Netherlands · Master's
Delft University of Technology
MSc Industrial Design Engineering (Integrated Product Design)
Delft University of Technology
Course Overview
Delft University of Technology — ranked #1 in the world for Art & Design in several rankings and Europe's leading technical university for design — offers the MSc Industrial Design Engineering with the Integrated Product Design track. The 2-year (120 ECTS) English-taught Master's blends human-centred design, engineering, and business: covering user research, ideation and prototyping, design for sustainability and circularity, manufacturing, and design strategy, taught in TU Delft's famous studio-and-workshop environment with strong industry collaboration.
Sri Lankan applicants — design, engineering, architecture, and product-design graduates — choose TU Delft for: a globally top-ranked English-medium design credential that pairs creativity with engineering rigour, the Netherlands' 1-year orientation visa (zoekjaar), and a powerful international design network. As Sri Lanka's design, manufacturing, and product sectors grow, this expertise is directly relevant. The MSc suits those targeting product and UX design, design strategy and consulting, innovation, and sustainable-design roles.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely-related design/technical discipline.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Design, Architecture, or Engineering (Moratuwa, AOD, NSBM design programmes, ICBT) are competitive; a portfolio is central.
- check_circle A design portfolio, motivation letter, and academic CV.
- check_circle Application via Studielink plus TU Delft's portal; certified, translated transcripts.
- check_circle Demonstrated design and prototyping ability strengthens the file in this selective programme.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English — Dutch not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €19,600 | Rs. 6,762,000 |
| Living Expenses in Delft (12 months) | €12,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Student Visa + Health Insurance + Establishment | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Materials, Prototyping & Books | €900 | Rs. 310,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €33,700 | Rs. 11,626,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
The Netherlands offers a 1-year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa to non-EU graduates, converting to a Highly Skilled Migrant visa once employed. Industrial Design graduates work as product, UX, and service designers, design strategists, and innovation consultants at tech firms, consumer-goods companies, and design consultancies (Philips, IKEA, design agencies). Sri Lankan returnees route into product and UX design, design-led manufacturing, design consultancy, and innovation roles, plus teaching at Moratuwa and AOD.
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