International Student Guide - Bouwkunde

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International Student Guide
2007/2008
For more information
TU Delft International Office
Address
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
The Netherlands
Telephone
+31 (0)15 27 88012
E-mail
[email protected]
Website
www.tudelft.nl
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Welcome
Dear student,
We are delighted to welcome you to TU Delft as an international student. We take pride in
the fact that you have chosen to study at our institute and we firmly believe that you have
made the best choice for your future career by enrolling at our university.
During your studies, you will have the opportunity to explore 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 a successful and creative engineer, 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 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.
Prof. dr. ir. J.T. Fokkema
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, a time never to be forgotten.
Professor J.T. Fokkema
Rector Magnificus of Delft University of Technology
< The Oostpoort, one of the few entrances to
Delft during the Middle Ages
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Contents
1. TU
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1.3
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Delft and the Netherlands
TU Delft today
Delft
The Netherlands
Cultural background
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6. PhD students
6.1 Definition and programme structure
6.2 Finding a PhD position
6.3 Work permit
6.4 Accommodation
6.5 Bank account
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7. Living in Delft
7.1 Student associations
7.2 Student chaplaincy
7.3 Medical care
7.4 Money
7.5 Shopping
7.6 Postage
7.7 Phone
7.8 Electricity
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8. Transport and travel
8.1 Bike
8.2 Rail (NS)
8.3 Buses and trams
8.4 Driving licence
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2. Academic life at TU Delft
2.1 Structure of higher education in the Netherlands
2.2 Credits and assessment at TU Delft
2.3 Teaching methods and cultural differences
2.4 Study problems
2.5 Career support
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3. Studying at TU Delft
3.1 Academic calendar 2007/2008
3.2 Code of conduct
3.3 TU Delft facilities
3.4 Activities for international students
3.5 Student societies
3.6 Visa & residence permits
3.7 Health and liability insurance
3.8 Accommodation
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4. MSc students
4.1 Definition and programme structure
4.2 Registration
4.4 Accommodation
4.5 Summer school
4.6 Meet and greet
4.7 Bank account
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9. Enjoying life in the Netherlands
9.1 Tourist information points
9.2 Restaurants and ‘mensas’
9.3 Bars, pubs and music
9.4 Cinemas
9.5 Museums
9.6 Concert halls and theatres
9.7 Hotels
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5. Exchange and free mover students
5.1 Definition exchange students
5.2 Learning agreement/study plan exchange students
5.3 Registration exchange students
5.5 Accommodation exchange students
5.6 Definition free mover students
5.7 Bank account
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10.Other useful information
10.1 University services
10.2 TU Delft faculties
10.3 General numbers and addresses
10.4 Embassies
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Chapter 1
TU Delft and the Netherlands
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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 ninety nationalities.
TU Delft is located in the university district (‘TU-wijk’) of the ancient city of Delft (many
refer to it as a city as a sign of respect for its age). Beyond medieval church towers, there
are many impressive university buildings - laboratories, classrooms and offices. They are
built along broad streets, many 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.
Dutch sculptor Wenckeback (1895-1962) made this
grand image of Prometheus now located in front of
one of TU Delft’s buildings
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, durable and
environment-friendly technology. Prometheus’ flame thereby forms a worthy symbol of this
centre of technical excellence.
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Facts & figures
TU Delft
• Eight faculties:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Sciences
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering and Geosciences
- Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and
Computer Science
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Mechanical, Maritime and Materials
Engineering
- Technology, Policy and Management
• About 14,000 students
• Over 1,200 international students per year
(including exchange students)
• 14 Bachelor’s programmes
• Over 40 Master’s programmes
• About 4,500 employees
• More than 800 PhD students
• Over 6,000 scientific publications each year
• About 70 patent awards each year
The TU Delft is part of the IDEA League - a strategic alliance of five major European
universities of technology:
• Imperial College London
• Delft University of Technology
• 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 number 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.
University research is concentrated in thirteen
research centres
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Computational science and engineering
Earth: observation, utilization, ecology and engineering
Information and communication technology
Life science and technology
Materials science
Mechatronics and microsystems
Mobility of persons and transport of goods
Nanotechnology
Next Generation Infrastructures
Sustainable energy: extraction, conversion and use
Sustainable industrial processes
Sustainable urban areas
Water: environment, cycles, infrastructure and management
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 Delft be
disbanded to make way for a new Polytechnic School. This school went on to educate
architects and engineers in civil works, shipbuilding, mechanical engineering and mining.
On May 22nd, 1905, an Act was passed acknowledging the academic level of the School’s
technical education - it became a ‘Technische Hogeschool’, an Institute of Technology.
It was the Act that took effect on September 1st 1986 that officially renamed the Institute
of Technology - Delft University of Technology, now commonly known as TU Delft.
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1.2 Delft
Facts & figures
city of Delft
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Compact town of about 25 km
100,000 inhabitants
About 70 pubs
14 km from the coast
60 km from Amsterdam
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 organizations close to and often involved with the university. Built on reclaimed marsh
land, a ‘polder’ area, Delft borders the agricultural centre of the Randstad.
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1.3 The Netherlands
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.
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
• Average summer temperature: 16.6°C
• Average winter temperature: 2.8°C
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.
Clogs: They truly are part of Dutch tradition
Did you know that…?
Delft and the Netherlands: strategic gateways
to Europe
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The Netherlands is a relatively small country (known 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.
(with thanks to www.holland.com)
• One-quarter of Holland is below sea level?
• 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 Europe?
• 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?
• The highest point in Holland is 323 metres above sea
level?
• Amsterdam has 1,281 bridges?
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,- = $ 1.30 (February 2006).
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP): €488 billion.
• GDP per capita: €28,000.
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
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1.4 Cultural background
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 on
www.knmi.nl (in Dutch only).
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 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 criticize 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 10). The courses are free of charge for our MSc students. You can
also order books for self-study through the website or at the TU Delft library shop.
< Rotterdam, famous for its seaport
and state-of-the-art architecture
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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. Some words that might come in handy:
English
Hello, hi
Good-bye (informal)
Good-bye (formal)
Cool, great, outrageous
Nice, cosy
Lovely, delicious, nice
Yes
No
Please (informal)
Please (formal)
Thank You very much
Thank you
Dutch culture is as colourful as its national symbol the tulip
Don’t mention it
I beg Your/your pardon
Excuse me
How are You/you?
Very well, thank You/you
Excellent
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good night
See You/you later
See you tomorrow
Enjoy your meal
Sleep well
Have a nice trip
Where is/are…?
What do you call this?
What does that mean?
Do You speak English?
Do you speak English?
I don’t understand
I am hungry/thirsty
Where is the toilet?
Dutch
Hoi
Doei
Tot Ziens
Dag
Gaaf
Gezellig
Lekker
Ja
Nee
Alstjeblieft
Alstublieft
Dank u wel
Dank je wel
Bedankt
Niets te danken
Neem me niet kwalijk
Pardon
Sorry
Hoe gaat het?
Heel goed, dank u/je
Uitstekend
Goedemorgen
Goedemiddag
Goedeavond
Goedenacht
Tot straks
Tot morgen
Eet smakelijk
Welterusten
Goede reis
Waar is/zijn…?
Hoe heet dit?
Wat betekent dat?
Spreekt u Engels?
Spreek je Engels?
Ik begrijp het niet
Ik heb honger/dorst
Waar is het toilet?
Best of luck, after a while it gets easier.
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Phonetics
Hoyee
Doo-ee
Tot zeens
Dahkh
Gaaf
Ge-zel-lig
Lacker
Yaa
Nay
Ahls-ye-bleeft
Ahl-stew-bleeft
Dahngk u wel
Dahngk ye wel
Be-dahngkt
Neets te danken
Naym me neet kvaa-lick
Par-don
Sor-ry
Hoo gaat heht?
Hayl goot, dangk u/ye
Out-stay-kent
Goote-mor-gen
Goote-mi-dakhk
Goote-naa-vont
Goote-nahkht
Tot strahks
Tot mor-gen
Ayt smaa-ker-lerk
Vehlt-rerss-tern
Goote rayss
Vaar is/zayn…?
Hoo hayt dit?
Vat be-tay-kent dat?
Spraykt u engels?
Sprayk ye engels?
Ik be-grayp het neet
Ik hehp ho-ngerr/dorst
Vaar is het tvah-leht?
Chapter 2
Academic life at TU Delft
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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.
2.2 Credits and
assessment at TU Delft
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.
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.
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 specialize in engineering and technology.
• Delft University of Technology
• University of Twente
• Technical University of Eindhoven
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).
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Programme
European Credits
(from the European Credit
Transfer System)
Degree
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 Master of Engineering (M.Eng)
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.
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). 9s are seldom awarded
and 10s are extremely rare. Grades 1-3 are hardly ever used. The passing grade is 6.
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 criticize 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 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.
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Delft’s city centre provides much variety for you
to enjoy your spare time
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.
Independent study
Individually at home or at your faculty or the University Library.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 different points of view within the group.
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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 apologize.
2.4 Study problems
If you are having difficulty 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 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
everything concerning students’ living and especially academic conditions. Students are
always permitted to consult academic counsellors, especially when facing problems.
The academic counsellors can be consulted for:
• information about the degree course, the educational program 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,
• the transfer from an institute of higher professional education to university,
• help with applications for financial support under the Financial Regulation for Students or
from other TU Delft funds,
• 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.
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When you arrive at TU Delft you will receive a Faculty Guide from your faculty coordinator.
This booklet will give more information about your academic counsellor.
If you have questions about your academic programme before your arrival at TU Delft you
can contact the faculty MSc coordinator.
University student counsellors
The Office of the University student counsellors is open to (prospective) students and
recent graduates and has four main areas of expertise:
• Legal affairs: enrolment procedures, student grants and financial aid;
• Psychosocial support;
• Degree course, career and job-market orientation;
• Providing support to students who belong to special groups, such as, for example,
foreign students, students suffering from a temporary physical or mental illness, as well
as students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and top-class athletes.
The expertise of the University student counsellor complements that of the academic
counsellors.
Student Psychologists
The student psychologists offer a variety of workshops and trainings to help you study
more effectively. It is but a question 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.
Smart Study
Please visit the website: www.smartstudie.nl for more information about:
• Workshops and trainings: an informative overview of what we offer,
• Personal consultation: if you no longer believe in your own abilities,
• Study Buddy Project: students offer support to fellow students with physical,
psychological or study problems,
• Informative sites: if you want to know more or want to get started yourself.
drs W.J.M. Knippenberg
Aula TU Delft
Mekelweg 5
2628 CC Delft
Telephone 015 27 84403
E-mail: [email protected]
< The Simona flight simulator; one of the many
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. The Ombudsman can help to solve the
problem and take actions to prevent other students from encountering the same sort of
situations. The first step is to contact the Ombudsman by email.
The Ombudsman is an independent arbitrator and protects your privacy. You can discuss
issues with him or her, ask for help, submit complaints and, if you are unsure what to do,
they will show you the correct way to proceed
research facilities available
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2.5 Career support
You can make an appointment with a University student
counsellor or a student psychologist at the Education and
Student Affairs Front Office desk.
