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Study abroad!Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment

May 2019

International Office - BK

Anke HacquebordDoesjka de Jong

Joy van Eijk

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Content

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IntroductionWhat, why, when, where?Application processInformation partners

More in detail:RequirementsApplication documentsFinances Next steps

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Study abroad: short video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c00j5hPzGJg&list=PLTNghHw3LpZFbqlco6by-RVC3qS0RU5T4&index=3

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Reasons to go abroad

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Options

• Take part in the Erasmus+ or STIR exchange programme EXCHANGE

• Other options (not discussed today): > Athens> Global E3 > Unitech> Summer courses> Internship> Freemover (paid)> …

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What is exchange?

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What is exchange?

Tuition fee at TU Delft only

Scholarship options

Recognition of credits

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When to go?

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Minor = BSc 5 student

MSc 2 student(A, U, LA, BT)

MSc 3 student(GEO, MBE)

Spring 2019-2020

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Credits

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• Minor (BSc 5) – 30 ECTS

• MSc - number of elective points varies per trackPay attention to compulsory courses;Check study guide!

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Where to go?

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• Travel reports

• Website partner universities

• Fellow students

• www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

• Choose from our partners

• 5 choices

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Where to go?

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• Download: Partner universities overview

studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl forms & downloads

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More info per partner

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www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

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Some criteria for final decision• Level & courses

• Language of instruction

• Start and end dates semester

• Ranking and reviews of host university

• Interest in a particular culture, city, country

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Language preparation• Check the language of instruction

• Language test results

• Start well in advance

• Courses/exams/day to day conversations.

Register for an exam in time!

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Requirements• On track

• Good academic results

• Proactive, flexible and creative attitude

• Enrolled as a full-time student at TU Delftfor the entire exchange period

• Language proficiency

Meeting the requirements does not automatically mean that you are selected.

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Requirements• At the moment of application:

• BSc students: started in BSc 3 + on track to meet departure requirement

• MSc students: on track to finish their BSc degreebefore departure

• At the moment of departure:

• BSc students: first 2 semesters completed + > 30 ECTS from second year

• MSc students: BSc 1-6 completed

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Application procedure

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1. Application at BK studentSelection BK TU DelftNomination at host BK TU Delft

2. Application at host studentSelection at host host university

www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl > Procedures & Deadlines

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Forms & Downloads

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www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

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Application at BK TU Delft• Online application form

• Hand in (printed): BG.Oost.240:

• First page (download format from Forms & Downloads)• Resumé (CV)• Motivation letter• Transcript of records• CGPA (average of grades)• Proof of language• Portfolio (if applicable)

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Deadline:Thursday 30 May 4 p.m.

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Finance - Grants• Grants:

• Erasmus – Europe• STIR – outside Europe• Holland Scholarship• Other grants

Check Website TU Delft Google

• Information sessions Erasmus and STIR grants after selection!

• Conditions and requirements differ per grant

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• Exchange OV-card for money (Dutch students)

• Allowance for vaccinations

• Sublet your room (with permission of landlord!)

• Find accommodation

• Travel Safety Training

• Visa

• Insurance

• …

And think of ….

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What not to expect from us?That we …

• … know the content of the courses for each university

• … know the application requirements for each university (incl. which language proof needed)

• … know all the different deadlines

• …. explain everything which is already on our website!

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What to expect from us?• Up-to-date website and partner list: studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

• Selection and notification

• Nomination at host university

• Providing necessary information by email or meetings

• Signing of paperwork

• Providing statements if the host university requires those

• Clarification of information and answering questions during open office hours or by e-mail

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What do we expect from you once selected?

• You read the application instructions/website of the host carefully

• You read and respond to your emails

• You apply (in time / correctly) at the host university

• You do the scholarship request (if needed)

• Be pro-active!

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We love to help you when possible, but you are responsible

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30 reasons to go on exchange!

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Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVKIYrrzMOY

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Contact

• studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

• internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl

• Open office hours Monday – Thursday12.30-13.30 in Room BG.Oost 240

• Next week this presentation will be available on our website:

> Forms & Documents

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FAQ Study Abroad - Exchange

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Exchange student to Hong Kong (general information about exchange!)

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUgvpPchbks&feature=youtu.be

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FAQ Study Abroad - Exchange

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Exchange student to Lund(general information about exchange and about the University of Lund!)Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGO4aZD2mb0

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Partner university example (1)

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KTH – Royal Institute of Technology - Stockholm

Watch the video:

• Relaxed atmosphere

• Super friendly teachers and staff

• Clear information • Fixed programme

for exchange students

• Great introduction events organised by the KTH Central Student Association

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn2hApKmApI&feature=youtu.be

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Partner university example (2)

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University of Sydney

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWDh0IfkDo4&feature=youtu.be

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Partner university examples (3)

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Interested in videos from other partner universities?

• Check out YouTube!