master programmes university of twente (enschede, the netherlands)

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES

ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 / 2013

ENSCHEDETHE NETHERLANDS

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES 3

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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INTERNATIONAl UNIVERSITY NETWORk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

INTERNATIONAl COMpANY NETWORk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TOp QUAlITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TWENTE GRADUATE SCHOOl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ADMISSION AND ApplICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

pRACTICAl INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DEADlINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MASTERS pROGRAMMES

BEHAVIOURAl SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22COMMUNICATION STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . 23SCIENCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ElECTRICAl ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND COMpUTER SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25APPLIED MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25COMPUTER SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26EMBEDDED SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26HUMAN MEDIA INTERACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27SYSTEMS AND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27TELEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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ENGINEERING TECHNOlOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . 29INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30MECHANICAL ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION . . . . . . . 34

MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37EUROPEAN STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37HEALTH SCIENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SCIENCE AND TECHNOlOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40APPLIED PHYSICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40CHEMICAL ENGINEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41NANOTECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

pH .D CANDIDATES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE . . . . . . . . . . 42

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UNivErsiTy Of TwENTE

integrating social and engineering sciences; developing high tech, with a human touch − this is what the University of Twente is committed to, through teaching and research at the highest level, and through the innovations launched on the market by over 700 spin-off companies.

We offer degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences. Research spearheads focus on engineering, energy, health, sustainability, nanotechnology, information technology and geo information.

The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands. Here 3,000 employees and 10,000 students work and unwind in the beautiful green park-like grounds, supported by top facilities for research and teaching as well as for sports and culture. It is home to such events as the world’s largest annual student think tank Create Tomorrow and the Batavierenrace (the largest student relay race in the world). The University of Twente offers the best welcoming service for new international students compared to all other Dutch universities, as shown by the survey results from I-Graduate.Enschede is located near the German border, but is still only a two-hour drive from Amsterdam.

59% RESEARCH AND TEACHING STAFF

41% ADMINISTRATIvE AND SuppORT

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bACHELOR

MASTER

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TOTAL STAFF3,000 FTE

TOTAL STUDENTS10,000

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TEACHINGWe offer Master of Science (MSc) students the chance to break existing academic boundaries and combine technological and social disciplines. Our study programmes are highly innovative − applying relevant knowledge. The university is proud of its entrepreneurial focus and supports graduates in transforming their research into commercially viable enterprises. There are currently about 80 registered companies owned by students.

The University of Twente has become an international stage for talent, attracting students from across the world. Top research Master of Science (MSc) and PhD programmes are closely linked with the university’s world leading research and break-through innovations.

All MSc programmes are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This organization ensures the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium).

3TUThe University of Twente offers five 3TU Master of Science programmes. These programmes are the result of close collaboration between the three leading universities of technology in the Netherlands: Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente (www.3tu.nl). 3TU combines and concentrates the strengths of the three universities in research, education and knowledge transfer. 3TU features in the top ranks of technology institutes worldwide.

RANkINGS The University of Twente is among the top 200 universities worldwide according to the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES), and, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), even among the top 100 universities in the academic field of chemistry. In addition, survey results from I-Graduate show that the University of Twente ranks among the top-ten universities worldwide on services available to students such as technology, IT support, and internet access.


The University of Twente (UT) features many (international) student associations that facilitate social interaction among international and Dutch students. Results from the International Student Barometer show that the UT consistently ranks in the top three institutions in the Netherlands regarding social facilities and activities and (international) student associations.

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The University of Twente (UT) cooperates with a wide range of international universities and research centres. Types of collaboration with external partners range from joint education and research programmes to staff and student exchange. Both UT and its faculties maintain a broad network of partners around the world. These relationships are maintained on both a central administration level and by the individual faculties and research centres.

iNTErNATiONAL UNivErsiTy NETwOrK

More information about the consortium and individual members can be found on eciu.web.ua.pt In addition to the ECIU cooperation, the UT maintains academic cooperation in several target regions around the world. There is collaboration with European top research universities such as Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster (Germany), KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Lund University (Sweden) and Warsaw University (Poland). In Asia, UT has strong ties with universities in China (e.g. East China Normal University - ECNU, Southeast University - SEU, Chang’an University), Indonesia (e.g. Institut Teknologi Bandung - ITB, Gadjah Mada University - UGM) and India (Indian Institutes of Technology - IIT Chennai, Indian Institute of Remote Sending - IIRS). Visit www.utwente.nl/cooperation for more information.

One of the initiatives of the University is the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). The University of Twente is a founding member of the ECIU. This valuable consortium maintains the profile of a network of universities (for example Aalborg University – Denmark, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona – Spain, Linköping Universitet – Sweden, University of Strathclyde – UK, Tecnológico de Monterrey - Mexico) that are relatively young, entrepreneurial, and progressive. Moren information about both the consortium and individual members can be found on eciu.web.ua.pt

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES 9MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES 9

NAME: JIA TIAN COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: CHINAMASTER OF SCIENCE pROGRAMME: TElEMATICS

The choice for the University of Twente was easily made. It was recommended to me by a friend who studied in the Netherlands. Later I also found out that the University of Twente ranks very high worldwide especially for the Engineering studies. Moreover the master programme perfectly matched my bachelor background.

It was very comfortable to live on campus. It is a very green area with different sport and culture facilities. There are different possibilities to engage in active social life. For example, I was a member of The Association of Chinese Students at the University of Twente, where I helped to organize several events such as badminton matches, football matches, Chinese New Year Party, etc. The location of campus is ideal if you like to travel: it is only a few minutes away from Germany!

The master program I studied is well organized. Some international students can take bridging courses to cover the differences between the curriculums of the University of Twente and their home universities. Most lectures are given within small classes, which promotes the interaction

between teachers and students a lot. The study mode (team-work and individual assignments) to which I became used to during my student life, taught me how to adapt to different working environments which often require strong team-building skills. The final project proved to be the most useful for my career path as it showed me what kind of jobs I like and qualify for. During the final year I could already try myself in the business world as I worked part-time as a junior System Administrator in a consulting firm in Enschede.

After working as a Java software engineer at Spin B.V. for two years, I was employed as an analyst programmer at a very prestigious consultancy in the Netherlands – Accenture Technology Solutions. Currently I am working in the UK at the Kingston University in London as a system analyst within the infrastructure team.

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iNTErNATiONAL COMPANy NETwOrKThe University historically has always had close connections with industry. it is at UT where countless new technologies are developed. Those technologies offer exiting opportunities for its entrepreneurial students, researchers and staff. UT encourages cooperation between science and the private sector to realize innovations that have the possibility to solve some of the big societal challenges like energy shortage, healthy ageing, iCT security and clean water. This leads to strong cooperation with big international companies, like Boeing, Google, Microsoft, siemens, Philips, Ten Cate.

