University College Twente brochure 2016-2017

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY.

TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES (ATLAS)ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 - 2017

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE TWENTE

As a student of the Class of 2016, I am proud to introduce this student-centred Bachelor’s programme Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) to you as a prospective student!

This programme is your and my chance to study at the intersection between technical and social sciences and develop ourselves academically as well as personally following the path we - students - choose.

ATLAS trusts us to be able to defi ne our own goals and steer our education. The support of the ATLAS community of teachers and students is essential for this. Therefore a two-way trust is present in our community between teachers, peer students and the individual student. Only when we trust ourselves and others and are trustworthy, we are able to take our education in our own hands. Refl ection and feedback help us as students to fi gure out how to change the curriculum according to our needs and wishes, both skill and content wise. The education in ATLAS is thus a constantly changing one that we as students develop in collaboration with peers and teachers. Taking responsibility for my learning in this way has made me more grounded and balanced, which allows me to step further towards fi nding out who I am and what I want from my life both on an academic but also personal level.

WELCOME

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If this introduction to our programme sounds intriguing, take a look and see if it’s right for you. I hope we will hear more from you soon!

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University College Twente is the international honours college of the University of Twente, founded in 2012. Our Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences programme, ATLAS for short, is aimed at students who want to make a difference. The ATLAS programme takes three years or six semesters. After successful completion you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree that is a ticket to the professional world or to a Master’s programme of your choice around the world.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE TWENTE UNIVERSITY COLLEGES IN THE NETHERLANDSA University College is an honours college that is part of the prominent research university, offering a broad Bachelor’s programme based on a Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum.University Colleges offer a small-scale, tightly knit academic community with an international atmosphere and often a residential setting for its students.

There are currently ten University Colleges in the Netherlands. University College Twente is the only one that integrates Technology with Liberal Arts & Sciences.

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The programme is built around the challenges of modern society; challenges that cannot be solved by either technology or social interventions but require both social and technical perspectives. ATLAS student learn to combine these perspectives and come up with radical new solutions. The personal development of students is central to our view on academic education. The ATLAS curriculum is a framework that invites students to choose their own path. At the College, you get the opportunity to discover and develop your academic preferences and talents. Of course, the College provides intensive guidance to make relevant choices.University College Twente is a residential college. All students live and work together. Learning is not confi ned to the classroom. Working, sports, eating and relaxing together with other students alternate with your interaction with lecturers. This makes University College Twente an engaging and motivating learning environment. A true learning community.

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The challenges we face are too complex for solutions that are only technological - or only social. Technology has penetrated almost every part of our daily lives. Yet only few people have more than a very basic understanding of technology, let alone understand it well enough to design relevant solutions or make well-informed decisions. The Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) curriculum is built around the challenges of our time; Challenges that require both social and technical perspectives and understanding. ATLAS students don’t choose perspectives, they combine.

With a curriculum fi rmly based in science, mathematics, engineering and social sciences, ATLAS prepares a new kind of problem solver. Traditional engineering education is often relatively narrow, focusing on technological solutions. ATLAS aspires to prepare a new kind of engineers: engineers who know how to re-defi ne or identify the right problem and design radical new solutions. ATLAS student are socially engaged and inspired by technology. They are trained to not only understand technology, but also understand how the technical solutions can be brought into the world.

WHY TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES?

QiaoQiaoRen

During high school I had no idea about

my further education – until I found out

about University College Twente. The

combination of technology and social

sciences really appealed to me. Now I

can say it is a super University College.

Professors do not just teach classes,

they introduce you to a whole new way

of thinking. They constantly make us

analyze our choices, think critically,

discuss things together, challenge each

other. To me, that is what makes ATLAS

stand out from other Bachelor’s

programmes.

A fun example of what we do here is

the ‘Blue Bike’ project we did in one of

our small groups. We designed a

technical challenge in which two

cyclists steer a remote controlled car

around a racetrack –simply put, an

exploration of interaction, co-operation

and competition.

Class of 2017China

THE TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES MATCH Liberal Arts & Sciences education is about more than combining disciplines. It is also about personal development; about discovering and developing multiple talents. Traditionally, engineering is not part of a Liberal Arts & Sciences curriculum. We fi rmly believe it should be. Nowadays, understanding the world also requires understanding technology. And solving problems requires

design skills. These are the basic components of engineering.Besides, a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences is the foundation for you to progress to your chosen career or to undertake graduate studies. You will fi nd that your diploma gives you a competitive edge when applying to Master’s degree programmes in a technical fi eld or the social sciences.

First-year students created a prototype of an interactive game to make the community on campus more physically active. They called it -‘Blue Bike’.

