Innovation Sciences, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
  • English (schedule IELTS)
    Language
University rank #104 (QS) ,
The Innovation Sciences Master’s Program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) teaches you how to analyze, manage and influence innovation processes at a strategic level. While innovation is crucial for economic growth, sustainable development and welfare, many inspiring technological ideas never become successful.

About

Innovation Sciences focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of why this is the case. You will learn to understand and manage the mechanisms and processes involved in developing and introducing new technological options.

Why study Innovation Sciences in Eindhoven?

The program has recently been evaluated as ‘very good – excellent’ by Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities (QANU). The Master’s program in Innovation Sciences in Eindhoven is unique in the Netherlands, and differs from other programs that also focus on technology development, innovation and policy. 

International semester

During the Master’s degree program you will spend one semester abroad, at a university specializing in technology and innovation. 

Career opportunities

As a graduate of this Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) Master's program, you will be able to work at organizations operating at the boundary between technology and its social application in both the private and public sectors. In many cases you will work in interdisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, social scientists, consultants, policy-makers, managers and social science and humanities researchers. 

Accreditation

This program is legally recognized and accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

Programme Structure

The program has been built from mandatory courses, a specialization elective , electives in a technical domain, free electives, the international semester and the graduation project.

Courses include:

  • Energy, economy and society 
  • International Sustainable Development
  • From industrial ecology to cradle-to-cradle
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Research Methodology
  • Network Society
For more information, please visit the program website.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details: September entry - Deadline for students applying for the ALSP/HS scholarship: February 1.
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    120 ECTS
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

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English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score (Grade C):

    180

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    90

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Academic Requirements

To apply for a TU/e Master's program, you need a Bachelor’s degree based on a program of sufficient academic level and quality. Please choose one of the following options 

You have direct admission to the TU/e Innovation Sciences Master's program if you have completed a Bachelor’s in Sustainable Innovation at Eindhoven University of Technology.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    15000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA Applies to you

    2006 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2006 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Eindhoven

  • 850 - 1350 EUR/month
    Living Costs

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