The companies below are only a short list from the hundreds that currently employ UT alumni:

· Google· Microsoft· Unilever· Akso Nobel· McKinsey & company· KLM-Air France· Cap Gemini· 3M· Audi· Accenture· ASML· United Nations· WWF

· Deloitte· ABN Amro banking· Shell· Ericsson· Fortis· General Electrics· Heineken· IBM· Logica· Nestlé· Siemens· TATA


The safe attractive campus, built on a country estate just outside the city of Enschede, provides an academic and social setting in which students quickly become active members of a thriving community. The University of Twente has state-of- the-art internet facilities and an excellent library. Results from international surveys show that the University of Twente offers the lowest cost of living and accommodation compared with other Dutch universities. In addition the university offers a variety of services on campus: a medical centre, counselling facilities, a hotel, prayer facilities and much more. Students can buy meals or just gather together at one of the many restaurants, cafés or bars on campus. Expressions of student life are always evident in the nearby city of Enschede. With over 50 sports and cultural associations active on campus, the university’s students have access to a wide variety of leisure activities. Survey results show that the sport facilities of the University of Twente rank highly according to international students! Student associations provide a welcome addition to daily life. The University of Twente hosts over 60 different nationalities on campus and several international student associations provide regular cultural leisure activities to bring Dutch and international students together. International survey results show that the international students associations at the UT and their activities rank among the worlds’ best.One example is the Erasmus Student Network Twente (ESN; www.esntwente.nl), a non-profit international student organization. Based on the principle of students helping students, its mission is to foster student mobility in higher education. For more information on associations for specific countries look on Facebook and also see:– Turkey: www.tusat.org – India: www.isa.utwente.nl – Indonesia: www.ppienschede.com – Latin America: www.voz.utwente.nl – China: wesp.snt.utwente.nl/~acssnl/ – Pakistan: [email protected]

All students of the faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) are automatically members of the Student Association Board (SAB): www.itc.nl/Pub/Study/Student-life/Student-Association-Board

At the beginning of each academic year the University of Twente organizes special introduction days for international students. This is an ideal opportunity to arrange all necessary formalities, meet other students, and join study, sports and cultural associations. During this official introduction international students new to the University of Twente are assigned a personal buddy through the ESN. Buddies are University of Twente students who have volunteered to mentor international students. Throughout the year all international organizations organize a range of social activities, such as day trips, parties and drinks gatherings. Visit www.esntwente.nl for additional information. THE NETHERlANDSHigher education in the Netherlands is known for its excellent quality, which is achieved and maintained by national regulations and rigorous quality assurance systems. Dutch scientific research is ranked top in the world. The Netherlands has received international acclaim for problem-based learning methods, which train students to analyse and solve practical problems independently and emphasise self-study and self-discipline. The Dutch education system is interactive and focuses on teamwork, which makes it easy to meet other students. By studying in the Netherlands, students develop an open mind and improve their international orientation. People from many different cultures and religions live, work and study in the Netherlands, creating an interesting multicultural society where different ideas are valued and respected. More information is available on the Nuffic website (www.nuffic.nl), the Dutch organization for international cooperation in higher education.

ENSCHEDEThe University of Twente is located close to the city of Enschede, a modern and lively university town with a rich industrial heritage revealed through many well-preserved historic buildings. The most notable monuments are the lovely town hall, several beautiful churches and a unique synagogue. The old marketplace, the historical heart of the city, is particularly worth a visit. Large-scale urban renewal has also given Enschede a new skyline, which includes eye-catching contemporary architecture.

CAMPUs AND sTUDENT LifE

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TOP QUALiTy EDUCATiON AND rEsEArCh pRESTIGIOuS pRIzES AND AwARDS

EUROpEAN GRANTS Five young researchers at the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology have been awarded prestigous European grants. Three of them will receive the Starting Grant from the European Research Council, and the others will receive the Marie Curie Career Integration Grant.

MERCk SERONO GRANT FOR FERTIlITY INNOVATIONIn 2011 Dr. Séverine Le Gac, of the BIOS Lab-on-a-chip group (MESA+), received a Grant for Fertility Innovation from Merck Serono together with colleague researcher Prof. Nils Lambalk from the VU University Amsterdam.

CENTRE4ClOUD lAUNCHEDIn June 2011 the Centre4Cloudcomputing was launched in Enschede by Kennispark Twente, Caase.com and the University of Twente. Researchers of the University of Twente are often awarded with prestigious prizes and awards, for example, Prof. Dave Blank, Professor of Inorganic Materials Science at the University of Twente and scientific director of MESA+, Institute for Nanotechnology, is the recipient of the title of Simon Stevin Master 2011.


The Twente Graduate School (TGS) offers a growing number of high-quality educational research programmes that are centred on key research subjects of the research institutes of the University of Twente such as nanotechnology, sustainable energy or technology assessment. The programmes are led by world-class research professors. The progress of graduate research students is closely monitored. The graduate research programmes must meet a set of quality criteria to guarantee the high level of our degrees.

A graduate research programme consists of a coherent set of integrated master and doctorate courses that covers a period of, at most, six years. These programmes are aimed at students with an interest in scientific research. All programmes focus on an important research topic. They include an accredited master programme and a substantial amount of advanced post-master courses (30 EC), and a selection of general subjects such as research management, science communication, philosophy and entrepreneurship.

The TGS has advanced research programmes on the following topics:

- Behavioural Research 1) Learning in Educational and Training Settings

- Telematics and Information Technology 1) Dependable and Secure Computing 2) Human-centred Interaction Technologies 3) Wireless and Sensor Systems 4) Industrial Engineering 5) Services Science

TwENTE GrADUATE sChOOL - Innovation and Governance Studies

1) Governance of Knowledge and Innovation 2) Innovation and Entrepreneurship

- Energy and Resources 1) Fluid Physics 2) Computational Science 3) Next Generation Energy and Resources 4) Delta Technology and Water Governance

- Nanotechnology 1) Advanced Optics 2) Novel Nanomaterials 3) Ethics and Technology 4) Nano-devices and systems

- Geo Information Science and Earth Observation 1) Space for Global Development

- Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine Research programmes expected September 2012 If you obtained your bachelor’s degree with excellent results, wish to pursue a career in research and would like to start your scientific career while obtaining your master’s degree, you might be able to join one of the Twente graduate research programmes.

On the condition that you will be admitted to the involved master of a graduate research programme, we will adjust your options to allow you to become a student at the Twente Graduate School and study in one of our graduate research programmes.

For an up-to-date overview of graduate research programmes and more information about the Twente Graduate School, visit our website: www.utwente.nl/tgs. On this website you will also find the specific requirements for admission to a programme. For direct information you can contact the Twente Graduate School Office (email: [email protected]).

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe general requirements for admission to the University of Twente MSc programmes are:

1. a relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) from a university or other accredited academic institution

If you are in the process of obtaining your bachelor’s degree, you can apply for admission to an MSc programme at the University of Twente. The university may grant you conditional admission, based on your academic transcripts, detailed information about the programme curriculum, relevant research and expected graduation date. However, you need to supply a certified copy of your degree certificate before the start of the university’s MSc programme (1 September or 1 February).

2. sufficient proficiency of the English language a. academic IELTS, overall band score

of at least 6.5 b. TOEFL, internet-based (TOEFL iBT) score

of at least 90

You are exempted from the English language requirements if:- you have completed your English-taught secondary and tertiary

education in one of these countries: Australia, Canada (English-speaking part), Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA.

- you are a native-speaking national from one of these countries: Australia, Canada (English-speaking part), Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA.

In addition to these general requirements, specific requirements may apply to individual programmes. Individual MSc programmes may require a score higher than the general minimum of the English test results.

For detailed information about admission criteria please visit www.utwente.nl/master

Please note that ITC and University of Twente applicants have different procedures, requirements and are required to pay different fees (see specific programme websites for details).

