UNIVERSITY OF INFINITE AMBITIONS. MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-2017
CONTENTS 3 STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 4 UNIVERSITY OF BOUNDARY CROSSERS. 6 UNIVERSITY OF LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH. 8 UNIVERSITY OF CAMPUS VIBES. 10 RANKING MASTER S PROGRAMMES 11 36 MASTER S AND MUCH MORE... 12 ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES 26 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 30 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES AFTER YOUR MASTER S 34 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR MASTER S STUDENTS 35 A SELECTION OF OUR JOINT PROGRAMMES 35 EXCHANGE 36 POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES 37 PHD VACANCIES 38 TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGNER PROGRAMMES (PDENG) 39 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 39 WE LL PREPARE YOU FOR A GREAT CAREER PRACTICAL INFORMATION 40 UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL SYNERGIES. 42 ADMISSION 43 WHAT ABOUT THE MONEY? 44 SCHOLARSHIPS 44 COST OF LIVING 45 GET READY. GET SET. APPLY! 46 ADMITTED, NOW WHAT? 48 OPEN DAYS 49 CURIOUSU: SUMMER SCHOOL MEETS SUMMER FESTIVAL
MASTER S DEGREES 4 INTRODUCING UNIVERSITY OF BOUNDARY CROSSERS Ready to get a Master s degree and busy scanning the globe for a university offering you the perfect programme and environment? Allow us to introduce an exciting option. The University of Twente offers a wide range of high-quality, internationally oriented Master s programmes. Studying with us will give you excellent international experience and good job opportunities. Our innovative research programmes enjoy worldwide renown. We are strong in connecting technology to real-world issues. Our distinct entrepreneurial spirit ensures that the knowledge developed on our beautiful, park-like campus is put to use in commercially viable activities. Welcome to the University of Twente! HIGH TECH, HUMAN TOUCH The University of Twente, while relatively small-scale, is one of the world s leading universities. Our tagline, High Tech, Human Touch, reflects how our 9,705 students and 3,300 faculty members engage not only in developing pioneering technologies, but also in combining them with behavioural research, social sciences and economics. This interdisciplinary approach is one factor that makes us stand out from other universities and makes our graduates the problem-solvers of the future. We like students and staff who have the ambition to make a difference in the real world, using technological insight to tackle the challenges people and societies are facing today. As a Master s student, our university will encourage you to break through existing academic boundaries. For instance, in developing new media, our computer scientists rely on know-how provided by psychologists. The interaction between new technologies and society is an exciting field of research and we are at its forefront.
STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 5 DEVELOP YOURSELF ON THREE FRONTS We are based in a country that enjoys international acclaim for its problembased learning methods and for training students to analyze and solve practical problems independently, through selfstudy and self-discipline. Our High Tech. Human Touch approach to education is highly innovative. We ve structured our programmes to help you develop three complementary profiles: that of a researcher, a designer and an organizer. As a researcher, you will grow in critically assessing existing scientific knowledge and adding to the development of new knowledge. As a designer, you will become skilled in integrating scientific knowledge with the systematic development of new solutions to complex problems. And as an organizer, you will become an expert in combining knowledge from various scientific fields with the aim of implementing new solutions in a complex societal environment. EUROPE S MOST ENTERPRISING UNIVERSITY Since its founding in 1961, the University of Twente has become an international platform for talent, attracting more and more students from across the world. Our aim is to be Europe s most enterprising university. We see entrepreneurship as an effective form of technology transfer, or valorization. So to ensure that the knowledge developed at our university is put to effective use, we will encourage and support you in converting it into economically productive activities. Over the past two decades alone, university activities have led to the creation of about 900 spin-off companies. Thus, while helping students channel their research into commercially viable enterprises, we are also making a direct contribution to regional and national economic growth (see text box Kennispark Twente ). KENNISPARK TWENTE: OUR OWN CATALYST FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP At the University of Twente, we see ourselves as a catalyst for meaningful entrepreneurship. We collaborate with leading multinationals on education and research programmes as well as staff and student exchange. On our campus, you can participate in weekly innovation and entrepreneurship events. We will help you cultivate your skills, expand your network or launch your own company. The socalled Kennispark Park Twente Foundation brings it all together. Kennispark Twente Kennispark is Dutch for Knowledge Park coordinates all our technology transfer activities and is a powerful regional innovation catalyst. Our aim is to help (high tech) companies in our area innovate and accelerate their growth for their own benefit and for the economic development of the region. Kennispark brings together resources and expertise from government agencies, companies, networks and knowledge institutes. It is a joint initiative of the University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, the City of Enschede, the Province of Overij ssel and the Twente Region. www.kennispark.nl