The students project ‘Blue Bike’ is well received by the general public at the Maker Faire event in the city of Enschede.

Maker Faire events are organized world-wide to celebrate engineering, crafts, arts and science projects.


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The teaching at ATLAS really amazed me,

because it’s really different from high school. They

don’t just tell you what you have to do or know.

They guide you through it.

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SEMESTER THEMESSemester themes provide the structure to plan and develop your learning throughout the fi rst two years. By structuring the curriculum around themes, we ensure that the knowledge and skills you acquire are connected in a meaningful way. This allows you to learn how technological and social developments infl uence and reinforce each other.

PROJECTS Projects are the basis for your learning. Projects make up about one third of the curriculum. Each semester students work on a project in groups of four to six students. These groups are formed based on the interests of the individual students. Each group develops its own take on the theme. For each project you decide on your personal learning goals and your role in the group. As with most parts of the ATLAS curriculum – we provide the framework; you choose your way through.

COURSESNext to the project you’ll take several courses each semester. Courses at University College Twente are different from what you’re used to, and different from what you will fi nd in other universities. Students start together, but create their own path through each course and will often fi nish in very different directions, having selected different assignments and activities. The courses and your path through the courses feed into the projects.

COLLABORATION IS THE KEYLearning starts and ends with the individual student. In between, most of the work is done in close collaboration with your fellow students. At University College Twente we’re strong believers of collaborative learning. Most of the classes are organized in a way to encourage a group interaction and a cooperative exploration among students and academic staff. Working in teams guarantees immediate feedback by your peers and speeds up your learning. Tutors, advisers and mentors are guiding you through the process of learning rather than instructing you. Taking responsibility for a team effort and getting things organized is also an important aspect of your professional development.

TAKE THE LEAD IN YOUR OWN ASSESSMENTAt University College Twente learning not only starts, but it also ‘ends’ with you. Choosing your own path within courses can only work if the assessment, the way your work is examined, evaluates the goals you have set out for yourself. We don’t believe that standardized tests and grades help you in your learning or stimulate you in developing your talents. Instead - you are in the lead when it comes to evaluating your development. Show us the evidence that proves you have met your learning goals.

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Wynsberghe

One of the main things I’ve learned

though my experience in teaching the

ATLAS students, or actually – working

together with the ATLAS students, is that

we’re not really working at my pace - it’s

at the pace of the students. When they

want to know more, they ask for more.

Asst. Prof. Philosophy of TechnologyUK

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OFDOING IT MY WAY.At University College Twente, learning starts with you. In all courses of our Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences (ATLAS) programme, you choose your own path. Each semester revolves around a central theme. Projects are the basis for your learning. Collaboration is the key.

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THE CURRICULUMThe ATLAS curriculum is a framework that invites you to choose your own path. The programme is organized in six semesters, two per academic year. Each semester has a theme, a project, courses and time for your personal pursuit. The themes and projects change every year. On average each semester comprises 30 credits.

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1 HUMAN MOVEMENT & SPORTS credits

SEMESTER 2 RENEWABLE ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY credits

PROJECT: FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR ROWERS 10 PROJECT: LOCAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM 12

SCIENCE & MATH • Newtonian Mechanics• Calculus & Linear Algebra

SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES• Psychology

15

SCIENCE & MATH• Energy Engineering• Complex & Multidimensional

Calculus

SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES• Organizational Change:

Business & Public Administration

• Emerging Technologies and Innovative Societies 17

PERSONAL PURSUIT 6 60

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3 EXTREMES credits

SEMESTER 4 SAFETY & SECURITY credits

PROJECT: SETTLEMENT ON MARS: NANO-ROBOTICS/ MEGA STRUCTURES 12 PROJECT: INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

ON THE SPREAD OF DISEASES 12

SCIENCE & MATH • Experimentation & Lab work• Electives• Mathematics

SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES• Research Methodology &

Experimentation • Electives

15

SCIENCE & MATH• Informatics: Big data• Electives

SOCIAL SCIENCES • Research Methodology &

Statistics• Electives

15


YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5 STUDY ABROAD credits

SEMESTER 6 GRADUATION credits

STUDY ABROAD 27 GRADUATION PROJECTELECTIVES

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There is a real buzz in working with the

students. These are the students who’re

interested in shaping their own destiny and

they have to be, because our programme

leaves a lot to our students. They are in

control in shaping their own programme.

Dean of University College TwenteUSA

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DESIGN YOUR OWN PROGRAMMEPlanning your learning starts from your fi rst day at ATLAS. You will, almost immediately, start writing your Personal Development Plan (PDP), together with your mentor. Every student has a mentor who will guide you through your academic journey. The PDP is your road map through the semester, and like all modern navigation systems, it can also be updated on the go if you later decide to take a different route. It helps you articulate what you want to learn, and how.

