University College Twente (ATLAS) brochure december 2014

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UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE TWENTE

TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES (ATLAS)

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University College Twente. We are proud to introduce our Bachelor’s programme in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) and to welcome you as a prospective student!

The ATLAS programme represents a totally new way of learning. A way of learning driven by the challenges facing our future society, and inspired by innovative solutions that draw on diverse and multi-talented thinkers and doers. Our programme, the fi rst to merge technology with a Liberal Arts & Sciences education, is aimed at ambitious students from around the world who will be learning and living together as part of a dynamic university campus. From my academic experience at a US Liberal Arts college in Wisconsin, I know fi rst-hand the power of a broad and fl exible education. It opens doors and provides

incredible opportunities the world over. Are you up for the challenge? Take a look at the world of ATLAS and see if it’s right for you. And if you’re not sure whether you’re right for ATLAS, feel free to contact us. Our team is ready to help you explore your potential.

Dean of University College Twente and Professor of Physics at the University of Twente

incredible opportunities the world over. Are you up for the challenge?

Take a look at the world of ATLAS and see if it’s right for you. And if you’re not sure whether you’re right for ATLAS, feel free to contact us. Our team is ready to help you explore your potential.

fi rst-hand the power of a broad and fl exible education. It opens doors and provides

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DUTCH FACTS• 86% OF THE POPULATION SPEAK ENGLISH AS

A SECOND LANGUAGE

• THE NETHERLANDS IS HOME TO MORE BICYCLES

THAN PEOPLE

• THE CITY OF ENSCHEDE HAS 158,542 CITIZENS

AS OF 1 JANUARY 2014

• KENNISPARK TWENTE (WITH CLOSE TIES TO THE

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE) IS ONE OF 7 LEADING DUTCH

INNOVATION CAMPUSES AND WAS VOTED THE BEST

BUSINESS PARK IN THE NETHERLANDS IN 2013

Outside the crowded urban areas in the west of the Netherlands, Enschede is safe, green, easy-to-reach, and located centrally between major European capitals

5 HOURS 15 MINUTES €75 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES €45(AMSTERDAM) 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES €80 (EASYJET)

6 HOURS €905 HOURS 40 MINUTES €80(AMSTERDAM) 1 HOURS 15 MINUTES €100 (KLM)

2 HOURS €252 HOURS €21

BERLIN

PARIS

LONDON

AMSTERDAM

5 HOURS 15 MINUTES4 HOURS 30 MINUTES(AMSTERDAM) 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

6 HOURS5 HOURS 40 MINUTES(AMSTERDAM) 1 HOURS 15 MINUTES

PARIS

7 HOURS 30 MINUTES €958 HOURS 30 MINUTES €60(AMSTERDAM) 1 HOURS 10 MINUTES €70 (EASYJET)

7 HOURS 30 MINUTES8 HOURS 30 MINUTES(AMSTERDAM) 1 HOURS 10 MINUTES

2 HOURS2 HOURS

ENSCHEDE

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE TWENTE LIES IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

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‘The ATLAS programme is aimed at

students who want to contribute to the

society of the future. There is a growing

contrast between the rise in technological

innovations and the decline in people who

understand technology well enough to

accurately assess its potential and risks.

The ATLAS programme is designed to

bridge that gap by educating students to

understand the technical, societal and

personal implications of new technology.

Only highly accomplished and motivated

students will be able to face this challenge

with suffi cient acumen, which is why we

select applicants on the basis of their

talent and ambition.’

THE NEED FOR A NEW KIND OF ENGINEERAs global challenges increase and new technologies emerge, engineers of the future will have to rely on multidisciplinary solutions. Industry and government leaders realize that technological experts will require a deeper understanding of the implications of technical solutions and corresponding policy

decisions. The challenges of the future call for a New Engineer — a generalist who can combine technological and societal approaches with design solutions that can be implemented in a range of social, cultural and political contexts.ATLAS aspires to train these New Engineers: driven by technology, but also socially engaged, and trained not only to understand technology, but its implications for society as well. ATLAS students will acquire a solid foundation in both engineering and social science concepts, but will also develop their creativity, fl exibility, leadership and communication skills. This ensures that graduates are academically well-rounded: both systems- and

The University College Twente offers the fi rst technology-driven liberal education programme in the Netherlands. This three-year English-taught Bachelor’s programme has a new approach to engineering education. It is for students who look beyond obvious solutions and want to turn challenges into socially meaningful, technologically-driven change.

