10 Years of Co-Operation between UKM and UDE Blueprint for Transnational Engineering Education Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. (UKM) Axel Hunger University of Duisburg-Essen Representative for International Study Affairs Faculty of Engineering
Duisburg Titelmasterformat and durch Essen Klicken bearbeiten In the heart of Europe
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4 Faculty of Engineering Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Civil Engineering and Teaching Profession Technology Didactics Mechanical and Process Engineering Psychology Engineering Economics Computer and Cognitive Sciences Logistics Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
UKM Titelmasterformat and its durch Faculty Klicken bearbeiten of Engineering UKM has many similarities with UDE: age size mission research university Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment of UKM has similar structure 5 departments similar strengths Both are Open for partnerships Caring for students and partners tolerant and can tolerate
Stages of Development Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten 1998-2006: International degree courses at UDE 2001- now: Double Degree courses between UDE and UKM 2001-2006: Institutionalization via Mercator Office at UKM 2005: Plan to establish a joint venture 2007 now: Operation of the Mercator Office from own funds 2010 now: Double Degree PhD/Dr.-Ing. with UKM 2012: Set up of Mercator Science & Education Sdn. Bhd. as an independent company for supporting joint education & research
International Titelmasterformat durch Studies Klicken bearbeiten in Engineering Computational Mechanics Management and Tech. of Water & Waste Water Computer Science and Communications Engineering Interdisciplinary M.Sc. Automation and Control Engineering Civil Engineering Metallurgy and Metal Forming Mechanical Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering Disciplinary M.Sc. Civil Engineering Metallurgy and Metal Forming Mechanical Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering Disciplinary B.Sc. Automation & Control Engineering Computer Science & Communications Engineering Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Dept. of Civil Engineering Dept. of Mechanical & Process Engineering Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology Dept. of Computer & Cognitive Sciences
ISE - International Studies in Engineering International oriented degree program 6 bachelor and 8 master courses Introduced in winter 2002 Well established and accepted Accredited since 2003 (2008) Bi-lingual degree program Language : 50% English, 50% German First year entirely English lectures in Bachelor Excellent preparation for working in international companies Duisburg-Essen: International surrounding
Double Degree Programme Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten - Advantages - Double Degree Program offers two different degrees One degree from Home University One degree from Partner University Bachelor Double Degree Program 3+1 is a well structured Program and prepares for Master Program Master Double Degree 1+1 prepares for PhD-Studies Leading to good Jobs Allow International careers Wanted by Multinational companies
PromISE Titelmasterformat Double durch Klicken Degree bearbeiten PhD Program PromISE Promovieren (PhD) in study program International Studies in Engineering bi-national project funded by DAAD implemented as PhD graduate school between UKM and UDE Project Goals: Enhance co-operation between UKM and UDE on research level Make PhD at UDE more visible to outside Make joint PhD between UKM and UDE highly attractive Fuel UKM as lighthouse in Southeast Asia for co-operation with Europe Continuation in double degree offers
International Concept Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten PromISE - Double Degree PhD - Intakes in Germany & SEA Double Degree Program Exchange Program ISE - International Studies in Engineering - Global Labour Market MINT / Entrance to Expertise / Freshmen Program
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UDE-UKM Double Degree Program Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten (Direction: UKM -> UDE) 30 Anfänger 25 20 15 10 5 0 2 6 1 24 2 9 6 12 16 12 22 Jahr
UDE-UKM Exchange Programm Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten (Direction UDE -> UKM) Anfänger 45 40 41 35 30 25 23 20 19 15 10 5 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Jahr
Observations Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten 1) Employability highlight to career paths in industry and academia to attract more bright students and link with industry 2) Personality development give prove to personal development to show benefits to industry and attract more bright students check for problems encountered to improve program 3) Emphasis on non-technical courses like community service, to let engineering students really encounter the other culture
Employment - Success Story Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten 13% Masterstudium in UDE Masterstudium in Malaysia 7% 2% 2% Masterstudium in Deutschland ausserhalb UDE Promotionsstudium 7% Arbeitet bei deutscher Firma im Ausland 62% Arbeitet in Deutschland 8% Arbeitet bei ausländischer Firma im Ausland
Mercator Titelmasterformat Offices durch Klicken bearbeiten UKM Mercator Offices & MM Lab Inside the Faculty of Engineering at UKM Campus Bangi / Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia UI Mercator Office & MM Lab Inside the Faculty of Engineering at UI Campus Depok / Jakarta / Indonesia
Programs Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten International Studies in Engineering (ISE) recruiting students - from Bachelor to PhD - Offer Entry Exams for SMA graduates Support Double Degree Program with UI Support Exchange Program Offer German Language Course Offer MINT bridging course with technical contents Offer Intercultural Communication Course
Mercator Titelmasterformat Office durch Klicken Services bearbeiten Information Being in Germany (Country, People, Habit) The City of Duisburg University of Duisburg-Essen Preparation German Language Course Course Living and Study in Germany Supports during application procedure Consultation Study programs at UDE Support during choice of study programs Required formalities & financing Services visa matter, accommodation, industrial attachment, health insurance, other matters Monika Jusdi, B.A. Personal Assistant to Director General Manager Dita Adhitia, S.Pd. Liaison Officer