Jaffalaan 9a (entrance on Mekelweg)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00
E-mail [email protected]
You can find resources and background information on education courses and careers in
the Information Centre of Education & Student Affairs (at Jaffalaan 9a). Please feel free to
stop by and use any of the resources available, even if you do not have an appointment
with a member of the staff.
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 or an International Programmes staff member. Prior to an appointment,
students are advised to visit the Information Centre, where these and other resources can
be found:
• information on degree courses in the Netherlands;
• 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 also:
• documentation on academic opportunities abroad;
• academic guides and application forms for foreign universities participating in exchange
programmes with TU Delft;
• reference books containing information on the educational systems in 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;
• Complimentary access to databases of companies both here and abroad and institutions
that provide grants.
Finally, career guides are available to students for free. They may also take an Online
EntryCard for Qompas CarrièreStart (http://carrierestart.qompas.nl), an on-line tool to help
you find your first job with the organisation or company most suitable for you, or a
suitable Bachelor’s or Master’s programme. CarrièreStart includes an extensive
presentations of all Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in the Netherlands.
Workshops
The University student counsellors organize many career orientation workshops for
students throughout the year. For more information about the workshops, please visit
www.smartstudie.nl/workshops
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Chapter 3
Studying at TU Delft
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3.1 Academic
calendar
2007/2008
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 reexaminations in August tend to
study during the summer
break.
*) The University, all public
offices and many shops are
closed on these days.
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3.2 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.
To request or borrow publications from the TU Delft Library’s collection you need a Library
Pass. You can apply for this personal pass at the Central Library’s Information Desk or at
one of the Faculty libraries. For TU Delft students and staff it is free of charge on
presentation of a valid campus card. Guests of the university can obtain a Library Pass free
of charge for the period on their declaration of hospitality on presentation of this. Other
users pay an annual membership fee of € 20,-.
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.
TU Delft Sports Centre and Cultural Centre
A good way to meet students outside the faculty is to join sports and cultural groups. The
TU Delft Sports Centre and Cultural Centre are opposite the Faculty of Architecture
(Mekelweg 10) (website: www.snc.tudelft.nl).
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.
A fine piece of architecture offering study places in
Students’ art exhibition
3.3 TU Delft facilities
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.
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. 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 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 by digital means.
Study rooms are available for staff and students (for up to 12 people) many provided with
PCs and internet. Reservations of a study room can be made at the Reception Desk on
showing your student identity card. There are also 1000 study places, also partly provided
with PCs for which no reservation need be made.
TU Delft Library
Prometheusplein 1
2628ZC Delft
www.library.tudelft
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and outside: the TU Delft Central Library
Photo: Jacqueline de Haas
The sports centre offers facilities for many team and individual sports. There are also
qualified instructors for a wide range of sports. You need an annual ‘sportkaart’ to make use
of the facilities; this costs € 60 (students) and € 155 (staff) at the sports centre at any time.
You will need your campus card to obtain this. The card is valid for one academic year
(from September to August). With this card, you can make use of all facilities at the centre,
except for the gym, for which you will need a separate ‘fitnesskaart’ (€ 70,- valid for one
year). You can also join any of the available sports programmes (see www.snc.tudelft.nl for
the available programmes and enrolment periods). For some sports, like swimming and
squash, there is no facility at the sports centre, but with the ‘sportkaart’ 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 (see www.snc.tudelft.nl for a list of sports clubs and how to join)
that practice and play competition matches at the sports centre.
The cultural centre offers the possibility to join in cultural activities. Photography, painting,
sculpting are examples of activities organised. Musical instruments are available, as well as
a recording studio, an art studio, a rehearsal studio, a darkroom and dance studio. The
main music hall is suitable for small plays and concerts. You get access to these facilities
by purchasing a card for the facility you wish to use. On average these cards cost €65 per
year (for details see www.snc.tudelft.nl). You can follow courses in any instrument given
by qualified instructors (prices vary depending on length and level of the course, see
website for details). You can also choose to join a band that practises weekly.
TU Delft Cultural Centre
Mekelweg 10
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: 015 27 83988
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 00.30
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 - Sunday: 14:00 - 00:30
www.snc.tudelft.nl
Library membership
Everyone is welcome to use the facilities that are open to public, such as information
searches and consulting reference works and periodicals.
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TU Delft Sports Centre
Mekelweg 8
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: 015 27 82443
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 - 23:30
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 18:30
Registration hours on weekdays: 9:00 -17:00
www.snc.tudelft.nl
‘Studium Generale’
Since 1946 all universities in the Netherlands have had their own so-called Studium
Generale (or general studies) to extend the general knowledge of students, staff and
others interested by means of freely accessible programmes on culture technology, society
and science. In addition to lectures, exhibitions and workshops (some of which are in
English), Studium Generale works with themes that change on a regular basis. Most
programmes are free - for all. The workshops request a small contribution. The current
programme is on www.sg.tudelft.nl
Studium Generale
Jaffalaan 5
2628 BX Delft
Telephone: 015 27 85235
www.sg.tudelft.nl
3.4 Activities for
international students
You can take part in any number of activities the University organises during the
2007/2008 academic year to make your time here truly memorable, including:
• An introduction period for new international students, with all kinds of special events,
such as exploring the city of Delft and its environs, getting to know the University,
learning about Dutch culture and much more!
• A special International Student evening every Friday night at the Sports and Cultural
centre, where students get the chance to meet and get to know one another.
• The International Sports Day in March or April, where foreign students from different
institutes from all over the Netherlands participate in sporting events.
More information about the activities, including an activities calendar and how to register
for these activities, can be found via: www.activities.tudelft.nl
Blackboard, a virtual learning environment that you will no doubt become familiar with
soon after your arrival, will tell you about other activities that may be organised.
< You can find the student information desk at
The student association AEGEE organises many activities for international students.
Chapter 7.1 tells you more.
Jaffalaan 9A
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3.5 Student societies
In Delft, each study 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.
3.6 Visa & residence
permits
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 also play an important role in the
evaluation of the degree programmes and specific courses.
When you arrive at TU Delft you will receive a Faculty Guide for International Students
from your faculty coordinator. This booklet will give more information about the student
societies of your faculty.
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 and Japan 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’. The visa procedures for
the Netherlands are complex and can be time consuming. TU Delft can help students with
their visa application by using a special accelerated procedure. This speeds things up and
can mean lower costs than making the application yourself. When you are admitted to TU
Delft the International Office will inform you about this accelerated visa procedure. For
general information on the visa procedure go to www.nuffic.nl/immigration.
Note: Free mover students who require a visa for the Netherlands must apply for it
themselves. They cannot use the procedure of TU Delft. Please remember this procedure
can take time. For more information please refer to www.nuffic.nl/immigration.
Residence permit
All students (EU and non-EU) staying longer than four months in the country needs to
register as a resident at the local municipality. The procedure for application of a residence
permit depends on your nationality. MSc and exchange students will receive detailed
information on the relevant procedures in their acceptance letter.
General information on applying for a residence permit is to be found on
www.nuffic.nl/immigration. Exchange students can also view www.tudelft.nl/exchange for
detailed description of visa & residence permit application procedures.
Vibrant student life,
it's all part of your TU Delft experience.
Study and research go hand in hand throughout the
programme
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 section 6.3: Medical care.
IND
Dutch Immigration Office
The organisation for entry into The Netherlands
Telephone: 0900 123 4561
www.ind.nl
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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 3 months. It is crucial that you apply for the searching
student permit on 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 be insured for sickness.
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 student 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 applying for an MVV visa to enter the Netherlands via TU Delft 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 plus a non-recurring
administration fee of € 3,50 (May 2006). You will receive your insurance policy from the
International Office upon arrival at TU Delft. All non-EU students who do not need a visa
to enter the Netherlands have to arrange their own Health insurance. TU Delft
recommends the IPS Health and Liability insurance.
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.com.
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.
Agis Zorgverzekeringen Sectie Buitenland
PO Box 8261
3503 RG Utrecht
Tel 030 233 0600
Fax 030 233 0695
Non-EU: Australia, Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia
and Montenegro, Vojvodina, Kosovo, Tunesia, Turkey and
Cape Verde Islands.
For citizens from a number of non-EU-countries a regulation applies that is comparable to
the EU health card (see EU). The Netherlands has signed treaties with these countries
such that whoever is covered by the public health care system in their home country will
also be covered for emergency treatment (that cannot wait for the patient’s repatriation) in
the Netherlands while on temporary residence. For this there is a special form (E111)
necessary that can be obtained from the insurer in the person’s home country. Treaty
signatories are Australia, Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, Vojvodina,
Kosovo, Tunesia, Turkey and Cape Verde Islands. You should bring the E111 form with
you, or a certified copy, because you will need it whenever you use one of the health
services in the Netherlands. In order to get the money back that you paid for medical
assistance, you will have to send a copy of your insurance form, the original bill(s) (keep a
copy of the originals) and the number of your bank/giro account into which the money has
to be paid to:
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.acepolis.com for more information about the insurance and conditions.
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.
More information about the insurance terms for each specific student group can be found
in chapter 4: MSc students, chapter 5: Exchange and free mover students and chapter 6:
PhD students.
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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.
Compensation: health care 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/immigration > fact sheets and links >
Health insurance for foreign students in the Netherlands
EU citizens do not need a work permit. As long as you have registered with the Dutch
Immigration Service (IND), you can be employed under the same conditions as a Dutch
student.
Citizens of all other countries 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 (as a PhD student for instance) during your study you will be
required to subscribe to the compulsory basic insurance package.
Many innovative architectural designs first see the
light of day in the Form-Study Hall of the Faculty of
Architecture
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 recommends the insurances shown below:
• The basic insurance package of IPS. The monthly premium will be € 87,30 (for the
‘natura-polis’, which pays for care provided by pre-selected providers) or € 93,30 (for the
‘restitutie-polis’, which simply reimburses costs).
• The TU Delft has a collective contract 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.
Everyone with basic insurance is eligible for the no-claim system. If you do not claim any
medical costs through your insurance, you will be entitled to a reimbursement of € 255,per year.
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/immigration > fact sheets and links > Foreign students and parttime jobs
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3.8 Accommodation
DUWO
Student accommodation
Kanaalweg 4
2628 EB Delft
Telephone: 015 219 2200
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 17.00
www.duwo.nl/foreign/
TU Delft offers all 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.
For accommodation TU Delft works together with accommodation specialist DUWO. This is
usually on the basis of a first-come, first-served system. TU Delft has contracted with
DUWO to take some 1000 units annually (this number is growing every year) for
international students and guests. In this way there is usually sufficient housing for this
special group. To keep this arrangement going, 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 organizations.
Many students find rental prices high, especially when compared to student housing or
rooms in cities close by.
There are several reasons for these high prices. First of all, the rental price includes
furnishing, energy, use of common areas, an Internet connection and the use of a washing
machine, which is not the case in student housing. Secondly these rooms are exclusively
reserved for international students. Therefore we can almost always provide housing (and
offer a guarantee for MSc students), where local students have to search for months
before they find a place to live.
Chapters 4 to 6 explain what TU Delft and DUWO together can offer to each of the
student groups.
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Chapter 4
MSc students
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MSc students
4.1 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.
4.2 Registration
Course week abroad:
the ATHENS programme
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 includes
both 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/buitenland > Studying
abroad > Academic Study Programme >
ATHENS programme
insurance
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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.