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Programme Director of University College Twente

WHY TECHNOLOGY AND


LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

process-thinkers, holistic problem solvers and opinion leaders who are able to turn original solutions into real change that makes the world a better place to live in.

PROJECT-BASED EDUCATION Hands-on projects form the core of your education and drive learning. For half of your curriculum, you work in teams on large, semester-long projects. In parallel to these projects, you study relevant theory and learn new skills. Teams are advised by experienced scientists and engineers, who monitor progress, provide guidance, and ensure that all students are learning.

REAL-WORLD IMPACTEach semester focuses on a real-

world issue incorporating both technological and social aspects. Topics include Human Movement, Renewable Energy and Sustainability, Extremes (Nano-Robotics and Mega Structures), Safety and Security (Smart 3D printing). By structuring the curriculum around these themes, we ensure that the knowledge you acquire is linked in a meaningful way. This allows you to learn how technological and social developments can infl uence and reinforce each other.

ACADEMIC SKILLSThe programme focuses on developing skills that will allow you to succeed in any discipline. Guided by a dynamic team of instructors from a range of academic fi elds, you will receive intense, personalized instruction on how technological and social developments infl uence and often reinforce each other. Technical and social perspectives are always involved - whether the issue concerns future food or energy, the effects of social media on security, or risks to water security from continuing urbanization.

MAKING A DIFFERENCEIn addition, our students get to work with external clients. These clients present a problem to the class who, at the end of the semester, provide the clients meaningful solutions. Students learn skills through planning and execution of real-world projects. ATLAS students have worked with Jamie Hyneman (co-host of the popular television series “MythBusters” and honorary doctor at the University of Twente),

municipal authorities in the Netherlands, the EUROS rowing association, and the world-renowned Mars One Foundation.

LIFE-LONG LEARNERSATLAS is focused on the personal development of our students. Personal mentors and tutors help students develop the skills needed to become life-long learners. The curriculum emphasizes feedback and evidence, designed to ensure that students take control of their own learning, an essential skill not

What I love about Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) programme is the breadth of

topics I get to deal with, always integrated with each other. This is made possible thanks to the

new teaching approach, which focuses on seeking out knowledge and learning new skills.

ATLAS always challenges me!

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2nd year ATLAS studentGermany

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUMThe fi rst year is the foundation of your programme. All students are following the same core curriculum, shown here for the Class 2016

1ST YEAR: ORIENTATION & FOUNDATION (IN TOTAL 60 EC)

1ST SEMESTER’S THEME: HUMAN MOVEMENT

Project (10 EC):Feedback system for Top Athletes

Behavioural Science: Psychology (5 EC)

Newtonian Mechanics, including Calculus & Linear Algebra (10 EC)

Personal Pursuit(0-3 EC)

2ND SEMESTER’S THEME: RENEWABLE ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY

Project (12 EC):Local Renewable Energy System

Organizational Change: Business & Public Administration (5 EC)

Energy Engineering, including Complex and Multidimensional Calculus (9 EC)

Emerging Technologies and Innovative Societies (3 EC)

Personal Pursuit(3-6 EC)

In your second year you will make a number of choices depending on your profi le and specialization at ATLAS.

2ND YEAR: MAKING CHOICES FOR IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE (IN TOTAL 60 EC)

1ST SEMESTER’S THEME: EXTREMES

Project (12 EC): Settlement on Mars: Nano-Robotics/Mega Structures

• Social Science, including Research Methodology and Experimentation (5 EC)

• Elective in Social Science (0-2 EC)

• Science & Engineering, including Experimentation and Lab Work (5 EC)

• Elective in Science & Engineering (0-2 EC)

Mathematics (3 EC)

Personal Pursuit(3 EC)

2ND SEMESTER’S THEME: SAFETY AND SECURITY

Project (12 EC): Infl uence of Climate Change on the Spread of Diseases

• Social Science, including Research Methodology and Statistics (3 EC)

• Elective(s) in Social Science(0-6 EC)

• Informatics: Big Data (3 EC)

• Elective(s) in Science & Engineering (3-9 EC)

Personal Pursuit (3 EC)

The third year is the fi nal year of studies at ATLAS. During this year you will specialize further in your own fi eld ofinterest, and you will have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad as part of your international experience.The year ends after successfully fi nishing the graduation project.