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Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Double Degree UKM UDE in action
Aktuelle Titelmasterformat Angebote durch Klicken in Forschung bearbeiten & Lehre Dr.-Ing. - PhD Double Degree joint supervision M.Sc. research oriented preparation for PhD B.Sc. Double Degree research oriented UKM Mercator Office UDE
Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Your partners in international education axel.hunger@uni-due.de
City of Duisburg Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Inhabitants: 520,325 Foreigners: 82,717 Largest inland harbor of the world Largest steel production facilities in Europe Big companies: Thyssen, Krupp-Mannesmann, Mannesmann-Demag, Klöckner, Haniel
UDE Titelmasterformat University durch of Klicken Duisburg-Essen bearbeiten (UDE) one of the largest universities in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia the youngest university, being created on 1 January 2003 via a merger between the Gerhard-Mercator University of Duisburg and the University of Essen 35,000 students 3,400 academic and nonacademic staff located in the middle of a region with the largest number of educational institutions per square kilometres in Europe. broad spectrum of teaching and research: Humanities Social sciences Economic sciences Engineering Natural sciences Medicine
From SMA to ISE Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Direct Access to ISE at UDE ISE Bridging Course Germany Entry Exam Preparation Course Application Indonesia SMA School Education
Lessons learnt 1/3 Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Numerous ups and some downs on the average, permanent growth and development Cultures of Southeast Asia and Europe are different required the partners to learn and adapt educational system, academic structure and operation and style of teaching appeared similar many differences became obvious Ever-growing understanding led to stable cooperation motivated partners to develop new joint activities
Lessons learnt 2/3 Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten The close collaboration did need time to develop, resulting from experience In eye-level collaboration between UKM and UDE, partners need to constantly discuss and define common goals Some obstacles and setbacks may exist, but if the partners believe in their goals, they can adapt, try again and finally reach a higher level of academic quality
Lessons learnt 3/3 Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten 1. The most important elements in a partnership are committed academicians on both sides and ample time to learn and develop the partnership 2. The major challenge in a partnership is success... The large number of mobile students forced the partners to look for more funding and services However, this challenge is welcome as positive feedback and engine for further developments
Perspectives Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Offer a continuous stream of courses from Bachelor s degree to PhD in technical education Include German teaching traditions and values in engineering sciences Strengthen the unity between teaching and research Link Malaysia and Germany through Double Degree and Exchange Programmes a) to increase mutual cultural awareness and b) generate more economic and business opportunities
Facts and Figures Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten Faculty of Engineering Professorships 77 09.07.2011 Research Assistant Staff 421 09.07.2011 161 09.07.2011 Students Graduates Incoming Students Doctorates (total / ISE) (total / ISE) (total / ISE) (per year) 7884 / 1031 WS 2011/12 749 / 171 2011 2521 / 234 WS 2011/12 80 2010 Third Party Fund 19400 T 2010
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Privatisation of UKM Mercator Office Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten MOU (Sept 13 th 2006) - on general cooperation between UKM and UDE LOI (June 17 th 2008) - on Mercator Office as platform for cooperation agreement on cooperation regarding Mercator office <= Agreement on co-operation UKM-UDE-Mercator Office => Board of Directors Mercator Office Sdn. Bhd. Managing Director Report Director Advisory Board UDE UKM Advice Shareholders
Double Degree Offers Titelmasterformat durch Klicken bearbeiten UKM Double Degree (UKM->UDE) (Bachelors Level) Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Manufacturing (PhD Level) PromISE Exchange (UKM <-> UDE) (all levels) UI Double Degree (UI->UDE) (Masters Level) Electrical Engineering Information and Multimedia SystemsManufacturing Exchange (UI <-> UDE) (all levels) NTU Exchange (NTU <-> UDE) (all levels) Erasmus (European Exchange Program) More double degree programs under development
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Konzept für technische Ausbildung nach deutschem Titelmasterformat Muster durch Klicken in bearbeiten Malaysia Dr.-Ing. (PhD) Double Degree - joint supervision M. Eng. at UMP M. Sc. scientific stream B. Eng. at UMP (Universiti Malaysia Pahang) hands-on university exported by FH KA B. Sc. Double Degree scientific stream B. Eng. Joint Venture operated privately FH Karlsruhe Hands-on-education FH education UKM Holdings UKM public university Mercator Office UDE public university GMI GMI Diploma Programmes Industrial Electronics Production Technology German A-level Hands-on-education FH education Postgraduate School: scientific education Short courses for engineers and companies Skilled workers Technicians
Double Titelmasterformat Degree Programme durch Klicken Basic bearbeiten Idea Double Degree means 1 Study program = 2 Official Degrees (Home University + Partner University) 4Y 3Y Home University Home University 4Y 3Y + Partner University + Home University 2Y Home University 2Y Home University 1Y Home University 1Y Home University Basic Structure: x+1 Model Begin of studies at home university (x years) Final year at partner university (1 year) Bachelor Program (3+1) Master Program (1+1) Regular study program Double Degree study program
PromISE Titelmasterformat Implementation durch Klicken bearbeiten 1. Topics for research Should be of interdisciplinary nature 2. Supervision Based on cotutelle, agreement with candidates UKM&UDE 3. Execution and certificates As sandwich candidates to spend time at UKM and UDE Graduation by both universities with two certificates