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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
Are you interested in many different aspects of science and technology? Rather than focusing on a single discipline,
do you want to carve out your own path through various fields of expertise? If so, then the three-year, English-taught
Bachelo's in Advanced Technology at the University of Twente (UT) is the right choice for you. This bachelor’s brings
together a broad range of science and engineering disciplines.

MAKE YOUR OWN WAY IN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE & PLENTY OF ROOM FOR PERSONAL INITIATIVE
ENGINEERING As an AT student you will be challenged to think outside
The fact that you are looking into studying at a technical the box. This means that there is a lot of room for
university means that you want to do ‘something with personal initiative: if you want to deepen your knowledge
technology’. But do you want to aim for electrical in a certain area, we will encourage you in that. For
engineering, mathematics, or does nanotechnology example, during your studies you can get your teaching
appeal to you? After graduating, do you see yourself certificate, study abroad for half a year or, if you are
working e.g. as a mechanical engineering, in process looking for an extra challenge, take part in the
technology or mechatronics? With this Bachelor’s degree UT’s Honours programme.
you can do all of these things. This is the perfect
programme for you if you want to cover a broad range of PERSONAL GUIDANCE FROM THE BEST TEACHERS
disciplines in science & engineering. No wonder the Like many of the UT’s programmes, Advanced
Advanced Technology programme’s slogan is: explore Technology is small in scale, which means that as a
and develop your science and engineering talents. student you will receive more intensive guidance than
elsewhere: there is plenty of space and support for
MOST MULTI-FACETED TECHNICAL BACHELOR’S personal attention. This amongst other support and/or
Advanced Technology (AT) is the most varied technology interventions, done by our 3 study advisors. The
bachelor’s in the Netherlands, making it one of a kind. atmosphere is great and the distance between lecturers
That fact alone will give you a head start on other and students is small. And your input matters: together
Bachelor of Science graduates. You will receive broad with the student association Astatine, we are constantly
training from multi-disciplinary perspectives. Think, for improving our education and organising all sorts of study-
example, of subjects like nanotechnology, robotics and related activities.
mechatronics, as well as big data, the energy transition
and sustainable technology.

If, after graduating, you join a project team that includes

e.g. mechanical engineers, industrial managers and
electrical engineers, you will be the one who has an
overall, objective view of the project. You will be equipped
to take part in the project from start to finish, rather than
focusing on a specific part and then handing it over to the
next specialist. As an Advanced Technology graduate, you
will be skilled analysing questions from various angles
and speaking the language of very different disciplines.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

● Certificate equivalent to Dutch VWO (e.g. British A-
levels, International Baccalaureate)
FOR DUTCH STUDENTS (VWO-PROFILE) ● English (CEFR, B2/C1 level; IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or
NT NG EM CM Cambridge CAE)
● Mathematics, Physics
WIB + WIB, NA WIB, NA ● ALL (Dutch & international students): Compulsory
NA + SCHEI + SCHEI participation in one of our matching events (check our
website ut.onl/at-matching for more information)
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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Your bachelor’s takes three years. Each year, you will follow four ten-week modules. This means that during the
course of your studies you will complete twelve modules.

FUTURE-PROOF EDUCATION BACHELOR'S STRUCTURE

In each module, you will address a topic that is current in During the first year, you will become familiar with the
society, business or industry. This topic brings together basics of technical and scientific disciplines. In the
all parts of your study: theory and practice, research, projects and practical assignments - which together make
designing solutions, self-study and teamwork. up around 30% of your programme - you can immediately
apply the knowledge you gain.
A fixed part of each module is the team project, in which
you apply your acquired knowledge to a real-life challenge The second year is about broadening and deepening your
and design a solution together with team members from knowledge and you can start to pursue your own interests
other programmes. In this way, you will learn to look by getting familiar with popular master’s. The third year is
beyond the boundaries of your own discipline and make made up of elective modules in which you will prepare
connections that result in unexpected solutions. This yourself for your future master’s and graduation
challenging learning method is part of the Twente assignment, the final step you must take before you can
Education Model: an innovative way of studying that you call yourself a Bachelor of Science.
will only find at UT.
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STUDY OVERVIEW
EXPLANATION OF MODULES
YEAR 1
Module 1 Mechanics

