Your world in Brainport
Discover how international students and professionals build their future, find their community, and create a life in one of Europe's most innovative regions.
More than a place to study
Moving to a new country is about more than choosing a study programme. It's about finding a place where you can grow, build connections and shape your future.
In Brainport Eindhoven, the innovation region in the south of the Netherlands, students and professionals from more than 165 nationalities come together to study, work and contribute to technologies that make a difference around the world. Some arrive as students. Others come for their first job. Many choose to stay.
Four stories, four worlds
Different background, different journeys. The same decision to build their world in Brainport.
Discover their stories and explore what your world in Brainport could look like
Explore Brainport from a different perspective
You’ve seen how people from around the world study, work and build their lives in Brainport. But there’s always more to discover. Follow international creators as they share their own take on the region – from its technology and history to studying, working and everyday life.
Discover Brainport with Matheus
See Brainport through fresh eyes. Matheus explores what makes the region tick, taking you from its technology and history to student life and some of Eindhoven’s best-known places.
Watch Matheus explore:
- Why does PSV have Brainport on its shirt?
- Why study in Eindhoven?
- How Philips helped shape the region
- Student life on Stratumseind
- Why study technology in Brainport?
Life in Brainport with Katya and Mahir
Katya and Mahir came to Brainport on different paths. Mahir moved here from Turkey for work, while Katya came from Ukraine to pursue her Master’s at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Today, they both work in IT and call Brainport home. Through their account @gone.with.us, they share their perspective on studying, working and everyday life in Eindhoven and what it’s like to build a life here.
Watch their take on:
- Finding a job in Brainport
- What surprised them about Eindhoven
- A week in Eindhoven
- Studying at Eindhoven University of Technology
- Life from 9 to 5 – and 5 to 9
Start your journey in Brainport
Whether you're looking for a Bachelor's programme, a Master's degree or your next step towards an international career, Brainport offers the opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact.