ADMissiON AND APPLiCATiON


ApplICATION FOR ADMISSIONTo apply for admission to the MSc programme, please submit the following:1. Bachelor degree certificate2. Academic Transcript of records3. Official English translation of all documents that

are not in English, German or Dutch4. Clear copy of your passport5. English language proficiency test results

(if required)6. Motivation letter7. Curriculum vitae (CV)8. Two letters of recommendation.

Specific requirements and documents for individual programmes are described in the online application form. If all requirements are met you can upload your documents.For more information please visit www.utwente.nl/master/international

If you do not have any possibilities to digitalize the above mentioned documents you can send your documents by post to: University of Twente Admission Office Vrijhof, Building 47 PO Box 217 7500 AE Enschede The Netherlands Please keep in mind that sending your documents by post can cause a delay. No application fee is charged.

NOTICE OF ADMISSIONAfter your complete application has been submitted to the Admission Office, your application will be evaluated by one of the university’s Educational Admission Committees, and you will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible (within a maximum of six weeks). You will receive a confirmation of your admission by email and by post.

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TUITION FEES 2012/2013Dutch universities have separate rates for tuition fees for citizens from the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) and from outside Europe (Non-EU/EEA).

Nationality # years MSc programme

Tuition fee per year

EU/EEA nationalities

1 and 2 years € 1,713*

Non-EU/EEA nationalities

1 year € 10,120**

Non-EU/EEA nationalities

2 years € 12,650

Please note that ITC and Postgraduate Executive Programme participants are required to pay different fees (see specific programme websites for details).

Check our website (www.utwente.nl/master) for up-to-date fees.

ACCOMMODATION AND lIVING EXpENSESThe University of Twente has a variety of accommodation available on campus for international students. The International Office manages some 260 furnished rooms on campus and about 100 rooms near Enschede’s city centre. Prices range from approximately €300 to €600 per month for furnished housing, including wireless internet. Applicants are guaranteed an accommodation offer from the International Office on condition that the university’s admission procedure and the online housing application are completed at least four months before arrival. A single student will need on average €800 to €900 per month for accommodation, study materials and general living expenses.

PrACTiCAL iNfOrMATiON

* Note that this tuition fee is the tuition fee for the academic year 2011/2012. The tuition fee for the academic year 2012/2013 can be higher. For more information about the tuition fees and criteria, please see: www.utwente.nl/studentenbalie/en/student_services/.

** Note that the Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society programme is a two year programme but has a fee of € 10,120 per year.


SCHOlARSHIpSThe University of Twente has several scholarships for students wishing to participate in its graduate programmes. These scholarships vary from government grants and funding by organizations or companies to grants donated by individuals. The university offers a limited number of scholarships for outstanding students; these are awarded by the faculties and sponsored by the University of Twente Scholarship programme (UTS). The university’s admission application procedures must be fully completed before applying for a UTS scholarship. Because of strict deadlines, please apply for admission at least two months before the scholarship deadline. Further information about financial support can be found on our scholarship website (www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants/).

Once you have received a letter confirming admission, you may apply for a scholarship. Please note that some scholarships are for specific nationalities or specific educational programmes. ADDITIONAl INFORMATIONFor practical information about living and studying at the University of Twente, visit www.utwente.nl/master/international/practicalinformation where you will also find parts 1 and 2 of the “International Student Handbook”. The International Office will do it’s very best to help you obtain a visa for the Netherlands and find suitable accommodation.

CODE OF CONDUCT The University of Twente is a co-signatory of the Code of Conduct International students in Dutch Higher Education. Information about the code and the relevant complaints procedure is available at www.internationalstudy.nl

UsefUl websitesUniversity of Twente: www.utwente.nl/en Postgraduate information: www.utwente.nl/master Scholarships: www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants/ City of Enschede: www.enschede.nl/en/welkom/ The Netherlands: www.studyin.nl International office: www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/

According to the International Student Barometer 2011 regarding the UT:- among the most affordable living costs

in The Netherlands (#2 nationally)

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SOlARTEAMSolar Team Twente will participate in the 2011 World Solar Challenge®, a 3010 km race across the Australian Outback from Darwin to Adelaide. The team is comprised entirely out of students, all from differing fields of study. They design, build, test and race the solar car in an intense period of eighteen months. By cooperating successfully with companies and educational institutions the team hopes to cross the finish line in Adelaide in first position.


Please submit your application as soon as possible and before the following deadlines (depending on the start date of the programme you are applying for):

DEADLiNEs

September Start February Start

International students requiring entry visa

May 1 October 1

Dutch students and international students not requiring entry visa or already residing in the Netherlands

July 1 November 1

International students intending to apply for a scholarship and requiring confirmation of admission for scholarship application

Two months before scholarship programme application deadline

Two months before scholarship programme application deadline

Please submit your on-line application for admission as soon as possible, particularly if you would like to apply for a scholarship. Clearly state to your faculty contact person that you want to apply for a scholarship.

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COMMUNICATION STUDIES The Communication Studies programme focuses on communication in organisational contexts, combining academic rigor with practical relevance. Students reflect and build on current insights based on academic research. The programme comprises three specializations: corporate communication (How to enhance the corporate identity and reputation of your organisation?), marketing communication (How to launch a new brand?) and new media and communication (What is the role of new versus old media for people, organisations and societies?). Students may follow the courses of a specific specialisation, but may also combine courses from different specializations. The master is finished with an individual research project, which may be commissioned by an external organization.

DEGREE MSc

EUROPEAN CREDITS (EC) 60

PROGRAMME DURATION 1 yEAR

START DATE SEpTEMbER OR FEbRuARy

MODE OF STUDY FuLL-TIME OR pART-TIME

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ENGLISH

ACCREDITATION NvAO ACCREDITED

SPECIALIzATIONS NEw MEDIA AND COMMuNICATION

CORpORATE COMMuNICATION

MARkETING COMMuNICATION

EDUCATIONAl SCIENCE AND TECHNOlOGY The Educational Science and Technology programme attracts participants who are fascinated by learning processes but who do not intend to be a classroom teacher. Discover the world of knowledge and expertise, learning and teaching, training and education. Accept the invitation to design solutions to challenging educational problems. Graduates know how to answer questions such as: – How can education and training systems be set up ? – What is the ideal learning environment? – What tools are needed to foster learning? – What possibilities can technology offer to

education and training? – How can people optimally develop their talents? – How can teaching and training be reliably

evaluated? – How can education and training be

professionalised?

DEGREE MSc



START DATE SEpTEMbER




SPECIALIzATIONS CuRRICuLuM, INSTRuCTION AND MEDIA

AppLICATIONS

EDuCATIONAL MANAGEMENT, EvALuATION

AND ASSESSMENT

HuMAN RESOuRCE DEvELOpMENT

fACULTy Of BEhAviOUrAL sCiENCEs


fACULTy Of BEhAviOUrAL sCiENCEs

pHIlOSOpHY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOlOGY AND SOCIETY The Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society programme offers an applied philosophy of technology, which is characterised as a young, innovative field of science, with an internationally recognised expert community in Twente. The aim of the programme is to enable students to perform philosophical and multidisciplinary analyses of applied science and technology and their place in society. Graduates are able to combine expertise in science or engineering with an ability to reflect on: – Technology and its social impact– Social and ethical controversies involving science

and technology– Methodological issues in science and engineering – Future developments in science and technology

Students will become thoroughly acquainted with philosophical and adjacent theories on the nature of technology, the relationship between engineering and natural sciences, and the role of technology in society and culture. They also learn how to analyse and reflect on technology and its impact on society.