Module 2 Thermodynamics

Module 3 Fundamentals of materials

Module 4 Dynamics

MODULE 1 | MECHANICS MODULE 3 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS

You will get to step into the world of technology and be In order to predict how materials and their properties will
introduced to various disciplines, such as statics and behave, you need to know more about the material's
dynamics. You will soon discover the importance of atoms and atom structures. The central theme in this
knowing, and being able to apply, mathematical methods. module is the relationship between a material's properties
Using so-called ‘lumped element models’, you will learn and its structure at atomic level. You will be learning
to render the more striking details of dynamic systems in about quantum mechanics and materials at a molecular
your surroundings in simple models. For this module’s level. In your team project, we will challenge you and your
team project, you will apply your knowledge of mechanics fellow students to come up with a possibility for using a
by tackling a research question: your team’s task will be certain material for a new energy application. You will do
to produce a solid model description and to validate it this by looking at what others have found and drawing
with an experiment. conclusions, as a consultancy firm would do. The
influence of technological developments on society will
MODULE 2 | THERMODYNAMICS also come into view here.
You will learn all about thermodynamics and
thermodynamic cycles such as engines, refrigerators and MODULE 4 | DYNAMICS
heat pumps. In the lab, you will get to work with various The project in this module consists of designing and
methods of heat transport. The mathematics you need to applying an accelerometer. In the design of your
solve thermodynamic problems is another part of this accelerometer you will start by specifying the application
module. You and your project team will design, build and range of your device, which will require a certain time and
test a thermodynamic system: a cooling installation you frequency response. This response is characteristic of a
power yourselves. certain system and in the subject Dynamic Systems you
will gain the necessary theory to mathematically model
such a system. You can use such models to analyse the
behaviour of systems – such as your accelerometer. The
practical assignment in Instrumentation is designed to
familiarise you with analogue electronics and signal
processing. You will apply this knowledge in the project
to develop the electronic readout of the accelerometer
system.

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YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Module 5 Signals, models & systems Module 9 Electives

Module 6 Elective module Module 10 Electives

Module 7 Field & waves Module 11 Electives

Module 8 Business & society Module 12 Bachelor's assignment

MODULE 5 | SIGNALS, MODELS & SYSTEMS MODULE 9, 10 & 11 | MASTER'S PREPARATION

In this module you will learn more about the principles of In your elective space, you have several options:
modelling and analysing dynamic systems. Using basic ● Take subjects from other programmes that match the
principles, such as conservation laws and continuity master’s you want to enter. For example, Mechanical
relations, you will learn how to make a fairly realistic Engineering, Chemical Science & Engineering,
description of a system, or part of a system, in a Robotics or Nanotechnology.
mathematical model. You will learn to predict the ● Spend half a year studying at another university in the
behaviour of these systems using advanced mathematics Netherlands or abroad. Keeping in mind your master’s
and simulation techniques. You will also analyse signals choice you can follow two modules or subjects at a
and models in the field of frequency and discover how university of your choice.
signal response is used to research system dynamics. In
● Sign up with one of our multidisciplinary student
the team project you will design, build and test a
teams.
measuring device, applying your knowledge of modelling
and signal processing. An elective is also part of module
5. This helps you to get a feeling of which specialisation MODULE 12 | GRADUATION ASSIGNMENT
you might like best. For your final bachelor’s assignment, you will work
independently on one of our research projects or within
MODULE 6 | ELECTIVE MODULE one of our research groups, under the supervision of one
To find out what field you would like to specialise in, you of our staff members. Our students’ graduation projects
have four options to choose from: materials, science and are highly varied. Recent final assignments include:
engineering, transport phenomena, systems and control, ● Making an electronic nose that can detect illness.
or software systems. ● Designing an inspection robot that can walk through a
pipeline.
MODULE 7 | FIELDS & WAVES ● Robird: a robotic bird of prey that acts as a scarecrow
Complex engineering problems - like describing the
and can scare birds away from airports.
airflowprofile of an airplane wing, or the magnetic field of
● Modelling a neurological population using a scientific
an electrical spool - require a mathematical description.
model, so that simulations can be created.
You will work with vectors in the field of
electromagnetics. You will learn more about fields, waves,
electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics. The
project will challenge your knowledge and skills, as you
set about designing and producing an antenna that works
as well as possible in the 100 MHz range.