MASTER S DEGREES 6 UNIVERSITY OF LIFE-SAVING RESEARCH A GLOBAL NAME IN RESEARCH Our world today is facing big challenges: Depletion of natural resources, pollution, economic inequality, social and political upheaval. Scientific research has a pivotal role to play in creating conditions that will make life on this planet worth living both for ourselves and for future generations. At the University of Twente, we have five leading research institutes committed to being a part of a more sustainable world. MESA+ INSTITUTE FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY The MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology is one of the world s largest in its field with a total of 525 researchers working together on cutting-edge research. Our 1,250m² state-of-the-art NanoLab offers its users a unique variety of technologies and equipment for developing an almost unlimited number of applications. It is the perfect meeting place for science and business: 40% of our lab space and equipment is used by industrial partners. Nanotechnology makes use of particles 100,000 times thinner than a human hair, enabling rearrangement of structure on an atomic scale. Its potential for electronics, medicine, chemistry and biology is beyond imagination. utwente.nl/mesaplus
STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 7 MIRA INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNICAL MEDICINE The MIRA Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine aims at developing new treatments for patients. We work closely with hospitals, businesses and government. MIRA is one of the most important European catalysts in the fields of medical technology, combined fundamental research, applied research and clinical practice. Among other things, we are researching new techniques to help repair damaged bone and skin, drugs that have highly targeted effects, more effective diagnostic techniques and rehabilitation technology. Our approach is based on interdisciplinary research and we work closely with the other University of Twente institutes. utwente.nl/mira This system is being used as an effective radioisotope-free method of node localisation. IGS INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND GOVERNANCE STUDIES The Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies (IGS) is one of the University of Twente s larger institutes. Renowned for our interdisciplinary approach, we conduct research in the field of governance and the management of technological and social innovation. Core research topics include issues related to coordinating, steering and operating institutions in both the public and private sectors. We look at these issues from a multilevel, multi-actor perspective. At IGS, our aim is to combine scientific excellence with relevance for our stakeholders in the public and private sectors. utwente.nl/igs CTIT ICT RESEARCH IN CONTEXT The CTIT Institute for Telematics and Information Technology is one of the largest academic ICT research institutes in Europe with over 475 researchers actively participating in its programmes. Here again, our multidisciplinary approach makes the CTIT an attractive alliance partner. We have an extensive international network of contacts including businesses from a wide range of industries, other universities and research institutes and governmental organizations. utwente.nl/ctit ITC FACULTY FOR GEO- INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION As a centre of excellence at the forefront of knowledge discovery, ITC develops cuttingedge expertise and innovative approaches in the field of geo-information science and earth observation. Our research addresses the application of geospatial data for space and resource management and the provision of geospatial data for the user community with an emphasis on solving problems in developing countries. utwente.nl/itc
MASTER S DEGREES 8 UNIVERSITY OF CAMPUS VIBES & FIGURES 2014 9,614 STUDENTS 2,241 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 146 HA SURFACE AREA 2,125 ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS 18 CULTURAL SOCIETIES 39 SPORTS SOCIETIES 5,697 BACHELOR S STUDENTS (23% INTERNATIONAL, 77% DUTCH) 3,987 MASTER S STUDENTS (23% INTERNATIONAL, 77% DUTCH) 2,948 EMPLOYEES (59% ACADEMIC STAFF, 41% SUPPORT STAFF) 40,000 NUMBER OF ALUMNI
STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE 9 DID YOU KNOW THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE is set on a beautiful park-like campus the only true, American-style campus in the Netherlands? is one of 14 Dutch universities recognized and funded by the government of the Netherlands? provides an internet connection of 1 gigabit per second and a campus-wide wifi network? lies in the east of the Netherlands, close to the German border and in the heart of Europe? is home to MESA+, one of the world s largest nanotechnology research institutes? is the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands, according to ScienceWorks and Elsevier, the world s leading provider of science and health information? is a founding member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU, www.eciu.web.ua.pt)? has strong ties with universities in Germany, Sweden, Poland, China, Indonesia, India and numerous other countries? is the finish line of the biggest relay race in the world, the Batavieren Race, which is followed annually by Europe s most massive all-night student party? CAMPUS One of our greatest assets is our campus. All of our education and research buildings are grouped together here, along with all the facilities needed for some 9,600 students and 2,900 staff to live, work and study together from lecture halls, libraries and labs to shops, restaurants and sports facilities. Located on 146 hectares of beautifully landscaped and sustainably managed parkland just fifteen minutes cycling from downtown Enschede, it offers you the perfect setting for engaging in your studies, sports, arts, culture, fun and challenging student events. It is a place where exploration meets inspiration. Where professional and personal growth merge. For more information on the city of Enschede, go to page 41.
