Social Contact and Community
Study Association
For those who want to participate in a community focused on students from the same department and study direction.
Each department at the TU/e has a dedicated study association which organises social activities, professional development opportunities, as well as fun activities for all their members. T.S.V. ‘Jan Pieter Minckelers’, colloquially ‘Japie’, is the study association for the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry.
You are currently on the website of Japie, so explore here or ask the board for more information in STW 0.25!
Student Associations
For a community of students from across the university, not restricted to students from the same academic background. NOTE that the primary language at these associations is Dutch.
There are three students associations, Eindhovens Studenten Corps, a.s.v. SSRE, and Demos at the TU/e.
You can find more information here.
Sports Associations
For those who want to participate in sports and be active with other people who share similar interests to you.
ESSF is the student sports umbrella for Eindhoven. They represent all those using the student sports facilities, as well as the student sports associations in Eindhoven.
You can find more information here.
Culture Associations
For those who want to join a community that focuses on cultural/creative activities.
Scala is the umbrella association of the cultural student associations in Eindhoven, located in the Luna building on the TU/e campus. The associations offer many different activities, ranging from dance to board games, from theatre to photography, and much more.
You can find more information here.
FISO Associations
For connecting with people and associations who represent internationalisation, inclusivity, well-being, and religious groups at the TU/e. NOTE that this is an incomplete list, more groups can be found at the FISO website below.
You can find more information here.
Cosmos
For those searching for a dedicated community for international students.
A community that provides a warm and welcome environment for the international students of the TU/e. With members from over 80 different countries, Cosmos provides a voice for the international students on matters related to the TU/e. They have several committees that organize activities, as well as the introduction day(s) for the new internationals at the TU/e in August every year. Despite its many internationals, the association also embraces Dutch students who are interested in connecting with and learning more about different cultures.
You can find more information here.
Compass
For those searching for a dedicated LGBTQ+ community.
Compass is an association with as a goal to celebrate diversity and expand their circle of like-minded people. They organize events open to all but centred around LGBTQ+ themes. They show their visibility as an LGBTQ+ community and create a community for people to meet and make friends.
You can find more information here.
TINT
For personal development and well-being.
TINT offers students the opportunity and a safe place to deal with questions related to personal development, the meaning of life, spirituality, mindfulness, and living in a multicultural diverse community. For that, TINT organizes events and workshops with a wide variety of themes such as self-leadership, identity, work-life balance, future dreams, burn-out prevention, mindfulness, among many others. Also, TINT welcomes students for confidential one-to-one conversations with a life coach who is happy to listen to what is in your mind, help structure your thoughts and to find your path again. Just feel free to contact any of TINT Life Coaches!
You can find more information here.
Lighthouse
Community that focuses on the mental well-being of students and staff on the Eindhoven campus.
Lighthouse is a community of people who are struggling with different mental health issues They aim to support each other and share common experiences in the hope to feel less alone with our problems. To do so, they organize walk-in hours and support meetings focusing on the mental well-being of students and staff members. These meetings are open for everyone to join.
Religious Associations
For those searching for a community based around their faiths.
The TU/e is home to numerous religious associations where you can connect with students from the entire university, who share your faith.