DEGREE MSc


PROGRAMME DURATION 2 yEARS

START DATE SEpTEMbER (OR FEbRuARy FOR bACHELORS

wITH A DEGREE IN pHILOSOpHy)




SPECIALIzATIONS pHILOSOpHy OF TECHNOLOGy

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGy AND SOCIETy

SCIENCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (3TU pROGRAMME) The 3TU MSc Science Education and Communication programme trains students to become specialists who combine expertise in science and technology with expertise in education and communication. Science and technology are omnipresent in modern society. It is important that knowledge of scientific and technological developments and the scientific method, are not only widely available but also adapted to the needs of different target groups, such as youngsters, industry, journalists and politicians.

There are two specializations within this programme: - Science Communication (language of instruction:

English): As a science communication specialist, you will be in a position to facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange between scientists and engineers, and key players in industry and government. You will know how different publics deal with complex scientific information, and be able to inform these publics as well as involve them in the world of science and technology. You will be able to translate consumer-citizen concerns to the science and technology domain and vice versa, thus acting as an intermediary between science and society, in knowledge and government organizations, industry or consultancy bureaus.

– Science Education (language of instruction: Dutch): This specialization prepares you primarily for a teaching position in upper secondary schools (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and IT) in the Netherlands.

DEGREE MSc





LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION SCIENCE COMMuNICATION

(TAuGHT IN ENGLISH)

SCIENCE EDuCATION

(TAuGHT IN DuTCH)


SPECIALIzATIONS MODULE SCIENCE COMMuNICATION

SCIENCE EDuCATION

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To apply for admission to the MSc programme, please submit the following:

1. Bachelor degree certificate2. Academic Transcript of records3. Official English translation of all documents that are not in English, German or Dutch4. clear copy of your passport5. English language proficiency test results (if required)6. motivation letter7. curriculum vitae (CV)8. two letters of recommendation.

Specific requirements and documents for individual programmes are described in the online application form. If all requirements are met you can upload your documents.Please visit www.utwente.nl/master/international

If you do not have any possibilities to digitalize the above mentioned documents you can send your documents by post to:

TUITION FEES 2012/2013Dutch universities have separate EU and Non-EU rates for tuition fees for citizens from the European Union (EU)/ European Economic Area (EEA) and from outside Europe (Non-EU/EEA). Nationality # years MSc programme Tuition fee per yearEU/EEA nationalities 1 and 2 years € 1,713*Non-EU/EEA nationalities 1 year € 10,120**Non-EU/EEA nationalities 2 years € 12,650

* Note that this tuition fee is the tuition fee for the academic year 2011/2012. The tuition fee for the academic year 2012/2013 can be higher. For more information about the tuition fees and criteria, please

see: http://www.utwente.nl/studentenbalie/en/student_services/.

** Note that the Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society programme is a two year programme but has a fee of € 10,120 per year.

Please note that ITC and Postgraduate Executive Programme participants are required to pay different fees (see specific programme websites for details).

Check our website (www.utwente.nl/master) for up-to-date fees.

ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSESThe University of Twente has a variety of accommodation available on campus for international students. The International Office manages some 260 furnished rooms on campus and about 100 rooms near Enschede’s city centre. Prices range from approximately €300 to €600 per month for furnished housing, including wireless internet. Applicants are guaranteed accommodation offer from the International Office on condition that the university’s admission procedure and the online housing application are completed at least four months before arrival. A single student will need on average €800 to €900 per month for accommodation, study materials and general living expenses.

SCHOLARSHIPSThe University of Twente has several scholarships for students wishing to participate in its graduate programmes. These scholarships vary from government grants and funding by organizations or companies to grants donated by individuals. The university offers a limited number of scholarships for outstanding students; these are awarded by the


fACULTy Of ELECTriCAL ENGiNEEriNG, MAThEMATiCs AND COMPUTEr sCiENCEApplIED MATHEMATICS Characteristic of applied mathematics is the search for methods and structures that are applicable not only to a specific problem but also to a wide range of fields. We offer you the opportunity to choose a specific field of interest in which you want to expand your mathematical knowledge and experience. The programme serves as preparation for a career in science and industry. We offer four specializations: Financial Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Mathematical Physics and Computational Mechanics, and Mathematics and Applications of Signals and Systems. The possible interaction with other disciplines such as physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, finance and economics, industrial engineering, management and computer science is an added advantage of this programme. From the start of the programme, you are a member of one of our research groups − all of which have strong international reputations. The first year of the programme consists of courses, both compulsory and elective; the second year consists of an external (in many cases international) traineeship and a master’s thesis project.

DEGREE MSc




MODE OF STUDY FuLL-TIME



SPECIALIzATIONS FINANCIAL ENGINEERING

INDuSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OpERATION

RESEARCH

MATHEMATICAL pHySICS AND

COMpuTATIONAL MECHANICS

MATHEMATICS AND AppLICATIONS OF

SIGNALS AND SySTEMS

COMpUTER SCIENCE You are already familiar with the developments in information and communication technology and now you want to improve your knowledge and skills in this rapidly changing field. You want to specialize in specific subjects of choice, join a research group, and gain relevant experience in industry. The MSc Computer Science programme offers you the opportunity for all this, preparing you for specialist functions in industry or for a PhD and a career in science. We offer five specializations in current fields of research: Computer Security, Software Engineering, Information System Engineering, Methods and Tools for Verification and Wireless and Sensor Systems. As a master’s student you can choose a direction close to technology or close to a field of application such as healthcare, dependable systems, or learning and knowledge management.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS COMpuTER SECuRITy (IN COOpERATION

wITH uNIvERSITIES IN EINDHOvEN EN

NIjMEGEN)

SOFTwARE ENGINEERING

INFORMATION SySTEM ENGINEERING

METHODS AND TOOLS FOR vERIFICATION

wIRELESS AND SENSOR SySTEMS

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ElECTRICAl ENGINEERING During the MSc Electrical Engineering programme you will expand your knowledge and competence in designing electrical and electronic systems. The core challenge will be to use knowledge at the cutting edge of this field to design equipment that will contribute to a better world. You can choose one of the five specializations: Biomedical Systems, Electronic Sys-tem Design, Measurement and Control Engineering, Microsystems and Microelectronics, and Telecommu-nication Networks. Electrical Engineering is extremely well represented in our research institutes: MIRA (Biomedical Engineering), IMPACT (Measurement, Control and Mechatronics), MESA+ (Microsystems and Microelectronics) and CTIT (Telecommunica-tion). This illustrates the multidisciplinary nature of the programme. The first year of the programme is spend attending courses applicable to the chosen specializa-tion. The second year is dedicated to projects: an ex-ternal training period (or introductory project for inter-national master’s students) and the master’s thesis. In this way you will learn to become an independent researcher and apply your knowledge to your designs. Having completed the programme, you can apply for wa PhD position at one of the research institutes – although many of our alumni find positions with lead-ing companies in the Netherlands or elsewhere, such as Philips, ASML, NXP or Thales.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS bIOMEDICAL SySTEMS

ELECTRONIC SySTEM DESIGN

MEASuREMENT AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

MICROSySTEMS AND MICROELECTRONICS

TELECOMMuNICATION NETwORkS

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (3TU pROGRAMME)Embedded systems are hardware/software systems built into devices that are not necessarily “recognised” as computerised devices, but these systems do control the functionality and perceived quality of these devices. Some specific examples of embedded systems include: controllers for the ABS of a car or the operation of its engine, the automatic pilot of an aircraft, the chip set and software within a set-top box for a digital TV, a pacemaker, chips within telecom switching equipment, ambient devices, and control systems embedded in robots and in process plants (including its sensors, actuators, control algorithms, filters, etc.).