MASTER S DEGREES 10 RANKING The University of Twente ranks among the top 1% of universities worldwide, according to a range of reputable rankings. UP THERE WITH THE BEST Our university is one of the top ten research institutes worldwide for technology, IT support and Internet access, according to I-graduate. In the Leiden Ranking for Dutch universities we were the top university in the Netherlands in 2012. The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) has ranked us among the top 200 universities worldwide for six years running; in 2014, we came in at number 170. Check the table below for more ranking details. QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS University of Twente s overall ranking in 2014/2015: 212 TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION RANKINGS (THE) University of Twente s overall ranking in 2014: 201-225 CWTS LEIDEN RANKING University of Twente s overall ranking in 2015: 126 SHANGHAI RANKING (ARWU) University of Twente s overall ranking in 2014: 301-400 QS STARS University of Twente s overall ranking in 2014: Five stars SCIENCE WORKS AND ELSEVIER MAGAZINE 2 ND VALORIZATION RANKING OF DUTCH UNIVERSITIES University of Twente s ranking in 2013: overall winner and top Entrepreneurial University utwente.nl/go/ranking
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 11 MASTER S PROGRAMMES AND MUCH MORE At the University of Twente, we offer 20 Bachelor s and 36 Master s degrees. On the following pages, we d like to give you an overview of our Master s programmes. Programmes that include the 3TU logo offer you the option of taking courses at any of the three leading technology universities in the Netherlands belonging to the so-called 3TU.Federation (www.3tu.nl): Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente. For more details on additional options, such as joint degrees or student exchanges, go to page 35. ACCREDITATION Almost all of our Master s programmes lead to the title Master of Science and each one is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). The NVAO was established by the Dutch and Flemish governments as an independent accreditation organization tasked with providing an expert and objective assessment of the quality of higher education in Flanders and the Netherlands. Our Master s in Business Administration has an additional accreditation by EPAS, an international accreditation system operated by EFMD. It aims to evaluate the quality of business and/or management programmes with an international perspective, accrediting those that meet its standards. Our Master s in European Studies and Public Administration received an additional accreditation by EAPAA, the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation. The EAPAA was founded to develop and maintain a system for the voluntary accreditation of academic public administration programmes in Europe. The international recognition by peers is an important assurance for the quality of a degree programme. MSC PROGRAMMES Engineering and Natural Sciences Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering and Management Computer Science Construction Management and Engineering Electrical Engineering Embedded Systems Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation Geographical Information Management and Applications Human Media Interaction Industrial Design Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology Sustainable Energy Technology Systems and Control Technical Medicine (a Dutch programme) Telematics Water Technology Business and Management Business Administration Business Information Technology Environmental and Energy Management European Studies Health Sciences Public Administration Social and Behavioural Sciences Communication Studies Educational Science and Technology Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society Psychology Science Education and Communication (a Dutch programme) Teaching in Social Sciences (a Dutch programme)
MASTER S DEGREES 12 APPLIED MATHEMATICS A Master s degree in Applied Mathematics will open many doors for you. Applied Mathematics focuses on mathematical modelling and analysis. Mathematical modelling requires detailed knowledge of one or more fields of application. It deals with tools and techniques, but also involves a high degree of formal reasoning and abstraction: you have to have the ability to disregard aspects that are irrelevant to the core of the problem. Our programme will offer you a broad education, resulting in deep mathematical expertise. You will be equipped to deal with problems that arise in physical or technical systems, logistics and statistics within operational research or the mathematical analysis of complex dynamic systems in conjunction with control components. As an Applied Mathematician, you will work closely with professionals from a variety of disciplines. International companies, government agencies and research institutes will be eager to hire you. SPECIALIZATIONS Operations Research Mathematical Systems Theory, Applied Analysis and Computational Science Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/am ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES APPLIED PHYSICS Our Applied Physics programme has its roots in the fundamental truths and laws of nature that govern the world around us. Experimentation is our gateway to discovering more about the world. This programme will expand your knowledge of physics as a whole, while giving you the opportunity to choose one of three specializations: Fluid Physics, which is all about using the laws of nature to describe phenomena in liquids and gases, such as a falling drop or the emergence of a wave; Optics & Biophysics, which centres on research into the properties of light and laser technologies and life processes; Materials Physics, which aims at understanding and manipulating the physical properties of materials to discover new features and ultimately to develop new devices. SPECIALIZATIONS Fluid Physics Materials Physics Optics & Biophysics Credits: 120 Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/aph
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 13 I ve learned how to think like a chemical engineer NAME MSC COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MOHAMMAD RUSYDI FATAHILLAH CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INDONESIA Hi, my name is Mohammad and I m studying Chemical Engineering. This is my second and final year here. Right now, I am doing my research in the Sustainable Process Technology group. I am working on synthesizing high-value chemicals from biomass. The equipment here is sophisticated; I really like it. I decided to come to the University of Twente, because it has one of the best and most progressive research programmes in the field of sustainable process technology. I ve learned a lot here, especially about the way in which a chemical engineer thinks, solving complex problems by creating models and simulations. The process plant design assignment I did was another good experience. We worked on it with a company, so it looked like we were a group of consultants hired to do a real job. It was very challenging we had to utilize CO 2 to create high-rated chemicals. Living abroad is so different from studying at home. I ve made a lot of international friends. I did not have any difficulties adjusting. I joined the Indonesian Students Association (PPIE) and made good friends there, too. We are like cultural ambassadors, putting on events to promote Indonesia and share our country s great food, unique dances and so on. Another thing has happened here that I can hardly believe: I found my life companion here in the Netherlands! If you are from Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Greece, Germany, India or Romania, check the back of this brochure for our country-specific Facebook pages!
