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University of Twente (UT)University of Twente (UT)
Dr. Efthymios ConstantinidesDr. Efthymios Constantinides
Assistant Professor Marketing / E-MediaAssistant Professor Marketing / E-Media
School of Management and GovernanceSchool of Management and Governance
University of TwenteUniversity of Twente
[email protected]@utwente.nl
Three major cities: • Enschede (154.000)• Hengelo (81.000) • Almelo (72.000)
TWENTE Population 620.000
Two Champions
Science and Engineering, Management and Society
Research University
Entrepreneurial University
Knowledge transfer
The Campus University
General Introduction to the University of Twente
PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1961 as the youngest of 3 Technical Universities
Combines technical and social
sciences Major role in job creation Entrepreneurial university:
700+ spin-off companies
>7000 jobs created
130 student companies
ITC merge by 2010
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE
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~9000 students
~1000 PhD students
10% foreign students
20 Bachelor degree courses
(4 in English)
30 Master degree courses (most in English)
6 Faculties Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics
and Computer Science Engineering Technology Behavioral Sciences Management & Governance ITC Geo Information Science
4 Research Institutes MESA+, MIRA, CTIT IGS
UT
B&S Park
Applied Mathematics Computer Science Electrical Engineering Embedded Systems (3TU) Human Media Interaction Systems and Control (3TU) Telematics
MSC PROGRAMS AT THE FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Civil Engineering and Management Construction Management and Engineering (3TU) Industrial Design Engineering Mechanical Engineering Sustainable Energy Technology (3TU)
Three year English Bachelor program: Creative Technology
MSC PROGRAMS AT THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
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Applied Physics Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Nanotechnology
Three year English Bachelor program: Advanced Technology
MSC PROGRAMS AT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Communication Studies Educational Science and Technology Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society Science Education and Communication (in Dutch, 3TU)
MSC PROGRAMS AT THE FACULTY OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
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Business Administration (Also BSc in English) Business Information Technology Environmental and Energy Management European Studies (Also BSc in English) Health Sciences Industrial Engineering and Management Public Administration
MSC PROGRAMS AT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
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ITC - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE AND EARTH OBSERVATION
ITC is one of the world's foremost education and research institutes in the field of geo-information science and earth observation
RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE
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Institute for Nanotechnology (Mesa+)
Institute for Medical and Biomedical Technology (MIRA)
Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT)
Institute for Governance Studies (IGS)
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UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE IN TOP 10 OF EUROPEAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES (SCI)
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MESA+ INSTITUTE FOR NANO-ELECTRONICS: FUNDAMENTALS
•Smaller then 100 nm•Quantum effects•New materials•Smaller then a cell•Multi components
µSPA
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NANO-MEDICINE
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LAB-ON-A-CHIP FOR QUICK VIRUS DETECTION
Ymeti, Kanger, Subrumanian
Ostendum (spin-off company)
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MIRA: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING / TECHNICAL MEDICINE
Focus changes from molecules, via tissue and organs to people in their surroundings
1. Wireless & Sensor Systems
2. Applied Science of Servicesfor Information Society Technologies
3. Integrated Security & Privacy in a networked world
4. Natural Interaction in Computer-mediated Environments
5. Dependable Systems and Networks
6. Industrial Engineering & ICT(manufacturing, business, finance, traffic and transport)
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS, HUMANOID ROBOTS, EMBEDDED CONTROL
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ROBOTICS AND VIRTUAL REALITY
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FACES OF WATER ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Polymeric Microsieve
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WATER MANAGEMENTSUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
Riverbed dynamics
Bed forms at the North Sea (left) and user-functions of the North Sea (right)
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MOLECULAR SEPARATION BY MEMBRANES
Polymeric Microsieve
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ELECTRICITY FROM WASTE WATER
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RISK MANAGEMENTDevelopment of a methodology for the implementation of risk assessment and spatial decision support systems for risk management
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INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING AND SOCIETAL RESEARCH
Education programs in English
1. A relevant undergraduate degree
2. Sufficient mastery of English Academic IELTS, overall band score of at least 6.5
TOEFL, internet based (TOEFL-iBT) of at least 90
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION MASTER PROGRAM
Please note: specific requirements
for each program may apply
(e.g. motivation letter)
1. Fill in the application form on the website www.graduate.utwente.nl
2. Complete any program specific requirements
3. Ensure all documents required are received by the UT
No application fee is charged
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (GENERAL)
www.graduate.utwente.nl Request for password Sign in within 72 hours Submit en OK application form Print out and sent it hard copy to the University with the
certified copies Notification when documents are received 6-8 weeks before answer about acceptance
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APPLICATION FORM PROCEDURE
Certified copies of BSc diploma, transcripts and/or grade lists
Academic IELTS/TOEFL-IBT test score
Clear copy of passport or birth certificate
Extra documents required are
mentioned on the application form
(program specific)
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Start September Start February
Students not requiring entry visa
1 June 1 November
Students requiring entry visa
1 April 1 September
International students who intend to apply for a scholarship or who require a letter confirming admission for the scholarship program
2 months before the application deadline of the scholarship program
2 months before the application deadline of the scholarship program
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
REGISTER as soon as possible, ALSO when you have not yet
finished BSc
Start IELTS-test or TOEFL as soon as possible
Do not miss the deadlines (sometimes depend on the program!)
Submit ‘all documents’ BEFORE 1 DECEMBER 2011 if you want
to apply for scholarships (start date program September)
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ADVICE FOR APPLICATION
Information
about Scholarship options is available at
www.graduate.utwente.nl
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COSTS 2010/2011
Tuition fee (EU-nationals) €1,713 per year
Tuition fee (non-EU/EEA) €10,000 / €12,500 per year
Accommodation, study material and living costs
about €700 - €900 per month
Excellent English education for BSc, MSc and PhD degrees:
Times Higher Education World University Ranking: place 185!
Entrepreurship and Innovation in all programs: Full support for
starting up your own business – more than 700 Spin-Off
companies in the last ten years.
Beautiful unique campus: great facilities, relatively low living
costs.
International student association of your country: http://
www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/campuslife/
UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE OFFERS:
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Fastest ICT network in Europe
Campus-wide wireless internet
Clean room lab (biggest in Europe)
High pressure lab
Virtual reality labs
CAMPUS UNIVERSITY TWENTE
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• Surface area:150 ha
• 2,200 residences for students and
staff
• Over 100 buildings
• Extensive sports and cultural
facilities
• Library
• Cafes and restaurants
• Shopping centre
• Hotel
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Dr. E. Constantinides
School of Management and Governance
University of Twente
Email: [email protected]
www.utwente.nl/en
www.graduate.utwente.nl
Email: [email protected]
CONTACT
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Thank you for your attention !