3RD YEAR: SPECIALIZATION & QUALIFICATION (IN TOTAL 60 EC)

International Exchange or Elective courses (27 – 33 EC) Personal Pursuit (0-3 EC)

Graduation support courses (7 EC) Graduation Project (20 EC) Personal Pursuit (0-3 EC)

just at university, but throughout their lives.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANThe ATLAS curriculum covers three domains: Maths, Physics and Social Science, as well as Learning Lines aimed at developing skills in areas such as research, design, communication and leadership, among others. At the start of each semester, each student establishes his or her own Personal Development Plan and formulates personal learning goals. The plan describes the domains and Learning Lines in which the student wishes to excel, and it lays out a strategy for achieving the student’s goals. The plan provides a roadmap for the student’s learning. It enables

teachers and peers to provide feedback on the student’s development, an essential ingredient for helping students excel.

The fi rst year is the foundation of your programme. All students are following the same core curriculum, shown here

areas such as research, design, communication and leadership, among others. At the start of each semester, each student establishes

Development Plan and formulates

describes the domains and Learning Lines in which the student wishes to

How intensive is

the ATLAS programme?

ATLAS is a highly personalized stu

dy

programme with one teacher for every

16 students. A typical week will involve

around 25 hours in contact with your

instructors and tutors, 10 additional hou

rs

working with your project groups and

10 hours a week studying individually an

d in

groups. The total time investment is

approximately 45 hours per week.


2nd year ATLAS studentPersonal Pursuit: Digital animation2nd year ATLAS student

Personal Pursuit: Music and Educational Science

‘For my Personal Pursuit, I learned to create animations, focusing on

instructional animations for the Twente Academy website.

This website explains concepts for high school students using short

texts, interactive experiments, and animations. I learned how to work

with several animation programs and how to make them attractive

while remaining clear. Besides that, I wrote the short texts and

improved my drawing skills. Everyone was more than willing to help

and I really enjoyed being a member of the Twente Academy team.

I’m grateful I’m at ATLAS, because this opportunity simply

wouldn’t have been available in a different degree programme.’

‘For my Personal Pursuit, I learned to be a music teacher.

I gave music lessons to high school students and helped

them prepare for concerts. I also founded the ATLAS band

and along with the enthusiastic band - organized a Christmas

concert for the ATLAS community. I enjoyed doing all this,

and I learned a lot about teaching, music and leadership.

Next year, I plan to continue with the same Personal Pursuit

by taking a didactics course at the University of Twente.

And of course I’ll keep playing in the ATLAS band!’

Students come to University College Twente with different backgrounds, interests, skills and ambitions; everyone has a unique perspective. ATLAS nurtures this diversity through Personal Pursuits, which encourage each student to study topics and practice skills that they are deeply interested in.

Personal Pursuits are often an extension of a student’s passion for music, visual arts, sports, or a scientifi c topic. They may also be used to explore an activity such as teaching, public service, or an internship. Personal Pursuit is an opportunity for students to go above-and-beyond the curriculum.

The wide range of Personal Pursuits adds a unique fl avour to each group of students. Here are just a couple of the Personal Pursuit topics chosen by the Class of 2016:

THE PERSONAL PURSUIT

Pursuit is an opportunity for students to go above-and-

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beyond the curriculum. beyond the curriculum.

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At University College Twente, we welcome students who are not afraid of diving into a new kind of engineering programme. Students who are creative; who are fun. Students who want to be innovative problem-solvers. Students who want a versatile skill-set that prepares them to address complex challenges of an ever-changing world.

