Update on the Application Process for the EngD Software Technology Program
The recruitment process for the EngD Software Technology program is now closed.
How to apply?
Make sure you have the following documents ready to upload via the official application link next year :
- A letter of motivation, including a concise statement on why you think we should provide this opportunity to you.
- An extended curriculum vitae.
- Copies of relevant B.Sc. diplomas and transcripts.
- A copy of your B.Sc. thesis, if available in English.
- Copies of relevant M.Sc. diplomas and transcripts.
- A copy (of a recent draft version) of your M.Sc. thesis in English. In case the thesis is not available in English, please provide a summary of at least 10 pages in English.
- If possible, a (link to the) syllabus of your B.Sc. and M.Sc. studies.
- The names and contact addresses (including e-mail) of (at least) three persons whom we can contact for more information on you and on your (thesis) work. Please note that we usually prefer to contact people that have been involved with your MSc and/or BSc thesis project. However, in case applicable a previous or current employer would also be an option.
Please check out our frequently asked questions section too!
For nearly graduates
You can apply for the 2026-2028 program when your master study in the Netherlands is still ongoing, and you expect to finalize your study successfully before October 30, 2026. Send us an email (ooti@tue.nl), with the following exceptions:
- Instead of a final thesis we expect an extended description of the project or a provisional summary. Please forward any update and the full version of your thesis as soon as these become available.
- Instead of the final transcripts we expect the transcripts of finalized semesters. Please forward the final transcripts as soon as these become available.
- Please forward a copy of your diploma as soon as this becomes available. In case this is expected after October 30, 2026 you can send a preliminary certificate with expected graduation date.
- Mention the expected final examination date in your cv.
In order to get a definite offer, you will need to prove that you will finalize your study successfully before the start of our program.