MASTER S DEGREES 14 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Biomedical engineering revolves around the design and development of technology in healthcare. A dynamic, interdisciplinary field, it combines engineering and natural & life sciences, such as biology, nanotechnology, physics, electrical engineering, chemistry and mechanical engineering. Our Master s programme in Biomedical Engineering is closely associated with MIRA, our world-leading, on-campus research institute in Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine. MIRA works with companies to develop medical and technological solutions. During the programme, you can specialize in one of three key areas: Imaging & Diagnostics, which involves visualizing and understanding the biological processes in cells and organisms; Bionanotechnology & Advanced Biomanufacturing, which centres on the development of technologies that restore function to diseased and damaged organs and tissues; and Neural & Motor Systems, in which you will study the interplay between the brain, nerves, muscles and the skeleton. SPECIALIZATIONS Imaging & Diagnostics Bionanotechnology & Advanced Biomanufacturing Neural & Motor Systems Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/bme CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical engineers are creative problem-solvers who use their scientific and technical expertise to develop new chemical processes, materials and products for a wide range of applications. As a chemical engineer, you are not only at home in chemistry, materials science and process technology, but you are also well-versed in areas such as fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. In our Master s programme in Chemical Engineering, you will learn to combine your knowledge to develop and implement processes, products and materials. At the University of Twente, you can choose one of two specializations: Chemical & Process Engineering, with a focus on designing processes that deliver optimum performance in terms of technology, the economy, the environment and meeting society s needs; and Molecular & Materials Engineering, which centres on the design, manufacture, application and analysis of new materials with high tech features. SPECIALIZATIONS Chemical & Process Engineering Molecular & Materials Engineering Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/che
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 15 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT Our Master s programme in Civil Engineering and Management is the leading programme of its kind in the Netherlands. It focuses on both the technical and non-technical aspects of planning, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering projects and systems. High-speed rail travel, dike improvements and innovative beach nourishment are all technologically feasible. However, technology is not the only determining factor. Many other factors need to be taken into account early in the planning phase of real estate and infrastructure projects, such as politics, policy, environmental impact and budgeting. This calls for engineers who demonstrate mastery of the development process and who can oversee, analyze and predict all aspects of the design and implementation of such projects. Our programme will train you to become an engineering professional who brings technical and non-technical expertise to major civil engineering projects.international companies, government agencies and research institutes will be eager to hire you. SPECIALIZATIONS Integrated Civil Engineering Systems Construction Process Management Transportation Engineering & Management Water Engineering & Management Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/cem COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer science has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Virtually every device we use, especially wireless ones, operates on advanced software. Institutions such as banks would be unable to offer secure Internet transactions without computer science experts. The healthcare sector is also increasingly relying on computer science: medical records are digitized and computer-controlled equipment ensures that medical procedures are performed quickly and safely. Our Master s programme in Computer Science offers you a broad education with different kinds of expertise. Graduates have excellent career prospects. You will have no trouble finding a position with any of a range of companies, institutions or government agencies. You may also pursue an academic career by conducting further research in a PhD programme at a university in the Netherlands or abroad. SPECIALIZATIONS Cyber Security Data Science and Smart Services Methods and Tools for Verification Software Technology Wireless and Sensor Systems Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/csc
MASTER S DEGREES 16 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING The construction industry is changing. New techniques, shifting roles, complicated logistics and globalization are having a major impact on the nature of construction projects. Complex and multidisciplinary projects in a dynamic environment require a new breed of engineers with the expertise to combine engineering knowledge with management skills. Our Master s programme in Construction Management and Engineering can train you to be just such an engineer: a hands-on expert, equipped to combine the technical aspects of civil engineering projects with the non-technical. This broad programme uses cutting-edge technology to bring together individual technical approaches and processes shaped by governance issues, societal trends and management methodologies. We developed this course in close association with the construction industry; it is both project-based and geared to process and design. SPECIALIZATIONS Markets & Organization in Construction Design Management in Construction Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/cme ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Are you eager to develop new methods and