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INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

AVERAGE FINAL GRADE IN MATHEMATICS:8 OUT OF 10

AVERAGE FINAL GRADE IN PHYSICS: 7.9 OUT OF 10

40% WOMEN60% MEN

COURAGEOUS, CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE

40 10 1021% 8 7.9

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SHARP AND WELL-ROUNDEDUnlike many traditional degree programmes, ATLAS is for students with a broad range of interests and the talent to develop comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in multiple fi elds of study. If you have a fascination and aptitude for science and technology, if you want to develop a wider range of knowledge and skills, and if you wish to foster an international orientation and build a courageous attitude — ATLAS is a great programme.


2nd year ATLAS studentUnited Kingdom

MY DECISION‘Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS)

was the first programme to capture my interest.

First of all, I liked the programme’s breadth.

Other programmes more or less force you to

commit yourself to a field you may not even be

sure about yet. ATLAS offers a very broad

perspective, while at the same time leaving

room for specializing as I wish. The second big

appeal is the project-based teaching method, in

which I constantly apply knowledge to real-

world issues and situations. It’s completely

different from just sitting through lectures and

passing exams. The third point is the fact that

ATLAS is not just knowledge-centred: because

of the way things are done here, I get to develop

other skills, such as leadership, flexibility,

organizing and so on – really useful skills I would

never have learned at a UK university.

STUDYING IN THE NETHERLANDSMany of my friends failed to see why I decided

to go abroad for university. The fact is that, with

ATLAS, I felt I had found the distinctive kind of

programme I was looking for. In England, I

wouldn’t have been able to distinguish myself

from the thousands of other students doing

more or less similar programmes. At ATLAS, I

am doing something special.

Of course, the fees also helped me in my

decision-making: in Holland I’m paying

a third of what I would have been

paying in the UK.

“ I’VE FOUND THE DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMME I WAS LOOKING FOR “

7.9The University of Twente (UT) is a research university with an entrepreneurial spirit and a reputation for developing cutting-edge technology aimed at stimulating change and progress in society. In fact, University College Twente is a highly concentrated version of the UT’s ethos and

character. Drawing upon the best of what the university has to offer in terms of teaching staff, educational approach and an international network, University College Twente reflects the university’s strong internal culture of innovation across multiple disciplines, and its commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Located in the heart of the University of Twente’s campus, University College Twente calls the Citadel building its home. This is where most of

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Embedded in the University of Twente. With its strong technical component, it is natural for University College Twente to be housed within one of the prominent universi-ties of technology in the Netherlands – the University of Twente.

GUARANTEED ON-CAMPUS HOUSINGUniversity College Twente provides all students with guaranteed on-campus housing for the fi rst two years of the programme. During this time students live together, forming an inclusive and supportive living environment. Students form a strong sense of shared identity. And the international profi le creates peer-to-peer learning by sharing cultures, experiences and discoveries as you progress through the ATLAS programme.

the tutorials, inspiring lectures, project group meetings and one-on-one mentor meetings take place. The name of the building is symbolic for University College Twente. A citadel is a fortress protecting a town, sometimes incorporating a castle. The term derives from the same Latin root as the word ‘city’, civis, meaning citizen. It is meaningful that, in a fortifi cation with bastions, the citadel is the strongest part of the system. Having the Citadel building located in the middle of the campus symbolizes the close connection that University College Twente has to various fi elds of research and education (social sciences, science, technology, nanotechnology etc.).

GUARANTEED ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

protecting a town, sometimes incorporating a castle. The term derives from the same Latin root as the word ‘city’, civis, meaning citizen. It is meaningful that, in a

is the strongest part of the system. Having the Citadel building located

connection that University College Twente has to

On-campus housing for ATLAS studentsFully furnished and decorated room, approx. 24 m 2 (€455 per month), including bed, table, wardrobe, bed linen, kitchen equipment etc.


UNIQUE GREEN CAMPUSThe University of Twente is the only university in the Netherlands with a true campus. Spread over 150 hectares of park land, our safe and attractive campus provides an academic and social environment that houses approximately 3,000 students. As an ATLAS student, you will have full access to all on-campus facilities, including the fastest Wi-Fi internet connection in Europe, a world-class research library, student associations, and extracurricular activities. Living on campus also means direct access to our sports facilities, grocery store, restaurants, cafés and bars, and health services.