The 3TU master’s programme in Embedded Systems addresses the need for qualified engineers in this area. The programme covers all of the relevant topics, such as performance modelling, control theory, signal processing, computer architectures, programming, computer networks, real-time systems, and system validation. It complements this knowledge with a system design approach to integrate the different aspects into one product.

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SPECIALIzATIONS NONE


HUMAN MEDIA INTERACTION Interactions between the human users and machines are the main focus of this MSc programme. Students learn about various aspects of human-media interaction, ranging from basic technological issues to advanced topics in natural modes of interaction and intelligent media. This includes topics such as speech and natural language processing, virtual reality, brain-computer-interfacing and artificial intelligence.

The study involves assignments to practise the design of complex multi-modal interfaces and courses that examine the human and societal factors of media and their interfaces. Usability engineering and interface and interaction design are examples of professions associated with this programme.

The programme has been set up in collaboration with disciplines such as engineering science and computer science, as well as psychology, sociology, philosophy and design studies. Students will spend a fair amount of time developing and studying advanced interfaces in interdisciplinary projects with students from various backgrounds, such as engineering, human sciences, and art and design.

You also have the possibility for a double degree programme in collaboration with the University of Trento, Italy.

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SYSTEMS AND CONTROl The two-year MSc programme in Systems and Control is aimed at students with a technical BSc background interested in analysis and control of dynamic systems in their widest sense. The programme addresses both fundamental and application-specific features, emphasizing the multidisciplinary character of the field. It gives attention to applications in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, chemical and aerospace engineering. Combining these disciplines results in an interdisciplinary approach, this includes modelling, experimental design, mathematical system theory, signal analysis and processing, model-based control design, and hardware and software systems. For systems of high complexity, such as high-order, non-linear or time-delay dynamics and hybrid and embedded systems, study targets range from small-scale micro-systems to large-scale industrial processes. The programme has two specializations: Robotics and Mechatronics and Control Theory. Given the diversity of applications, the challenges that society confronts us with and the unavoidable control devices that we are surrounded with, an MSc degree in Systems and Control provides you with a key engineering qualification.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS RObOTICS AND MECHATRONICS

CONTROL THEORy

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TElEMATICS Telematics focuses on improving the interaction between people and automated processes over time and distance through the application of information and communication technology. Ever-increasing bandwidth, growing mobility, the daily appearance of new applications, the meshing of a variety of standards without problems, these are all challenges for the telematics expert.

This programme prepares you for a specialized career in industry or for a future as an academic researcher. You will gain experience in industry and complete an independent scientific research project. The University of Twente is in the middle of a very active region in this field of research, with the Dutch national Telematics Institute (representing cooperation between science and industry) and several young companies nearby.

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fACULTy Of ENGiNEEriNG TEChNOLOGy

CIVIl ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT The high-speed train, the Betuwe freight railway and dyke improvements are all technologically feasible projects. Technology, however, is not the only factor that determines the result. Political policy, participation and permission procedures, land expropriation, environmental impact studies, costing, budgeting and price control, logistic efficiency, safety and many other factors must be taken into account when planning the development of real estate and infrastructure projects. This demands engineers who can master processes and oversee, analyse and predict all aspects of the design, implementation and execution of civil engineering projects.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS CONSTRuCTION pROCESS MANAGEMENT

TRANSpORTATION ENGINEERING AND

MANAGEMENT

wATER ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING (3TU pROGRAMME) The construction industry is changing rapidly. New techniques, shifting roles, complicated logistics and globalisation are altering the nature of projects. Complex, innovative and multidisciplinary projects in a dynamic environment call for a new breed of managers who are able to expertly combine engineering with management skills. The MSc programme Construction Management and Engineering converts individual technical approaches into processes where governance issues, societal trends and management methodologies are integrated with technology. The broad programme is developed in close association with the construction industry and is process and design-oriented as well as project-based.

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INDUSTRIAl DESIGN ENGINEERING Many products we use today did not exist or were totally different ten years ago. The core competence of industrial design engineers is to design, redesign, develop and enhance products for all kinds of purposes. Consequently, graduates of this MSc programme have knowledge of many disciplines, including technology, production, marketing, consumer behaviour and aesthetics, as well as the know-how to integrate these disciplines when developing new concepts, products or solutions. Industrial design engineers need to be able to take a wide spectrum of factors into account during the production process, including the cost of the process as well as the recycling of the materials. During this programme students acquire the skills and professional attitude needed to prepare them for the future.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS ARCHITECTuRAL buILDING COMpONENTS

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

CRADLE TO CRADLE

DESIGN AND STyLING

EMERGING TECHNOLOGy DESIGN

INDuSTRIAL DESIGN AND MANuFACTuRING

MANAGEMENT OF pRODuCT DEvELOpMENT

MECHANICAl ENGINEERING Mechanical engineers focus on machinery, products and production processes. Almost everything that has not been created by nature is in some way a product of mechanical engineering, for example flood barriers or large-scale plants such as power stations, oil refineries and steel factories. Mechanical engineers also create transport such as cars, trains, aeroplanes, rockets and electric scooters, as well as all kinds of applications. In medicine and biomedicine, for example, such applications include robot-controlled surgical tools, “smart” prostheses such as heart valves, and miniature cameras for internal explorations. Within the MSc Mechanical Engineering programme students choose not only a specialization but also a competence profile that affects their programme and prepares them for prospective positions as researchers, designers or organizers.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS AppLIED MECHANICS

bIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING /

REHAbILITATION ENGINEERING

DESIGN ENGINEERING

ELASTOMER TECHNOLOGy AND ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING OF FIbROuS SMART MATERIALS

ENGINEERING FLuID DyNAMICS

MECHANICAL AuTOMATION,

MECHATRONICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGy

MuLTI SCALE MECHANICS

pRODuCTION MANAGEMENT

pRODuCTION TECHNOLOGy

SuRFACE TECHNOLOGy AND TRIbOLOGy

THERMAL ENGINEERING


SUSTAINABlE ENERGY TECHNOlOGY (3TU pROGRAMME)People are becoming aware of the diminishing availability of fossil fuels and the threat of climate change. The sustainable generation of energy will play a key role in coping with these issues. Technologies applying promising sustainable energy sources (e.g. biomass, water, wind and sun) and new energy carriers (e.g. hydrogen) need to be investigated, developed, optimised and integrated into society. At the same time, the energy market is changing as a result of internationalisation and liberalisation. To realise this “revolution”, we need a new generation of specialized engineers and researchers.

The SET master’s programme is a 3TU program in which the tree Dutch technical universities cooperate. In the first year, it contains core courses in Energy from Biomass, Solar Energy, Hydrogen Technology and Wind Energy’ and provides knowledge in sustainable energy technology areas. Attention is also given to electrical energy storage in batteries and storage in the form of hydrogen. In the second year, the programme concentrates on research and/or design. Elective courses make it possible to acquire further in-depth knowledge necessary to carry out the graduation research or design assignment. Students can choose their MSc project from one of the six theme areas: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass, Hydrogen and Energy Storage, Intelligent Electricity Networks and Energy and Society.

