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BSc

STUDY ABROAD

Jitske van der Laan

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Introduction

• Possibilities in the BSc and MSc • Requirements • Where to begin • Destinations • How to apply • Preparations • Scholarships • Contact

• Experiences of our students abroad

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• Minor Courses abroad 30 ECTS • Internship (EE)

• Bachelor Thesis (CSE)

Possibilities in the BSc

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Short stay • Athens (1 week) • Summer school

Long term

• Courses • Internship • Project • Thesis Project

Possibilities in the MSc

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Minimum requirements • P + 50 at departure • No unfinished

courses during the minor period

Planning

• Am I on track with my BSc?

Requirements

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Where to begin?

Motivation

• Why

• Where

• What

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Where to begin? studyabroad.tudelft.nl

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Where to begin? Buitenland.ewi.tudelft.nl

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Destinations EU

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Destinations non-EU

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Destinations non-EU

Global E3 • Network of 70 Universities, half in US • www.tudelft.nl/GlobalE3

Requirements

• No study delay • GPA >7,5 • English Test

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Application Minor Abroad

Application Form

• Top 3

• Motivation

• CV

• Transcript of records (incl GPA)

Deadline 1 January

Send your application to

International office EWI

15 January results

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Preparation

What to do after placement:

TU Delft

• Select your courses and discuss them with your Director of Education or Coordinator

• AM – Joost de Groot

• CSE – Hans Tonino

• EE – Nick van der Meijs

• Submit a free minor request at exam committee • before departure

• Scholarship applications

• OSIRIS

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Preparation

Destination

• Application package. International Office EEMCS can

provide you with your nomination (let us know what you

need)

• Language Test (in some cases)

• Admission

• Housing

• Visa

• Travel

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Scholarships

Check studyabroad.tudelft.nl

Funding & Scholarships

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Scholarships

EU Destinations:

Erasmus+ Study Grant

• Application through international office after admission

• €270, €200 of €180 per month

Erasmus+ Internship Grant

• Application through international office

• €100 per month more than E+ Study Grant

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Scholarships

Non-EU Destinations: STIR Fund • Application through international office after admission • €400,- once

Holland Scholarship • 4 scholarships for EWI • Excellent students (GPA 7,5+) • €1250,- once

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Scholarships

All Destinations:

Faculty Mobility Fund EEMCS

• €15.000,- budget available

• Application through international office EWI

• We aim distribute the budget evenly among all students

• Max €150 for European destinations

• Max €500 for non EU destinations

• Max €750 for Australia

• Minimal 15 EC

• 1 time during study period

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Contact

International office EEMCS

Open Office Hours

13.00 - 14.00

Room LB 02.150

Appointment by e-mail

Jitske van der Laan

Exchange-EEMCS@TUDelft.nl

015-27 84891

Ewi.buitenland.tudelft.nl

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Questions?

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• Experiences of our students:

• Gabriele Zacca (NUS, Singapore)

• Oxana Oosterlee (Tokyo Tech, Japan)

• Carel Wagenaar (Waterloo, Canada)

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National University of

Singapore

Minor abroad

Gabriel Zaccà, EE

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Content

• About the National University of

Singapore

• Preparation for exchange

• My experience in Singapore

• Final thoughts & tips

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January 2016 – Deadline EEMCS exchange abroad

February 2016 - EEMCS: Spot granted at NUS

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January 2016 – Deadline EEMCS exchange abroad

February 2016 - EEMCS: Spot granted at NUS

March 2016 – TU Delft sends nominated students to NUS

May 2016 – NUS applications open

May 2016 – Application ‘free minor’ exam committee

May 2016 – Exam committee only approves 3 courses

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May 2016 – Application ‘free minor’ exam committee

May 2016 – Exam committee only approves 3 courses

June 2016 – NUS denies all but 2 courses

June 2016 – Exam committee only approves 3 courses. Resubmit 10 courses

July 2016 – Visa

30 July 2016 – Arrived in Singapore!

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Courses

• EE3031 - Innovation & Enterprise I

• ST2137 - Computer Aided Data Analysis

• MA4247 - Complex Analysis II

• MA2214 - Combinatorics and Graphs I

• MA3236 - Non-Linear Programming

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July 2016 – Visa

30 July 2016 – Arrived in Singapore!

8 August 2016 – Definitive courses approved

1 December 2016 – Last exam

February 2017 – Resume Bachelors at TU Delft - Transcript received

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Final Thoughts

• It’s amazing. Go for it!

• Be flexible with course subjects

• Check semester calendars

• Want to know more? Contact me

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Study abroad at Tokyo Institute of

Technology

Oxana Oosterlee

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Arrangements

Before arrival:

• Applying at the University

• Housing

• Visa

• Getting courses approved

• Grants, insurance, subletting

own room etc.

After arrival:

• Registering at municipality

• Opening a bank account

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University

• Option to do research

• 11 courses in total

• Less work than TU Delft

courses

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Daily life • Other

internationals in the dorm

• Lots to do and see in and outside of Tokyo

• Experience culture, language and food!

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Why you should

study abroad

• Unique and interesting experience

• Learn about differences in education and way of thinking

• A lot of fun!

• Questions?

Minor in Waterloo, Canada

Waterloo

Inhoud • Waarom?

• University of Waterloo

• Mijn ervaring

• Voorbereiding

Waarom?

• Iets compleet anders – Andere leefomgeving

– Andere cultuur

– Andere vakken

• Engels

• Gemaild naar universiteiten

=> Canada

Voorbereiding

• Waar moet ik beginnen?

• International office

• Duidelijke handleiding online

• Tips:

– Voorgangers helpen je graag

– Begin vroeg met housing

University of Waterloo

• Vriendelijke universiteit

• Een stuk schoolser

• Niveau lastig te vergelijken

• Campus leven

Mijn Ervaring • Zenuwachtig • Erg wennen in het begin • Student dorm

– Open sfeer – Veel initiatieven

• Canada fantastisch land – Aardige mensen – Mooie natuur

Vrije tijd

Conclusie

• Spannend

• Unieke ervaring

• Kan het iedereen aanraden