Support for International Employees

Settling in

ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø promotes and supports a healthy work-life balance and has many facilities to help you and your family feel right at home. We have many communities of staff and students from home and abroad. Our open, informal, and supportive environment fosters personal growth, encouraging all to engage actively. We believe that through personal connections, passion, curiosity, and collaboration, innovation thrives in our ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø community. 

A thriving community

Please explore ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø's communities, networks, and associations for employees here. To find the a complete overview of all ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø communities, you can click the link below. 

Networking Group for female scientific staff ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø

Women in Science - Eindhoven (WISE) Network

WISE network is a network for female scientific staff at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø. Supported by the University Board, the network was founded in March 2007. 

Networking association

ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Young Academy of Engineering

ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Young Academy of Engineering is a network of young talented scientists at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø.

Postdoc Association

The ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Postdoc Association aims to provide a platform for postdocs at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø to network and get support specifically tailored to their…

PhD association

E.P.A. Nexus

Eindhoven PhD Association (E.P.A.) Nexus is the association for all PhD candidates of the ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø.

Academic Broadening

Studium Generale

Broaden your horizon in scientific, cultural and societal areas and develop a curious attitude to meet the world. Now and in the future.

LGBTQIA+ Community

Compass

Compass provides a fully inclusive community for LGBTQIA+ people, as well as straight cis friends and allies. Our goal is to celebrate…

Life questions association

TINT

TINT Eindhoven supports both Dutch and international students in Eindhoven (BSc, MSc, PhD, and EngD) with personal development and life…

General PhD Council

The General PhD Council is a platform for all PhD candidates at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø. It is composed of members from the departmental PhD Councils, ensuring…

Religion umbrella association

Fiso

Credo was formerly the umbrella association, representing all spiritual and philosophical student associations. As of January 2022, these…

Student Sports Center Eindhoven

With almost 14.000 members, the Student Sports Center Eindhoven (SSC) is the heart of Eindhoven student life!

Staff association

Colleagues United

As a staff association we offer employees all kinds of opportunities for relaxation and personal development in the field of culture, art…

Introduction Day

To make sure you feel welcome and at home on our ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø campus, both you and your partner will be invited to an introduction day for new employees. About once a month we send all new employees an email inviting them to a Welcome@ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Day. 

This day offers valuable information about ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø, Eindhoven, and the Netherlands. You will be able to connect with colleagues to directly start expanding your ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø network. Partners can attend together or separately, especially if one joins later. The event will include representatives from the Get in Touch Program and Partner Career Support Program, who will warmly welcome your partner, address queries, and introduce them to the programs. 

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EXERCISE AT OUR SPORTS CENTER

In the heart of the campus you will find  (SSC). Not only students, but also alumni, staff members ánd their in the largest sports program in Eindhoven. Members of the SSC hail from all corners of the world. More than 100 different nationalities exercise weekly in and around the sports center. Sport itself is an easy way to build a (new) social life in Eindhoven, but next to all sports activities the SSC also organizes various other activities, such as an extensive Summer program. Whether you are 100% Dutch or have your roots in another country, the entire offer is bilingual: Dutch and English. Together with students and staff, the SSC provides a safe sports environment where everyone can feel at home.

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Get in Touch Program

The Get in Touch (GiT) program helps international spouses find an anchoring in their new residence. It supports internationals to find their way in Eindhoven, build and strengthen their social networks and prepare themselves for new meaningful steps in their lives in a new environment. Eventually leading towards sense of ‘belonging’ here and feeling at home. In the past years, this program has grown into a broad service for international ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø spouses. Please find more information on the .

Settling in the Brainport Region

Brainport Eindhoven in the Netherlands is the new home to many internationals in (or related to) the STEM field every year. And while the main reason to move to this region is for a better job opportunity, its new inhabitants soon realize that there is more than just a job in tech in the ‘home of pioneers.’

Upcoming Events at the Eindhoven University of Technology

ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø, its researchers, students and many associated communities organize countless events and activities for students and staff. Click the link below the slider to find an overview of all upcoming events.  

  • 11 Jun
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    Beyond Spaces: Towards Human Centric, Data Driven and Sustainable Workplace Futures

    Inaugural lecture Prof.dr.ir. Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek

    Prof.dr.ir. Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek was appointed part-time professor of Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Management at the Department…

  • 18 Jun
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    In the Blink of an Eye: Securing the Future of Optical Communication

    Inaugural lecture Prof.dr. Chigo Okonkwo

    Prof.dr. Chigo Okonkwo was appointed full-time professor of Secure Ultra High Capacity Optical Transmission Systems at the Department of…

  • 23 Jun
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    Celebrating Science

    ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Research day 2026

    June 23, 2026 12:00 PM / Blauwe Zaal, Auditorium

  • 23 Jun
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    Festive Opening of the Lustrum Year

    June 23, 2026 11:00 AM / Stadhuisplein

  • 25 Jun
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    ME Innovation Day 2026

    June 25, 2026 1:30 PM / Filmzaal Zwarte Doos, ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Campus

  • 25 Jun
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    Buiten gebaande paden: Over het structuur-functie probleem in de hersenchirurgie

    Inaugural lecture Prof.dr. Geert-Jan Rutten

    Prof.dr. Geert-Jan Rutten werd in juni 2025 benoemd tot hoogleraar Computational Neurosurgery bij de Department of Mathematics and Computer…

  • 31 Aug
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    From curiosity to impact

    Opening Academic Year 2026-2027

    From curiosity to impact marks the Opening Academic Year 2026–2027 at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø, celebrating how academic curiosity drives innovation and…

  • 24 Sep
    25 Sep
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    The academic celebration of the year

    MomenTUm

    September 24, 2026 7:00 PM - September 25, 2026 / ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø campus

  • 10 Oct
    18 Oct
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    ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø 70 Jaar

    Lustrum Week

    October 10, 2026 - October 18, 2026

  • To make sure you feel at home as quickly as possible, we will do everything we can to smoothly guide you in your move to Eindhoven. Follow the buttons for more support for international employees.