REFLECT AND ASSESS YOUR PROGRESS Each semester you write a Self-Evaluation Report (SER) based on the ambitions described in your personal development plan. The SER is more than a refl ection on your progress and development. You provide proof and insight on what you have learned in the semester. The SER is discussed and assessed by a panel of lecturers. Your admittance to the next semester is based on their assessment of your SER.

Jasper

Jasper

Jasper

Jasper

Homminga

As a mentor I try to guide our students into and

through our ATLAS way of teaching. Together we

shape the programme such that it fi ts best for

each student.

Asst. Prof. Biomechanical EngineeringThe Netherlands

Sebastiaan

Sebastiaan

Sebastiaan

Koppen

Personal Pursuit: designing a workshop

on nuclear fusion for high school students.

I’ve always enjoyed teaching. During high

school I gave ice skating lessons and

homework assistance. But there is one thing:

I don’t want to be a teacher. Therefore, I looked

for ways of teaching without being a teacher in

the traditional sense and came up with the idea

that I could learn how to organize a workshop.

Class of 2017The Netherlands

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Personal Pursuit: reconstruct an unbuilt

cathedral using 3D modelling

In the city center of Leeuwarden is an old

leaning tower called “Oldehove”. One day,

while working on my fi nal research project for

high school, I noticed that there were protruding

arches sticking out of the tower. I got curious

and after doing some research, I found out that

the original plan was to not only build a tower,

but a whole cathedral. After reading Ken

Follett’s “Pillars of the Earth”, I was fascinated

by cathedrals. Also, I have always been

interested in architecture in general.When I got

the opportunity to do my Personal Pursuit, I

immediately knew I wanted to fi nd out more

about the unbuilt cathedral of Leeuwarden.

Class of 2017The Netherlands

PURSUE YOUR PASSION At ATLAS, personal development is not only about your academic path. Through the Personal Pursuit we encourage students to go above and beyond the curriculum, and follow their passion. This can be in any direction, as long as it is relevant to your own development. In the past Personal Pursuits have taken students to develop musical instruments, spend time in Russia to learn the language and teach children to play fi eld hockey. The wide range of Personal Pursuits adds a unique fl avor to each group of students. The Personal Pursuit runs through every year of the programme and makes up for ten percent of the programme.


STUDY ABROAD DESTINATIONS OF ATLAS CLASS OF 2016

COLLEGE LIFEThe diversity of talented and highly motivated students is what makes University College Twente special. Students are in charge and take the lead in building the learning community – and they love it!

INTERNATIONALLY DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION

University College Twente is a diverse community with students coming from different backgrounds.

65% from the Netherlands, 23% from other EU/EEA countries and 12% from outside EU/EEA.

Current students at the College come from: The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Romania, Norway, Italy, Ireland, UK, USA, Thailand, China and other countries.

LEARNING COMMUNITY Learning at University College Twente is not confi ned to the classroom. Students, lectures and staff together make up the College community. Contact and interaction between students and faculty and staff is open and informal. During the semester lecturers are readily available.

HONOUR CODETo foster and encourage a true learning community, ATLAS students decided to create an Honour Code. By signing the Code, they pledge to embody the spirit of honour and integrity represented by core values such as: Respect, Trust, Integrity. The Honour Code is based on the simple premise that, given the choice, people will do the right thing. It means that students take

noranoranorawijmans

I really like living with other students

and working with them every day. We

have built great friendships and you get

to know everybody. One of the great

things about this programme is that it’s

not just faces in your class, you know

everybody’s name, where they’re from,

things about their family, what they like

and so on. It’s a really tight community.

Class of 2017USA

charge of their own education and personal development. It illustrates commitment towards their personal role at the University College. The Honour Code is updated and signed by all students every year.

STUDENT LIFEUniversity College Twente has its own student association called Atlantis. The student association organizes activities that bring the ATLAS student community closer together. Atlantis organizes and arranges a broad array of activities from Christmas concerts, through movie nights, end of the year sports events and BBQ’s and the yearly College Study trip. Through the education committees Atlantis organizes feedback to the ATLAS staff and teachers focused on the improvement of the programme.

Hannah and Vivianne (Class of 2016) presenting the student written Honour Code to the rest of student community

Visiting the ATLAS detector at the at the Large Hadron Collider at the CERN in Geneva, during the College study trip


HOUSING & CAMPUS University College Twente is a residential college. During the fi rst two years all ATLAS students live together in student housing on the campus of the University of Twente. Your schedule is both fl exible and intensive. Learning is not confi ned to the classroom. The College and the campus are your home.

