Kerk (Markt 80, 2611 GW Delft)
Iraqi Social and Cultural Organisation T 015 212 3025
Koornmarkt 48e E info@nieuwekerk-delft.nl
2611 EH Delft Sundays: worship service at 10.00 and 17.00
aamer@wanadoo.nl Language: English translation (headphones)
www.nieuwekerk-delft.nl
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Student chaplaincy Mount Zion Int. Parish
The student chaplaincy works on behalf of all churches which are linked in Brabantse Turfmarkt 9
‘The Convent of Student chaplaincies’ in Delft. Chaplains are either Catholic (Congregatie Gebouw)
or Protestant. The International Office, student medical practitioners and T 06 1730 8896, 06 1216 9340
university student counsellors also maintain good relations with each other E nwosu@casema.nl
and the pastorate. Sundays: worship service at 10.00
Two pastors are especially assigned to work with international students Language: English (Dutch translation available)
in the international student chaplaincy. They are: www.rccgdelft.nl

Father Avin Kunnekkadan (Catholic) Churches with simultaneous English translation:

T 06 1255 5768 Evangeliegemeente Morgenstond
E ispavin@gmail.com Achterom 46 (Zuiderkerk)
T 015 212 5989
Reverend Mrs. Waltraut Stroh (Protestant), E oudsten.egmdelft@gmail.com
T 070 329 7624 Sundays: worship service at 10.00
E wfstroh@xs4all.nl Language: Dutch with English translation by headphone
www.morgenstonddelft.nl
The international student chaplaincy is a place where students from all
countries and continents can meet each other and the two chaplains and Delft Christian Fellowship
Student Chaplaincy find a home away from home. Each Sunday an English ecumenical service Cort van der Lindenstraat 1 (Hofkerk)
(‘Studentenpastoraat’) is held in Raamstraat 78 at 11.30. During the week students are invited T 015 214 4659
Voorstraat 60 for Bible study, choir repetition and dot painting. Intercultural and inter- E info@fmc-online.nl
2611 JS Delft religious evenings with meals and discussions about relevant themes Sundays: worship service at 14.00
T 015 212 3421 are organised monthly. The chaplains are also available for personal Language: Dutch and Indonesion with translation into English
www.motiv.tudelft.nl counselling. More information at www.iscnetherlands.nl www.fmc-online.nl

English-speaking churches: IFES-Delft

Christian Fellowship Living Water IFES-Delft also organises activities for international students! We hold an
Hermesstraat 65 Intercultural Evening every month where you are invited to come for a meal
T 015 262 9010, 06 1941 8410 together and do something after dinner. For example go to the beach, take
E internationals@levendwater.nl a city tour, have a quiz about Holland or do some painting. Our Eat & Meet
Sundays: worship service at 10.00 and Host Family programmes give you the opportunity to get in touch with
Language: English and Dutch (simultaneous translation) Dutch students or families. You are also welcome at the international bible
www.levendwater.nl study group. IFES-Delft is a group of Christian students who enjoy making
and maintaining contact with international students.
International Reformed Evangelical For more information, please visit www.ifesdelft.nl or e-mail ifes-delft@
Fellowship oli.tudelft.nl.
Oude Kerk (Heilige Geestkerkhof 25; side entrance to chapel)
T 070 399 4378
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of Medisch Centrum Delft. The aim of the centre is to provide accessible
Mosques health care for students who are not registered with a GP in Delft.
There are a number of mosques in Delft and The Hague There is an open centre on campus between 11.00 and 12.00 each
working day. Students do not need an appointment. The address is
Sultan Ahmet Mosque Leeghwaterstraat 152.
The Turkish mosque of Delft Students can also call to make an appointment with the GPs who participate
Martinus Nijhofflaan 80 in the student centre. These consultations by appointment are held at the
2526 XP Delft surgery’s main location in Medisch Centrum Delft, Beukenlaan 4 A.
T 015 251 0695
To make an appointment, call: 015 799 9050
Mosque Ehlibeyt In an emergency, call: 015 799 9051
Terletstraat 22 Outside office hours, you can call a doctor on duty: 015 251 1930
2573 EX The Hague (Huisartsenpost Delft).
T 070 389 6347 Hospital
Reinier de Graaf General hospital/ first aid
Mosque El Mouahidin Reinier de Graafweg 3-11 Except in the case of first aid, to consult a medical specialist at a hospital
Draaistraat 12 T 015 260 3060 you need a letter of referral from your general practitioner. The main
2516 KE The Hague By public transport: hospital in Delft is the Reinier de Graaf hospital. If you visit the hospital
T 070 395 2464 bus 60 and 62 please take your insurance card and passport. In the event of a life-
www.rdgg.nl threatening emergency, call 112.
Stichting Moskee El Islam
Van der Vennestraat 20 Pharmacies
2525 CG The Hague As almost everywhere in the world, pharmaceuticals are available from a
T 070 380 7172 pharmacy (‘apotheek’) or drugstore (‘drogisterij’) either ‘over the counter’
(unrestricted) or ‘on prescription’ from a doctor (restricted).
Mosque Annour
De Gaarde 59 Apotheek Delfgauw
2542 CB The Hague Gouden Rijderplein 16
T 070 309 6518 T 015 257 4639
www.apotheekdelfgauw.nl
Stichting Moskee Elmohcenen
Stationsweg 89 Apotheek Kruyt
2515 BK The Hague Nieuwe Langendijk 56
T 070 305 0542 T 015 212 5760
www.apotheekkruyt.nl
On campus at TU Delft, there are various places to pray. On Friday
afternoon, prayers are held in the Sports Centre and Room 209 at the Apotheek Buitenhof
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences has Rossinistraat 1
been reserved for prayer. T 015 256 5000
www.buitenhofapotheek.nl
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Apotheek Kipp
Medical care Oude Delft 204
Dentist T 015 212 1568
You can find the names and addresses of dentists under ‘tandarts’ in the
local telephone book. For immediate help on weekdays call 015 213 4040; Apotheek Hof van Delft
this is the Delftse Tandartsen lijn (Delft dentist line). After 17.00 and during Hof van Delftlaan 61
weekends and holidays, call 015 260 3233. More information on: T 015 212 2174
www.tandartsendienstdelft.nl www.hofvandelft-apotheek.nl

