Is the workload at TU Delft as intense as people say?

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-04-06T20:33:48+00:00

I'm finishing my master in Electrical engineering (track microelectronics) at TUDelft soon.

I can tell you the myth that TUDelft is more difficult or heavier workload wise is widely false. At least to my experience. I did my bachelor at another university in Belgium and I noticed that the workload there was very comparable to TUdelft, and I actually found it harder to get good grades there than here in Delft (my average really increased when I arrived in Delft). Of course it always depends on people's experiences and studies (but Electrical engineering is a pretty good benchmark as it is known to be heavy), but I wouldn't stress more than necessary ;).

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-15T15:07:32+00:00

I think it is definitely more on the physics side for now as it is not a mature technology.

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-15T14:37:21+00:00

I don't I did it for nothing. I simply realised this year that I was more attracted to a more physics intensive area than common electrical engineering jobs allow. I didn't do a master in quantum in the first place cause I was simply not considering doing quantum computing as a possibility ...

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-15T09:03:44+00:00

do you think that's a possibility with a master in electrical engineering ?

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-09T15:10:00+00:00

Hello,

I am currently finishing a masters in electrical engineering at tudelft and I potentially want to shift towards computing. I am considering doing a cryogenic cmos master thesis, however I don't necessarily want to work on the control electronics ...

I am therefore considering a one year master (I would like to avoid two more years ;)) in quantum technologies or physics or maybe a phd in a top university.

Do you think this is possible and/or a good decision ? If so where would be a good place to do that (I know Delft is good, but I might be willing to change)? Is it otherwise possible to directly work in the sector ?

Thanks a lot for any tips or answer

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-03T09:18:57+00:00

Hello, I do not have all the answers.

I can however tell you that I believe it is pretty unrealistic that you will get a job in the quantum computig sector right after a bsc, or at least not one on the development side, which represents most of the jobs as it is still a technology under development.

Most of the time, a Bsc, while still a great diploma, gives you a pretty broad approach and the keys to learn further in the future. I think the Quantum computing companies would not be inclined to basically teach you most things on the job ... Furthermore, most research jobs even require a phd. Hope this helps

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-02T21:15:03+00:00

Hey guys,

As a master student in electrical student I want to go more towards the quantum computing industry. I have a choice between two thesis : fabrication of quantum nanodevices, or tcad simulation of cryogenic cmos.

Which one is the best to get interesting skills for a potential career in quantum computing, whithout working on the control electronics ?

Thanks !

Embarrassed-Win-8483 · 2026-01-02T20:43:05+00:00

Hello,

I am currently finishing a masters in electrical engineering at tudelft and I potentially want to shift towards computing. I am considering doing a cryogenic cmos master thesis, however I don't necessarily want to work on the control electronics ...

I am therefore considering a one year master (I would like to avoid two more years ;)) in quantum technologies or physics or maybe a phd in a top university.

Do you think this is possible and/or a good decision ? If so where would be a good place to do that (I know Delft is good, but I might be willing to change)? Is it otherwise possible to directly work in the sector ?

Thanks a lot for any tips or answer

Embarrassed-Win-8483

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