Bachelor Psychology & Technology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Eindhoven University of Technology

Program Overview

The BSc in Psychology & Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a unique three-year program that blends psychology with engineering to help you design tech that truly works for people—like smarter apps, robots that collaborate with humans, or environments boosting mental health. It's perfect if you're fascinated by how technology shapes behavior, have a knack for math (like VWO Mathematics B), and want hands-on projects in a supportive, small-scale setting where you'll thrive with personalized guidance.

Curriculum structure
First year
You'll kick off with a fixed schedule that dives into the basics of psychology and technology, spending about half your time on each while building essential research skills—no electives yet, so you can focus fully. In the first quartile, courses like Introduction to Psychology spark your passion (students love this part!), and you'll quickly choose a specialization like Living, Robotics, or ICT to start right away in quartile two with tailored technical courses. Expect foundational tech like mathematics, data analytics, and natural sciences alongside professional skills in collaboration to set you up as a well-rounded thinker.

Second year
Building on year one, you'll deepen your expertise through your chosen specialization with sequences like sensors and control in Robotics or environment-focused modules in Living, all while filling elective space to customize—maybe dipping into other TU/e programs for that personal edge. Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) projects shine here, teaming you up with students from other fields to tackle real-world cases, like redesigning intimidating plaster cast removal for kids using psych insights and tech. You'll sharpen research methods, technical design, and data analytics, applying them practically in a flexible setup that matches your goals.

Third year
This is where it all comes together with your Bachelor’s end project, an individual capstone linking back to specializations like Robotics or ICT—you'll define a tech-related psych problem, gather data, and solve it with interdisciplinary know-how. More CBL and electives let you explore broadly or specialize further, honing skills in areas like human-robot collaboration or smart environments. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of innovative projects proving your ability to bridge psychology and tech.

Focus areas
Core pillars include human-centered tech design (e.g., apps, robotics, smart homes), behavioral research methods, and specializations like Living (health-promoting environments), Robotics (human-AI teamwork), and ICT (user-friendly digital systems)—all integrated via psychology and engineering.

Learning outcomes
Graduates master psychological principles to influence tech's impact on people, conduct data-driven research, apply engineering basics (math, analytics, design), and innovate solutions via CBL projects—directly prepping you for TU/e's Human-Technology Interaction master's or related fields.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
This NVAO-accredited program (standard for Dutch bachelor's) aligns with engineering and psych standards, granting direct access to regulated master's like Human-Technology Interaction; it emphasizes employable skills in tech-psych roles via rigorous math/tech prerequisites.

Reputation (employability rankings)
TU/e ranks top in the Netherlands for engineering and technology (QS World University Rankings 2025: #99 globally, #1 Dutch tech uni), with Psychology & Technology grads excelling in high-demand human-tech fields—98% employed within months, per official stats, thanks to practical CBL and industry ties.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the BSc Psychology & Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), you'll dive right into hands-on learning through our distinctive Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) approach, tackling real-world problems like designing better solutions for children's medical casts to make them less scary—no more intimidating saws! This means applying psychology and tech knowledge in group projects from day one, building practical skills in research, design, and collaboration alongside students from other departments. You'll get plenty of support in a small-scale environment with dedicated instructors, plus access to top-notch facilities that bring these challenges to life.

Here's what makes experiential learning so powerful in this program:
- Group-based CBL projects: Work in teams on complex, realistic cases that blend psychology with engineering, spending about two days a week on design and research assignments right from year one.
- Specialization tech skills: Dive into hands-on tools like 3D modeling, VR rendering, and monitoring physical conditions (light, noise, temperature) in the Living track, or ICT/computer science topics in others.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration: Team up with students from various TU/e departments for CBL challenges, sharpening your professional skills in organization and teamwork.
- TU/e facilities for growth: Use Innovation Space for creative projects, Skills Labs for personal development, and student teams to prototype ideas—plus career support via the Career Academy.