General Practitioner
Delft now has a doctors’ surgery especially for students. It is a joint
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Apotheek Wippolder Student budget

Julianalaan 61
T 015 213 2478
www.wippolderapotheek.nl
Apotheek Tanthof
Veulenkamp 43
T 015 256 4200
www.apotheektanthof.nl
Apotheek Voorhof
Papsouwselaan 230
T 015 261 2772
Apotheek Multatuli
Multatuliweg 65
T 015 261 5506
Apotheek De Hoed
Kampveld 10b
T 015 215 1970
www.apotheekdehoed.nl
Tuberculosis test
To obtain or extend their residence permit for the Netherlands, all non-
European students (except nationals from the US, Canada, Japan, Australia
and Surinam) need to pass a Tuberculosis test. As tuberculosis is visible
in the lungs, the examination involves an X-ray. This is repeated every six
months during the first two years of your stay in the Netherlands.
To avoid all students having to go to the GGD for the examination, the
health organisation GGD and TU Delft organise a collective examination for
all non-European MSc students who have been in the Netherlands for less
than two years. A mobile X-ray machine is stationed on campus in Autumn
and Spring.
Depending on the results it may be necessary to repeat the X-ray. In
that case you will receive an invitation to come to the office of the GGD. In
due time you will receive an invitation to come to the examination. It is of
the utmost importance that you undertake this examination.
8.5
Money
With the introduction of the Euro (€) as the single currency for the states
of the European Union, the Dutch Guilder is no longer used. Exchange
rates fluctuate, but to give you an idea, June 2009 the rate of Euro to US$
was about 1 to 1.39. Euro coins (2, 1, 0,50, 0,20, 0,10, 0,05, 0,02, 0,01)
and banknotes (500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5) were introduced in 2002.
Confusing to some people is the Dutch notation of the comma instead of,
as in the English-speaking world, the dot, full stop or period for the decimal
point. An item priced €5,23 will cost 5 euros and twenty-three euro cents.
Living expenses vary according to personal lifestyle and choice of housing.
As a guideline about €800 a month minimally is required to meet the basic
expenses of meals, housing, books and incidentals (tuition fees are not
included in this amount).
Chipknip
The ‘chipknip’ is an electronic wallet in the form of a chip on a bank cash
card. The ‘chipknip’ can be charged up with a cash balance from your
bank account. Most vending machines at TU Delft can only be used with a
chipknip. You can also use the chipknip in most stores and at the TU Delft
cafeterias.
You can add money to your chipknip’s balance at any ‘chipknip
oplaadpunt’ top-up machine, up to a maximum of €500. When paying with
a chipknip the amount is deducted from the chipknip balance instantly. You
do not need to enter a pin number. You just press a ‘green button’ at the
point of sale. Chipknip payments are quicker than pin card payments. You
can check the balance of your chipknip before or after every payment, or at
the ‘chipknip oplaadpunt’.
If you do not have a Dutch bankcard with chipknip, you can buy a pre-
paid chipknip. Unlike a personal chipknip, pre-paid chipknip cards are not
linked to a particular person or account. After the card balance has been
spent, the empty card cannot be recharged.
All pre-paid chipknips can be identified by the Chipknip logo and the
word ‘Prepaid’, both displayed vertically on the right of the card. The
standard pre-paid chipknip is available in 4 denominations: €5, €10, €20
and €50. The expiry date of the pre-paid chipknip is displayed on the front
of the card, after the words ‘valid thru’. This indicates that you can use the
amount on the pre-paid chipknip up to and including that date. After that
date, the amount is no longer valid. Pre-paid chipknips can be bought at the
register of every cafeteria at TU Delft.
8.6
Shopping
Delft is a popular tourist attraction. Many shops, restaurants and museums
can be found in and around the old town centre (‘Poort van Delft’ and ‘In
de Veste’). There is another commercial centre in Delft ‘De Hoven’, situated
on the crossing between Papsouwselaan and Martinus Nijhofflaan. For
those with a more impressive shopping appetite, the large cities offer an
abundance of shops at walking distance from the central train stations. In
Rotterdam, you can shop on the Coolsingel, Hoogstraat and Lijnbaan area.
In The Hague, take a walk around the Stationsweg and in the Wagenstraat
area.
Grocery shopping
For your groceries, try the supermarkets or outdoor markets. Range of
products and prices vary.
Supermarkets
Aldi and Lidl are the least expensive supermarkets, but the range is limited.
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Aldi Farmers’ markets

