Exchange with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Belgium. EU-Japan exchange / SO2 85INTE

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1 Exchange with Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Belgium EU-Japan exchange / SO2 85INTE

2 Contents Introduction Belgium / Leuven KULeuven/ Mechanical Engineering Study Programme Facilities Accommodation Visa / Residence permit Student Facilities Application Conditions Requirements Forms Deadlines Contact 2/20

3 Introduction Belgium / Leuven Leuven 3/20

4 Introduction Belgium 50 N, 50 m above sea level moderate maritime climate summer from 15 up to 35 ºC winter from 10 down to -10 ºC capital is Brussels independent kingdom since 1830 Dutch / French speaking Leuven small city ( inhabitants) 20 km from Brussels 4/20

5 Introduction Katholieke Universiteit Leuven ( foundation 1797 abolition by French authorities 1835 foundation of present catholic university 1911 start of courses in Dutch 1970 splitting into 2 sister-universities Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Dutch speaking) Université Catholique de Louvain (French speaking) 5/20

6 Introduction Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Students: (01/02/2004) 13 % international students 17 % new first year students 47 % male / 53 % female students 14 faculties of which most important are: Medicine (3 959 = 13 %) Arts (3 588 = 12 %) Engineering (3 347 = 11 %) Law (3 259 = 11 %) Psychology & Educational Sciences (3 235 = 11 %) 6/20

7 Introduction Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Total staff: Budget Staff: 7571 (6200 FTE) Academic staff: 1424 (1000 FTE) Researchers: 3475 (3000 FTE) Administrative & technical staff: 2672 (2200 FTE) University Hospital: million (2002) university 450 million (2001) university hospital 7/20

8 Introduction Mechanical Engineering 4 divisions Production engineering, Machine Design & Automation Thermal Systems & Energy Conversion Biomechanics Industrial Management 200 research staff 8/20

9 Introduction Mechanical Engineering Production engineering, Machine Design & Automation Production processes Computer integrated manufacturing Dimensional metrology and quality control Design of light weight structures Design of mechatronic systems 9/20

10 Introduction Mechanical Engineering Production engineering, Machine Design & Automation Micro- and precision engineering Noise and vibration engineering Robots and intelligent machines Automotive engineering Space technology 10/20

11 Study programme Bachelor in mechanical engineering (3Y) 3 semesters common for all students 3 semesters with a combination of major in mechanical engineering minor in electrical, computer science, material science, or chemical engineering or mining Master in mechanical engineering (2Y) Energy conversion Production engineering and production management Mechatronics and product development Aerospace engineering Biomedical engineering 11/20

12 Study programme Academic calendar Semester 1 (13 weeks) starts last week of September till 3rd week of December 2 weeks holiday (Christmas) 4 weeks examinations 1 free week Semester 2 (13 weeks) starts second week of February till 3rd week of May Interrupted by 2 weeks holiday (Eastern) 6 weeks examinations Year is closing first week of July for details: 12/20

13 Study programme Possibilities for exchange Master courses are mainly in Dutch Courses readily available in English Manufacturing processes and systems (3 pts) Design project (6 pts) Robotics (3 pts) Micro-electro mechanical systems (3 pts) Product development and innovation (3 pts) Seminars on mechatronics/product development (3 pts) Master thesis (15 pts) 13/20

14 Study programme Possibilities for exchange Specific arrangements for English speaking students are currently made for exchanges within ECTS system exchange with Michigan State University (USA) Similar arrangements will be made for EU-Japan exchange Some credits can also be taken from international study programmes MSc in Artificial Intelligence ( MSc in Materials Engineering ( kuleuven.ac.be) MSc in Industrial Management ( MSc in Bio-informatics ( 14/20

15 Facilities Accommodation Typically 200 / month for a student room Application Application for student visa necessary Supported by international relations office 15/20

16 Facilities Student facilities some highlights student restaurant (typ. 4 / meal) university-wide computer network (also in student rooms) free bus transportation in the city of Leuven rent-a-bike & Bike repair service (30 / year) full access to all sport facilities (15 / year) More than 50 different sports, from archery to dance, swimming, ice hockey, horseback riding, etc. 16/20

17 Facilities Student facilities one of the largest European engineering libraries on campus 1 million volumes e-journals, e-handbooks full access to ISI web-of-science wireless LAN in library 17/20

18 Application conditions Requirements Working knowledge of English (International TOEFL score above 550 (paper-based test, preferably 575) Application registration as exchange student support by letter of acceptance Contact Prof. Dominiek Reynaerts 18/20

19 Application conditions Accommodation mediation offered advice to book 2 to 3 months in advance apartments, rooms in student houses Residence permit, required documents valid passport (with at least one year s validity remaining) permission to enroll at K.U.Leuven proof of solvency certificate of good conduct medical certificate declaration signed by yourself, certifying that you will leave Belgium upon the completion of your studies 19/20

20 WELCOME TO LEUVEN! 20/20