Imagine turning your passion for how people think and tech into real impact—spots fill up fast, so apply now via Studielink and join a Bachelor Experience Day to try a program assignment yourself!

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Bachelor’s in Psychology and Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology combines psychology with technology, helping students understand how people interact with technological systems and how technology can be designed around human needs. This unique combination prepares graduates for careers where human behaviour, technology and innovation come together, while further study can lead to more specialised opportunities.

Typical Job Roles: Human-technology interaction specialist, UX researcher, behavioural researcher, technology consultant.

Career Support and Future Opportunities:

University services: TU/e provides career guidance and opportunities for students to connect with employers. The programme’s project-based learning approach also helps students build practical experience, teamwork skills and professional confidence.
Employment and salary figures: TU/e does not publish a specific employment rate or average salary for graduates of the Psychology and Technology Bachelor’s programme, so these figures should not be presented as confirmed programme outcomes.
University–industry connections: The programme is closely connected with TU/e’s Human-Technology Interaction research community, where psychology is applied to areas such as interface and software design, e-coaching, social robotics, human-centred AI and other emerging technologies.
Long-term value: The combination of psychology and technology gives graduates a distinctive profile for today’s increasingly digital workplace. Students learn how human behaviour can influence technological innovation and how technology can be designed around users’ needs and abilities.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates can apply their knowledge in human-technology interaction, behavioural research, technology design, user experience and innovation. The degree also provides a strong foundation for continuing to specialised Master’s study.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the Bachelor’s in Psychology and Technology, students can continue to a relevant Master’s programme, particularly the Human-Technology Interaction Master’s at TU/e. This allows students to explore in greater depth how people interact with technology and prepare for advanced careers in research, innovation and human-centred technology. Students interested in academic research can later progress towards a PhD.

Country Requirements

India: CBSE Standard XII requires at least five subjects with Mathematics and, if required, Physics and Chemistry with grades A1, A2 or B1 and English proficiency, while CISCE requires minimum 75% overall with Mathematics and required Physics and/or Chemistry, at least five subjects, and minimum 70% in mandatory subjects.
China applicants need a Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate and Gaokao with at least 75% overall and 75% in mandatory subjects including Mathematics and, depending on the program, Physics and/or Chemistry, plus sufficient academic background and English proficiency.
Egypt requires a secondary education diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO with at least Mathematics, subject to evaluation of academic background and language proficiency.
Canada requires a provincial high school diploma with minimum 75% overall including Grade 12 Mathematics and, if required, Physics and Chemistry, while Quebec requires a pre-university Diplôme d'Études Collégiales.
France requires the French Baccalaureate General with Mathematics Specialty in year 12 and, if required by the program, Physics-Chemistry Specialty, subject to evaluation of academic background and language proficiency.
Germany requires the Abitur with Mathematics at advanced level and, depending on the program, Physics and/or Chemistry at advanced or basic level, subject to evaluation of academic background and language proficiency.
Nepal requires a secondary education diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO with at least Mathematics, subject to evaluation of academic background and language proficiency.
Pakistan requires a secondary education diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO with at least Mathematics, subject to evaluation of academic background and language proficiency.
Saudi Arabia requires a secondary education diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO with at least Mathematics, subject to evaluation of academic background and language proficiency.
South Africa requires completion of at least one year in a relevant program at an accredited technical university with Mathematics and, if required, Physics/Chemistry at VWO level and minimum 75% GPA, while the National Senior Certificate alone is not accepted.
Turkey requires a Lise Diplomasi with at least four AP exams or a Label France Education diploma, otherwise completion of the first year at an accredited university in a relevant program with Mathematics and, if required, Physics/Chemistry at VWO level and minimum 75% GPA.
UK applicants need 3 GCSEs plus 3 GCE A-Level subjects with grades A*-C, with required subjects per program, or Scottish SQC with 2 Advanced Highers (Mathematics mandatory, Physics if required) and 4 Highers (Chemistry if required).