Papsouwselaan 1 An entertaining and economic shopping option is the weekly farmer’s
Mon-Fri 8.30 - 20.00 market (‘markt’) on the Delft ‘Marktplein’ square on Thursdays and at the
Sat 8.30 - 18.00 Brabantse Turfmarkt on Saturdays. These are good places to find fresh
www.aldi.nl vegetables and fruit at prices generally lower than in supermarkets. If you
cannot make it on these days, you can go to the large ‘Centrum markt’
Lidl in Rotterdam. This market is conveniently situated next to the exit of the
Multatuliweg 53-59 Rotterdam Blaak train station (Tuesday and Saturday between 9.00 and
Mon-Fri 8.30 - 20.00 17.00). Or visit the ‘Haagse Markt’ in The Hague (Herman Costerstraat) on
Sat. 8.30 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 8.00 and 18.00. These
www.lidl.nl markets are much larger, with around 500 stands. You will also find all kinds
of non-food products.
C1000 supermarkets are slightly more expensive, but they offer a larger
range. Delft Rotterdam
‘Marktplein’ ‘Centrum Markt’
C1000 www.c1000.nl (6 supermarkets in Delft) Markt, Delft Blaak, Rotterdam
Bastiaansplein 135 Thu 9.00 - 17.00 Tue and Sat 8.00 - 17.00
Mon-Sat 8.00 - 22.00 ‘Brabantse Turfmarkt’ Delft,
Sun 10.00 - 18.00 Sat 9.00 - 16.00

Troelstralaan 9 (de Hoven Passage) The Hague

Mon-Wed, & Sat 8.00 -20.00 ‘Haagse Markt’
Thu-Fri 08.00 -21.00 Herman Costerstraat, The Hague
Sun 11.00 -18.00 Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 8.00 - 17.00

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

General opening hours for shops

Mon 13.00 - 18.00
Tue-Thu 9.00 - 18.00
Fri 9.00 - 21.00
Sat 9.00 - 17.00
Sunday opening: 12.00 - 17.00
• Delft every 1st Sunday of the month
• The Hague and Rotterdam every Sunday Shopping at its most entertaining: the weekly
Evening opening: till 21.00 farmer’s market in the city centre.
• Delft and Rotterdam: Fridays
• The Hague: Thursdays

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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

Stamps Telephone boxes

Buy postage stamps at post offices and some supermarkets like Albert Telephone boxes are located at airports and railway stations and require
Heijn, tobacco stores and kiosks. Packages (’pakketpost’) can only be sent phone cards, which you can buy at post offices, railway stations and some
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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

Transport and travel in the Netherlands is

basically very easy. The country is small and
flat, the transport infrastructure is dense,
there are a lot of people and a lot of ways of
their moving around so the country is easy
Useful websites to see, easy to visit and easy to enjoy. We
National telephone directory hope you do too.
www.telefoongids.nl
Good offers for mobile telephones
www.teledump.nl
www.telediscount.nl
Pre-select carriers for low international rates
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9.1
Bike
The bicycle (fiets) is a traditional means of transport in the Netherlands.
Flat landscape, separate (and very safe) bicycle paths, short distances
and low cost make them very popular. The weather mitigates against them
occasionally. It has been estimated there are twice as many bikes in the
country as there are people. This popularity is also reflected in their rate
of theft. It is best to buy a second-hand bike and secure it thoroughly,
preferably with a heavy steel chain and lock. Prices for a second-hand
bicycle start at €50. They can be purchased at any bicycle shop in town,
for instance Fietsenreus or the shops mentioned below. Brikfit is another
possibility. It is not a normal bicycle shop but a workshop for mentally
disabled people. Brikfit gives them the opportunity to hold down a job and
earn money by repairing and selling bicycles. Prices are approximately
€50/€100.

Brikfit
Mercuriusweg 1
2624 BC Delft
T 015 214 5515

De Fietsenreus (second-hand bikes)

Vrouw Juttenland 8
2611 LC Delft
T 015 212 1417

Koos Cloosterman Delft

Schrobbelaarstraat 34
2613 ML Delft
T 015 214 5056
M 06 4302 6648
www.cloostermanfiets.nl

Recycle Delft
Van Bleijswijckstraat 79
2613 RR Delft
T 015 213 1464

How to get to Delft

From Schiphol airport, there are several trains you can take to Delft. Take an
Intercity or Sneltrein to Leiden CS or Den Haag HS (The Hague) station. In Leiden
CS or Den Haag HS take any Stoptrein or Sneltrein direction Rotterdam which calls
at Delft Central station. Travel time: approximately 40 minutes. (Note there are two
stations in The Hague: HS and CS).
From Delft Central station, several buses serve the TU Delft campus. Take line 62
(direction Nootdorp), line 121 (direction Zoetermeer) and line 69 to Delft. The ride
takes about 3 minutes. Each of these buses leaves twice every hour during the day.
After 18.00 two buses per hour go to Delft Central Station. The last bus goes around
midnight. If you want to travel to TU Delft by car, take exit ‘Delft-Zuid’ off the A13
Reportedly, there are more than two bicycles per
motorway.
person in Delft.