HOUSING Living together with your fellow students on campus is an essential part that provides an added dimension to your undergraduate years, enhancing your learning experience. To ensure this, ATLAS staff guarantees every incoming student on-campus housing in the student houses allocated to ATLAS students.

A UNIQUE CAMPUSUniversity College Twente is part of University of Twente. University of Twente is one of thirteen research universities in the Netherlands and one of three universities with focus on technology. The University of Twente is the only university in the Netherlands with a complete 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

SPORTS ON CAMPUS:There are 39 sports clubs, including hockey, ice-skating, rowing, mountain biking and others. Next to that the on-campus sports center offers plenty of sport facilities for students.

CULTURE ON CAMPUS: There are 18 cultural associations, including theater, jazz concert organization, photography, modern dance and others. This all and more is facilitated at the cultural center of the University of Twente.

EVENTS ON CAMPUS:To name just few annual events, ‘Create Tomorrow’ - the largest student think-tank in the Netherlands, ‘Batavierrenrace’ - the largest student relay-race in the world, ‘CuriousU’ - an international festival-style summer school and various dance festivals.

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.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DOING THINGS TOGETHER.

dance festivals.

On-campus housing

All students at University College Twente

live together in designated h

ousing on

campus.A fully furnishe

d and decorated room,

approx. 24 m2 (€455 per month),

including bed, table, wardrobe, bed li

nen,

kitchen equipment etc.


HOW TO APPLY?If you would like to become part of the ATLAS community you can start the application process by visiting the admissions pages of our website: www.utwente.nl/go/atlas-admission

The application process comprises of two rounds:1. Assessment of your application fi le: academic background,

motivation letter and CV2. Participation in a selection day at University College Twente

and/or interview sessions

When assessing your application we look at your overall academic background, your foundation in math and sciences, your English language profi ciency and your interests, and motivation for the programme and the way of learning at University College Twente. A strong foundation in math and sciences is needed to be successful in our College. This foundation is expressed through your grades in high school. A school transcript may not always fully describe your potential. If you feel your case is exceptional, we invite you to show us how you fi t the programme.On the basis of the assessment of your application you can be invited to participate in a selection on campus. During the

University College Twente is looking for students who want to make a difference; Students who are open to new ideas and challenges, with a keen interest in technology and society. Students who like to do things their way. Admission to the ATLAS programme is selective. ATLAS is a student driven programme. Your talent and motivation are crucial. We really want to get to know you.

ADMISSIONS

selection day you will engage in team assignments with other prospective students and have an interview with staff. Cooperative learning is central at the University College Twente. The selection day will help both you and the College to assess whether or not this way of learning works for you. If it is not possible for you to attend the selection day, e.g. because you’re too far away, you may be invited for an online interview sessions with students and staff (for example through Skype).

WHEN TO APPLY?The academic year at University College Twente starts in September. We accept applications all year round. We encourage you to send in your application as early as possible – keeping the following fi nal deadlines in mind.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FINAL DEADLINE

EU/EEA 1 June

OUTSIDE EU/EEA 1 May

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSIn order to be eligible for admission students need to meet the general admission requirements:1. A high school degree equivalent to Dutch VWO degree, with a

strong foundation in math and sciences2. High level of English Profi ciency3. A clear interest in Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences

Chair of Admission BoardThe Netherlands

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.

We explore the match between potential

students, their ambitions and capabilities,

and our educational approach. We try to

fi nd ‘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.

leonieleoniekrabTUITION FEES

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN TUITION FEE FOR 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

EU/EEA € 3,812*

NON EU/EEA € 10,370*

For more information on the level of English Profi ciency, visit the website on www.utwente.nl/go/atlas-admission

*The tuition fees are set each year and may be subject to change. The fees for 2016-2017 will be published in the fi rst quarter of 2016.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTSATLAS has a limited number of scholarships and grants available through the ATLAS Scholarship Fund (ASF). The scholarships are awarded to foster the excellence and the diversity of the ATLAS student population. Students who have been admitted to the programme can apply. More information on the ATLAS Scholarship Fund is available on our website. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF

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GET A TASTE OF YOUR OWN FUTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE.

Go to utwente.nl/go/university-college-twente for more information and to sign up for one of our orientation activities:

• Open Days• Student for a day

or contact us:

[email protected] facebook.com/universitycollegetwente

CAMPUS ADDRESSUniversity of TwenteDrienerlolaan 5NL-7522 NB EnschedeThe Netherlands

POSTAL ADDRESS University of Twente P.O. Box 217NL-7500 AE EnschedeThe Netherlands

T +31 (0)53 489 5489

[email protected]/go/university-college-twente

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