MODULE 8 | BUSINESS & SOCIETY

This module centres on the development and
commercialisation of a complex technological system.
You will obtain hands-on project experience of the entire
innovation process, from working on an initial
technological idea to delivering a commercially viable
product and/or service. You will get familiar with key
theories, tools and methods in entrepreneurship,
innovation management, statistics and probability, and
the impact of innovation on society. Group work is a key
element in this module, as you stretch your capacities for
effective collaboration, reflection and presentation.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
JASMIJN
From Groningen to Maastricht and Amsterdam to Enschede: I travelled all over the Netherlands to visit universities
in my study choice process. In secondary school, I had always been broadly interested and knew I wanted to go in
the technical direction, but I didn't have a specific study programme in mind yet. That’s why I looked at many
different options.

While orientating, I found out that most technical studies combined all the disciplines we covered in the first year,
tend to specialise in a certain field quite soon, whereas I from calculus to mechanics and electrical engineering. So,
wanted a study programme with a broader perspective. you are not 'just' building something, but very consciously
That is why Advanced Technology appealed to me: you using all the theory you have learned to solve the problem
learn about different technical disciplines - from physics at hand.
to mathematics and chemistry -, there is a lot of elective
space, and you also get to work on practical projects, BUILDING BRIDGES
which allows you to use your creativity. I also really like Studying Advanced Technology helps you to
the personal and informal atmosphere of the programme, automatically view problems from a multidisciplinary
which made me feel at home very quickly. lens. You can easily switch between different perspectives
and thus make connections between disciplines: you are a
PLANES AND ACCELEROMETERS bridge builder. That’s why, as a student, it is important
Right from the first weeks of the bachelor’s, you start that you have an open mind and that you are curious,
applying engineering principles to everyday life. For problem-solving and a team player. Furthermore, you
example, in our first project, we had to build a miniature need to have a broad interest in engineering and be
wooden aeroplane and calculate the forces involved in motivated: because you deal with so many different
flying. Turns out you will apply the theory you learn in the disciplines, the programme can be quite challenging
first few weeks much faster than expected! sometimes. But that is also very valuable. It helps you find
out what you really like!
The most fun project I did was on dynamics though, in
the last module of the first year. The assignment was to After my bachelor’s I would like to specialise and continue
make an accelerometer and come up with a practical with the Master Robotics because it has so many
application for it. Considering the increasing number of e- interesting, practical applications. For example, my
bikes in traffic, we chose to build a bicycle accelerometer. bachelor’s thesis is about the design of medical robots
We connected it to a bicycle light that turned red when that can fix blood clots in veins. Maybe one day I would
braking and green when accelerating, similar to a car's also like to do something with education. I enjoy getting
brake lights. Because the accelerometer allowed us to other people excited about engineering, especially young
visualise when the bike increased or decreased in speed, girls. My advice? Don't let fear of it being a 'man's world'
you could cycle much more safely: other road users could stop you. If you are interested in engineering and tech,
better anticipate your speed because of the lamp. just go for it!

What I liked most about this project was its versatility: we

really had to think about everything! From the calculations
and the design to the practical issues such as lack of
space (because of the luggage carrier) and the costs (the
product could not be too expensive). This project

"At Advanced Technology, you follow your own path as a

link between technical disciplines."
- Jasmijn -
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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
AFTER YOUR BACHELOR'S
After obtaining your Bachelor's degree in Advanced Technology, you can specialise further by following a master's
programme. Most students choose this option, a few enter the job market straight away or start their own
company.

CONTINUE YOUR STUDIES WITH A MASTER'S Working for a university is another possibility. Some
Because the Bachelor’s in Advanced Technology offers graduates get a job in consultancy or management.
such a wide range of options, you have direct access Others start their own company. These are good options,
to almost any technical master’s at the University of as the Bachelor’s in Advanced Technology also helps you
Twente or at another (international) university. Some of develop the leadership qualities and marketing insights
the most popular choices are: needed for these roles. You will be equipped to shape
● Mechanical Engineering your own future as a solver of tomorrow’s problems.
● Chemical Science & Engineering Who knows, you may develop a cleaner form of energy,
environment-friendly building materials or next-
● Nanotechnology
generation communication devices. One thing is certain:
● Robotics this programme will prepare you for a successful career.