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9.2
Rail (NS)
The railway system in the Netherlands is one of the best in Europe. There
are more than 350 railway stations in the country, so you can reach almost
any town or city by train. There are three types of service. ‘Intercity’ trains
only call at the largest cities, ‘Sneltrein’ trains skip the smallest stations,
and ‘Stoptrein’ trains call at every station on the way. In the west of the
country (Randstad), trains run at least four times an hour between the
major cities such as Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. Night
trains also run between the main cities in the Randstad (including Delft)
once an hour, every night of the week. Most stations are located centrally
so you can step right out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the heart of
the city or town. In other parts of the Netherlands, trains run twice an hour
between most stations. It is not possible or necessary to make reservations
for domestic trains.
Train tickets and travel passes
You can buy tickets for 1st class and 2nd class seats. The main difference is
the price; you pay 60% more for a 1st class seat.
One-way ticket (‘enkele reis’) With this ticket you can travel from one
place to another (one way), but you always have to take the shortest or
quickest route. However, you are allowed to interrupt the trip. Keep in mind
that the ticket is only valid for one day.
Day return ticket (‘dagretour’) This ticket is for travel from one place
to another and back by the shortest or quickest route. Again, you can
interrupt your trip. Keep in mind that also this ticket is only valid for one
day. A return ticket is about 15% cheaper than two one-way tickets.
Day travel ticket (‘dagkaart’): € 42,90 This ticket allows you to travel in
any domestic train for the whole of one day. For an additional €5.00, you
can use other forms of public transport too, such as the bus, metro, or tram
(this is called an OV Dagkaart). A good and cheap way to see a lot of the
Netherlands!
Off-peak discount pass (‘Voordeel-urenkaart’) Depending on the length
of your stay in the Netherlands, it may be worthwhile to buy a railway
discount card ’Voordeel-urenkaart’. During off-peak hours (after 9.00 on
weekdays and the entire day during the week-end), you can travel at a
40% discount. The card costs €55 a year. With one ‘Voordeel-urenkaart’
you can travel with up to three people, who can enjoy the same 40%
discount on the full fare. Enquire at the railway station or call the Public
Transport Information Service (‘OV reisinformatie’). You can purchase a
‘Voordeelurenkaart’ at the larger train stations.
Route information you can get at the ticket counter when buying your
NS Dutch Railways ticket (buying a ticket at the counter costs €0.50 more than buying one
T 0900 202 1163 from a ticket machine). A booklet with timetables of the intercity trains is
www.ns.nl available at the railway station and at www.ns.nl
TIP
If a date is shown on a ticket it is only valid that very same day. If you want a ticket
that remains valid for a longer time then choose the ‘without date’ option. And don’t
forget to have the ticket stamped before you want to use it. Use the date stamping
machines located on the platform. If you forget, you may have to pay a fine.
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9.3
Buses and trams
Strippenkaart
If you want to travel by bus, tram or metro in the Netherlands, you will
need to pay for your trip with a multi-use ticket called a ‘strippenkaart’.
There are different kinds of multi-use tickets. You can buy a grey
strippenkaart from the bus or metro driver, but these are far more
expensive than the standard blue ones sold at train stations, post offices,
grocery stores and other places. Pink multi-use tickets are discounted
concession tickets for the elderly and children.
The strippenkaart consists of several strips. For each area zone across
which you travel, you have to pay one strip, plus 1 extra strip as the basic
fare. Delft is one zone, so when you travel within Delft you have to stamp
2 strips per trip. When more passengers travel on 1 strippenkaart, you
must stamp separately for each person. The basic fare also counts for each
passenger. Ask the driver how many strips must be stamped (e.g. a bus/
tram ride from Delft to The Hague Central Station costs you four strips).
The prices of the blue strippenkaarten are:
• 15-strippenkaart: €7.30
• 45-strippenkaart: €21.60
You can also buy a one-way strippenkaart from the bus driver, but this is
always more expensive than the normal strippenkaart.
OV chipkaart
A new payment system for public transport, the ‘OV chipkaart’, will be
introduced in the Netherlands in the coming years. Cities to start with
this system are Rotterdam (January 2009) and Amsterdam (summer
2009). Eventually the OV chipkaart will replace all use of the strippenkaart
and paper train tickets. The OV-chipkaart is the size of a bank card and
contains an invisible chip. It can be loaded with credit in euros or with a
travel product such as a single or season ticket. Personal, anonymous and
disposable cards are available.
• The personal OV-chipkaart can be purchased online or from a public
transport company.
• The anonymous OV-chipkaart can be bought at the ticket office and from
station vending machines.
• The disposable card can be purchased from station vending machines.
This type of card allows the holder to make a specific journey immediately,
but it cannot be recharged or reloaded.
Check www.ov-chipkaart.nl for more information.
Treintaxi
The train taxi (‘treintaxi’) takes passengers to and from the station from
anywhere within, and from a limited region outside the city. You share
a taxi with at most three passengers, so you travel at a cheap rate. Taxi
drivers wait for about ten minutes for any other passengers going in the
same direction in order to carry a maximum number of passengers. If you
buy the ticket for this taxi at the same time as your train ticket, the fare is
fixed at €4.40 per person regardless of the distance within city limits. If you
buy the ticket in the train taxi the fare is €5.50-. Train taxis do not operate
in Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam.
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9.4
Driving licence
As a resident of the Netherlands, you may use your foreign driving license
for a limited period, depending on where you obtained your license. Driving
licenses issued in countries in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein
and Norway can be used for one year. These licenses can be made valid for
a period of ten years by registering them at the town hall in your place of
residence. If you have a valid driving license that was issued in a country
other than the aforementioned, or in the Netherlands Antilles or Aruba, you
can use it for 185 days after you became a resident of the Netherlands.
After this period, you need a Dutch driving license to drive in the
Netherlands. You can obtain a Dutch driving license by passing a theory
exam and driving test given by the Central Department of Driving Licenses
(CBR: www.cbr.nl).
In certain cases you can exchange the driving license that you obtained
ANWB abroad for a Dutch driving license. This is possible only if you are a
Royal Dutch Touring Club resident in the Netherlands and have a valid residence permit. For more
(Roadside assistance for information, contact the Centre for Vehicle Technology and Information
motorists) (abbreviated to RDW: telephone 0900 07 39 (€0.10/minute) web: www.
Wassenaarseweg 220 rdw.nl). International driving licences are only authenticated translations of
2596 EC Den Haag a national driving licence, so you cannot exchange them for a Dutch driving
www.anwb.nl licence.