After arrival in the Netherlands, your first step to 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. For many facilities at TU Delft your student ID Card will be indispensable.
During the year, 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.
You must register every year, something you will be informed about by the International Office.
To register at the TU Delft you will need the following documents:
• a completed registration form,
• a copy of the page of your passport with your personal data, or a birth/parish-register
certificate; those who need an authorization for Temporary Stay (MVV) should also hand
in a copy of the page of the passport with the MVV Sticker; EU/EEA nationals should
hand in a copy of the page of the passport with a special EU/EEA sticker.
To complete the registration process you have to visit the TU Delft ‘Multi Media Services’
at Zuidplantsoen 2, 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 about your student identity
card at your postal address in the Netherlands within three weeks of receipt of the
documents above.
Chapter 3.6 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 graduate or leave
your programme at TU Delft.
MSc students
4.4 Accommodation
Housing in Delft is scarce, especially in the
month of September when not only a large
group of international students arrive, but also
a large group of Dutch students are looking for
a room.
Although it is possible to find accommodation
yourself, it is certainly not easy. Housing on the
private market is often more expensive and
usually does not have the same level of service.
More information on arranging your own
accommodation can be found on our website:
www.tudelft.nl/exchange -> accommodation
Students coming to Delft are generally accommodated by the housing agency DUWO. All
MSc degree 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). There is some on-campus housing, but generally students live
off campus. Family housing is not available.
Through the confirmation statement sent to you with your letter of admission you can
indicate that you would like TU Delft to arrange housing for you. If you would like TU Delft
to arrange housing, you will have to sign a one-year-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. Upon arrival you will be
requested to pay the first month’s rent and a deposit of € 300,-.
There are three situations which permit early cancellation of a rental contract.
• If you are doing an internship as part of your MSc studies in a town more than 30 km
from Delft. In this case you will need a letter from the housing coordinator at the
International Office to cancel the contract. Please remember that there will be no
guarantee that there will be housing available when you return to Delft.
• In case you have signed a one-year contract for the second year of your studies, you can
terminate it if you qualify earlier than foreseen.
• If you stop your studies and cancel your registration at TU Delft.
In principle all MSc degree students arrive on the first of August or the first of September.
The rental period starts on the first or sixteenth of the month and ends on the 15th or last
day of the month. This means that if you arrive, for example, on the seventh of the
month, your commencing date will still be the first of that month.
4.5 Summer school
The summer course is a preparatory course for non-EU/EFTA nationals who come to TU
Delft. The main objective of the summer school is to prepare you thoroughly and
pleasantly for participation in the TU Delft educational system and to introduce you to
issues related to technological developments in the Netherlands and Western Europe. The
important elements of the summer school are team work, oral and written communication
and interdisciplinary study.
During and shortly after the summer school various excursions are organised. You can visit
famous Dutch cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and other typically Dutch places such
as the Delta Works, a huge civil engineering project that protects the southern province of
‘Zeeland’ from the sea. The summer school starts early August and lasts four weeks. It is a
very useful introduction to the Netherlands and TU Delft.
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4.6 Meet and greet
We advise all new international students to join
the mentor programme to get better acquainted
with Delft and student life at TU Delft.
Each year TU Delft organizes a number of Meet and Greet days to welcome incoming MSc
students on their arrival at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. A TU Delft contact person meets
you and accompanies you to Delft.
For MSc students participating in the Summer School programme, the Meet and Greet
days are 1 - 3 August 2007.
For all other MSc students, the Meet and Greet days are on 27 - 30 August 2007.
4.7 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:
ABN AMRO Bank
Martinus Nijhofflaan 1
2624 ER Delft
Telephone: 0900 0024
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.
This service is free of charge for EU students and they also receive a savings account.
Non-EU students have to pay a one-time 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 more information please visit www.abnamro.nl
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Chapter 5
Exchange and free mover students
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5.1 Definition
exchange students
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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:
1. You should have successfully completed at least the first year of study at your home
university
2. You should be academically qualified for the course work or research you wish to
pursue at TU Delft
3. Your study programme should match the courses or modules you wish to pursue at
TU Delft
4. Your home university should approve your exchange and fully accept the examination
results obtained at TU Delft
• a completed registration form, signed by the international exchange coordinator
certificate; those who need an authorization for Temporary Stay (MVV) should also hand
in a copy of the page of the passport with the MVV Sticker; EU/EEA nationals should
hand in a copy of the page of the passport with a special EU/EEA sticker
• proof of registration at your home university
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. You may also have to apply for an extension of
your residence permit eight weeks before it expires. See also 3.6.
insurance
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.
The only reason the IPS insurance can be cancelled outright is if you graduate or leave
your programme at TU Delft.
5.5 Accommodation
exchange students
For more information please visit www.tudelft.nl/exchange.
5.2 Learning
agreement/study plan
exchange students
5.3 Registration
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 recognized 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.
Your first step to studying at TU Delft is the registration at the Central Student
Administration (CSA). Once registered in the student information system you will obtain
a student number, a student identity card, access to Blackboard, a NetId, you can register
for courses, examinations and probably most important: your results can be registered. For
many facilities at TU Delft your student ID Card will be indispensable.
To register at TU Delft, please contact the international exchange coordinator after you
arrive. You will receive a registration form which will be signed by the coordinator. Then
you have to visit the CSA. You will be asked to show:
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Chapter 3.6 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.
Student housing is distributed on a first come,
first served base, which means that you are
more likely to receive housing when you apply
well in advance. In over 95% of the applications
the housing agency DUWO succeeds in
effectively housing students. Housing in Delft is
scarce, especially in September when many
international students arrive to add to the many
Dutch students looking for rooms. Although it is
possible to find accommodation yourself, it is
not easy. More information on arranging your
own accommodation can be found on our
webste:www.tudelft.nl/exchange ->
accommodation
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
person only; they cannot be shared. There is no family housing available.
If you would like TU Delft to arrange accommodation for you, send 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 which can only be terminated early in two circumstances.
• If you stop your studies and cancel your registration at TU Delft due to special circumstances
• If there is a waiting list for your specific accommodation type.
On arrival you will be requested to pay one month’s rent and a deposit of € 300,-. Please
note that completing and signing the application form is not free of obligation. Handing in
the signed form implies liability for the rent of at least one month as there is a (legal)
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notice term of one month. If notice is given too late the student may have to pay six
weeks rent. Please read the accommodation conditions carefully. If you would like to
extend your stay at TU Delft, you may apply for an extension of your housing contract.
You need permission from your Faculty Exchange Coordinator. Your DUWO contract can be
extended by a period not to exceed the duration of the original period.
If, by chance, no room is available the applicant remains 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 the offer within seven
days (by e-mail).
5.6 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.
IB-Groep
Study Finance/Steunpunt Studiefinanciering
Koninginnegracht 12B
2514 AA Den Haag
Telephone: 050 599 7755
Opening hours: 9:00 - 17:00
www.ib-groep.nl
EU and EEA students - tuition fee compensation
You can apply for compensation from the Informatie Beheer Groep (IB-groep) if you:
• Are a national of an EU-country (Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland,
France, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg,
Malta, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Czech Republic or Sweden),
an EEA country (Liechtenstein, Norway or Iceland) or have Swiss nationality
• Follow a programme in the Netherlands that qualifies you for an allowance or a grant
• Pay tuition fees in the Netherlands
• Under the nationality rules do not qualify for an allowance or a grant
Detailed information on this subject and an application form can be found in the brochure
‘EU and EEA students tuition fee compensation’, obtainable via the IB-groep website
www.ib-groep.nl and the International Office of TU Delft.
Registration
Your first step to studying at TU Delft is registration at the Central Student Administration
(CSA). 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 ID Card will be
indispensable.
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To register at TU Delft, contact the CSA. You will be asked to show:
• a letter of acceptance from the international exchange coordinator
certificate; those who need an Authorization for Temporary Stay (MVV) should also hand
in a copy of the page of the passport with the MVV sticker; EU/EEA nationals should
hand in a copy of the page of the passport with a special EU/EEA sticker
Finally visit ‘Multi Media Services’ of TU Delft on Zuidplantsoen 2, 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 about your student identity card at your postal address in The
Netherlands three weeks after receipt of the above-mentioned documents.
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 2.8.
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.
5.7 Bank account
ABN AMRO Bank
2624 ER Delft
www.abnamro.nl
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:
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.
Exchange and free mover students have to pay a one-time 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.
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PhD students
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PhD students
There are around 1,000 PhD students at TU Delft, almost fifty per cent non-Dutch, many
cooperating with researchers from across the world. Their work is at the leading edge of
modern science and technology.
6.1 Definition and
programme structure
PhD students are students who conduct research at TU Delft with the objective of
obtaining a PhD degree. A PhD programme 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. Most PhD students 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. However there are alternative ways
to finance a PhD research project. For more information please visit www.tudelft.nl/phd.
6.2 Finding
a PhD position
TU Delft has eight multidisciplinary research schools and various research institutes
equipped for and dedicated to innovative research. Each faculty also offers PhD positions.
For a complete overview of the research conducted at TU Delft we refer to our website.
PhD students can contact the research schools, institutes or groups directly or apply for
positions offered on the job vacancy site ‘Academic Transfer’: www.academictransfer.nl/org.
Before travelling to TU Delft, PhD students should report to the department where they
will conduct their research. If you have any questions regarding a PhD at TU Delft, please
do not hesitate to send an email to [email protected]. You can talk to other PhD students at
[email protected].
6.3 Visa and work permit
A PhD student can either be employed by TU Delft or finance their PhD studies through
private means or a scholarship. The way in which non-EU PhD students finance their PhD
studies may have consequences for their visa and residence permit application.
• PhD students 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’, a immigration programme for highly skilled individuals.
• PhD students with non-EU nationality who finance their PhD studies through private
means or a scholarship will require a visa (MVV) and a work permit. Because research is
considered by the Dutch authorities as employment (whether paid or not), the employer
(TU Delft) has the responsibility for applying for the work permit. As this is something
that concerns only the university and the authorities, all you need to do is provide the
correct original documents.
As a PhD student with a paid job, you must take out basic health and medical insurance in
the Netherlands. TU Delft can usually help you to apply for the compulsory health and
medical insurance.
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If you do not get an allowance or a salary you can take out IPS health insurance. For
more information please read chapter 3.6 or visit: www.ips-lippmann.com
6.4 Accommodation
Housing is distributed on a first come, first
served base, which means that you are more
likely to receive housing when you apply well in
advance. In over 95% of the applications the
housing agency DUWO succeeds in the
reservation of housing for students from abroad.
Housing in Delft is scarce, especially in the
month of September when not only a large
group of international students arrive, but also a
large group of Dutch students are looking for a
room. Although it is possible to find
accommodation yourself, it is not easy. Housing
on the private market may be less expensive
but will usually not offer the same level of
service. Remember that finding accommodation
on your own can be a time-consuming exercise.
More information on arranging your own
accommodation can be found on our website:
www.tudelft.nl/exchange > accommodation
6.5 Bank account
ABN AMRO Bank
2624 ER Delft
www.abnamro.nl
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PhD students are generally housed by the accommodation agency DUWO. Rooms are
either one-room furnished studios or private rooms with shared facilities, each with bed
linen and kitchen utensils for one. All rooms are near the university within some three
kilometres. There is some on campus housing, but generally students live off campus.