GOING ABROAD START YOUR OWN COMPANY

You can also take a master’s at any other university in the You can also start your own business with a solution that
Netherlands or abroad. The study adviser can advise you you have developed. UT is recognised as ‘the most
on the best modules to take in preparation for the entrepreneurial university’ in the Netherlands. We are
master’s of your choice. Take into account, that other strong in the application of expertise to meaningfully
universities may require you to complete a pre- influence society. Together with our students, we like to
master's before granting you admission at master’s level. work with the innovation specialists from Novel-T, who
like to tap into promising innovative business cases.
FINDING A JOB
The Bachelor’s in Advanced Technology provides a broad One example of a start-up that resulted from this
education in science and technology. Where your career programme is Impulse, an innovative concept that offers
path takes you depends on the direction you choose in consumers the online possibility of reducing
your master’s. For example, some of our graduates have CO2 emissions when they buy consumer goods. Another
started working as researchers at a university, as process example is Clear Flight Solutions, which, among other
engineers, software engineers, Research & Development things, uses robotic birds of prey to keep airports free of
scientists and mechanical engineers. As a researcher, you other birds.
can join a research institute or R&D department in
industry – even right here in Twente, the fastest-growing
industrial region in the Netherlands.

A DAY IN THE LIFE What's it like to study Advanced Technology? Our

student shows you a day in his student life.
OF OUR STUDENT Watch the vlog
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NEED AND NICE-TO-KNOW

STUDENT INFORMATION
There are a couple of things you should know before you apply for the Bachelor's in Advanced Technology at the
University of Twente.

Have you decided to sign up for the Bachelor’s COMPULSORY MATCHING ACTIVITIES
in Advanced Technology? Check the admission Successfully completing your studies starts with
requirements to be sure that your application will choosing a bachelor's that matches your talents and
succeed. interests. Therefore, after your application, we will ask you
to participate in mandatory matching activities to give you
QUICK LINKS a good idea of the study.
● Check the admission requirements
Are you a prospective, international student who During the matching activity, you will be given
doesn't meet the admission requirements? A assignments related to mechanics, materials science and
foundation year is a possibility! calculus. Also, you will get to meet our staff and students.
● Application deadlines
● Start your application After you have applied, you will receive more information
on how to register for these matching activities. Keep in
mind that admission to the study without participation in
the matching event is not possible.
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WHAT IS EC? NUMEROUS STUDY AND STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

As a first-year student, you will face many new A striking element of student life in Enschede is the
experiences and terms, such as ECs and binding presence of student-run study and student associations
recommendation. Student workload at Dutch universities that bring students together for academic activities,
is expressed in EC, also named ECTS (European Credit sports and recreation. World associations are also
Transfer and Accumulation System), which is widely used present, assisting international students in everyday
throughout the European Union. In the Netherlands, each situations and helping them to settle in and make
credit represents (on average) 28 hours of work. If you friends. Which associations will you join?
want to complete your bachelor's in three years, you ut.onl/associations
should be able to obtain 60 points (EC) each year.
BE PART OF A CLOSE COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS
BINDING RECOMMENDATION As a student, you will profit from the beautiful campus:
Our goal is to get you to the right place, which is why we a sustainable, well-maintained parkland dotted with top
apply the principle of a binding recommendation. You will facilities. The campus has as many activities to offer as a
receive positive recommendation if you have achieved 45 small city. It’s a dynamic and close-knit community to live
or more of the 60 EC in the first year. Negative and work in, where around 13,000 students, representing
recommendation is binding and means you have to quit more than 100 nationalities, use the latest knowledge and
your studies. technology for a better future.
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 WHY CHOOSE
TO STUDY AT UT?
As a UT student, you will learn how to use innovative technologies to influence today's societal challenges
meaningfully. You will benefit from excellent, highly personalised education and research in fields ranging from
social sciences and engineering to natural sciences and life sciences. You will learn to work with experts from other
disciplines and cultures. In doing so, you will develop in-depth professional knowledge and intensive personal
growth.

Your study location is our campus: a dynamic community for young people to work, live and socialise. It's a breeding
ground for brilliant ideas, where you follow academic education and apply your new skills in the various state-of-
the-art labs. This is also where you meet up with friends, play sports or visit the theatre. You can even go for
groceries or catch up in the bar. And downtown Enschede is just a 10-minute bike ride away!

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