Enjoying life in
the Netherlands

People have lived permanently in this area

of Europe for the best part of 2,000 years
Useful websites so there is a lot of history, art, and general
Dutch railways: www.ns.nl culture that can be exciting to visitors.
Dutch public transport: www.9292ov.nl Some of it is not too easy to find, but well
Trams in The Hague and surrounding area: www.htm.net worth the effort.
Buses throughout the Netherlands: www.connexxion.nl
OV chipkaart: www.ov-chipkaart.nl

Deltax Taxicentrale
Rotterdamseweg 222a
2628AS Delft
T 015 219 1919

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Tourist information points
Vibrant student life: all part of the TU Delft
experience.
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10.1
Tourist information points
For information about your new city, or any other city in the Netherlands,
a good option is the tourist information point or VVV. They will tell you
everything about tourism, entertainment and public transport in the
Netherlands. They also sell a vast range of gift vouchers and annual
memberships to museums, CJPs (see below) as well as theatre and concert
tickets.
Discount (reduction) cards
At most cinemas, theatres and museums you will get a discount with your
student campus card (‘collegekaart’). There are several types of cultural
discount cards.
The ‘museum jaarkaart’ (museum discount card)
The museum jaarkaart gives free entrance at over 400 national museums.
It is valid for one year from the date of purchase, costs € 17,50 if you are
under 25, otherwise €35 and is available from participating museums or
through www.museumjaarkaart.nl (in Dutch). www.museumjaarkaart.nl
gives an overview of all participating museums.
CJP (Cultural Youth Passport)
The CJP is a discount card for entrance at most cinemas, artistic and
cultural events. You can buy the CJP (if you are under 30 years old) at most
theatres, tourist information points (VVV), main post offices (postkantoor)
or order it on www.cjp.nl (in Dutch). The CJP costs €15 a year and is valid
from any date.
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
The Hague Useful websites
Hofweg 1 Tourism in the Netherlands
T 0900 340 3505 (45 cpm) Delft website (info in English) www.delft.nl
www.denhaag.com Holland Tourism & Travel www.qqq.com
Channels in Amsterdam www.channels.nl
Tourist information www.holland.com
Life in Amsterdam www.iamsterdam.com
Tourism
International tourism, including sites about the Netherlands World Travel Guide
www.wtgonline.com Tourism office worldwide www.towd.com AT&T Worldwide
Traveler www.att.com/traveler European Travel Network www.etn.nl
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10.2
La Cantina (Mexican) Voldersvier Breintje Beer
Restaurants and ‘mensas’ Markt 3 Voldersgracht 4 Doelenplein 7
T 015 212 3198 T 015 284 0261 T 015 213 6382
www.lacantinadelft.nl www.voldersvier.nl www.beren.nl
Few restaurants in Delft ‘Eettafels’ offering De Koornbeurs
serve traditional Dutch dinners for less than €5 Voldersgracht 1 De Verbeelding Billy Beer De ‘V’
food, but you can find If you do not feel like Mon-Fri: 17.30 – 19.30 Verwersdijk 128 Beestenmarkt 26 Voorstraat 9
cuisines from around the cooking yourself, you can T 015 212 4742 T 015 212 1328 T 015 212 6390 T 015 214 0916
world like French, Italian, get a cheap meal at an www.koornbeurs.nl www.eetcafedeverbeelding.nl www.beren.nl www.cafedev.nl
Indian, Chinese, Mexican, ‘eettafel’ of one of the many
Greek, Indonesian, Spanish student organisations. Civitas Studiosorum Antonio’s (Pizzeria) De Pelicaan
and Surinamese. The Dutch Members of the various Reformatorum, CSR Van Bleyswijkstraat 8c Verwersdijk 47
traditionally have their student organisations often Oude Delft 9 T 015 213 2209 T 015 213 9309
evening meal between eat at their eettafel, but Mon-Thu: 18.00 www.depelicaan.nl
17.00 – 18.30; most non-members are welcome Reservations required Little Italy
restaurants close at 22.30, as well. See www.eettafels. T 015 213 5681 Markt 9A De Wijnhaven
and some earlier. tudelft.nl E maaltijden@csrdelft.nl T 015 213 8185 Wijnhaven 22
Most TU Delft buildings www.csrdelft.nl www.littleitalydelft.nl T 015 214 1460
have their own cafeteria, DSV Sint Jansbrug www.wijnhaven.nl
where cold lunches and Oude Delft 50-52 Alcuin
hot meals are served. Mon-Thu: 17.30 - 19.30 Oude Delft 57
Down town are some T 015 212 0619 Mon- Thu: 18.00 – 19.30
cheap student restaurants www.jansbrug.nl T 015 215 1617
(mensa/eettafel) which www.virgiel.nl
offer complete dinners for Tyche, Delftsche
less than €5 (many close in Studenten Bond Sports Café, Sports
the summer). Cheap meals Oude Delft 123 Centre & Cultural Centre
can also be found in snack Mon-Thu: 18.00 – 19.30 Mekelweg 8-10
bars and grillrooms (the T 015 212 2123 2628 CD Delft
great Dutch specialities www.dsb.tudelft.nl Mon-Thu: 08.00-1.00, Fri:
of kroket, patatje met, 08.00-1.30, Sat. - Sun:
shoarma etc). A good, but De Bolk 9.00-20.00
slightly more expensive Buitenwatersloot 1-3 During the week the kitchen
alternative is eating in Mon-Thu: 18.30 is open from 12.00 to
a pub. Some Chinese www.bolk.tudelft.nl 21.00; on weekends until
restaurants offer special 19.00.
(cheap) student dishes. Buffet Blauw, University www.snc.tudelft.nl
For take-away food we Mensa
recommend most Chinese Aula TU Delft Restaurants offering
and Indonesian restaurants Mon-Fri: 11.30 – 13.30 and dinners for less than €10
and pizzerias. Many have a 16.30 – 19.30 As a student city, there are
delivery service. many restaurants in Delft
Delftsche Zwervers that fit the student budget.
Smakelijk eten! (The Dutch Schiekade 3
phrase when you start your Thursdays: 18.00.
meal) Reservations required
T 015 262 6658
For more information on www.delftschezwervers.nl
other restaurants visit
www.horecadelft.nl Wolbodo
Verwersdijk 102
Mon-Thu: 18.30