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According to the International Student Barometer 2011 regarding the UT:- #1 overall living satisfaction (nationally)- Top 20 overall living satisfaction (internationally)


NAME: UGUR BAGCI COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: TURkEYMASTER OF SCIENCE pROGRAMME: ElECTRICAl ENGINEERING

I was looking at world rankings in Electrical Engineering, and I found out that University of Twente (UT) was among the top 100 universities in the world in the field of Engineering. After that I deepened my research on UT, talked to my professors, and decided that it is one of the best universities to apply for. First of all, UT offers wonderful research opportunities such as very advanced laboratories, well known and highly knowledgeable academic staff, and numerous projects waiting to be realized. There are always presentations and project meetings going on, which indicates how much importance UT professors give to research. Beside this serious study environment, professors and course instructors approach students very positively and friendly. They are trying to get involved in almost all student activities, and support their efforts and ideas. This connection motivates students in their studies and social life. Guest lecturers are sometimes invited which lets students gain a better perspective in different application areas. During the lab sessions, team work is very important, because the university is not only educating students for an academic career, but also for the industry. A

team of 15 students is building a radio as a final lab assignment; this is not a thing that can be seen in every university. All financial needs, components, test equipments etc. can be provided by UT easily, and computers are waiting to be used almost everywhere. So to say, a student has to be willing to learn, and develop; UT will take care of the rest.Secondly, administrative staff thinks of every single necessary and important procedure. It is so natural for a student to get confused in formal steps. Numerous papers for enrollment, housing, insurance, bank account, and other essential issues such as appointment with doctor, phone card, e-mail account, procedure for course enrolments and many other new things are taken care of UT administrative staff. During the introduction week, students are handed a program full of appointments which are pre-arranged. Administrative staff is always willing to help and guide them whenever the students ask for it. Thus, life becomes much easier at UT.Thirdly, UT has a very green campus in a nice city, Enschede. Faculties, laboratories, library, different kinds of houses, sport fields including even a beach volleyball field, supermarket, even a bar are located on this huge campus which provides a student everything he/she might need. Also, the UT campus is 15-20 min bike ride distance away from the city, so the mobility is easy. Spending a lunch break in the city centre and coming back in time is possible. Although the city centre has many attractive sides such as a bazaar with a very good quality food, and clubs for nightlife, it is also possible to travel to other cities. Advanced rail transportation enables students to organize their trips and travel extremely easily. One of the most dynamic capitals around the world, Amsterdam is around 2 hours away from Enschede by train. Furthermore, Enschede is home to a successful football team, last champion of The Netherlands, FC Twente. Its stadium, Grolsch Veste is 5-10 min. walking distance away from the campus which enables UT students to enjoy many victories easily.

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fACULTy Of GEO-iNfOrMATiON sCiENCE AND EArTh OBsErvATiONGEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION One of humankind’s greatest challenges is to achieve an appropriate balance between developing natural resources and maintaining an optimal environment. To meet this challenge, we need detailed and reliable geo-information and geo-information management tools.

Geo-information science and earth observation consists of a combination of tools and methods for the collection, storage and processing of geo-spatial data. Geo-information science deals also with the dissemination and use of geo-spatial data and managing of services based on these data. In the MSc programme Geo-information Science and Earth Observation considerable attention is paid to the development and application of geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing tools for solving problems. Such problems can range from planning urban infrastructure and implementing land administration systems, to designing a wildlife management system and detecting environmental pollution. GIS and remote sensing play a role in disaster management, for example in determining the risks of landslides or mapping the extent of forest fires and can support governments and relief agencies in response to disasters.Important elements of the MSc programme include the development of academic skills such as a critical understanding of appropriate methods and tools. Participants are exposed to new methods and techniques and will gain competence both in developing tools for the acquisition, processing, transformation, analysis, modelling, storage and presentation of spatial data and in using geo-information to identifying and respond to development problems.

The MSc programme is based on research. The development of research skills is given attention throughout the course. Participants are required to design, undertake and report on research in which geo-information science and earth observation are used to develop techniques and/or to deal with a specific application problem connected with the chosen specialization of the programme. The focus of the research will be determined through discussion between the participant and his/her supervisor in dialogue, and will fall within the scope of the research themes of the Faculty. More information about the ITC research programme can be found on our website at www.itc.nl/research

DEGREE MSc


PROGRAMME DURATION 18 MONTHS





SPECIALIzATIONS AppLIED EARTH SCIENCES

ENvIRONMENTAL MODELLING AND

MANAGEMENT

GEOINFORMATICS

GOvERNANCE AND SpATIAL INFORMATION

MANAGEMENT

LAND ADMINISTRATION

NATuRAL RESOuRCES MANAGEMENT

uRbAN pLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

wATER RESOuRCES AND ENvIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT


The website of the faculty ITC (www.itc.nl) gives more detailed information on the programmes at the Faculty. The general information in this brochure does not always directly apply to programmes at Faculty ITC.

GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION There is an increasing need for organizations to efficiently acquire and exploit geo-information. The emphasis is therefore on the integration and reuse of geo-information and the associated production process. Such efforts are the core activity of building spatial data infrastructures (SDIs). To handle the ever-increasing volumes of data storage and data flow between computer systems, the characteristics and functionality of such infrastructures require special attention from different technical perspectives: data acquisition, processing and dissemination.

Understanding the design principles and being able to apply appropriate technology for implementation purposes is of key importance to staff in these organizations. They must effectively carry out data acquisition (from remotely sensed images and other sensors), database management, geo-information processing and visualization techniques to build integral geo-information applications and SDIs in any geo-information application domain.

The Master degree course addresses the needs of geoinformatics engineers who wish to improve their skills in using integrated geo-information production technology. An integral part of the course is the operational management of geo-information production systems, including design, planning, maintenance (execution, quality control) and exploitation. The course is designed for young and mid-career engineering staff at governmental organizations or companies such as mapping agencies that deal with geo-information.

The topics covered in this course will provide the participant with an in-depth knowledge of geo-information technology. It will also allow the participant to effectively create and handle geo-information and to build and use geo-information applications and SDIs. Moreover, the course has been set up to give a clear overview of information integration issues and common solutions to real-life geo-information problems.

DEGREE MASTER


PROGRAMME DURATION 12 MONTHS





SPECIALIzATIONS GEOINFORMATICS

DESIGN ELEMENTS 4 LOGO4 5LOGO 3 DESIGN ELEMENTS

APRIL 2007 3 CORPOR ATE DESIGN MANUAL

LOGO

The new logo

The new logo of DG Education and Culture is a redesign. As key element, the present logo depicts an open book. Three coloured points symbolise people reading and learning.

The key element has now been enhanced, giving it a smoother and simpler touch.

The key element has now been enhanced, giving it a smoother and simpler touch. In order to visualise DG EAC’s six policy areas, the three heads have been replaced by six pages of a book. The book is wide open, the pages following the key-form.

The book and its colourful pages visualise the different policy areas of the Directorate-General. Therewith the book and the pages are an integral and consistent visual element.

The claim typography is MetaPro and was designed by Erik Spiekermann. (see Typography)

There are three basic versions:a short version (logo), a long version (logo with EU flag) and a programme version (logo with EU flag and programme name).

Old logo

New logo (short version)

Education and Culture

New logo with EU flag (long version)

Logo size and brand space (protective zone)

The optimum logo size is determined by the type and area of the individual media applications.