ENSCHEDE – A TRUE STUDENT CITY Wonderful weekly markets, cosy cafés and busy shopping arcades are an integral part of the street scene – as are the beautifully maintained parks and historic house facades that often conceal a museum or a theatre behind them. However, the city’s unique fl air comes from the students – cycling to the university, lying at the shore of the Rutbeek lake reading, or simply enjoying a meet-up at the market square.Enschede and its students go hand-in-hand. It’s hardly surprising as academics account for almost a third of the city’s population of 157,000. In addition to the University of Twente, the Saxion University of Applied Sciences and the Artez Institute of the Art, there are also three institutes of science education and research. The hub of student life is the campus of the University of Twente with its modern educational buildings, laboratories, student housing, sport facilities, as well as bars, restaurants, and a theatre.

One hears languages from all over the world in the city – but it’s still easy to get to know people as the tight-knit community of the university and the city’s wide range of leisure activities make fi nding friends a breeze.

RESEARCH THEMES:NANOTECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH, GOVERNANCE, ICT, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTER: 800 SPIN-OFF COMPANIES IN THE PAST TWO DECADES

ENGLISH-TAUGHT MASTER’S PROGRAMMES:30 (+ 6 TAUGHT IN DUTCH)

ENGLISH-TAUGHT BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES:6

NUMBER OF STUDENTS:9,700 (23% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

NUMBER OF ALUMNI:33,787

HIGH INTERNATIONAL RANKING:NAMED AMONG THE WORLD’S TOP 200 RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITIES ACCORDING TO THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

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‘We do all kinds of fun activities

like the student relay race. Also,

we never let a birthday slip by

without getting together for a

celebration. I’m so glad I can get to

know my fellow students on a more

personal level.’

It is the student community that makes University College Twente so special. During the ATLAS programme you live and work together, tackling real-world projects that involve many perspectives and potential solutions. The support of the teaching staff is important, but receiving support and being motivated by your peers is what creates a true learning environment.

STUDENT-BUILTThe University College Twente opened its doors in September 2013 to the fi rst class of pioneers. Students immediately took the lead building the community, and the founding Class of 2016 has created a rich learning environment and a close bond among students and staff. Students have organized a wide range of activities, including a Christmas concert for lecturers and families by a contemporary orchestra of ATLAS student musicians, a study trip to Geneva to visit the ‘ATLAS’ particle physics detector at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, as well as to the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, and participating in the Guinness World Records renowned largest student relay race.

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ATLANTIS STUDENT ASSOCIATION Since January 2014 ATLAS has had its own student association – ATLANTIS. The student association serves various purposes: it organizes activities that bring the ATLAS student community closer together, and it gives feedback to the teaching staff in order to improve the organization and structure of the educational programme.

HONOUR CODETo foster and encourage a true learning community, students decided to create an Honour Code. By signing the Code, they pledge to embody the spirit of honour and integrity represented by four core values: Respect, Trust, Integrity and Role. The Honour Code is based on the simple premise that, given the choice, people will do the right thing. It means that students take charge of their own education and personal development. It illustrates commitment towards their personal role at the University College Twente.

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International education comparable to Dutch VWO diploma

Compulsory subjects with high grades

NETHERLANDS Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs, VWO (any profile) Maths + Science subject (e.g. Physics)

GERMANY Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) Maths + Science subject (e.g. Physics)

UNITED KINGDOM General Certificate of Secondary Education with 3 subjects at Advanced Level

A-level Maths +A-level Science subject (e.g. Physics)

IRELAND Leaving Certificate with 3 subjects at Higher Level HL Maths + HL Science subject (e.g. Physics)

USA (AND AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OUTSIDE USA)

High School diploma with 4 Advanced Placement Certificates AP Calculus + AP Science subject (e.g. Physics)

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma HL Maths + HL Science subject (e.g. Physics)

EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE

European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma HL Maths + HL Science subject (e.g. Physics)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Secondary education (comparable to the Dutch VWO diploma) with high final grades in Maths and one of the Science subjects (preferably in Physics).