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Bars, pubs and music Cinemas

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

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10.5 10.6
Museums Concert halls and theatres

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
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10.7
Hotels

There are plenty, and widely Rotterdam

spread out. Single rooms
are typically available from
about €50 per person per
night. Most offer breakfast
and charge tourist taxes. At
www.horecadelft.nl you will
find a complete overview of
all hotels in Delft. Here is
an overview of the budget
options.
Delft
Hotel Coen Delft ***
from €75
Coenderstraat 47
T 015 214 5914
www.hotelcoendelft.nl
Hotel ’t Raedthuys ***
from €52
Markt 38
T 015 212 5115
www.raadhuisdelft.nl
Eurohotel Centrum ***
from €50
Baan 14-20
T 010 214 1922
www.eurohotelcentrum.nl
Hostel Stay Okay
Rotterdam from €30
Rochussenstraat 107-109
T 010 436 5763
www.stayokay.com
The Hague
Hostel Stay Okay from
€30
Scheepmakersstraat 27
T 070 315 7888
www.stayokay.com
Hotel ’t Centrum ** from
€49
Veenkade 5

Herberg De Uylenburg
T 070 346 3657
www.hotelhetcentrum.nl Other useful
information
from €50
Noordeindseweg 70
T 015 214 3732
www.uylenburg.nl