The minimum width of the book, with its colourful pages logo, is 22 mm. No smaller size is permitted.

The brand space is the protective zone around the signet which rules out any visual competition with other design elements in its immediate proximity. This protective area is mandatory for printed materials.

The basic unit of the protective zone derives from the “E”. Its dimensions are determined as variables of the size of the letter “E” in a square format.

The protective zone is to be regarded as a minimum.

If applicable, the brand space can be extended. Only a single-colour background in the corporate design colours may be used behind the signet.

Minimum width of the book: 22 mm (logo size: 35 %)

New logo with the programme name (programme version)

“Name of” the Programme

22 mm

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sChOOL Of MANAGEMENT AND GOvErNANCE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Companies continuously face complex business problems. These may involve the need to develop short- or long-term marketing or organizational strategies, the implementation of sound business concepts, HRM policies, the improvement of financial or IT services, or the introduction of sustainable innovations. Are you interested in finding solutions to such problems? Would you like to apply them in national and international companies or professional organizations? Would you rather contribute to new product innovation or effective personnel management? Or are you more interested in financial management issues? The MSc degree programme in Business Administration delivers knowledge and skills to learn the right solutions to these and many other problems and show how companies can successfully manage their diverse operations. This programme has a close collaboration with the Technical University of Berlin in Germany.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

INNOvATION AND ENTREpRENEuRSHIp

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

SERvICE MANAGEMENT

HuMAN RESOuRCE MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOlOGY Information technology has become indispensable in the business sector, and companies are developing increasing numbers of improved products and services where this technology plays a huge role. Do you want to work on the latest innovations and challenges in business and information technology? Then look no further than the MSc programme Business Information Technology. As a Business Information Technology graduate, you know that introducing a new information system is more than organizing a technical installation: it requires insight into business processes and the business culture.

Information and communication technology has not only provided us with new technical tools and opportunities, it has also drastically changed the way we work. As a Business Information Technology graduate, you are able to assess and contribute to the full life-cycle of planning, analysis, design, development, implementation and operation of business information systems from a scientific perspective. If you have a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, you have the opportunity to further specialize and hone your knowledge and skills in this bridging field.

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ENVIRONMENTAl AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT This MSc programme prepares (future) decision-makers in companies, governments and non-governmental organizations to analyse and act in environmentally pro-active ways when making decisions on policy, production and resource utilization. During this programme modern management and policy tools are discussed, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective professional or researcher in the field.

The programme is intended for postgraduate students who have a clear affinity with management and/or technology, and for decision-makers in companies, government and non-governmental organizations who wish to become environmental and energy specialists.

DEGREE MSc




ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS HAvE AT LEAST A bACHELOR’S DEGREE IN A

RELATED DISCIpLINE

wORk ExpERIENCE IS RECOMMENDED OR,

FOR DEvIATING DISCIpLINARy bACk-

GROuNDS, REquIRED

HAvE A bASIC uNDERSTANDING OF

CHEMISTRy (HIGH SCHOOL LEvEL)

pLEASE vISIT OuR wEbSITE FOR MORE

DETAILED INFORMATION:

www.uTwENTE.NL/MEEM




SPECIALIzATIONS ENvIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ENERGy MANAGEMENT

EUROpEAN STUDIES Managing Europe is becoming increasingly complex. The need for experts who understand how Europe works is being felt not only in Brussels, but also by national governments and advisory bodies with a growing need for knowledge of European working relations. European governance is not confined to one level of government; it links national, European and global developments. The demand for specialists in this area is still growing. Does the influence of Europe in your country intrigue you? Do you want to know more about Europe’s position in the world? Would you like to be involved in formulating European policy? If so, the MSc European Studies programme is exactly what you are looking for.

We offer two options: – the one-year MSc programme in European Studies

resulting in a Dutch degree certificate – the 18-month MSc programme in European

Studies resulting in a double degree certificate − Dutch and German − offered thanks to the unique cooperation programme of the Dutch University of Twente in Enschede and the German Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität in Münster, Germany.

DEGREE MSc

EUROPEAN CREDITS (EC) 60 AND 90

PROGRAMME DURATION 1 yEAR AND 1.5 yEARS

START DATE SEpTEMbER (TwENTE) AND FEbRuARy OR

ApRIL (MüNSTER)



ACCREDITATION NvAO AND EApAA ACCREDITED

SPECIALIzATIONS MODuLE REGuLATION

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HEAlTH SCIENCESThe healthcare service industry is undergoing enormous changes. Issues such as an ageing population, new technologies and changes within society require new insights. This has led to a huge demand for creative people who understand healthcare developments and can translate them into a new-style of efficient and effective care. After completing the MSc Health Sciences programme, you will be able to do what individual disciplines cannot: that is, build bridges between healthcare providers and quantify the effectiveness of measures. Is your aim to optimize patient care? Are you a bridge-builder with a broad understanding of healthcare and the business processes involved? Then the MSc Health Sciences programme is probably just what you are looking for.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS HEALTH SERvICES AND MANAGEMENT

HEALTH TECHNOLOGy ASSESSMENT

INDUSTRIAl ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT Products and services in today’s world are steadily becoming more advanced and more complex. We need modern business processes in order to develop, sell, produce, purchase and maintain them, as well as to use and recycle them safely and efficiently. Geared towards improving productivity, quality and service, the MSc Industrial Engineering and Management programme concentrates on the way business processes are organized and managed − not only manufacturing processes but also logistic processes within and between companies and processes for exchanging information. Are you interested in advising organizations on business and financial services, for example? Or healthcare sectors on how to improve processes and optimize performance? Do you appreciate the extent of the opportunities offered by information technology? Then this is the right master’s programme for you.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS FINANCIAL ENGINEERING AND

MANAGEMENT

HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGy AND

MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGy AND

MANAGEMENT

pRODuCTION AND LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT


pUBlIC ADMINISTRATION Contemporary public administration takes many forms. A wide range of partly autonomous organizations and institutions deliver public services and respond to public issues. Given their mutual dependencies, they must work together to tackle complex situations. Ensuring high-quality public administration is therefore a constant challenge.

The Twente approach is particularly based on multi-actor and multi-level analysis of public problems and it is aimed at solutions that meet both functional (effectiveness and efficiency) and procedural criteria (rule of law, legitimacy, legality, and democracy).

If you are fascinated by the complex world of public administration and policy, and would like to work towards a more sustainable system of public administration, the MSc Public Administration programme may be just right for you.

DEGREE MSc






ACCREDITATION NvAO AND EApAA ACCREDITED

SPECIALIzATIONS pOLICy AND GOvERNANCE, wITH OpTIONS

SuSTAINAbILITy AND HIGHER EDuCATION

pubLIC SAFETy

pubLIC MANAGEMENT

LEGAL GOvERNANCE

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fACULTy Of sCiENCE AND TEChNOLOGy

ApplIED pHYSICS Applied Physics has its roots in the fundamental truths and basic laws that describe the world around us. The experiment is the primary means through which we discover more about that world. This master’s programme expands your knowledge of physics, providing a more profound and fundamental understanding of the specialist field of your choice. The programme focuses on three main research fields: Materials Physics, Optics and Biophysics, and Fluid Physics. We focus on the utilisation of scientific principles in practical devices and systems, and on the application of physics in other areas of science.