technologies for high-tech, electronics-based systems? Have you ever wondered how small ground or aerial robots can assist rescue workers? How far are we in developing robust radio links in wireless sensor networks, operating in an extremely crowded radio spectrum? Or do you want to learn how to use lab-on-a-chip technologies to explore Alzheimer s disease? Electrical Engineering teaches you how modern technology can be used to further enhance, accelerate or scale down electronics-based systems. You will face exciting challenges, ranging from microsystems, robotics, electronics, mechatronics, telecom, integrated circuit design/architecture and biomedical applications. Our focus is on information systems and technology; electrical power and energy engineering will only be addressed sideways in robotics and mechatronics. You can tailor the programme to suit your own personal interests, from technical to managerial aspects. SPECIALIZATIONS Devices for Integrated Circuits Integrated Optical Systems Lab-on-a-chip Systems for Biomedical & Environmental Applications Nano Electronics Transducers Science & Technology Robotics & Mechatronics Communication Networks Telecommunication Engineering Dependable Integrated Systems Integrated Circuit Design Neurotechnology & Biomechatronics Computer Vision & Biometrics Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/ee
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 17 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Is it possible to design an exoskeleton controlled by your nervous system? Can we prove that an airbag inflates in time? How far are we in embedded software for maximizing the energy efficiency of a power grid? The Master s programme in Embedded Systems focuses on the combination of hardware (electrical engineering) and software (computer science) for applications ranging from pacemakers, smart phones, anti-lock brakes on cars to set-top boxes for digital TVs and Ethernet switches for high-speed networking. You will focus on topics such as control engineering, integrated circuit design, computer architecture, communication networks, real-time operating systems and software engineering. This is a 3TU programme, which means you can take courses at three Dutch universities of technology. With technology s influence reaching deeper into everyday life, the range of career opportunities open to you as an Embedded Systems Engineer is huge. GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION Did you know that 60 to 80% of all political, economic and private decisions are space-oriented? Are you keen to explore how geo-information can help people make better decisions in every field? Geo-information is a rapidly growing industry worldwide. Geographical information systems and remote sensing tools can help solve real-world problems and complex issues related to healthcare, food security, climate, water, urban planning, security and land scarcity. The range of possible practical applications is vast. There is a growing need for skilled professionals with the expertise to effectively manage the information and opportunities generated by these new technologies. A degree in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation will not only equip you with the requisite skills and expertise, it will also enable you to put them to excellent use in an exciting career. You will have no trouble finding a position with any of a range of companies, institutions or government agencies. You may also pursue an academic career by conducting further research in a PhD programme at a university in the Netherlands or abroad. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/ems SPECIALIZATIONS Applied Earth Sciences Geoinformatics Land Administratio Natural Resources Management Urban Planning and Management Water Resources and Environmental Management Credits: 118 / 77 Programme duration: 18 months/ 12 months Start date: September utwente.nl/go/gseo
MASTER S DEGREES 18 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATIONS Today s societies require more and more geographical information. Think of physical planning, analyzing the spread of epidemic diseases, risk management, navigation systems, location-based services, movement analysis, augmented reality, increasing use of maps and volunteered geographical information. Our GIMA course offers a comprehensive MSc programme, focusing on the management and application of geographical information from a scientific perspective. Two additional aspects contribute to the uniqueness of the GIMA programme: GIMA is a joint venture involving four renowned Dutch universities: Utrecht, Delft, Twente and Wageningen; and GIMA is a blended learning programme, enabling you to do most of your studying from the place at which you study best (home or office). Only the first and the last week of each module are classroom-based. or part time Credits: 120 (including 30 credits internship) Programme duration: 22 months (full time)/ 3.8 years (part time) Start date: September utwente.nl/go/gima or msc-gima.nl HUMAN MEDIA INTERACTION Have you ever wondered how you could improve Google Translate? How far are we from creating humanoid robots we can talk and interact with, or robots that understand emotions? Our Human Media Interaction programme will challenge you to create intelligent interactive systems, that automatically respond to users emotions and social cues and can make decisions accordingly. The course combines computer science, electrical engineering, interaction technology, user-oriented design methodologies and psychology. You will learn to understand and employ many techniques to automatically interpret user actions from different input modalities. We will challenge you to invent, develop, test and improve new generations of intelligent systems. Subjects include natural language processing, virtual agents, ambient entertainment, social robotics and artificial intelligence. This programme is also available as part of a double degree with the EIT ICT International programme in Human Computer Interaction and Design. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/hmi
