This presentation by Marlies Overbeek supported the information session at Nuffic NESO Indonesia in Jakarta on 15 January 2014.

1. UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE
MARLIES OVERBEEK
20/01/2014
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2. WHO IS PRESENTING PART ONE
 Marlies Overbeek
Senior Advisor International Relations and Marketing
 Agung Adi
Fresh alumnus Business Information Technology
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3. UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE - HIGH TECH HUMAN TOUCH
University (est. 1961) is noted for:
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Excellent education & research
New technology as motor for change, innovation and progress
Combination of technology & social sciences
Entrepreneurial attitude
A green campus with full facilities
Themes: Nanotechnology, Sustainability, Health, Governance, ICT,
Biomedical
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4. FACTS & FIGURES
 9,341 students
 1,650 international students
 2,700 MSc students
 3,300 employees
 188 promotions each year
 19 cultural societies
 38 sports societies
 146 ha campus
 2,100 student accommodations on-campus
 700 spin-off companies
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5. WHERE WE ARE
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6. International Academic Rankings
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QS World University Ranking 2013: 228
QS Stars rating: coming up in Q1/Q2 2014
Times Higher Ranking 2013: 187
Shanghai Jiatong / ARWU 2013: 301 – 400
Please note:
- Relative small scale university
- Mixed profile: blend of engineering, behavioral and business
programmes

7. HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE NETHERLANDS
 13 research universities, three of which Universities of Technology (Delft,
Eindhoven, Twente)
 Binary system with research universities and universities of applied
sciences (e.g. Stenden)
 Research universities are mainly responsible for offering researchoriented programmes in an academic setting.
 Universities of applied sciences offer programmes that focus on the
practical application of arts and sciences. These tend to be more practice
oriented than programmes offered by research universities and they
prepare students for specific professions.

8. EDUCATION
 20 Bachelor of Science degree programmes
 Over 30 Master of Science degree programmes
 Exchange programmes: 1 or 2 semesters
 PhD opportunities
 Twente Graduate School: integrated Master’s and PhD programme with
technology and social components
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9. OUR WAYS OF TEACHING
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Importance of project work, lab work
Researcher, designer, enterpreneur/manager
Independence and support
Hands-on experience applying academic
background
Video:
Universiteit Twente - EN Master V7.mov

10. GRADING
 Scale from 1 to 10 (10 is outstanding)
 6 is pass mark
 80% of the marks are between 6 and 8

11. MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Engineering & Sciences (2 years)
 Applied Mathematics
 Human Media Interaction
 Applied Physics
 Industrial Design Engineering
 Biomedical Engineering
 Industrial Engineering and Management
 Business Information Technology
 Mechanical Engineering
 Chemical Engineering
 Nanotechnology
 Civil Engineering and Management
 Sustainable Energy Technology
 Computer Science
 Systems & Control
 Construction Management & Engineering  Technical Medicine (Dutch only)
 Electrical Engineering
 Telematics
 Embedded Systems
 Water Technology
 Geo-Information Science and Earth
Observation
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12. MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Behavioral Sciences and Management (1 year)
 Business Administration
Taught in Dutch
 Communication Studies
 Psychology
 European Studies
 Science Education
 Educational Science & Technology
 Teaching in Social Sciences
 Health Sciences
 Environmental and Energy
Managment
 Public Administration
 Philosophy of Science, Technology
& Society (2 year)
Italic programmes have different
 Psychology
fees and admission procedures
 Science Communication
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13. PREMASTER
 Bridging programmes for some MSc’s in English
 Customized programme, depends on previous education (in
general ½ year)
 No funding

14. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION MSc
1. A relevant Bachelor’s degree, minimum 70-75% year: Sarjana
Insinyr or Sarjana Strata degree with a final cumulative grade
point average (CGPA) of at least 7.0/10.0 or 2.7/4.0
2. Sufficient mastery of English
 Academic IELTS, overall band score of at least 6.5 (no subscores)
 TOEFL, internet based (TOEFL-iBT) of at least 90
Test your eligibility yourself!
Note: programme-specific requirements for programmes may apply
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16. Tuition fees 2014/2015
Nationality
Level of study
Study
Programme
Tuition fee
Non-EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA
Master
Master
Non-technical
Technical
€ 10,581
€ 13,226
Accommodation, study about €700 - €900 per month
material and living costs

17. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Some examples:
 University of Twente Scholarship, full
and partial scholarships for MSc-students
 1 Orange Tulip Scholarships worth
€ 10,000 for Indonesian MSc-students
specifically
 DIKTI, DEPKOMINFO, STUNED, etc.
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18. TWENTE GRADUATE SCHOOL
For Doctoral Researchers
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Outstanding research environment ‘high tech - human touch’
High quality structured supervision and personal development
Integrated Master’s and PhD programmes: make a head start
Improved efficiency, saving time to PhD
Tailor-made education in the PhD phase:
 Advanced courses in the field of expertise
 Academic and professional skills
 For more information see: www.utwente.nl/tgs
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19. HOW TO APPLY FOR PhD?
 Many PhD’s in the Netherlands are employees of university
 Normally takes 4 years
No funding in Indonesia:
 Apply for paid PhD positions (vacancies)
Funding in Indonesia
 Contact professors in your field with brief research proposal
 Mention you are entitled for government funding
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20. CAMPUS’BIRD’S VIEW

21. SAFE AND GREEN CAMPUS
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Surface area: 150 ha
2,200 residences
Over 100 buildings
Extensive sports and
cultural facilities
Library
Cafes and restaurants
Shopping centre
Hotel
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22. SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
After admission
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Entry visa and residence permit
Housing
Insurance
Introduction days
Support structure
Learning Dutch
International student
organisations
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23. HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH
 www.utwente.nl
 www.facebook.com/
studitwente
A page specifically for Indonesian students and
alumni, run by Indonesian students
 PPI Enschede, UT’s student association
for Indonesian students and staff,
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24. UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE
TERIMA KASIH!

25. English-taught BSc programmes
 ATLAS University College
 Advanced Technology
 Creative Technology
 Electrical Engineering
 European Public Administration
 International Business Administration
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26. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BSc PROGRAMMES
 Indonesian secondary school not considered equivalent to Dutch
pre-university education -> no direct access to university
education
 But: there are exceptions, e.g. Canisius, Binus, Ursula
 In process of developing foundation programme

27. Tuition fees 2014/2015
Nationality
Level of study
Study
Programme
Tuition fee
EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA
All
Bachelor
Bachelor
ATLAS
Master
Master
All
Non-technical
Technical
€ 1,906
€ 7,407
€ 8,464
€ 10,370
€ 10,581
€ 13,226
Non-technical
Technical
Accommodation, study about €700 - €900 per month
material and living costs