Start your career in high-tech

The chip industry is the fastest growing tech sector in the world. And Dutch high-tech companies need talent like you.

Brainport Eindhoven: Your gateway to a global tech career.

Brainport Eindhoven, often dubbed the 'Silicon Valley of Europe', stands as a dynamic hub of technological innovation in the Netherlands, presenting exceptional opportunities for international students, particularly within the burgeoning semiconductor industry. This region is home to world-leading high-tech companies such as ASML, NXP, and ASM, who are at the forefront of microchip technology and advanced manufacturing.

For students in engineering, physics, and computer science, Brainport offers unparalleled academic and career prospects. Educational institutions like Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) actively collaborate with industry giants, ensuring that academic programmes, including specialised Master's and PhD tracks, are aligned with industry needs. Students often gain hands-on experience through challenging projects and internships with key players in the semiconductor ecosystem.

The demand for skilled talent in the semiconductor sector is immense and growing rapidly, with thousands of tech jobs available. This creates clear and accelerated career pathways for graduates, from research and development roles to manufacturing and product management. By studying in Brainport Eindhoven, international students gain access to a vibrant, international community and position themselves perfectly to secure high-impact, future-proof careers at the heart of the global semiconductor industry.

Explore your career path in the Brainport Eindhoven region

Eindhoven University of Technology: leading high-tech university in The Netherlands.

From internships to innovation, our partners help bring your education to life through real-world experience.

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To explore the full spectrum of career possibilities and join this leading innovative ecosystem, visit the official Brainport Eindhoven website and check out the current vacancies for English-speaking tech and IT jobs. Start your journey in Europe's top tech region today!

What students and alumni say

"The TU/e taught me to see cars as hightech, multidisciplinary systems. At ASML I apply this to build chipmaking machines that empower future mobility."
Kevin Hartjes
Alumnus Master’s Automotive Technology at TU/e, Production Engineer at ASML
“The knowledge, confidence and adaptability developed during my time at TU Delft have positioned me well to work on this world-changing technology.”
Rohan Sivaraj
Alumnus Master’s Materials Science & Engineering at TU Delft
"From chemistry to packaging and protection, to electrical testing and reliability - chip technology is a highly multidisciplinary field."
Davey Boss
Alumnus Master’s Physical Chemistry at Radboud University
"At the University of Twente, I learned to design efficient digital circuits - skills I now apply daily at Sencure developing fast, low-power chips."
Oğuz Meteer
Alumnus Master’s Embedded Systems at the University of Twente, Team Lead & Digital IC Designer at Sencure
"This programme sharpened my analytical and management skills for ASML, equipping me to bridge technology and management, robotics, and process optimization."
Thijmen Pille
Alumnus of the Master Industrial Engineering and Management at University of Groningen

Whats students and alumni say

“At TU/e, my MSc in Automotive Technology taught me to see the car as a high-tech, multidisciplinary system. Now at ASML, I apply that systems thinking to work on the machines that enable the production of the microchips powering future mobility — from autonomous driving to advanced vehicle safety.”
Kevin Hartjes
TU/e MSc Automotive Technology – Production Engineer at ASML
“The Master’s in Applied Physics at TU/e grants me the tools to read the universe through the interference of light - from material properties to gravitational waves.”
Luuk van Leendert
TU/e Master’s student Applied Physics
Why high-tech needs you

The world is short on skilled tech professionals. By studying at Eindhoven University of Technology, you’ll become part of a new generation of innovators that industries around the world are actively seeking. Your practical skills and international mindset will set you apart. With strong ties between education and industry, you won’t just graduate - you’ll be ready to contribute from day one. Companies are actively looking for talent with your background, and opportunities are waiting in Brainport Eindhoven, across Europe, and beyond.

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