Physical experiments become more and more complicated and the measuring equipment and techniques more and more sophisticated. This programme provides you with al the state-of-the-art research facilities necessary to prepare graduates for a professional career or PhD programme in science and technology.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS FLuID pHySICS

MATERIALS pHySICS

OpTICS AND bIOpHySICS

BIOMEDICAl ENGINEERING Biomedical Engineering is a multidisciplinary study that combines physical sciences, technology and biology. A biomedical engineer designs and develops new technological solutions for medical problems. Healthcare is developing rapidly. People remain healthy longer and illnesses can be cured more frequently. Technology plays a key role in prevention, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation and care. This encompasses a wide range of activities, including tissue engineering to increase the “friendliness” of implants in the body, 3D imaging of organs and electrical stimuli applied to the nervous system to restore impaired body functions. The field of biomedical engineering needs engineers who can cooperate with colleagues from different disciplines and can combine their knowledge and expertise in the fields of science, technology and medicine to create new applications that will improve health care.

DEGREE MSc







SPECIALIzATIONS HuMAN FuNCTION TECHNOLOGy

MOLECuLAR, CELLuLAR AND TISSuE

ENGINEERING


CHEMICAl ENGINEERING Chemical engineers are creative problem solvers who use physical science (e.g. chemistry and physics), and life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology and biochemistry) with mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. In addition to producing useful materials, modern chemical engineering is also concerned with pioneering valuable new materials and techniques - such as nanotechnology, fuel cells and biomedical engineering. Chemical engineering largely involves the design, improvement and maintenance of processes involving chemical or biological transformations for large-scale manufacture. However, a chemical engineer also needs management skills, economic knowledge and for example, expertise of environmental aspects. The UT’s Chemical Engineering Master’s degree course concentrates on these very themes.Studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Twente brings you at the forefront of research and development of innovative chemical processes, novel materials and new products.

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SPECIALIzATIONS pROCESS TECHNOLOGy

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NANOTECHNOlOGY Nanotechnology focuses on the design and creation of functional materials, structures, devices and systems by directly controlling matter at the nano level, as well as the exploitation of novel phenomena and properties. In general, “nano level” is defined as being smaller than 100 nanometres, depending on the physical and chemical characteristics of the particular system that undergoes quantitative and qualitative changes when the length scale boundary is crossed. Nanotechnology research and development includes the controlled manipulation of nano-scale structures and their integration into larger material components, systems and architectures. Within these larger-scale assemblies, the control and construction of their structure and components continue to be at the nano-level. In nanotechnology, it is essential to have direct control of matter, whether between two nano-level objects or between a micro/macro-level object and a nano level object.

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After completing your Master’s degree, you could opt for a career in research. This involves spending four years studying a particular research area in depth. An integral part of this is writing your PhD thesis, and at the end of your PhD period you will present and defend your research in public. After successfully completing your PhD, you will be awarded the title of doctor.

In the Netherlands, PhD candidates are generally recruited and appointed as staff. There is no formalised admissions procedure for PhD programmes, nor an annual deadline for admissions. Positions are announced in the jobs section on our website www.utwente.nl/vacancies.

However, a PhD appointment is not the only way to obtain a doctorate. Some PhD researchers come to the Netherlands with an international scholarship. If you have a research proposal that matches the research aims of the University of Twente and you have already secured the necessary funding, we would be interested in hearing from you. If you have not yet secured the requisite financial resources, contact us and we may be able to help you to find appropriate funding (www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants).

Please note that ITC and University of Twente candidates have different procedures and requirements. For specific information please see the website of the relevant programme.

TWENTE GRADUATE SCHOOlTwente Graduate School (TGS) offers several integrated master/PhD programmes. The Twente Graduate School combines Education and Research. Education of the University of Twente, characterized by Design, Research and Organize and Research at the University of Twente, which sets standards in the field of new technology and seeks to stimulate change, renewal and progress in society (see also page15). For more information see: www.utwente.nl/tgs

PhD CANDiDATEs AT ThE UNivErsiTy


THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE HAS RESEARCH INSTITUTES FOR: – Nanotechnology (MESA+):MESA+ is one of the

largest nanotechnology research institutes in the world, delivering competitive and successful high-quality research. For more information see: www.utwente.nl/mesaplus

– Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT): CTIT conducts research on the design of advanced ICT systems and their application in a variety of application domains. For more information see: www.utwente.nl/ctit

– Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine (MIRA):MIRA’s research will result in the development of new techniques to make innovative contributions across a wide spectrum within healthcare. For more information see: www.utwente.nl/mira

– Governance Studies:The Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) conducts research in the field of governance and management of technological and social innovation. For more information see: www.utwente.nl/igs

Master and PhD integrated trajectory:The Twente Graduate School combines Education and Research. Education of the University of Twente, characterized by Design, Research and Organize and Research at the University of Twente, which sets standards in the field of new technology and seeks to stimulate change, renewal and progress in society (see also page 15). For more information see: www.utwente.nl/tgs

WORkING IN THE NETHERlANDSPhD candidates from most countries will require a visa. The university’s Foreign Employees Office can assist with the paperwork and other practical matters. For more information please visit the website: www.utwente.nl/hr/en

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According to the International Student Barometer 2011 regarding the UT:- Top 3 IT support and internet access (nationally)- Top 35 IT support and internet access (internationally)

NAME: FERRY HARRISCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: INDONESIAMASTER OF SCIENCE pROGRAMME: BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOlOGY

After having completed a bachelor programme in Computer Science in Indonesia, I did not want to spend all the precious time only behind the computer. I wanted to meet new people and to travel. And this is how I got acquainted with the University of Twente for the first time.In 2006 I found a Master programme that suited me very much, Business Information Technology. This programme offered the combination of business and IT, which I was looking for. Starting in 2008, I completed this 2 year programme with joy and excitement. Being in Europe for the first time and meeting lots of International students and teachers, made the time fly so fast. The University of Twente also offered many meaningful activities for both my professional experience and personal development. Such a broad human resource development made me more confident in many ways. In the business world both hard and soft skills are important, and this is what the University of Twente helped me to develop.

The teachers at the University of Twente have good academic and professional networks, which helped me to get acquainted with the high-end industries in Europe. By the time I needed to write my Master thesis, I managed to do a project with one of the biggest Telecommunication companies in the world located in Germany. This practical experience definitely brings more value to my academic records. Currently, with the degree I got from the University of Twente, I managed to get my first job in Europe, as an IT Auditor in one of the biggest multinational companies in Germany – Deutsche Post DHL. I believe the name of this university helped me to get this job, as many companies in Europe already have acknowledged the good quality of the graduates from the University of Twente.


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According to the International Student Barometer 2011 regarding the UT:- #1 most comfortable and pleasant campus grounds in the Netherlands- Top 15 most comfortable and pleasant campus grounds worldwide

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

- HIGH TECH, HUMAN TOUCH . INTEGRATING SOCIAl

AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES

- ENTREpRENEURIAl CHARACTER; START YOUR OWN COMpANY DURING

YOUR STUDY WITH UT SUppORT

- SAFE CAMpUS UNIVERSITY, UNIQUE IN HOllAND

- HIGHlY RANkED INTERNATIONAl UNIVERSITY

- EXTENSIVE pOSSIBIlITIES TO CONTINUE WITH pHD pROJECT

AFTER FINISHING YOUR MASTER’S

ALTHOuGH THIS bROCHuRE wAS MADE wITH THE uTMOST CARE, NO RIGHTS CAN DERIvED FROM ITS CONTENTS.

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