In the table below you can see the international equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma for some countries.

This Honours Bachelor’s programme is aimed at the bright and the exceptionally curious, socially-engaged and technically-minded individuals, who are determined to make the world a better place. If you consider yourself imaginative and self-reliant, we encourage you to apply for Bachelor’s programme in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS). We do realize that a traditional school transcript does not fully describe a student’s potential. Therefore, if you do not (fully) meet the requirements but can substantiate your application in another way – challenge us! We look forward to reviewing your application as well.

APPLICATIONAND SELECTION

High level of English proficiency • If your secondary education level is comparable to

Dutch VWO diploma, you can submit your final grade in English to prove your English language proficiency. This grade must be at least 75 % of the maximum score. Additionally your English language skills may be tested during the selection procedure.

• If your secondary education level is not comparable to Dutch VWO diploma or your final grade in English

does not meet the required level, you must provide one of the English language test scores: IELTS (overall band score) 7.0 , TOEFL-ibt 100, CAE – C or CPE - C.

• Native English speakers as well as applicants with an IB and EB diploma are exempt from the English language proficiency requirement.


APPLICATIONS DEADLINES

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FINAL DEADLINE

EU/EEA NATIONALS 1 JUNE

NON EU/EEA NATIONALS 1 MAY

Due to our comprehensive selection procedure and the limited number of places available in this Honours bachelor’s programme, we encourage our candidates to start their application for Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) as early as possible. We offer early application deadlines. Please check our website for more information.

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees are set by the Dutch government and vary according to the country of origin.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN TUITION FEE FOR 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

EU/EEA NATIONALS € 3,812*

NON EU/EEA NATIONALS € 10,370*

* The tuition fees are set each year and may be subject to change. The fees

for 2015–2016 will be published in the fi rst quarter of 2015. For the latest

news on fees, please check our website.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTSThe ATLAS Scholarship Fund grants fi nancial aid to students admitted to ATLAS who would be unable to participate in the programme without such aid. The scholarships are awarded in order to foster the excellence and the diversity of the student population.

SELECTION PROCEDURETechnology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) is a selective Honours Bachelor’s programme. The selection procedure comprises two rounds. During the fi rst selection round we determine whether you meet the general eligibility criteria and whether your application documents (CV, transcript of records, motivation letter etc.) are complete. The second round consists of a selection day for all candidates at the University of Twente campus. Selected

candidates will have interviews and perform team assignments. If a candidate lives too far from the Netherlands to come over for a day, then Skype interview sessions will be scheduled.

More: www.utwente.nl/go/atlas-admission

Chair of University College Twente Admission Board

‘Different skills are addressed at

ATLAS, so we also assess different

qualities in our selection

procedure. We create a setting

that stimulates candidates to

display their true talent and

potential, recognizing that many

talented students underperform

while in high school.

We spot the right candidates

through their remarkable

extracurricular activities and we

explore the match between

potential students, their ambitions

and capabilities, and our

innovative programme. We try to

spot ‘hidden talents’ and assess

students’ insight into scientifi c and

societal disciplines, plus their

ability to combine different

perspectives for realistic solutions,

in a multicultural team effort.’

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If you are intrigued by this Honours Bachelor’s programme, we encourage you to explore University College Twente.

ENVISION YOURSELF AS A NEW ENGINEERAre you intrigued about the way we teach but have a hard time envisioning your future? Let us show you! www.newengineer.nl

VISIT US We offer ample opportunities for visiting our campus in the Netherlands, and for meeting the teaching staff and current ATLAS students. This is the best way to explore the campus and get personal answers to your questions.

STUDENT FOR A DAY You and your parents can choose a day to visit and explore ATLAS by joining the Student for a Day programme. We invite you to spend a day with a current ATLAS student, join the classes and witness the project group meetings. You and your parents will have the opportunity to speak with a programme representative. Finally, you’ll take a walking tour of our campus and share a meal with other students.

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The Student for a Day programme is full of activities designed to have a glimpse in a ‘typical’ day of an ATLAS student.

