Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has received approval to reserve 30% of spaces on its highly competitive aerospace engineering program specifically for female students. The decision, backed by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights, aims to address the significant gender imbalance within the field. Currently, women comprise only a small percentage of students in aerospace engineering at TU Delft, despite representing a substantial portion of applicants. The initiative is intended to promote equal opportunity and counteract historical disadvantages faced by women in STEM fields. Critics argue the measure is discriminatory, but proponents maintain it’s a temporary, corrective action. The university will monitor the program’s impact and adjust its approach as needed, with the goal of achieving a more diverse student body. This move sets a precedent for other Dutch universities considering similar measures to address gender disparities.