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Admission & Selection for BSc Computer Science and Engineering – September 2026 Intake

To apply, register via Studielink by 15 January 2026, 23:59 CET and ensure you meet all admission requirements. Use the Admissions Wizard to check eligibility.

• Dutch diploma holders: Apply via using your (request it at least one month before the deadline if you do not have it already).
• Non-Dutch diploma holders: Apply via ; ¹û¶³´«Ã½ will email you within two days with next steps.

For a clear overview of our application, admission and enrollment process check the Overview admission & enrollment process

Selection Procedure

The selection is based on:

• Timely completion of the Motivation & Capacities Questionnaire (you will receive an email about this step by 9 February 2026)
• Your GPA (10%)
• Your score on three online tests:
  • Mathematics (25%)
  • Logical Reasoning test (25%)
  • Algorithmic thinking test (40%)
  • Time investment:
    • a total of 3 hours for the 3 tests combined + a maximum of 1 hour for optional breaks
    • during the selection procedure, you will be granted access to a practice environment. A minimum of 1-2 hours to be used for preparation is advised.

A ranking list is created based on these criteria. In case of ties, selection is randomized. Failure to meet any requirement (e.g. missing documents) results in exclusion from the procedure.

An overview of all important dates and deadlines can be found here. 

Selection Day

Participation during one of the two offered selection days is mandatory for anyone who wants to enter our Computer Science and Engineering bachelor’s program in September 2026. The selection days are:

• Saturday March 7, 2026
• Saturday March 14, 2026

Preferred selection day date

In the beginning of the selection procedure, after the registration deadline on January 15, 2026 all applicants will get the opportunity to indicate a preferred date (March 7, 2026 or March 14 2026). The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ aims to schedule each applicant on the indicated preferred date, however this is not a given.  

You will receive more information about the online selection day via email on February 9, 2026 at the latest.

Please note: If you are unable to take the test during the offered selection days, there is no option to take the test at another time.

Online tests

The selection day contains three (3) tests which will be organized online. You will receive more information about the online selection day via email on February 9, 2026 at the latest.

Special Circumstances

• If you have a functional impairment, request extra facilities during your application via Studielink.  The deadline for these requests is Jan. 31. 
• There is no possibility to take the selection tests at another time then the selection day. If you are unable to attend the selection day, you are therefore unable to participate and you will not receive a ranking number.
  • If you cannot attend due to force majeure, email selection@tue.nl by 31 January 2026, 23:59 CET with supporting documents. Exceptions are rare and must be well justified.

More details about that, and about last minute force majeur cases, can be found in the , art. 4.

After Selection

• On 15 April 2026, you’ll receive your ranking number via Studielink. Ranking numbers span from 1 to the number of participants who successfully completed the procedure. 
• If your ranking qualifies, you’ll be offered a place. Confirm within 14 days or your spot will be offered to the next candidate.  This means that in the following weeks after the announcement, candidates with higher ranking numbers can still be offered a place. 
• Keep checking your Studielink account and email inbox (including spam).

More details about that can be found in the , art. 6.

Hello World Day

On May 30, 2026 a welcome event will be organized on campus for all candidates who completed the selection procedure. During this day you will get to know your fellow students, the study association and the study program.

This event is not a compulsory part of the selection procedure, therefore attendance is not mandatory. We do however, believe this event is a great way to start your ¹û¶³´«Ã½ journey. You will receive an email with more information regarding this event after the ranking is communicated.

Resources & Regulations

This contains mathematical practice materials. You can visit this webpage to better prepair yourselve for the online selection test.  Check this for Wistue log-in instructions. 

Even though the mathematical practice material is meant for all interested people, it is also useful in preparation for the selection. Other practice materials for the online tests will not be accessible via this webpage.

During the selection procedure, you will be granted access to a practice environment where practice materials for all tests will be available. More information about the practice environment will be shared via email on February 9, 2026 at the latest.