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 19 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEERING Designing new products and improving existing ones is a continual process. Our Master s programme in Industrial Design Engineering will familiarize you with all the ins and outs of the world of industrial design. Many products we use today did not exist ten years ago, or have undergone a complete transformation since then. In this programme, you will learn to combine technology and the social sciences to design and improve on products that people use every day. You will research and design products that are safe, affordable and sustainable as well as relevant, both from a technological and a societal point of view. User experience will be one of your primary frames of reference. This programme will equip you with the skills and professional attitude you will need as you prepare for your future career. SPECIALIZATIONS Design & Styling Management of Product Development Emerging Technology Design Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/ide INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT In our globalized world, the dependence of communication on highly complex information technology is making the management and control of businesses more and more complicated. In our Master s programme in Industrial Engineering and Management, we will train you to be an engineer who can tackle these kinds of issues. The programme will equip you to develop, analyze and optimize organizational processes and management from a technological perspective, with a view to improving productivity, product quality and labour quality. For example, we use simulation models to thoroughly and safely test new management approaches before we put them into practice. Our research staff have excellent contacts with businesses, so you will have plenty of real-world opportunities to pursue your graduation project, giving you outstanding career prospects. Many of our students find a job before graduation. SPECIALIZATIONS Financial Engineering & Management Healthcare Technology & Management Production & Logistics Management Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/iem
MASTER S DEGREES 20 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical engineers focus on the design and analysis of machinery, structures and products, as well as on production processes. From large-scale industrial installations to intricate mechanisms in the field of medicine, mechanical engineers place high-tech solutions in a human context. They are involved in the entire process, from generating the initial idea to its design and analysis, and onward to the development of products, processes and systems. During this Master s programme, you will choose one of three competence profiles: Research & Development; Design & Construction; Organization & Management. Your competence profile, combined with the in-depth training you receive in your specialization, will give you a good head start on the labour market, opening up a wealth of opportunities all over the world. SPECIALIZATIONS Biomechanical Engineering Design Production and Management Maintenance Engineering & Operations Mechanics of Solids, Surfaces & Systems Thermal and Fluid Engineering Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/me NANOTECHNOLOGY At the nanoscale, which deals with structures ranging in size from 1 to 100 nanometres, the physical and chemical properties of a material undergo quantitative and qualitative changes. The multidisciplinary research field of nanotechnology focuses on these changes with a view to designing and developing functional materials, structures, devices and systems. Nanotechnology combines traditional disciplines, such as physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and biology. Reflecting the research field itself, our Master s programme in Nanotechnology is multidisciplinary. Before diving into a specific area of research, you will expand your knowledge of the multifaceted field of nanotechnology. The programme has a strong research component, providing you with the perfect preparation for a research career. As a student, you will have access to world-class labs and state-of-the-art facilities, thanks to the programme s close collaboration with the internationally renowned MESA+ Institute. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/nano
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 21 SPATIAL ENGINEERING Powerful forces, such as climate change and population pressure, pose huge challenges to governments. Spatial Engineering is a new two-year Master s programme that will equip you to make a contribution in this international arena. Working with the latest high-resolution satellite imagery and dronebased field observations of ongoing projects, you will become an expert in spatial modelling techniques for flooding, drought and earthquakes. You will work in a team to design engineering and planning solutions. During a visit to an international project area in Africa or Asia you will discuss your team results with local institutions. The feedback you receive from consultancy and government professionals will increase your awareness and prepare you further for your career. Throughout the programme you will benefit from our expertise in civil and geo-engineering, computer science, geo-information science and earth observation, and public administration. This new master programme is planned to start in September 2016. If you would like to be kept informed of when more information is available about this programme we invite you to send an e-mail to education-itc@utwente.nl or visit the website regularly utwente.nl/go/se. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September www.utwente.nl/go/se SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY The depletion of fossil fuels and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions call for fundamental innovations in the global energy landscape. Sustainable energy and renewable energy technologies play a key role in tackling these issues, especially given people s determination to maintain or improve their living standards. This requires experts who combine specialist, high-tech knowledge with broader social awareness. Our Master s programme in Sustainable Energy Technology is interlinked with research in developing, optimizing and integrating renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, water or biomass with innovative energy technologies, such as fuel cells and smart grids. New technologies have to be integrated into existing socio-technological networks. In this programme, you will join tomorrow s engineers and researchers in exploring new forms of energy distribution, new energy market structures and smarter ways to satisfy the demands of our complex society. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/set