There is no family housing available.
As a PhD student you will become a staff member of TU Delft. For this reason, the housing
coordinator of the faculty where you will conduct your research will arrange housing if you
request it. An application form can be obtained from the housing coordinator (ask the
management assistant of the department where you are going to conduct your research).
You will have to complete this and return it to the housing coordinator who will forward it
to DUWO. If you decide to have TU Delft arrange your accommodation, you will sign a
contract for a period of between 2 and 52 weeks with DUWO which can only be terminated
early under special conditions. It can be extended once with as a maximum duration that of
the original contract. Upon arrival you will be requested to pay one month rent and a
deposit of € 300,-. The renting period starts on the first or 16th of the month and ends on
the 15th or last day of the month. This means that if you take residence on, for example,
the 7th of the month, the rental will officially commence on the first of that 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. There is a notice of one
month. If this is given too late the student will have to pay at least six weeks rent. Please
read the housing 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 seven days (by e-mail).
You will probably need the services of a bank. It is difficult to open a bank account in the
Netherlands if you do not have a residence permit. Because some time may elapse before
you have your residence permit TU Delft has made arrangements with the ABN AMRO
bank in Delft. As PhD student you can open a Young Professional account for a charge of
€ 7,- per quarter. For this you will receive a current account and a world pass with chipknip
(card that is credited and is thus like cash) and internet banking.
You will need to bring the following documents to register:
• valid passport
• declaration of your registration at TU Delft
• proof of address (DUWO accommodation contract or proof of registration at the
municipality of Delft)
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Daily life
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Daily life
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 something special, the country’s three largest cities are only a train
journey away.
7.1 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 271 cities in 40 countries.
Over 17,000 member students are actively involved in travelling, participating in fun and
pleasure events and conferences on topics that concern you. There are a lot of possibilities
to travel to other places in Europe, meet new people and make friends everywhere! In
every city there is an independent local association such as AEGEE-Delft.
AEGEE-Delft is a fun and leisure association, devoted to integration between European
students. We organize local activities for our members and exchange students and take
advantage of opportunities offered by our extensive European network. We have good
contact with other branches and it is always great to do activities together. In Delft we count
more than 150 members; more than 25 are actively involved in committees. Most members
are Dutch, 1/3 female and 2/3 male. Our membership fee is only € 27,- per year.
Apart from members, more than 100 foreign students in Delft participate in our activities.
The Foreign Affairs Committee organises excursions every year to the beautiful places in
the Netherlands! The committee shows foreign students details of Dutch culture, for
example Sinterklaas. Every year it is a great evening, following an ancient Dutch tradition.
Traditionally every half a year we have a Tour de Delft, so every foreign student can get to
know the city. We also go to Amsterdam, visit a traditional Dutch farm and a cheese farm
in the north-west, we have a tour of Rotterdam and visit a windmill and jenever distillery
in Schiedam.
Also a great experience are the weekend excursions. Celebrating Carnaval (a festival in the
south of Holland, with music, people dressed up, crowded streets), or a tour to the north
of Holland! The excursions are always a success and not expensive!
Every Wednesday AEGEE-Delft has a social gathering in Café de Ruif – located in the city
centre – also a good meeting point for foreign students. Crowded, noisy and entertaining,
and weekly. If you would like to know more about our excursions or about AEGEE-Delft,
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if you would like to meet Dutch students to get familiar with the culture, or if you would
like to meet other foreign students to enjoy your time here and share experiences with,
then you are more than welcome to come and join us!!
Lorentzweg 1
Room D301
2628 CJ Delft
Opening hours on weekdays 12.30-13.30
www.aegee-delft.nl
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 almost 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 party at the association is one of the many activities that are enjoyed by all.
There is always the possibility to relax and chat and there are often special activities
arranged such as readings.
Oude Delft 9
2611 BA Delft
www.csrdelft.nl
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 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 many other drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) we have on offer. The
bar is open whenever there are members present. To see what De Bolk is like for yourself,
come visit us any time.
Buitenwatersloot 1-3
2613 TA Delft
www.bolk.tudelft.nl
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Delftsch Studenten Corps (DSC)
The DSC has 1500 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 beyond, rowing, gliding,
rugby, tennis, horseback riding, sailing, climbing, ice skating, ice hockey, field hockey, kite
surfing and so on. If you are interested in one of these sports, call us on 015-2150030.
Phoenixstraat 30
2611 AL Delft
www.delft.corps.nl
Delftsche Studenten Vereniging Sint Jansbrug
With 650 members Delftse Studentenvereniging Sint Jansbrug is the third largest student
society of Delft. During its history of more than 50 years, its members have created a
welcome place for every student in Delft.
From Monday till Friday students gather for a meal in our dining hall, which is open to
non-members as well. Afterwards they continue the evening in the bar upstairs to talk
about the day and have a drink. Others go elsewhere, be it for sports or cultural activities
provided by Sint Jansbrug, such as: hockey, soccer, theatre and stand up comedy.
If you would like to know more, just drop in and see for yourself how tens of people enjoy
being at our society every day. We hope to welcome you during the OWee.
Oude Delft 50-52
2611 CD Delft
www.jansbrug.nl
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Delftsche Zwervers (Delft bums)
The Delftsche Zwervers is rightly referred to as the smallest student association in Delft
(20 members) and means something totally different to normal student life. An association
as a group of friends who meet once a week to eat together and then have a pleasant
social evening by organising something thought up by your friends. Do you enjoy fire?
What do you think of the wheel? Would you like to join us on the annual camp we
organise for children with learning problems?
Delftsche Zwervers: “Grew small by staying small!” In the most rear tower of the Kruithuis
(Powder House), next to the Kruithuis bridge.
Schiekade 3
2627 BL Delft
www.delftschezwervers.nl
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 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 many
parties throughout the year and we frequently visit members of our Federation of Student
Associations in other cities. Come and visit us at our beautiful society!
Oude Delft 123
2611 BE Delft
www.dsb.tudelft.nl
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 musicians. Because Groover is a young student
association, there are a lot of opportunities for new initiatives. We currently have a big
band and several jazz combos. We put together workshops with professional jazz
musicians and hold jam sessions. Besides these activities, Groover also organizes parties,
trips and music evenings. If you would like to join Groover, please come to our monthly
jam session in café “de Klok” (Oude Delft 99) held on every last Wednesday of the month.
You can also come to a workshop at the Cultural Centre, or send us an email.
Cultural Centre
Mekelweg 10
2628 CD Delft
www.grooverjazz.nl
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Delftse Studenten Roeivereniging Proteus-Eretes
Delft Students‘ Rowing-club ‘Proteus-Eretes’
Like to meet other students? Participate in a team sport? Organise and join activities? Rowing
club Proteus-Eretes might be an option for you! Proteus-Eretes is a large club with some 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
help organise. And there is more! When you join the rowing club you are a member for at least
one year, can use the boats and train whenever you want to. You can join in September or April.
So if you think Proteus-Eretes is something for you, contact us at: [email protected]
Rotterdamseweg 362A
PO Box 322
2600 AH Delft
www.proteus.tudelft.nl
DSMG Krashna Musika
Krashna Musika is the student music society of Delft. You can make classical music with
Krashna by joining the choir or the symphony orchestra. The choir and symphony orchestra
have at least two projects a year and six chamber music concerts are also held annually. There
are also master classes taught by professional musicians. You may also join the chamber choir
or the chamber orchestra; they have one or two projects a year. Besides making music,
Krashna also puts together many other activities: parties after concerts, a sailing trip in July,
and a ball. We will celebrate next year’s 40th anniversary with a number of activities, including
going on tour. To join Krashna, come meet us at the open rehearsals: Monday September 3,
10 and 17 for the orchestra and Wednesday September 5, 12 and 19 for the choir. To join the
chamber music ensemble, please e-mail, call or visit us in room 236 of the Cultural Centre.
Mekelweg 10 (room 236)
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: 015 278 2925
www.krashna.nl
OJV ‘De Koornbeurs’
OJV de Koornbeurs is not a normal student society, it is an open youth society. This means
that everyone is welcome. We organize a great variety of activities: from Monday till Friday
there’s a café in the basement, which was built in the Middle Ages. Also there is a canteen,
where you can buy a healthy meal for a low price. Every Friday evening we organize a disco
with dance music and on Saturdays there is an alternative disco. Twice a month we have live
music on stage. All these activities are made possible by our volunteers: members of OJV de
Koornbeurs. Come and enjoy the open atmosphere with a great variety of people!
Voldersgracht 1
2611 ET Delft
www.koornbeurs.nl
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Sanctus Virgilius
With its 1600 members the Catholic student association Sanctus Virgilius is the largest
association in Delft. For the last 107 years Virgiel 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 organized. These
are not only to relax but often to achieve something. Everything that happens here is
organised by the members. So everyone has numerous possibilities during their Virgiel
years to develop their organisational capabilities in whatever way would suit them.
Oude Delft 57
2611 BC Delft
www.virgiel.nl
Wolbodo Sociëteit ‘Novum’
Around a hundred people, one bar, lots of barrels of beer, a lot of kitchen utensils,
a wooden leg, a weekend away, 16 bags of Cheesy Wotsits, a festival, handy guys,
a stitching and hooking guru, a production company, two folding trailer tents, and an
undefinable structure of organisation.
Verwersdijk 102
2611 NK Delft
www.wolbodo.nl
7.2 Student chaplaincy
The International Student Chaplaincy is a place where students from all countries and
continents can meet each other and the two chaplains and find a home away from home.
Each Sunday an English ecumenical service is held. During the week students are invited
for Bible study, choir repetition and painting. Intercultural and inter-religious evenings with
meals and discussions about relevant themes are organized monthly. The chaplains are
also available for personal counselling.
The student chaplaincy works on behalf of all churches which are linked in ‘The Convent of
Student chaplaincies’ in Delft. Chaplains are either Catholic or Protestant. The International
Office, the student medical practitioners and the University student counsellors also
maintain good relations with each other and the pastorate.
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Student Chaplaincy
(‘Studentenpastoraat’)
Voorstraat 60
2611 JS Delft
Telephone: 015 212 3421
www.motiv.tudelft.nl
http://home.wanadoo.nl/ispdelft/
English-speaking
churches:
Christian Fellowship Living Water
Hermesstraat 65
Telephone:
015 262 9010, 06 1941 8410
Sundays: worship service at 10.00
Language: English and Dutch
(simultaneous translation)
www.levendwater.nl
International Reformed Evangelical
Fellowship
Heilige Geestkerkhof 25 (Oude Kerk)
Language: English
http://welcome.to/irefdelft/
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Mount Zion Int. Parish
Brabantse Turfmarkt 9
(Congregatie Gebouw)
Telephone:
06 3381 3411, 06 2841 6318
[email protected]
Language: English
(Dutch translation available)
www.rccgholland.org/delft/
Churches with
translation into English:
Evangeliegemeente Morgenstond
Achterom 46 (Zuiderkerk)
Telephone: 015 212 5989
Language: Dutch with translation to
English by headphone
www.morgenstond.org/delft/
Delft Christian Fellowship
Cort van der Lindenstraat 1 (Hofkerk)
Telephone: 015 214 4659
Language: Dutch and Indonesian with
translation into English
www.delftchristianfellowship.org
Two pastors are especially assigned to work with international students. They are:
Father Ben Engelbertink (Catholic), phone: 015 215 8328, e-mail: [email protected]
Reverend Stroh (Protestant), phone: 070 329 7624, e-mail: [email protected]
The International Student Church offers English ecumenical services each Sunday in the
chapel of the Church at Raamstraat 78 (behind Delft Central Station).
