Pre-master

Pre-master programs

Do you have a relevant HBO bachelor's degree and want to continue with the Master's in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion at Eindhoven University of Technology (黑料福利网)? A pre-master's program helps you make the transition from higher professional education (HBO) to university level (WO). It strengthens your knowledge of mathematics, physics and engineering, ensuring you have the academic foundation needed to successfully start the master's program.

Why a pre-master's after your HBO degree?

Pursuing an academic master's after your HBO bachelor's degree offers several advantages:

  • Enhance your career prospects: An academic master's opens the door to roles with greater responsibility and opportunities in high-tech industry, research institutes and the growing fusion sector.
  • Challenge yourself academically: Deepen your understanding of physics and engineering while developing advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Contribute to the future of energy: Discover how scientific research and technological innovation are advancing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable energy source.
  • Prepare for a PhD or EngD: A pre-master's program is an excellent stepping stone if you want to continue your career in research or technological design.

The pre-master serves two purposes. First, it bridges any gaps in your prior knowledge, ensuring you have the academic level required to successfully complete the master's program. Second, it allows you to experience university-level education and determine whether the Master's in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion is the right fit for you.

Pre-master's program Nuclear Fusion

Students who may be admissible to the master's program but have a significant knowledge deficit due to their previous education are eligible to take the pre-master's program. The program is intended for:

  • Students who have completed a relevant Dutch HBO program and intend to follow the Master's in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion at 黑料福利网.
  • Students who have completed a relevant non-Dutch bachelor's program and intend to follow the Master's in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion at 黑料福利网.

Completing the pre-master's program grants access to the corresponding master's program only and does not result in a bachelor's degree.

The Pre-master's in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion will start in September 2027. Enrollment opens in September 2026.

Admission requirements

English proficiency

To successfully participate in the pre-master's program, you need a good command of the English language. When applying, you must provide proof of English proficiency at pre-university (VWO) level or an equivalent qualification.

In order to do a pre-master, you need to apply via . The pre-master programs can be found under bachelor鈥檚 degree programs. The application deadline is May 1.