The MPT-Study is part of the Academic Aptitude Assessment for TU Delft Aerospace Engineering.

Unlike Mathematics, Physics or First-Year Aerospace, it is not a knowledge test. It is a personality questionnaire about how you behave in study situations.

In the recent selection procedure, the MPT-Study consisted of more than 50 short statements. For each statement, you choose:

• Completely disagree

• Disagree

• Agree

• Completely agree

TU Delft estimates that it takes around 15–20 minutes and recommends answering based on your first instinct.

What Kind of Questions Are Asked?

The statements focus on your behaviour as a student.

They can relate to:

• responsibility and self-reflection;

• persistence;

• planning and procrastination;

• independent study;

• teamwork;

• adaptability;

• how other students would describe you.

For example, you might see a statement similar to:

“When I receive a bad grade, I usually think the professor is responsible.”

You would then select:

Completely disagree — Disagree — Agree — Completely agree

This is only an example, not an actual TU Delft question.

A statement like this may be looking at how you respond to setbacks and whether you reflect on your own role in your performance.

What Other Questions Might Look Like

Again, these are illustrative examples only.

Persistence

“I keep working on difficult material even when it takes longer than expected.”

This may relate to persistence and study discipline.

Procrastination

“I often postpone important study tasks until the deadline is close.”

This may relate to planning and self-management.

Teamwork

“When another student proposes a better solution than mine, I am comfortable changing my approach.”

This may relate to collaboration and adaptability.

Reliability

“My teammates would describe me as someone they can rely on.”

Some questions may ask you to think about how other students would perceive your behaviour.

Is There a Correct Answer?

Not in the same way as there is in Mathematics or Physics.

TU Delft explicitly states that there are no right or wrong answers.

That means you should be careful with online advice that claims there is a fixed answer key or that you should always choose the most “impressive” option.

For example, it may look obvious that Completely Disagree is the desirable answer to:

“When I get a bad grade, it is usually the lecturer’s fault.”

But the broader questionnaire contains many statements approaching similar behaviours from different angles.

Trying to manufacture a perfect personality can make your answers less natural and less consistent.

How Should You Approach the MPT-Study?

1. Read the Exact Wording

Small wording differences matter.

Compare:

“I sometimes become frustrated by difficult problems.”

with:

“I usually give up when a problem becomes frustrating.”

Those statements measure very different behaviours.

2. Answer Based on Your Normal Behaviour

Think about how you usually behave as a student.

Do not answer based on:

• your best day;

• your worst day;

• what you think TU Delft wants to hear.

This also makes your answers naturally more consistent.

3. Do Not Automatically Choose Extreme Answers

Use Completely Agree or Completely Disagree when the statement genuinely describes you strongly.

There is no advantage in choosing an extreme answer simply because it sounds better.

4. Do Not Overthink Every Statement

The test contains many short statements and is designed to be completed relatively quickly.

Read the statement, understand what it says, and answer naturally.

Trying to reverse-engineer every question usually makes the test harder than it needs to be.

5. Complete It in a Good Environment

Although there is no strict time limit, TU Delft recommends completing it in one sitting.

Choose a time when you can concentrate and are unlikely to be interrupted.

What Is TU Delft Looking For?

The wider Aerospace Engineering selection describes qualities such as:

• analytical thinking;

• independence;

• discipline;

• motivation;

• collaboration;

• communication;

• dealing effectively with a high study workload.

The MPT-Study helps assess behaviour related to studying and working with others.

However, these qualities should not be treated as an answer key.

MPT-Study vs Study Motivation Test

Do not confuse the MPT-Study with the Study Motivation Test (SMT).

MPT-Study

Focuses mainly on how you behave in study situations.

Study Motivation Test

Focuses more on what motivates you to study.

Together, they form the Academic Aptitude Assessment, which contributes to your final selection ranking.

Final Tips

Remember:

• around 15–20 minutes

• no knowledge questions

• focused on study behaviour

• no official public answer key

The best preparation is simply knowing the format beforehand.

Read each statement carefully, answer based on your normal behaviour, and avoid trying to turn every question into a puzzle about which option TU Delft wants you to select.