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IFES-Delft
IFES-Delft also organises activities for international students! We hold an Intercultural
Evening every month where you are invited to come for a meal together and do
something after dinner. For example go to the beach, take a city tour, have a quiz about
Holland or do some painting. Our Eat & Meet and Host Family programmes give you the
opportunity to get in touch with Dutch students or families. You are also welcome at the
international bible study group. IFES-Delft is a group of Christian students who enjoy
making and maintaining contact with international students.
For more information, please visit www.ifesdelft.nl or e-mail [email protected]
7.3 Medical care
Dentist
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; this is the Delftse Tandartsen
lijn (Delft dentist line). After 17:00 and during weekends and holidays, call 015 260 3233.
More information on: www.tandartsendienstdelft.nl
General Practitioner
It is wise to contact a general practitioner or ‘huisarts’ soon after your arrival in Delft, to
see if he or she can accept you as a patient. Many family doctors are restricted to a
certain number of patients.
If you need a consultation, make an appointment by telephone. Family doctors have clinic
hours during the day. In general you should call between 8.00-10.00 a.m. In urgent cases
you can ring for an appointment outside these hours. If you are very ill and unable to
come to the clinic, you can ask for a house call.
For emergencies outside office hours (after 17.00 and at weekends) call the doctor on duty
at the ‘huisartsenpost’, on 015 251 1930. The huisartsenpost is located near the first aid
department of the Reinier de Graaf Hospital.
For more information and addresses of general practitioners contact SGZ
(Students Health Care).
Health care centre SGZ
Surinamestraat 4
2612 EA Delft
Telephone: 015 212 1507
www.sgz.nl
General hospital/ first aid
Except in the case of first aid, to consult a medical specialist at a hospital you need a letter
of referral from your general practitioner. The main hospital in Delft is the Reinier de Graaf
hospital. If you visit the hospital please take your insurance card and passport.
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Hospital Reinier de Graaf
Reinier de Graafweg 3-11
Telephone: 015 260 3060
By public transport: bus 60 and 62
www.rdgg.nl
Pharmacies
As almost everywhere in the world, pharmaceuticals are available from a pharmacy
(‘apotheek’) or drugstore (‘drogisterij’) either ‘over the counter’ (unrestricted) or ‘on
prescription’ from a doctor (restricted).
Apotheek Delfgauw
Gouden Rijderplein 16, Telephone: 015 257 4639, www.apotheekdelfgauw.nl
Apotheek Kruyt
Nieuwe Langendijk 56, Telephone: 015 212 5760, www.apotheekkruyt.nl
Apotheek Buitenhof
Rossinistraat 1, Telephone: 015 256 5000, www.buitenhofapotheek.nl
Apotheek Kipp
Oude Delft 204, Telephone: 015 212 1568
Apotheek Hof van Delft
Hof van Delftlaan 61, Telephone: 015 212 2174, www.hofvandelft-apotheek.nl
Apotheek Wippolder
Julianalaan 61, Telephone: 015 213 2478, www.wippolderapotheek.nl
Apotheek Tanthof
Veulenkamp 43, Telephone: 015 256 4200, www.apotheektanthof.nl
Apotheek Voorhof
Papsouwselaan 230, Telephone: 015 261 2772
Apotheek Multatuli
Multatuliweg 65, Telephone: 015 261 5506
Apotheek De Hoed
Kampveld 10b, Telephone: 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, Surinam) need to go through a
Tuberculosis test. As tuberculosis is visible in the lungs, the examination involves an X-ray
of the lungs. The X-ray will have to be 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 will be
stationed at the TU Delft campus in the autumn and spring.
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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 take part in
this examination.
7.4 Money
Very convenient: the euro is the currency of many
European countries
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7.5 Shopping
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, beginning 2006 the rate of Euro to US$ was about 1 to 1.25. 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 at € 5,23 will cost € 5,- Euro and twenty-three euro cents.
Grocery Shopping
For your groceries, try the supermarkets or outdoor markets. Range and prices vary.
Supermarkets
Aldi and Lidl are the least expensive supermarkets, but the range is limited. The general
quality of products is lower than the average.
www.aldi.nl
Papsouwselaan 1
Mon-Sat 9:00 - 18:00
Student budget
Living expenses vary according to personal lifestyle and choice of housing. As a guideline
at least € 650,- a month is required to meet the basic expenses of meals, housing, books
and incidentals (tuition fees are not included in this amount). It is approximately
equivalent to the minimum Dutch welfare payment.
www.lidl.nl
Multatuliweg 53-59
Mon-Fri 8:30 - 20:00
Sat. 8:30 - 18:00
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.
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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.
C1000 supermarkets are slightly more expensive, but they offer a larger range.
Opening hours
Generally opening hours are as follows:
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
Evening opening: till 21:00
• Delft and Rotterdam: Fridays
• The Hague: Thursdays
www.c1000.nl
Bastiaansplein 135 (6 supermarkets in Delft)
Mon-Sat 8:00 - 22:00
Sun 10:00 - 18:00
Albert Heijn is the most expensive supermarket that sells a large range of quality products.
www.ah.nl
City centre, Brabantse Turfmarkt 33 43 (4 supermarkets in Delft)
Mon-Sat 8:00 - 20:00
Fri 8:00 - 21:00
Sun 12:00 - 18:00
Most supermarkets also open in the evening.
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Farmers’ markets
Another option is to go to the weekly farmer’s market (‘markt’) on the Delft ‘Marktplein’
square on Thursdays and at the Brabantse Turfmarkt on Saturdays. These are a good
place to find fresh 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’ in Rotterdam.
This market is conveniently situated next to the exit of the Rotterdam Blaak train station
(Tuesday and Saturday between 9:00 and 17:00). Or visit the ‘Haagse Markt’ in The
Hague (Herman Costerstraat) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 8:00
and 18:00. These markets are much larger, with around 500 stands. You will also find all
kinds of non-food products.
Delft
‘Marktplein’
Markt, Delft
Thu 9:00-17:00
Rotterdam
‘Centrum Markt’
Blaak, Rotterdam
Tue and Sat
8:00-17:00
The Hague
‘Haagse Markt’
Herman Costerstraat,
The Hague
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat:
8:00-8:00
Oriental Rotterdam
Parkhaven 21
Mon-Thu 9:00 - 18:00
Fri 9:00 - 21:00
Sat 9:00 - 18:00
W.N.H. The Hague
Gedempte Burgwal 8
Telephone: 070 360 1977
‘Brabantse Turfmarkt’
Delft, Sat 9:00 - 16:00
Oriental Delft
Kleveringweg 59
Mon-Thu 9:00 - 18:00
Fri 9:00 - 21:00
Sat 9:00 - 18:00
Every 1st Sunday of the
month 11:00 - 17:00
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7.6 Postage
Post offices in Delft
• Bikolaan 189-191
• Mekelweg 1
• Troelstralaan 81
• Van Foreestweg 16
• Zuidwal 17
Letters and/or postcards can be mailed using the red post boxes on the 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 be put in the left slot that is marked ‘Overige bestemmingen’. But of
course you can also hand your mail over the counter of the post office.
Stamps
Buy postage stamps at post offices and some supermarkets like Albert Heijn, tobacco stores
and kiosks. Packages (’pakketpost’) can only be sent via a post office, where you can also find
a folder with the prices. The main post offices are open on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:30 and
on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30. The smaller post offices are closed on Saturday.
For tariffs and shipping schedules visit the website: www.tntpost.nl (in Dutch only).
Activities at the Cultural Centre allow you to show
your fellow students that there is more to you than
meets the eye
W.N.H. Rotterdam
West Kruiskade 4-6
Telephone: 010 241 7355
International foods
The farmer’s markets are a good place to find both international foodstuffs as well as more
usual Dutch foods. The cities have neighbourhoods with many international food shops
and halal products.
In Rotterdam, try Middellandstraat, walking distance from the central station.
In The Hague, visit ‘Het Lint’ on Wagenstraat (www.hetlint.nl, Dutch only).
For Asian foods, the ‘Oriental’ supermarkets in Delft and Rotterdam, and Wah Nam Hong
(W.N.H.) in Rotterdam and The Hague are a good place to look around.
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7.7 Phone
Useful websites
National telephone directory
www.telefoongids.nl
Good offers for mobile telephones
www.teledump.nl
www.telediscount.nl
Pre-select carriers for low international rates
www.tele2.nl
If you want to dial a phone number in The Netherlands from abroad dial:
1. the international admission number
2. the international access number for The Netherlands, which is 31
3. the area code; for Delft this is 15
4. the area code for a mobile number is 6
5. the subscriber number
If you want to dial a phone number from The Netherlands you dial:
1. 00, this is the international access number
2. the country code
3. the area code (omit the first zero)
4. the subscriber number
Today there are various means by which the costs of outgoing international telephone calls
can be reduced. Some suggestions are given in chapter 9.
Telephone boxes
Telephone boxes are located at airports and railway stations and require phone cards,
which you can buy at post offices, railway stations and some tobacco shops.
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.
The dramatic cloudscapes for which Dutch painters
are famous can still be enjoyed from more modern
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.
surroundings
7.8 Electricity
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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.
Chapter 8
Transport and Travel
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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 to see, easy to visit and easy to enjoy. We hope you do too.
8.1 Bike
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.
From Delft Central station, several buses
serve the TU Delft campus. Take line 129
(direction Rotterdam), 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
about two buses per hour go back 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 motorway.
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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 railway
station cycle garage, where bicycles can also be rented. 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
Telephone: 015 214 5515
De Fietsenreus (second-hand bikes)
Vrouw Juttenland 8
2611 LC Delft
Telephone: 015 212 1417
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.
Public transport? One of the best in Europe.
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. Either use
the date stamping machines located on the
platform or ask the train conductor to do it for
you. If you forget, you may have to pay a fine.
Railway station cycle garage
Leeuwenhoeksingel 40A
2611 AC Delft
Telephone: 015 214 3033
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.
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’): € 39,50
This ticket allows you to travel in any domestic train for the whole of one day. For an
additional € 4,50, 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 ticket (buying a
ticket at the counter costs € 0,50 more than buying one from a ticket machine). A booklet
with timetables of the intercity trains is available at the railway station.
NS Dutch Railways
Telephone: 0900 202 1163
www.ns.nl
8.3 Buses and trams
Buses and trams
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 multiuse 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.
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Useful websites
Dutch railways www.ns.nl
Dutch public transport (trains, trams, metro; in
Dutch only) www.9292ov.nl
Trams in the Hague and surrounding area
www.htm.net
Buses throughout the Netherlands
www.connexxion.nl
The blue strippenkaarten are available at train stations and local bus stations, post offices
and bookshops, tobacco shops and supermarkets. The grey strippenkaarten can be bought
from bus or tram drivers. These cards are almost twice as expensive as the blue versions.
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: € 6,80.
45-strippenkaart: € 20,10.