Bed and Breakfast Soul

Inn €55
Willemstraat 55
T 015 215 7246
www.soul-inn.nl

Bed and Breakfast Chez

Jean €55
Paardenmarkt 53
T 015 213 4104
home.tiscali.nl/bbchezjean

Camping site from

€22.50
Korftlaan 5
T 015 213 0040
www.delftsehout.nl

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11.1
University services
The central TU Delft Library is a hub of technical
and scientific information in the Netherlands. It is
Central Student Council
also a magnificent piece of architecture. Mekelweg 4,
Room LB02.650
2628 CD Delft
T +31 (0)15 27 81430
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 9.00 - 17.00
www.sr.tudelft.nl
Institute for Technology
& Communication
Dutch for foreigners and
other language courses
Jaffalaan 5
2628 BZ Delft
T +31 (0)15 27 84124
F +31 (0)15-278 2104
Opening hours on
weekdays: 9.00 – 12.30
www.delftsemethode.nl
Education and Student
Affairs
Jaffalaan 9a
2628 BX Delft
Opening hours:
weekdays 9.00 - 17.00
www.os.tudelft.nl
International Office
T +31 (0)15 27 88012
E internationaloffice@
tudelft.nl
Central Student
Administration (CSA)
T +31 (0)15 27 84249
E csa@tudelft.nl
www.csa.tudelft.nl
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Ombudsman Studium Generale
Ombudsman TU Delft, Jaffalaan 5
drs. W.J.M. Knippenberg 2628 BX Delft
Aula TU Delft T +31 (0)15 27 85235
Mekelweg 5 www.sg.tudelft.nl
2628 CC Delft
T +31 (0)15 27 84403 TU Delft Library
E ombudsman@tudelft.nl Prometheusplein 1
2628 ZC Delft
Student Chaplaincy T +31 (0)15 27 85678
(‘Studentenpastoraat’) Opening hours study
Voorstraat 60 facilities and collection:
2611 JS Delft Mon-Thu 9.00 - 22.00
T 015 212 3421 Friday 9.00 - 18.00
www.motiv.tudelft.nl Saturday and Sunday
10.00 - 18.00
TU Delft Cultural Centre For all other opening hours,
Mekelweg 10 please check the
2628 CD Delft www.library.tudelft.nl
T +31 (0)15 27 83988
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 10.00 -00.00
Saturday 10.00 - 16.30
Sunday 14.00 - 00.00
www.snc.tudelft.nl
TU Delft Sports Centre
Mekelweg 8
2628 CD Delft
T +31 (0)15 27 82442
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8.00 – 23.30
Saturday and Sunday
9.00 - 19.00
www.snc.tudelft.nl
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11.2
TU Delft faculties
Overview of TU Delft’s
faculties and their English-
language programmes.
Faculty of Aerospace
Engineering
www.lr.tudelft.nl
BSc Aerospace Engineering
MSc programmes:
Aerospace Engineering
Geomatics
Faculty of Applied
Sciences
www.tnw.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Applied Physics
Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Life Science & Technology
NanoScience
Science Education &
Communication
Faculty of Architecture
www.bk.tudelft.nl
MSc programme:
Architecture, Urbanism and
Building Sciences
Faculty of Civil
Engineering and
Geosciences
www.citg.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Applied Earth Sciences
Civil Engineering
Coastal Management and
Engineering
Geomatics
Offshore Engineering
Transport, Infrastructure &
Logistics
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Faculty of Electrical
Engineering,
Mathematics and
Computer Science
www.ewi.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Applied Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Systems
Media & Knowledge
Engineering
Faculty of Industrial
Design Engineering
www.io.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Design for Interaction
Integrated Product Design
Strategic Product Design
Faculty of Mechanical,
Maritime and Materials
Engineering (3ME)
www.3me.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Biomedical Engineering
Marine Technology
Materials Science &
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Offshore Engineering
Systems & Control
Transport, Infrastructure &
Logistics
Faculty of Technology,
Policy and Management
www.tbm.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Engineering & Policy
Analysis
Management of Technology
Systems Engineering, Policy
Analysis & Management
Geomatics
Transport, Infrastructure &
Logistics
Joint and double degree
programmes
Applied Geophysics
Coastal and Marine
Engineering and
Management
Construction Management
and Engineering
Economics and Management
of Network Industries
Embedded systems
Industrial Ecology
Minerals and Environmental
Programme
Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Optics in Science and
Technology
Sustainable Energy
Technology
11 | Other useful information
11.3
General numbers and addresses
Country code for the
Netherlands: +31
Delft area code: 015
ANWB
Royal Dutch Touring Club
(Roadside assistance for
motorists)
Wassenaarseweg 220
2596 EC Den Haag
www.anwb.nl
City Office (Town Hall)
Phoenixstraat 16
2611 AL Delft
T 015 260 2222
(Dial 4 for information
about residence permits)
Opening hours: weekdays
8.00 - 15.00
Friday evening:
18.00 - 20.00
www.gemeentedelft.info
Douane
Customs and Tax
administration
Customs Information Line
Number from inside the
Netherlands: 0800 0143
Number from outside the
Netherlands:
+31 45 574 3031
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu 8.00 - 20.00,
Friday from 8.00 - 17.00
www.douane.nl
DUWO
student accommodation
Kanaalweg 4
2628 EB Delft
T 015 219 2200
Opening hours:
weekdays 8:30 - 17.00
www.duwo.nl
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Emergency number 112
112 is the European
emergency number. This
number is used in all
member countries of
the EU. In case of an
emergency simply dial 112.
The operator will ask you
which service you need -
the police, fire brigade or
ambulance service. The
number is free and can be
called from any mobile,
fixed telephone and public
telephone box.
IND
Dutch Immigration Office
The organisation for entry
into the Netherlands
Number from inside the
Netherlands: 0900 123 4561
Number from outside the
Netherlands:
+31 20 889 3045
www.ind.nl
Police department
concerned with non-
nationals
Stadhoudersplantsoen 24
2517 JL Den Haag
Number from inside the
Netherlands: 14 070
Number from outside the
Netherlands:
+31 70 353 3000
Opening hours: weekdays
8.00 - 20.00
www.politie.nl
IB-Groep
Study Finance/Steunpunt
Studiefinanciering
Koninginnegracht 12B
2514 AA Den Haag
T 050 599 7755
Opening hours:
weekdays 9.00-16.00
www.ib-groep.nl
Schiphol
National Airport
Evert v/d Beekstraat 202
1118 ZG Schiphol
Number from inside the
Netherlands:
0900 0141 (40 cpm)
Number from outside the
Netherlands:
+31 20 79 40800
www.schiphol.nl
NS
Dutch Railways
T 0900 202 1163 (10 cpm)
www.ns.nl
Tourist information
points
Delft
Hippolytusbuurt 4
T 0900 515 1555 (40 cpm)
www.delft.nl
Rotterdam
Coolsingel 5
T 0900 403 4065 (35 cpm)
www.vvvrotterdam.nl
The Hague
Hofweg 1
T 0900 340 3505 (45 cpm)
www.denhaag.com
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11.4
Embassies
The list of embassies in the Netherlands is on the website of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (www.minbuza.nl) or via www.embassyworld.com

Index

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 Index Index

Academic calendar 28 Delft, city of 11 Low-priced restaurants 92 Sports Centre 32

