Graduate (MS/MA)
TU Delft Research Master's Motivation Letter
Tailored for TU Delft master's programmes: a carefully structured motivation letter that articulates proposed thesis projects, distils the applicant's BSc thesis with precision, and presents a compelling rationale for their chosen specialisation — demonstrating genuine readiness for rigorous research and a well-grounded sense of intellectual self-assurance.
Scored areas
7 sections
Point range
0—5 pts
Essay length
1000—1500 words
Evaluation criteria
- 1
Motivation and Goals for the Programme
- 2
Fit with TU Delft and Reasons for Studying in the Netherlands
- 3
Chosen Specialisation and Academic Direction
- 4
Proposed Thesis Projects and Research Capability
- 5
BSc Thesis and Academic Background
- 6
Clarity, Tone, and Cultural Fit
- 7
Quality of Evidence, Specificity, and Self-Confidence
Focus Themes
- 1
Research Operationalisation
- 2
Institutional Specificity
- 3
Claim Verifiability
References
- https://www.tudelft.nl/en/education/programmes/masters/mot/mot/application-and-admission
- https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/tu-delfts-vision-mission-and-values
- https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/integrity-policy/tu-delft-code-of-conduct
- https://www.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/strategy/questions-about-strategic-agenda-2024-2030
- https://www.tudelft.nl/ethics/ethics/the-delft-approach
- https://dcd.tudelft.nl/en/blog/writing-a-convincing-motivation-letter/
- https://summerschooltudelft.org/motivation/
- https://filelist.tudelft.nl/Studentenportal/Centraal/Mijn%20studie%20_%20ik/Persoonlijke%20ontwikkeling/Managing%20your%20career/Career%20Toolkit/Quickguide_motivation%20letter_25.01.18.pdf
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