TU Eindhoven's Industrial Design Leads National Rankings
Eindhoven, Thursday, 6 February 2025.
TU Eindhoven’s Industrial Design bachelor’s program has been named the best in the Netherlands for the third consecutive year, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and quality education.
Consistent Excellence in Design Education
The prestigious Keuzegids (Study Choice Guide) 2025 has once again recognized TU Eindhoven’s bachelor’s program in Industrial Design as the top program in the Netherlands, marking its third consecutive year at the summit [1][2]. This recognition, announced on January 28, 2025, reflects the program’s sustained commitment to educational excellence and innovation in design education [1].
Leadership and Faculty Pride
Dean Lin-Lin Chen expressed profound satisfaction with the achievement, emphasizing the crucial role of the teaching and support staff in maintaining this standard of excellence. Program director Lu Yuan echoed this sentiment, viewing the recognition as motivation for continued improvement of their educational offerings [1]. The ranking serves as a testament to the quality of students, faculty, facilities, and leadership at TU Eindhoven [2].
Student-Centered Learning Environment
Current students highlight the program’s unique strengths. Second-year student Bart Idsinga particularly appreciates the program’s emphasis on personal development and freedom of choice in projects and electives. The approachable nature of professors and coaches, combined with the program’s intimate scale, creates an optimal learning environment [1]. Fourth-year student Savanne Noijons, currently serving on the board of study association Lucid, emphasizes how the program’s focus on self-reliance and personal vision development has shaped her identity as a designer [1].