u/VeterinarianHumble82

Hey everyone, I really need some advice because I’m having a massive dilemma. I got accepted to both Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft and Industrial Design at TU Eindhoven for this September. I have the required Dutch level for Delft, so language isn't the issue, but I’m having serious doubts about which one to choose.

​I initially thought these programs were pretty much the same, but looking closer at the curriculums, they seem like completely different worlds. There really isn’t a lot of side-by-side comparison online from students, so I'm hoping someone here can break it down for me.

​From what I can tell, Delft seems very structured and focused on classic physical engineering. Eindhoven, on the other hand, seems way more focused on smart systems, interaction design, coding etc. Plus, I heard Eindhoven uses a "competency-based" learning model with almost no traditional exams and a lot of self-directed work, which sounds a bit wild to me.

​My problem is that my interests are kind of split. I love coding and tech, but I also love drawing, digital art, and the visual side of physics and mechanics. I’m torn because I feel like if I go to Delft, I might miss out on the digital/interaction side, but if I go to Eindhoven, I might miss out on the actual physical product design and engineering side.

​If anyone has studied either of these or had to make the same choice, I'd love your insight

Plus question: How does the vibe compare? I know Delft's program is in Dutch and Eindhoven's is in English—would that drastically change my experience as an international?

Hey everyone, I really need some advice because I’m having a massive dilemma. I got accepted to both Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft and Industrial Design at TU Eindhoven for this September. I have the required Dutch level for Delft, so language isn't the issue, but I’m having serious doubts about which one to choose.

​I initially thought these programs were pretty much the same, but looking closer at the curriculums, they seem like completely different worlds. There really isn’t a lot of side-by-side comparison online from students, so I'm hoping someone here can break it down for me.

​From what I can tell, Delft seems very structured and focused on classic physical engineering. Eindhoven, on the other hand, seems way more focused on smart systems, interaction design, coding etc. Plus, I heard Eindhoven uses a "competency-based" learning model with almost no traditional exams and a lot of self-directed work, which sounds a bit wild to me.

​My problem is that my interests are kind of split. I love coding and tech, but I also love drawing, digital art, and the visual side of physics and mechanics. I’m torn because I feel like if I go to Delft, I might miss out on the digital/interaction side, but if I go to Eindhoven, I might miss out on the actual physical product design and engineering side.

​If anyone has studied either of these or had to make the same choice, I'd love your insight

Plus question: How does the vibe compare? I know Delft's program is in Dutch and Eindhoven's is in English—would that drastically change my experience as an international?

Hey everyone, I really need some advice because I’m having a massive dilemma. I got accepted to both Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft and Industrial Design at TU Eindhoven for this September. I have the required Dutch level for Delft, so language isn't the issue, but I’m having serious doubts about which one to choose.

​I initially thought these programs were pretty much the same, but looking closer at the curriculums, they seem like completely different worlds. There really isn’t a lot of side-by-side comparison online from students, so I'm hoping someone here can break it down for me.

​From what I can tell, Delft seems very structured and focused on classic physical engineering. Eindhoven, on the other hand, seems way more focused on smart systems, interaction design, coding etc. Plus, I heard Eindhoven uses a "competency-based" learning model with almost no traditional exams and a lot of self-directed work, which sounds a bit wild to me.

​My problem is that my interests are kind of split. I love coding and tech, but I also love drawing, digital art, and the visual side of physics and mechanics. I’m torn because I feel like if I go to Delft, I might miss out on the digital/interaction side, but if I go to Eindhoven, I might miss out on the actual physical product design and engineering side.

​If anyone has studied either of these or had to make the same choice, I'd love your insight

Plus question: How does the vibe compare? I know Delft's program is in Dutch and Eindhoven's is in English—would that drastically change my experience as an international?