IN_SIGHT DAYThe In_Sight day is about experiencing our project work and gaining insight into ATLAS-style learning. During an In_Sight day you can actually experience the project work on your own by working on an intriguing case study together with other like-minded prospective students. Experiencing the Project-Based learning will help you to decide if this type of education fi ts you. You will also meet current ATLAS students, tutors, and go on a tour of the campus and our educational facilities.

MEET USThroughout the year ATLAS representatives visit secondary schools and education fairs worldwide to introduce our vision on education for ’new engineers’. See our website for upcoming dates or contact us to arrange a presentation at your institution.

CONNECT TO USOur Facebook page enables you to share your views, ask questions, engage in conversations and follow news about ATLAS.

/ATLASUniversityCollege

more: www.utwente.nl/go/atlas-explore

CONNECT TO US

Contact us

If you have any ques

tions about

the programme structur

e,

admission requirements or an

y

other specific questi

ons, please

contact the ATLAS team

at [email protected]

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YOUR FUTUREAS A NEW ENGINEER

DIRECT ADMISSION TO MASTER’S PROGRAMMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE When you graduate from University College Twente you will be eligible to all Master‘s degree programmes at the University of Twente (except one: Technical Medicine), ranging from Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science, to Nanotechnology, Business Administration and Public Administration.

MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN THE NETHERLANDS AND ABROAD Technology and Liberal Arts & sciences (ATLAS) programme meets all the Dutch/Flemish quality requirements for programmes of higher education and has been accredited by the NVAO, the accreditation organization of the Netherlands and Flanders. Your ATLAS diploma will allow access to a variety of Master’s programmes in the Netherlands and abroad.

A degree in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) is the foundation for you to progress to your chosen career or to undertake graduate studies. You will fi nd that your Honours diploma gives you a competitive edge when applying to Master’s degree programmes in a technical fi eld or the social sciences. Whether your goal is to further your academic success or to become an attractive prospect for potential employers - the core knowledge and academic skills that you gain at ATLAS will be a signifi cant advantage in your future career.


REASONS TO CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES:1. THE FIRST TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN LIBERAL

EDUCATION IN THE NETHERLANDS WITH A NEW APPROACH TO ENGINEERING.

2. TAILOR-MADE EDUCATION GEARED TOWARD BRIGHT STUDENTS WHO WANT TO BE CHALLENGED.

3. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMME THAT INTEGRATES PERSPECTIVES FROM TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN, AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES.

4. THEMATIC, PROJECT-DRIVEN PROGRAMME CENTRED ON REAL-WORLD ISSUES AND REAL EXTERNAL CLIENTS, GEARED TOWARD TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETAL DEMANDS.

5. NATIONALLY (NVAO) ACCREDITED, FULLY ENGLISH-TAUGHT THREE-YEAR HONOURS BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME.

6. SMALL, SELECT STUDENT POPULATION FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.

7. INTENSIVE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING FROM A DYNAMIC TEAM OF TUTORS FROM A RANGE OF ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES.

8. PERSONAL PURSUITS ALLOW YOU TO FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS WITHIN YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMME.

9. OUR GRADUATES CAN GO ON TO TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN THE NETHERLANDS AND ABROAD.

10. GUARANTEED ON-CAMPUS HOUSING IN AN INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH-TECH TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACILITIES.

MORE: WWW.UTWENTE.NL/GO/ATLAS-EN

Visit us on campusCitadel building (No 9)Drienerlolaan 57522 NB EnschedeThe Netherlands

Postal addressUniversity College TwenteUniversity of TwenteP.O. Box 2177500 AE EnschedeThe Netherlands

ENVISION YOUR FUTURE AS A NEW ENGINEERAre you intrigued about the way we teach but have a hard time envisioning your future at ATLAS? Let us show you! www.newengineer.nl

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CONTACT USIf you have any questions about the programme structure, admission requirements or any other specific questions, please contact the ATLAS team at [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

Although this brochure was compiled with the utmost

care, no rights can be derived from its contents

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AVE 2014-2015

University College Twente (ATLAS) brochure december 2014

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