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 € 4,20 per person regardless of
the distance within city limits. If you buy the ticket in the train taxi the fare is € 5,-. Train taxis
do not operate in Amsterdam, The Hague or Rotterdam.
8.4 Driving licence
Deltax Taxicentrale
Houttuinen 7
2611 HJ Delft
Telephone: 015 219 1919
ANWB
Royal Dutch Touring Club
(Roadside assistance for motorists)
Wassenaarseweg 220
2596 EC Den Haag
www.anwb.nl
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Taxi
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 abroad for a
Dutch driving license. This is possible only if you are a resident in the Netherlands and
have a valid residence permit. For more information, contact the Centre for Vehicle
Technology and Information (abbreviated to RDW: telephone 0900 07 39 (€ 0,10/minute)
web: www.rdw.nl). International driving licenses are only authenticated translations of a
national driving licence, so you cannot exchange them for a Dutch driving license.
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Enjoying life in the Netherlands
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Enjoying life in the Netherlands
People have lived permanently in this area of Europe for the best part of 2,000 years so
there is a lot of history, art, and general culture that can be exciting to visitors. Some of it
is not too easy to find, but well worth the effort.
9.1 Tourist information
points
Tourist information points
Delft
Hippolytusbuurt 4
Telephone: 0900 515 1555 (40 cpm)
www.delft.nl
Rotterdam
Coolsingel 67
Telephone: 0900 403 4065 (35 cpm)
www.vvv.rotterdam.nl
The Hague
Hofweg1
Telephone: 0900 340 3505 (45 cpm)
www.denhaag.com
It’s a windy site, the famous Dutch Delta works
Useful websites
Tourism in the Netherlands
Delft website (info in English) www.delft.nl
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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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. For tourist Information points in and around Delft see Chapter 9.
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 € 15,- if you are under 24, otherwise € 30,- 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 26 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 € 12,50 a year and is valid from any date.
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Enjoying life in The Netherlands
9.2
Restaurants
and ‘mensas’
Few restaurants in Delft serve
traditional Dutch food, but you
can find cuisines from around the
world like French, Italian, Indian,
Chinese, Mexican, Greek,
Indonesian, Spanish and Surinam.
The Dutch traditionally have their
dinners between 17:00 – 18:30;
most restaurants close at 22:30,
and some earlier.
Most TU Delft buildings have
their own cafeteria, where cold
lunches and hot meals are
served. Down town are some
cheap student restaurants
(mensa/eettafel) which offer
complete dinners for less than
€ 5,- (many close in the summer).
Cheap meals can also be found
in snack bars and grillrooms (the
great Dutch specialities of kroket,
patatje met, shoarma etc).
A good, but slightly more
expensive alternative is having
dinner in a pub. Some Chinese
restaurants offer special (cheap)
student dishes. For take-away
food we recommend most
Chinese and Indonesian
restaurants and pizzerias. Many
have a delivery service.
Smakelijk eten! (The Dutch
phrase when you start your
meal.)
For more information on other
restaurants visit
www.horecadelft.nl
‘Eettafels’ offering dinners for less than € 5,If you do not feel like cooking yourself, you can get a cheap meal at an ‘eettafel’ of one of the many student
organisations. Members of the student organisations often eat at their ‘eettafel’, but non-members are
welcome as well. See www.eettafels.tudelft.nl
DSV Sint Jansbrug
Oude Delft 50-52
Opening hours: MonThu: 17:30 - 19:30
Tel.: 015 212 0619
www.jansbrug.nl
Buffet Blauw,
University Mensa
Aula TU Delft
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:30 - 13:30
and 16:30 - 19:30
De Koornbeurs
Voldersgracht 1
Opening hours: Mon-Fri:
17:30 - 19:30
Tel.: 015 212 4742
www.koornbeurs.nl
Alcuin
Oude Delft 57
Tel.: 015 215 1617
www.virgiel.nl
Tyche, Delftsche
Studenten Bond
Oude Delft 123
Tel.: 015 212 2123
www.dsb.tudelft.nl
Delftsche Zwervers
Schiekade 3
Opening hours:
Thursdays: 18:00.
Reservations required
Tel.: 015 262 6658
www.delftschezwervers.nl
Civitas Studiosorum
Reformatorum, CSR
Oude Delft 9
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 18:00
Tel.: 015 213 5681
www.csrdelft.nl
De Bolk
Buitenwatersloot 1-3
Mon-Thu: 18:30
www.bolk.tudelft.nl
Wolbodo
Verwersdijk 102
Mon-Thu: 18:30
Sports Café, Sports
& Cultural Centre
Mekelweg 8-10
2628 CD Delft
Mon to Thu: 08:00-01.00,
Fri: 08:00-01:30,
Sat. - Sun: 09:00-20:00
During the week the
kitchen is open from
9:00 to 23:00 hrs; on
weekends until 19:00 hrs.
www.snc.tudelft.nl
Restaurants offering dinners for less than € 10,As a student city, there are many restaurants in Delft that fit the student budget.
La Cantina (Mexican)
Markt 3
Telephone:
015 212 3198
Antonio’s (Pizzeria)
Bleyswijkstraat 8c
Telephone:
015 213 2209
Billy Beer
Beestenmarkt 26
Telephone:
015 212 6390
Breintje Beer
Doelenplein 7
Telephone:
015 213 6382
Luniz
Zuiderstraat 4
Telephone:
015 214 1912
www.luniz.nl
Little Italy
Markt 9A
Telephone:
015 213 8185
www.littleitalydelft.nl
De Pelicaan
Verwersdijk 47
Telephone:
015 213 9309
www.depelicaan.nl
De ‘V’
Voorstraat 9
Telephone:
015 214 0916
www.cafedev.nl
De Verbeelding
Verwersdijk 128
Telephone:
015 212 1328
Voldersvier
Voldersgracht 4
Telephone:
015 284 0261
www.voldersvier.nl
De Wijnhaven
Wijnhaven 22
Telephone:
015 214 1460
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9.3 Bars, pubs
and music
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9.4 Cinemas
Delft has many entertaining
clubs and pubs, each with its
own special atmosphere. Just
walk around and you will easily
find one that you like. Some
restaurants or pubs occasionally
have live music. In summer
sitting outside and having a drink
with friends is a favourite
occupation. The Beestenmarkt is
a small square in the town
centre surrounded by outdoor
cafés, bars and restaurants. In
good weather it is a popular
place. Other pubs and
restaurants popular among
(international) Delft students are:
Belvedere Belgian
Bier Café
Beestenmarkt 8
Telephone: 015 212 3297
Ruif
Kerkstraat 22-24
Telephone: 015 214 2206
www.ruif.nl
Wijnhaven
Wijnhaven 22
Telephone: 015 212 1460
www.wijnhaven.nl
Oude Jan
Heilige Geestkerkhof 4-5
Telephone: 015 214 5363
www.oudejan.nl
De V
Voorstraat 9
Telephone: 015 214 0916
www.cafedev.nl
Tango
Nieuwstraat 2
Telephone: 015 213 2681
Dancing and
discotheques
If you like dancing, visit one of
the places below. Some require
you to show your (international)
student card to enter.
Delft
Lorre
Phoenixstraat 309
Telephone: 015 215 0027
www.lorre.nl
Thursday 23:00 – 5:00
Saturday 23:00 – 4:00
Koornbeurs
Voldersgracht 1
Telephone: 015 212 4742
Friday 23:00 – 5:00
Saturday 22:00 – 4:00
Speakers
Burgwal 45-49
Telephone: 015 212 4446
Friday 23:00 – 4:00
Saturday 23:00 – 5:00
Salsa Sunday 20:00 – 1:00
Rotterdam
Hollywood Music Hall
Delftsestraat 15
Telephone: 010 411 4958
www.hmh.nl
Now&Wow
Maashaven ZZ 1-2
Telephone: 010 477 1074
www.now-wow.com
Off Corso
Kruiskade 22
Telephone: 010 280 7359
www.off-corso.nl
The Hague
Cocoon
Spui 6
Telephone: 070 364 5589
www.cocoon.nu
Paard van Troje
Prinsengracht 12
Telephone: 070 360 1838
www.paard.nl
Danzig
Lange Houtstraat 9
Telephone: 070 364 8464
www.danzig.nl
Tahiti Club
Strandweg 43
Telephone: 070 350 2068
www.tahiticlub.nl
Club Onefour
Prinsengracht 14
Telephone: 070 364 4177
www.onefour.nl
Silly Symphonies
Grote Marktstraat 10
Telephone: 070 312 3610
www.sillysymphonies.nl
Films in the Netherlands are
shown in their original language
with Dutch subtitles. The
selection is vast. Most cinemas
offer a student discount with
your student card.
Delft
Apollo
Mainstream films
Voldersgracht 12
Telephone: 015 212 3251
www.merral-theaters.nl
MustSee
Mainstream films
Vesteplein 5
2611 TG Delft
0900-MUSTSEE
www.mustsee.nl
Rotterdam
Lantaren/ Venster
Arthouse films
Gouvernestraat 133
Telephone: 010 277 2266
www.lantaren-venster.nl
Pathé Schouwburgplein
Mainstream films
Schouwburgplein 101
Telephone: 0900 1458 (30 cpm)
www.pathe.nl
Cinerama Filmtheater
Mainstream & Arthouse
Westblaak 18
Telephone: 010 411 5300
www.cineramabios.nl
Pathé de Kuip
Mainstream films
Cor Kieboomplein 501
www.pathe.nl
The Hague
Babylon
Mainstream and Arthouse
Koningin Julianaplein 30
Telephone: 070 347 1656
www.babylonbios.nl
Pathé Scheveningen
Mainstream films
Kurhausweg 2
www.pathe.nl
Omniversum
IMAX film theatre
President Kennedylaan 5
Telephone: 0900 666 4837
www.omniversum.nl
Filmhuis Den Haag
Arthouse films
Spui 191
Telephone: 070 365 6030
www.filmhuisdenhaag.nl
Filmhuis Lumen & cafe
Arthouse films
Doelenplein 5
Telephone: 015 214 0226
www.filmhuis-lumen.nl
Pathé Buitenhof
Mainstream films
Buitenhof 20
www.pathe.nl
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9.5 Museums
Many museums offer discounts to
students. A complete overview of
all Dutch museums can be found
on www.musea.nl. At
www.europeanmuseumguide.com
you will find a list of current
exhibitions across Europe. The
list is a selection of the most
visited museums in Delft,
Rotterdam and The Hague.
