Placement Procedure 2025-2026

For students that will start the Master programme Aerospace Engineering in 2025-2026: each track will have a maximum capacity.
 

Why we are doing this

In recent years we have seen a large increase in applications for specific tracks. We have acted on this, by increasing the number of staff members in these departments and adapt our education.

However, for certain tracks the number of prospective students is still higher than can be accomodated. As this situation is not suitable anymore, the placement procedure is imposed to ensure the continuation of the high quality of our education.

Therefore, a maximum capacity is established for each track.

Please note, all applicants that are eligible for our Master programme, can study in the MSc Aerospace Engineering but not all might be able to do the track of their first choice.
 

What is the capacity for each track

Track   Capacity 2025-2026  
Track Aerospace Structures & Materials             110
Track Aerodynamics & Wind Energy

85

Track Control & Operations 130
Track Flight Performance & Propulsion 70
Track Space

96


For reference: in academic year 2024-2025 it was necessary to conduct the placement test for the tracks Space, Flight Performance & Propulsion and Aerodynamics and Wind Energy.

Procedure

The Master placement procedure for Aerospace Engineering consists of three phases, as illustrated in the flowchart below.

Important note:
The deadline to register your track preferences in MyStudyPlanning is May 1st 2025.

For candidates with:

  • EER/ EFTA citizenship and an international BSc degree
  • a BSc degree from a Dutch university

You may have to participate in a placement test while your admission decision is still pending. The fact that you participate in a placement test does not confirm you are eligible for the master's programme.

Regulations Placement Procedure (will be published before January 2025)

* Please consult the information on this webpage

Phase 1 Eligibility
You will be assessed on your eligibility for the master programme Aerospace Engineering. More information about the admission requirements, registration procedure, and required documents can be found on this webpage.

Phase 2 Track Preferences
Registering your track preferences goes through My Study Planning and is mandatory. See this guideline for more information on the steps to take.

Make sure you register for the academic year 2025-2026 and check whether you have received the confirmation email for 2025-2026.

Registration will be opened early March. The deadline to register your track preferences in MyStudyPlanning is May 1st 2025. Your track registration serves as registration for the placement test in case this will be necessary for the track of your first preference. In case you have not registered your track preference before the deadline, you cannot participate in the placement test. 

Phase 3 Placement Test

To be announced before January 2025.

 

Frequently asked questions

What are your alternatives

We know that certain tracks have recently increased in interest amongst prospective students. You can also look at other programmes within the TU Delft. For students interested in Space, please see below a few examples of alternatives: