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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE. BSc and MSc programmes. UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE - HIGH TECH HUMAN TOUCH. University (est. 1961) is noted for: Excellent education & research New technology as motor for change, innovation and progress Combination of technology & social sciences Entrepreneurial attitude
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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE BSc and MSc programmes
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE - HIGH TECH HUMAN TOUCH University (est. 1961) is noted for: • Excellent education & research • New technology as motor for change, innovation and progress • Combination of technology & social sciences • Entrepreneurial attitude • A green campus with full facilities Themes: Nanotechnology, Sustainability, Health, Governance, ICT, Biomedical Fall 2013
FACTS & FIGURES • 9,341 students • 1,650 international students • 2,700 MSc students • 3,300 employees • 188 promotions each year • 19 cultural societies • 38 sports societies • 146 ha campus • 2,100 student accommodations on-campus • 700 spin-off companies Fall 2013
WHERE WE ARE Fall 2013
International Academic Rankings • QS World University Ranking 2013: 228 • QS Stars rating: coming up in Q1/Q2 2014 • Times Higher Ranking 2013: 187 • Shanghai Jiatong / ARWU 2013: 301 – 400 Pleasenote: • Relative small scaleuniversity • Mixed profile: blend of engineering, behavioraland business programmes
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE IS ONE OF THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES IN THE TECHNOLOGY FIELD • 13 research universities, three of which Universities of Technology (Delft, Eindhoven, Twente) • Binary system with research universities and universities of applied sciences (e.g. Stenden) • Research universities are mainly responsible for offering research-oriented programmes in an academic setting. • Universities of applied sciences offer programmes that focus on the practical application of arts and sciences. These tend to be more practice oriented than programmes offered by research universities and they prepare students for specific professions.
EDUCATION • 20 Bachelor of Sciencedegreeprogrammes • Over 30 Master of Sciencedegreeprogrammes • Exchange programmes: 1 or 2 semesters • PhD opportunities • Twente Graduate School: integratedMaster’sandPhD programmewithtechnologyandsocialcomponents Fall 2013
OUR WAYS OF TEACHING Importance of project work, lab work Researcher, designer, enterpreneur/manager Independence and support Hands-on experience applying academic background
GRADING Scale from 1 to 10 (10 is outstanding) 6 is pass mark 80% of the marks are between 6 and 8
English-taught BSc programmes Fall 2013 ATLAS University College Advanced Technology Creative Technology Electrical Engineering European Public Administration International Business Administration
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BSc PROGRAMMES http://utwente.nl/ADMISSIONOFFICE/Bachelor/ Diploma ZaSrednoObrazovanie (academic stream) gives direct access to Bachelor programmes English language certificate (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, Cambridge CAE or CPE) Some programmes have course-specific requirements (e.g. Chemistry yes or no)
APPLICATION BACHELOR • www.studielink.nl • Via Studielink • University + programme names and Croho code • Send form • Application deadline: no later than 1 July to start in September • Housing, bank account, health insurance will be arranged for you in July and August • In order to secure your kind of preferred housing, apply before 1 July
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMESEngineering & Sciences (2 years) • AppliedMathematics • AppliedPhysics • Biomedical Engineering • Business Information Technology • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering and Management • Computer Science • Construction Management & Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Embedded Systems • Geo-Information Scienceand Earth Observation • Human Media Interaction • Industrial Design Engineering • Industrial Engineering and Management • Mechanical Engineering • Nanotechnology • Sustainable Energy Technology • Systems & Control • Technical Medicine (Dutch only) • Telematics • Water Technology Fall 2013
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMESBehavioral Sciences and Management (1 year) • Business Administration • Communication Studies • European Studies • EducationalScience & Technology • Health Sciences • Environmentaland Energy Managment • Public Administration • Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society (2 year) • Psychology • Science Communication Taughtin Dutch • Psychology • ScienceEducation • Teaching in SocialSciences Italic programmes have different feesandadmission procedures Fall 2013
SAFE AND GREEN CAMPUS • Surface area: 150 ha • 2,200 residences • Over 100 buildings • Extensive sports and cultural facilities • Library • Cafes and restaurants • Shopping centre • Hotel Fall 2013
SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAfter admission Fall 2013 Entry visa and residence permit Housing Insurance Introduction days Support structure Learning Dutch International studentorganisations
HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH Fall 2013 www.utwente.nl www.facebook.com/utwente
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE THANK YOU!