Academic counsellor 23 Facts & figures, Delft 9 Mail 80 Stamps 81
Accommodation 37 Dentist 75 Manners 14 Start costs 41
Accommodation exchange 52 Discotheques 94 Map (TU Delft) 108 Student association 63
Accommodation free mover 54 Discount cards 92 Market place 79 Student budget 77
Accommodation MSc 46 Doctor 75 Mensas 92 Student counsellor 23
Accommodation PhD 60 Driving licence 88 Money 76 Student housing 37
Account 47 Drugstore 75 Movie theatre 95 Student societies 26
Activities for international students 33 Dutch immigration office 35 MSc students 43 Student-staff relation 20
Adapter 82 Dutch words 15 Museums 96 Studium Generale 33
Addresses 103 ECTS credits 20 Music 94 Study problems 22
AEGEE-Delft 63 Electricity 82 Music activities 32 Study smart 24
Airport pickup 45 Embassies 104 Netherlands, the 12 Studying at TU Delft 27
Apartment 45 Emergency number 103 Numbers and addresses 103 Summer School 45
Art 89 Euro 13 Ombudsman 24 Supermarkets 78
Assessment 20 Exchange and free mover students 49 Partner Universities 13 Taxi 87
ATHENS-programme 47 Exchange students 35 Personal relations 13 TBC examination 53
Bank account exchange 54 Extension of your stay 52 Pharmacies 75 Teaching methods 22
Bank account free mover 54 Facilities (TU Delft) 31 PhD position, finding a 59 Telephone boxes 82
Bank account MSc 47 Faculties (TU Delft) 102 PhD students 57 Theatres 97
Bank account PhD 60 Film 95 Phone, mobile telephones 81 Tourist information points 91
Bankcard 77 First aid 75 Phone, telephone boxes 81 Train 86
Bar 94 First costs 00 Telephone boxes 81 Trams 87
Behaviour 20 Food 78 Mobile phones 81 Transport and Travel 83
Bike 85 Free mover students 49 Police 103 TU Delft and the Netherlands 7
Budget 77 Gallery 96 Post office 80 TU Delft, facilities 31
Budget, financia 76 General numbers and addresses 103 Postage 80 TU Delft, facts & figures 12
Buses 87 Going out 89 Practitioner 14 TU Delft, faculties 102
Calendar, academic 28 Grade system 19 Preparatory course 53 TU Delft, history of 11
Call 82 Grading system 19 Problems, study 12 Tuition fee compensation EU and EEA
Career support 24 Health care allowance 37 Programme MSc 44 students 53
Chaplaincy 72 Health insurance 35 Psychologists all students 24 University services 101
Cheap restaurants 92 Higher education in the Netherlands 3 Public transport 83 Useful information 99
Church 73 Hospital 75 Pubs 94 Useful words 15
Cinemas 95 Hotels 98 Rail 86 Visa 35
Climate 14 Housing 37 Reduction cards 91 Way of life 46
Clubs 94 IDEA League 10 Registration exchange 54 Weather 13
Code of conduct 31 Insurance, health and liability 35 Registration free mover 54 Welcome, MSc 43
Communication 21 International call 81 Registration MSc 44 Work permit PhD students 59
Concert halls 97 International foods 80 Regulations 31
Conduct 31 International office 18 Relations 20
Cost of living 76 Job, parttime 45 Research centres 9
Counsellor 23 Language 13 Residence permits 35
Credits 20 Language course 13 Restaurants 92
Cultural background 13 Learning agreement exchange 51 Shopping 77
Cultural centre 32 Liability insurance 52 Short programs 47
Cycling 85 Library 31 Smart study 24
Daily Life 61 Life in the Netherlands 89 Social activities 32
Dancing 94 Lifestyle 37 Somewhere to live 37
Degree system 19 Living expenses 77 Sport 69

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Map TU Delft Map TU Delft

3 Mijnbouwstraat 120 TU Science Center 36 Mekelweg 4 + 6 Faculty of Electrical

(Expected 2010) Engineering,
5 Julianalaan 67 Biotechnology (Kluyver Mathematics and
laboratory) Computer Science
6 Poortlandplein 6 Botanic Gardens (EEMCS) / DIMES /
8 Julianalaan 132-134 Former main building IRCTR
9 Zuidplantsoen 2 MultiMedia Services 37 Mekelweg 8 Sports Centre
(MMS) 38 Mekelweg 10 Cultural Centre
10 Zuidplantsoen 6 ‘Tempel’ 43 Leeghwaterstraat 36 Cogeneration plant
12 Julianalaan 136 Delft ChemTech 44 Rotterdamseweg 145 Technostarter share
15 Prins Bernhardlaan 6 Kramerslab. Physical building, YES!Delft
Technology 45 Leeghwaterstraat 42 Low Speed Wind
17 iWeb Virtual reality pavillion Laboratory & VSSD
20 Mekelweg 5 Aula Congress Centre 46 Leeghwaterstraat 44 Process and Energy
21 Prometheusplein 1 TU Delft Library / Laboratory (API)
Marketing & 50 Mekelweg 15 Reactor Instituut Delft
Communication (RID, former IRI) /
22 Lorentzweg 1 Faculty of Applied Radiation
Sciences Radionuclides &
23 Stevinweg 1 Faculty of Civil Reactors (RRR)
Engineering and 60 Anthony Fokkerweg 5 Logistics &
Geosciences / environment
University Corporate 61 Kluyverweg 3 Delft Aerospace
Office Structures & Materials
24 Berlageweg 1 Faculty of Architecture Laboratory
28 Van Mourik 62 Kluyverweg 1 Faculty of Aerospace
Broekmanweg 6 TNO Built Environment Engineering / Adhesion
and Geosciences Institute
30 Jaffalaan 9 OTB Research Institute 63 Anthony Fokkerweg 1 SIMONA Research
Jaffalaan 9a Education & Flight Simulator
Student Affairs (CSA, 64 Kluyverweg 2 High Speed Wind
International Office) Laboratory
31 Jaffalaan 5 Faculty of Technology, 65 Kluyverweg 4 + 6 SUPAIR / TRAIL /
Policy and Facility Management &
Management Real Estate
32 Landbergstraat 15 Faculty of Industrial 69 Rotterdamseweg 380 Annex Faculty AE &
Design Engineering / EEMCS / ASTI / ANWB
SSC ICT driving simulator
33 Landbergstraat 19 Composites laboratory
/ INHOLLAND
34 Mekelweg 2 Faculty of Mechanical,
Maritime and Materials
Engineering (3mE) /
CICAT / NIMR
34a C ornelis Drebbelweg 9 Executive Board /
Supervisory Board
35 Cornelis Drebbelweg 5 EEMCS Examination
and Laboratory Class
Building