MASTER S DEGREES 22 SYSTEMS AND CONTROL High-tech systems and control are set to help propel society into a future in which electromechanical devices will assist us to an ever greater degree, making our lives easier and creating a new human habitat. Our Master s programme in Systems and Control focuses on the analysis and control of dynamic systems by integrating multiple disciplines: mathematics, computer science, and electrical, mechanical and control engineering. To accurately predict and control system behaviour, you will learn to develop and use physical and mathematical system models, numerical methods, such as finite elements, and workable system control strategies. You will realize examples of these systems in hardware to prove the validity of our approach. The knowledge you acquire will be highly useful in many different fields, from transport motor vehicles, trains, aircraft, spacecraft to robots, production and machining equipment and (bio)medical equipment. SPECIALIZATIONS Biomechatronics Control Theory Robotics & Mechatronics Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September utwente.nl/go/sc TECHNICAL MEDICINE The role of technology in medical care is growing and gaining complexity. The world of healthcare needs professionals who can combine technical and medical expertise in dealing with patients. Our Master s programme in Technical Medicine was designed to meet that need. As a technical physician, you will be a healthcare innovator. By applying the latest technologies to meeting the needs of individual patients, you will improve both diagnostics and treatments. A technical physician is far more than an engineer with knowledge of medicine, or a doctor who happens to understand technology. Through our programme, you will become a professional with a unique perspective and the ability to develop innovative diagnostic and treatment solutions. As a technical physician, you will increasingly find yourself being consulted by other medical professionals in order to contribute to the best possible medical care. SPECIALIZATIONS Medical Imaging & Interventions Medical Sensing & Stimulation Credits: 180 Programme duration: 3 years Start date: September or February Language of education: Dutch utwente.nl/go/tm
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 23 TELEMATICS Telematics Networking the World: The term telematics is derived from telecommunications and informatics. Telematics, or networking, is crucial for today s societies. It provides the foundation for connecting huge numbers of humans and devices worldwide, and for providing a wide variety of innovative services. Our Master s programme examines all aspects of networking, from fundamental technology to application. You will study the design and analysis of the Internet, mobile and wireless networks, as well as emerging and embedded networks, including car-to-car, industrial control and health networks. You will cover novel developments, such as cloud networks, social networks and the Internet of Things. Throughout the course, you will gain in-depth understanding of the dependability and security of networks. As a graduate, you will have excellent career prospects. You will easily find a research, design, or management position with any of a range of companies, institutions or government agencies worldwide. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/mte
MASTER S DEGREES 24 This university has it all! NAME MSC COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CRISTIAN CIOBOTEA COMPUTER SCIENCE ROMANIA Salut! I m Cristian and I m 22 years old. After completing my Bachelor s studies in Bucharest, I decided it was time for a change. I looked at job opportunities and Master s programmes. Then I realized the answer was simple: study abroad! Europe offers lots of opportunities for studying. I began to filter programmes I was interested in, mostly IT-related. That s when I found out about the University of Twente. The University of Twente has it all. It has the biggest campus in the Netherlands. And the programme diversity here is huge. The Computer Science programme I m doing offers five tracks to choose from. That was one of the main attractions for me. Also, I imagined that in a vast research environment like this one it would be hard not to find whatever I was looking for. And I was right. Another positive fact for me was that the online information and application procedures are really clear. I live in the centre of Enschede. It takes me 15 minutes by bike to get to the campus. In the Netherlands, having a bike is a must! In the afternoons or evenings, I sometimes do extra activities, like swimming or going out. There are lots of student associations to choose from. Some focus on sports, others on studies or general fun. On campus, students are involved in almost everything: the bars and media shops are all run by students. In addition to my studies, I am currently a member of the International Marketing Department here. I assist other students interested in studying abroad. So if you have any questions, I m here to help! If you are from Romania, Brazil, Greece, Germany, India, Indonesia or Mexico, check the back of this brochure for our country-specific Facebook pages!
