Mandatory matching
The bachelor's degree in Technische Wiskunde is an enjoyable and challenging study, but it what prospective students expect does not always match with the reality. The bachelor's programme in Technische Wiskunde therefore considers it important that before you start your study you experience what it is like to do this study Technische Wiskunde, and can determine whether this programme suits you. For this reason, Mandatory Matching is applicable for all students who want to start the programme in September 2025.
The Mandatory Matching is mandatory for all new students. When you don’t fully complete the Mandatory Matching, your enrolment will be withdrawn.
What does the Mandatory Matching consist of?
The most important part of the Mandatory Matching is the Matching day. On that day you will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to study Technische Wiskunde. You will get examples of lectures, seminars and assignments. There will also be an opportunity to get acquainted with the programme, teachers and future fellow students in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Matching days for students, who want to start their bachelor’s programme of Technische Wiskunde in September 2025 will be announced in Mid-December 2024.
If you enrol in the bachelor Technische Wiskunde via Studielink you will receive more information regarding the Mandatory Matching by email. The first information email will be sent mid-December.
Based on the results of the Mandatory Matching, the programme will give you advice on how well the bachelor's degree Technische Wiskunde suits you. This advice is not binding. It is up to you to decide whether or not you want to follow it.
Registering for the mandatory matching procedure
You must submit a request for enrolment by 1 May 2024 at the latest via Studielink for the bachelor's programme Technische Wiskunde. You will receive more information about how to apply for the mandatory matching procedure after registering via Studielink. If you do not register for the programme by 1 May 2024 at the latest, your application will be refused. For exceptions to this rule, see "exceptions".
Exeptions
Not able to participate on the Matching day?
Participating in the matching day is mandatory for everyone. If you are unable to attend due to force majeure or illness, please contact us via skc-ewi@tudelft.nl. We will assess whether there really is a case of force majeure. If this is the case, we will look for a suitable solution so that you can still participate in the Mandatory Matching.
NOTE: holidays are not a valid reason for not participating in the procedure.
Registration after 1 May 2025
In the following situations it is possible to apply for the programme after the deadline of 1 May 2025, but no later than Sunday 17 August 2025.
- If you did apply via Studielink to start another programme in higher education by 1 May 2025 at the latest.
- If you receive a negative BSA from a programme in higher education for the academic year 2024-2025.
For this group the matching day will take place in the last week of August.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Mandatory Matching for Technische Wiskunde, please contact us at the following e-mail address: skc-ewi@tudelft.nl.