Delft
Legermuseum, The national army museum
Korte Geer 1
Telephone: 015 215 0500
www.legermuseum.nl
Nusantara, Ethnographic museum
St. Agathaplein 4
Telephone: 015 260 2358
www.nusantara-delft.nl
Prinsenhof,
Last residence of William of Orange
St. Agathaplein 1
Telephone: 015 260 2358
www.prinsenhof-delft.nl
Techniek Museum Delft, functioning as a
bridge between society and technology
Ezelsveldlaan 61
Telephone: 015 278 5200
www.museum.tudelft.nl
Koornbeurs
Voldersgracht 1
Telephone: 015 212 4742
www.koornbeurs.nl
Luxor
Posthumalaan 1
Telephone: 010 484 3333
www.luxortheater.nl
Museon, Museum for Education
Stadhouderslaan 37
Telephone: 070 338 1338
www.museon.nl
GEM, Museum of contemporary art
Stadhouderslaan 43
Telephone: 070 338 1133
www.gem-online.nl
Rotterdamse Schouwburg
Schouwburgplein 25
Telephone: 010 411 8110
www.schouwburg.rotterdam.nl
Theater Zuidplein
Zuidplein 60
Telephone: 010 203 0203
www.theaterzuidplein.nl
The Hague
Dr. Anton Philipszaal / Lucent Danstheater
Spuiplein 150
Telephone : 070 880 0333
www.ldt.nl
Theater aan het Spui
Spui 187
Telephone: 070 346 5272
www.theateraanhetspui.nl
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, World Arts
Museum
Willemskade 25
Telephone: 010 270 7172
www.wereldmuseum.rotterdam.nl
De Koninklijke Schouwburg
Korte Voorhout 3
Telephone: 0900 345 6789 (10 cpm)
www.ks.nl
Diligentia Theatre
Lange Voorhout 5
Telephone: 0900 410 4104 (15 cpm)
www.theater-diligentia.nl
Kunsthal, Art gallery/ experimental art
Museumpark Westzeedijk 341
Telephone: 010 440 0300
www.kunsthal.nl
Fortis Circustheater
Circusstraat 4
Telephone: 070 416 7600
www.fortiscircustheater.nl
Theater de Regentes
Weimarstraat 63
Telephone: 070 363 7798
www.deregentes.nl
At the Prinsenhof the gunshot hole
visible
Theater de Veste
Vesteplein 1
Telephone: 015 212 1312
www.theaterdeveste.nl
Flora theatre
Verwersdijk 1
Telephone: 06 2826 1342
Rotterdam
De Doelen
Schouwburgplein 50
Telephone: 010 217 1700
www.dedoelen.nl
Maritiem Museum, Ports and shipping
museum
Leuvehaven 1
Telephone: 010 413 2680
www.maritiemmuseum.nl
Prince William of Orange, is still
The area around Delft offers a
wide selection of theatres and
concert halls with a rich selection
of shows. You can best discover
what they have to offer yourself
simply by visiting. Each season
has a variety of programmes
which are described in local
papers and seasonal brochures of
the various theatres.
Delft
Max Theatre
Rietveld 49
Telephone: 015 212 2977
www.tgmax.nl
Mauritshuis, Royal Picture Gallery
Korte Vijverberg 8
Telephone: 070 302 3456
www.mauritshuis.nl
Rotterdam
Boijmans van Beuningen, Museum of classical
and modern art
Museumpark 18-20
Telephone: 010 441 9400
www.boijmans.rotterdam.nl
Gerards shot the nation's founder,
9.6 Concert
halls and
theatres
The Hague
Gemeentemuseum
Stadhouderslaan 41
Telephone: 070 338 1111
www.gemeentemuseum.nl
Panorama Mesdag
Zeestraat 65
Telephone: 070 364 4544
www.panorama-mesdag.nl
in the wall, created when Balthasar
NAI, Netherlands Architecture Institute
Museumpark 25
Telephone: 010 440 1200
www.nai.nl
Historisch Museum Rotterdam, Historical
museum of Rotterdam (2 premises)
Voorhaven 12 (‘De Dubbelde Palmboom’)
Telephone: 010 476 1533
www.hmr.rotterdam.nl
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9.7 Hotels
There are plenty, and widely
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.
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Delft
Hotel Coen Delft *** from € 65,Coenderstraat 47
Telephone: 015 214 5914
www.hotelcoendelft.nl
Bed and Breakfast Soul Inn € 50,Willemstraat 55
Telephone: 015 215 7246
www.soul-inn.nl
Hotel ’t Raedthuys *** from € 47,Markt 38
Telephone: 015 212 5115
www.raadhuisdelft.nl
Bed and Breakfast Chez Jean € 50,Paardenmarkt 53
Telephone: 015 213 4104
home.tiscali.nl/bbchezjean
Herberg De Uylenburg from € 45,Noordeindseweg 70
Telephone: 015 214 3732
www.uylenburg.nl
Camping site from € 21,50
Korftlaan 5
Telephone: 015 213 0040
www.delftsehout.nl
Rotterdam
Eurohotel Centrum *** from € 59,Baan 14-17
Telephone: 010 214 1922
www.eurohotelcentrum.nl
Hostel Stay Okay Rotterdam from € 41,Rochussenstraat 107-109
Telephone: 010 436 5763
www.stayokay.com
The Hague
Hostel Stay Okay from € 41,Scheepmakersstraat 27
Telephone: 070 315 7888
www.stayokay.com
Hotel ’t Centrum ** from € 35,Veenkade 5
Telephone: 070 346 3657
www.hotelhetcentrum.nl
Chapter 10
Other useful information
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10.1 University
services
Central Student Council
Mekelweg 4, Room LB02.650
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: 015 278 1430
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00
www.sr.tudelft.nl
Institute for Technology &
Communication
Dutch for foreigners and other language courses
Jaffalaan 5
2628 BZ Delft
Telephone: 015 278 4124
Fax: 015-278 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
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Student Chaplaincy
(‘Studentenpastoraat’)
Voorstraat 60
2611 JS Delft
Telephone: 015 212 3421
www.motiv.tudelft.nl
http://home.wanadoo.nl/ispdelft/
TU Delft Cultural Centre
Mekelweg 10
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: 015 278 3988
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 00.30
Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 - Sunday: 14:00 - 00:30
www.snc.tudelft.nl
International Office
Telephone: 015 278 8012
TU Delft Sports Centre
Mekelweg 8
2628 CD Delft
Telephone: 015 278 2443
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 - 23:00
Registration hours on weekdays: 9:00 -17:00
www.snc.tudelft.nl
Central Student Administration (CSA)
Telephone: 015 278 4249
www.csa.tudelft.nl
Studium Generale
Jaffalaan 5, 2628 BX Delft
Telephone: 015 278 5235
www.sg.tudelft.nl
Ombudsman
Ombudsman TU Delft, drs W.J.M. Knippenberg
Aula TU Delft
Mekelweg 5
2628 CC Delft
Telephone: 015 278 4403
TU Delft Library
Prometheusplein 1
2628 ZC Delft
Telephone: 015 278 5678
Opening hours study facilities and collection:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 - 22:00
Friday 9:00 - 18:00
For all other opening hours, please check the
www.library.tudelft.nl.
10.2 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
Geomatics
Offshore Engineering
Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics
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
Faculty of Technology, Policy and
Management
www.tbm.tudelft.nl
MSc programmes:
Engineering & Policy Analysis
Management of Technology
Systems Engineering, Policy Analysis & Management
Geomatics
Joint and double degree
programmes
Applied Geophysics
Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management
Economics and Management of Network Industries
Embedded systems
Industrial Ecology
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Optics in Science and Technology
Sustainable Energy Technology
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10.3 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
Telephone: 015 260 2222
(Dial 5 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
Tel. from inside the Netherlands: 0800 0143
Tel. from outside the Netherlands: +31 45 57 43031
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 20:00,
Friday from 8:00 - 17:00
www.douane.nl
DUWO
student accommodation
Kanaalweg 4
2628 EB Delft
Telephone: 015 219 2200
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:00
www.duwo.nl/foreign/
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
Telephone: 0900 123 4561, www.ind.nl
Police department concerned
with non-nationals
Stadhoudersplantsoen 24
2517 JL Den Haag
Opening hours: 8:00 - 12:00
www.politie.nl
IB-Groep
Study Finance/Steunpunt Studiefinanciering
Koninginnegracht 12B
2514 AA Den Haag
Telephone: 050 599 7755
Opening hours: weekdays 9:00-17:00
www.ib-groep.nl
Schiphol
National Airport
Evert v/d Beekstraat 202
1118 ZG Schiphol
Tel. from inside the Netherlands: 0900 0141 (40 cpm)
Tel. from outside the Netherlands: +31 20 79 40800
www.schiphol.nl
NS
Dutch Railways
Telephone: 0900 202 1163
www.ns.nl
Delft
Hippolytusbuurt 4
Telephone: 0900 515 1555 (40 cpm)
www.delft.nl
Rotterdam
Coolsingel 67
Telephone: 0900 403 4065 (35 cpm)
www.vvv.rotterdam.nl
The Hague
Hofweg1
Telephone: 0900 340 3505 (45 cpm)
www.denhaag.com
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10.4 Embassies
Albania
Bulgaria
Denmark
Hungary
Latvia
Pakistan
Slovakia
Thailand
+31 70 427 2101
+31 70 350 3051
+31 70 302 5959
+31 70 350 0404
+31 70 306 3934
+31 70 364 8948
+31 70 416 7777
+31 70 345 9703
The list of embassies in the
Netherlands is on the web site
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(www.minbuza.nl) or via
www.embassyworld.com.
www.mfa.gov.al
www.embassy-bulgaria.nl
www.ambhaag.um.dk
www.hungarianembassy.nl
www.embassyofpakistan.com
www.hague.mfa.sk
www.mfa.go.th/web/
Palestine
Slovenia
Tunis
+31 70 360 4864
+31 70 310 8690
+31 70 351 2251
Members of the EU
The 15 EU members are Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Germany,
Finland, France, Greece, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, the
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom.
Members of EFTA
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway
and Switzerland.
This table shows all countries
with an embassy or consulate in
the Netherlands.
Lebanon
Algeria
Cameroon
Ecuador
Honduras
+31 70 352 2954
+31 70 346 9715
+31 70 346 3753
+31 70 364 1684
www.embalgeria.nl
www.cameroon-embassy.nl
www.embajadaecuador.nl
Argentina
Canada
Egypt
+31 70 311 8411
+31 70 311 1600
+31 70 354 2000
www.embassyargentina.nl
www.canada.nl
Australia
Chile
+31 70 310 8200
+31 70 312 3640
www.australian-embassy.nl
www.echile.nl
+31 70 365 8906
Iceland
+31 70 385 5418
Philippines
+31 20 795 3334
http://amb.urm.lt/nyderlandai
+31 70 360 4820
South-Africa
+31 70 362 6095
www.philembassy.nl/
+31 70 392 4501
www.oekraine.com
India
Luxembourg
El Salvador
+31 70 346 9771
+31 70 360 7516
+31 70 324 9855
www.indianembassy.nl
Eritrea
Indonesia
+31 70 427 6812
+31 70 310 81 00
www.indonesia.nl
Austria
China
+31 70 324 5470
+31 70 306 5061
Estonia
www.bmaa.gv.at/denhaag/
www.chinaembassy.nl
+31 70 302 9050
Ireland
www.mfa.ee
+31 70 363 0993
www.irishembassy.nl
Colombia
+31 70 328 3722
+31 70 361 4545
Ethiopia
www.bangladeshembassy.nl
www.colombiaemb.nl
+31 70 358 6944
United Arab
Emirates
www.polamb.nl
+31 70 358 6076
+31 70 338 4370
Portugal
Spain
Malta
+31 70 363 0217
+31 70 302 4999
United Kingdom
+31 70 356 1252
www.portugal-nl.org
www.claboral.nl/
+31 70 427 0427
Mexico
Kuwait
Sri Lanka
+31 70 360 2900
+31 70 312 3400
+31 70 365 5910
Romania
Sudan
+31 70 427 4464
www.uae-embassy.nl
Internet: www.britain.nl
Morocco
+31 70 354 3796
+31 70 360 5300
www.iranianembassy.nl
+31 70 346 9617
www.roembassy-hague.ew.ro
www.sudani.nl
Russia
Suriname
+31 70 345 1300
+31 70 365 0844
Costa Rica
Finland
+31 70 358 7426
+31 70 346 9754
www.witrusland.com/
www.embacrica.demon.nl
www.finlande.nl
Belgium
Chile
France
+31 70 312 3456
+31 70 312 3640
+31 70 312 5800
Italy
www.diplomatie.be/thehaguenl
www.echile.nl
www.ambafrance.nl
+31 70 302 1030
Bolivia
Croatia
Germany
+31 70 361 6707
+31 70 362 3638
+31 70 342 0600
Japan
www.europanas.com/Bolivia-
nl.mfa.hr/?mv=492&mh=83
www.duitse-ambassade.nl
+31 70 346 9544
www.marokkaanseIsrael
ambassade.nl
New Zealand
www.italy.nl
www.netherlands.mid.ru/
www.nl.emb-japan.go.jp
Ghana
Saudi Arabia
+31 70 412 0200
+31 70 361 4391
www.swedenabroad.com
Serbia and
Switzerland
+31 70 364 2831
Yemen
+31 70 363 6800
www.eda.admin.ch/denhaag_
+31 70 365 3936
+31 70 350 1703
users.bart.nl/~yuambanl/
emb
www.yemenembassy.nl
+31 70 358 8505
www.philembassy.nl
+31 70 416 7200
Norway
Singapore
Syria
www.jordanembassy.nl
+31 70 311 7611
consulate +31 10 440 3650
+31 70 346 9795
www.noorwegen.nl
embassy (Belgium)
Brazil
Greece
+31 70 346 6499
+31 70 363 8700
Kazakstan
www.greekembassy.nl
+31 70 363 4757
+31 70 302 3959
www.brazilianembassy.nl
Czech Republic
+31 70 313 0031
Kenya
www.mzv.cz/hague
+31 70 350 4215
Vietnam
Montenegro
Jordan
Cyprus
www.embven.nl
Nigeria
+31 70 338 4384
www.embacuba.nl
Venezuela
+31 70 364 8917
Bosnia-Herzegovina +31 70 360 6061
www.xs4all.nl/~bih/
Uruguay
+31 70 365 1256
Sweden
+31 70 306 1742
www.embanic.nl
www.usembassy.nl
+31 70 360 9815
+31 70 346 9324
Nicaragua
United States
+31 70 310 2209
+31 70 354 8483
+31 70 376 0500
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Poland
South Korea
Iran
+31 70 363 1566
Cuba
www.zuidafrika.nl
www.embamex-nl.com
Belarus
PBajos.htm
Ukraine
+31 70 799 0100
Macedonia
Bangladesh
www.gov.si/mzz
Lithuania
+32 26 60 2979
Turkey
Oman
+31 70 360 4912
+31 70 361 5800
www.turkseambassade.nl
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Index
Academic counsellor
Accommodation
exchange
Accommodation
free mover
Accommodation
MSc
Accommodation
PhD
Accommodation
Activities for international students
Addresses
78,
AEGEE-Delft
Assessment
ATHENS-programme
exchange
Bank account
free mover
Bank account
MSc
Bank account
PhD
Bank account
Bar
Bike
Budget, financial
Buses
Cafeteria
Calendar, academic
Chaplaincy
56,
Church
56,
Cinemas
Climate
Concert halls
Credits
Cultural background
Cultural centre
Daily life
Dancing
Delft, city of
Dentist
Discotheques
Discount cards
Doctor
Driving Licence
Electricity
Embassies
Emergency number
Exchange students
exchange and free mover
(TU Delft)
Facilities
(TU Delft)
Faculties
Index
19
34
41
44
37
48
27
81
50
15
36
44
44
38
48
72
66
60
67
71
22
58
57
73
11
75
15
11
25
49
72
8
58
72
70
58
68
64
82
81
39
40
44
24
79
First Aid
Free mover students
General numbers and addresses
Higher education in the Netherlands
Hospital
Hotels
Insurance, health and liability
International foods
International office
Language
exchange
Learning agreement
Library
Life in the Netherlands
(TU Delft)
Map
Market place
Meet and greet
Mensas
Money
MSc students
Museums
Netherlands, the
Numbers and addresses
Ombudsman
Pharmacies
PhD position, finding a
PhD students
Phone, mobile telephones
Phone, telephone boxes
Police
Post office
Postage
MSc
Programme
for all students
Psychologists
Public Transport
Pubs
Rail
exchange
Registration
free mover
Registration
MSc
Registration
Residence permits
Restaurants
Shopping
Sports Centre
Stamps
Student association
31,
11, 20,
24,
9,
29,
36,
58
43
81
14
58
76
30
62
78
78
40
78
69
86
62
38
71
60
35
74
11
81
19
59
47
45
64
64
81
63
63
79
19
67
72
66
40
43
36
29
71
61
25
63
50
Student counsellor
Student societies
Studium Generale
Study problems
Summer School
Supermarkets
Taxi
TBC examination
Teaching methods
Telephone boxes
Theatres
17, 19
28
27
17, 19
21
37
61
68
29
15
64
75
70
Train
Trams
Transport and Travel
TU Delft, research centres
TU Delft, facilities
TU Delft, faculties
TU Delft, history of
Tuition fee compensation
University services
Useful information
Visa
Work permit
EU and EEA students
PhD students
66, 67
67
65
6
5
24
79
7
43
78
77
29
47
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Map TU Delft
Map TU Delft
O os tp
oo rt
A13
afrit 10
Delft Zuid/TU Delft
w eg
afrit 9
Delft/Pijnacker
/
Haag
Rotterdam
am
eg
Den
terd
Ams
Delftech Park
Ezelsveldlaan 61
Delft Technology Museum
3
Mijnbouwstraat 120
Applied Earth Sciences building /
34
Mekelweg 2
Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and
Materials Engineering (3mE) / CICAT / NIMR
Centre for Technical Geoscience
34a Cornelis Drebbelweg 9
Executive Board / Supervisory Board
35
Cornelis Drebbelweg 5
EEMCS Examination and
36
Mekelweg 4 + 6
5
Julianalaan 67
Biotechnology (Kluyver Lab)
8
Julianalaan 132-134
Former main building
9
Zuidplantsoen 2
Multi-Media Services (MMS)
10
Zuidplantsoen 6
‘Tempel’
12
Julianalaan 136
Delft ChemTech
15
Prins Bernhardlaan 6
Kramer Laboratorium voor Fysische
37
Mekelweg 8
Sports Centre
Technologie
38
Mekelweg 10
Cultural Centre
Laboratory Class Building
Faculty of Electrical Engineering,
Mathematics and Computer Science
(EEMCS) / DIMES / IRCTR
17
i-WEB
Virtual reality pavillion
40
Rotterdamseweg 137
Materials Engineering
20
Mekelweg 5
Aula Congress Centre
43
Leeghwaterstraat 36
Cogeneration plant
21
Prometheusplein 1
TU Delft Library /
44
Rotterdamseweg 145
Yes! Delft/Technostarters
Marketing & Communications
45
Leeghwaterstraat 42
Low Speed Wind Laboratory & VSSD
Na
ss
au
laa
n
O o st
poo
rt w
TNO
Zuidpolder
A
ie k a
-S ch
Ju
R ij n
Zu
id
w
lia
na
la
an
31
33
32
3mE
Leeghwate rstraat
43 44
45
P Elektro
Elektro
P Elektro
46
Leeghwate rstraat
Waterman weg
van den Broekwe g
37
36
35
P
Berlagew eg
Mekelw eg
Feldmann weg
Mekelweg
38
60
61
63
P
22
Lorentzweg 1
Faculty of Applied Sciences
46
Leeghwaterstraat 44
Process and Energy Laboratory (API)
23
Stevinweg 1
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences /
50
Mekelweg 15
Radiation, Radionuclides & Reactors (RRR) /
60
Anthony Fokkerweg 5
Logistics & environment
University Services
P
Kluyverwe g
P
Calandw eg
23
Stevin
weg
24
50
Anthony Fokkerweg
12
P
P
34a
34
30
N.C. Kistweg
Kruithuisweg
15
28
Korvezeest raat
g
P Bouwkunde
Balthasar van der Polweg
we
Jaffalaa n
er
Landbergst raat
yt
Prins Bernha rdlaan
aa lw
K an
Mijnbouwstraat
eg
n
l
Ru
naa
de
22
Lorentz
weg
en
ie l
20
tso
n
w
ou
nb in
ij le
M p
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M ic
9
la n
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V ri st
de Hey
en
n
v a n ts o
p la
laa
el dl aa
id p
na
Ez el sv
Zu
lia
2
Techniek
Museum
Ju
3
8
P Aula
Pieter
Prometheus
plein
6
Botanische
tuin
Keverlin g Buisman weg
10
21
nweg
van Mourik Broekma
Korvezeest raat
Poortland
plein
aat
Cornelis Drebbelw eg
5
rs tr
Stieltjes weg
Sc
la a n
ake
van der Waalswe g
ana
m
hoe
Christiaa n Huygens weg
ge l
J u li
Oost
plein
Schoemakerstraat
P
P
65
Berlageweg 1
28
Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6 TNO Built Environment and Geosciences
61
Kluyverweg 3
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering: Vliegtuighal
30
Jaffalaan 9
62
Kluyverweg 1
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering /
63
Anthony Fokkerweg 1
Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering /
64
Kluyverweg 2
High Speed Laboratory
SSC ICT
65
Kluyverweg 4 + 6
SUPAIR / TRAIL / Facility Management &
31
Jaffalaan 5
OTB Research Institute /
Adhesion Institute
Faculteit of Technology, Policy
32
Landbergstraat 15
33
Landbergstraat 19
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
SIMONA Research Flight Simulator
and Management
Rotterdamsew eg
al
Faculty of Architecture
Education & Student Affairs
64
62
Reactor Institute Delft (RID)
24
Composites Laboratory INHOLLAND/TU Delft
Real Estate
Zu id
TU Delft ring
w al
Closed to cars
The construction of the Mekel Park may necessitate changes in routes close to Mekelweg.
Consult www.mekelpark.tudelft.nl for the most current information.
We stv est
l
NS Station
Delft Zuid
Kruithuisweg
We stsi nge
NS Statio n
Delft
Publishing details
Text & Editing Regina The, Gerdien de Graaf (International Office, TU Delft); Marlies Overbeek
(Marketing & Communication, TU Delft); Roger Thurman (ETC, English Text Company,
The Hague) | Photography LENS! Fotografie Marcel Krijger (Krimpen a/d IJssel) Sam
Rentmeester/FMAX (Delft) Graphic Design B&M Design (Brielle) | Printing Drukkerij Hendrix
(België) | Copyright TU Delft | Although this brochure has been compiled with the greatest care,
no rights can be derived from it | For more information TU Delft International Office, PO Box 5,
2600 AA Delft, Telephone +31 (0)15 27 88012, Telefax +31 (0)15 27 85690, E-mail
[email protected], Website www.studyat.tudelft.nl
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