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 25 WATER TECHNOLOGY Our Master s programme in Water Technology is offered jointly by three Dutch universities: Wageningen University, University of Twente and University of Groningen. The actual education is provided at the WaterCampus in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden. Water (process) technology experts are eagerly seeking breakthroughs not only to facilitate water exports, but also to solve global threats and challenges in society. Our multidisciplinary technological approach, based on state-of-the-art science and technology, will equip you to contribute to many different solutions in business and society, with a worldwide impact on water demand and usage. Applications for this programme are handled by Wageningen University, but you will be registered at the other two universities as well. After successfully completing this programme, you will receive one joint Master of Science in Water Technology degree issued by all three universities. Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September utwente.nl/go/water
MASTER S DEGREES 26 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Our Master s programme in Business Administration will teach you how to apply scientific methods and insights to help generate solutions to complex business problems. In today s fast-changing environment, companies face many, complex challenges. These may involve developing short-term or long-term strategies, implementing a sound business concept, optimizing HRM policy, improving financial services or introducing sustainable innovation or change. On this programme, you will discover how to help organizations improve their operations and address these and other issues. You will work on solutions in a challenging, high-tech environment by combining state-of-the-art theory with practical application. In addition to our core courses, you will be able to choose one of our specialized profiles: Purchasing & Supply Management, Human Resource Management, Business Information Management, Innovative Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Strategy, Change Management, Innovation & Technology Management, or Financial Management. Credits: 60 Programme duration: 1 year Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/ba BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Our Master s programme in Business Information Technology focuses on information systems deployed in business environments. You will learn to analyze the IT needs of a business organization and to determine how IT can support a profit-making strategy. Having acquired in-depth knowledge of information technology, you will learn to design and implement new information systems that will satisfy business requirements. After your graduation you will be able to function as an important point of contact between the various departments within a company. You will be a highly valued professional with many opportunities on the job market. Alternatively, you may decide to use your innovation skills in your own company by becoming an entrepreneur. Your expertise will open doors in industry, consultancy, research and the government sector. SPECIALIZATIONS Enterprise Architecture IT Management & Innovation Business Analytics Credits: 120 Programme duration: 2 years Start date: September or February utwente.nl/go/mbi
MASTER S PROGRAMMES 27 There are few universities where a business student can visit a nano lab and observe the process of nano-particle synthesis NAME MSC COUNTRY OF ORIGIN PAVEL CHOLAKOV BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BULGARIA Hi, my name is Pavel Cholakov and I am doing a Master s in Business Administration. My main interest is entrepreneurship. In 2011, shortly after finishing my Bachelor s, I founded my first company and I am currently involved in several start-ups. I was looking for a university with a strong entrepreneurial culture. When I found the UT, I did not have to search any further. It was founded by entrepreneurs and has a vast amount of knowledge on the subject. The university works with many companies, strengthening their innovative power as well as the regional economy. The Venture Lab is Twente s very own growth accelerator for both start-ups and established companies, so this is the perfect environment and infrastructure for students like me. The UT is also one of the world s leading technological universities, partly because of the cutting-edge nanotechnology and biomedical engineering research conducted here. This unique blend of students with engineering, social science and business backgrounds is really appealing. There are not many universities where a business student can visit a nano lab and observe the process of nanoparticle synthesis and that s just one small example of the many different worlds you can explore here. Being accepted in the Master s Honours programme, called Change Leaders, has been really exciting. What sets it apart from other leadership-related programmes I have attended is that it combines cognitive and experiential development. We had amazing guest lecturers, but the icing on the cake was the individual coaching by professional leadership instructors. The Netherlands is a great country and it s fun to explore Dutch culture. Generally, Dutch people are openminded and liberal, but also set in their ways. As the saying goes, Come for the academics, stay for the people.
MASTER S DEGREES 28 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT The Master of Environmental and Energy Management (MEEM) is a one-year, fulltime programme and offers three specializations: Water Governance; Environmental Management; Energy Management. The aim of the MEEM programme is to prepare future decision-makers in companies, government and non-governmental organizations to analyze and act in a sustainable, proactive way when dealing with policy, production and resource utilization. The overall goal is to broaden the scope of knowledge and skills of participants, contributing to capacity building in the field of sustainable development. Graduates will be able to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate water, environmental and energy management programmes, policies and projects. SPECIALIZATIONS Environmental Management Energy Management Water Governance Credits: 65 Programme duration: 1 year Start date: September utwente.nl/go/meem Tuition fee: EUR 12,500 for the full programme, this includes course materials, site visits and social events. EUROPEAN STUDIES Managing Europe is quite a task. Our one-year Master s programme in (Global and) European Studies will give you the expertise to operate in this fascinating environment, in which various government levels convene. Brussels is not the only place in need of experts who understand Europe and the global world. National governments, private firms, the non-profit sector and NGOs also require professionals who know how Europe operates internally and globally. In this programme, you will study the interactions between national, European, and international bodies, and how they solve complex global challenges. The programme has a stronger focus on public administration and policy than most humanities-based European Studies programmes. This makes it an ideal course for preparing yourself for a world in which we must balance technological advances with human values from GSM roaming and permits for nanotechnology to Internet privacy. Credits: 60 Programme duration: 1 year or 2 years (double degree) Start date: September or February (Twente) or April (Münster) utwente.nl/go/mes