Study abroad! Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment November 2017 International Office - BK Anke Hacquebord Doesjka de Jong Rosanne van Bladeren 1
Content Introduction What, why, when, where? Application process Information partners More in detail: Requirements Application documents Finances Next steps 2
Reasons to go abroad 3
Options Take part in the Erasmus+ or STIR exchange programme EXCHANGE Other options (not discussed today): > Athens > Global E3 > Unitech > Summer courses > Internship > Freemover (paid) > 4
What is exchange? 5
What is exchange? Tuition fee at TU Delft only Scholarship options Recognition of credits 6
When to go? Minor = BSc 5 student MSc 2 student (A, U, LA, BT) MSc 3 student (GEO, MBE) Autumn or spring 2018-2019 7
Credits Minor (BSc 5) 30 ECTS MSc - number of elective points varies per track Pay attention to compulsary courses; Check study guide! 8
Time-line application 2018-2019 TUD-BK selects students first! Deadline: 15 January 2018 1 p.m. 9
Where to go? Choose from our partners! 5 choices www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl Travel reports Website partner universities Fellow students 10
Where to go? Download: Partner universities overview Column Courses : for your indication, check website partner! Column Portfolio required : for the application at BK! Might be different for application at host 11
More info per partner www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl 12
Some criteria for final decision Level & courses Language of instruction Start and end dates semester Ranking and reviews of host university Interest in a particular culture, city, country 13
Requirements Good academic results Proactive, flexible and creative attitude Enrolled as a full-time student at TU Delft for the entire exchange period Language proficiency On track Meeting the requirements does not automatically mean that you are selected. 14
Requirements At the moment of application: BSc students: started in BSc 3 + on track to meet departure requirement MSc students: on track to finish their BSc degree before departure At the moment of departure: BSc students: first 3 semesters completed + > 15 ECTS BSc 4 MSc students: BSc 1-6 completed 15
Language preparation Check the language of instruction Language test results Start well in advance Courses/exams/day to day conversations. 16
Application procedure 1. Application at BK student Selection BK TU Delft Nomination at host BK TU Delft 2. Application at host student Selection at host host university studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl >>>>>>> 17
Application at BK TU Delft Online application form Hand in (printed): BG.Oost.240 Everyone First page (download format) Print online appl. form Resume (CV) Motivation letter Transcript of Records CGPA (average grades) Proof of Language Proficiency If applicable Study plan Portfolio Deadline: Monday 15 January 1 p.m. 18
Forms & Downloads www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl 19
Finance - Grants Grants: Erasmus Europe STIR outside Europe Holland Scholarship Other grants Check Website TU Delft Google Information sessions Erasmus and STIR grants after selection! Conditions and requirements differ per grant 20
And think of. Exchange OV-card for money (Dutch students) Allowance for vaccinations Sublet your room (with permission of landlord!) Find accommodation Travel Safety Training Visa Insurance 21
What not to expect from us? That we know the content of the courses for each university know the application requirements for each university (incl. which language proof needed) know all the different deadlines. explain everything which is already on the website! 22
What to expect from us? Up-to-date website and partner list: studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl Selection and notification Nomination at host university Providing necessary information by email or meetings Signing of paperwork Providing statements if the host university requires those Clarification of information and answering questions during open office hours or by e-mail 23
What do we expect from you once selected? You read the application instructions/website of the host carefully You read and respond to your emails You apply (in time / correctly) at the host university You do the scholarship request (if needed) Be pro-active! We love to help you when possible, but you are responsible 24
Leuke tijd; plaatjes 25
Contact studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl Open office hours Monday Friday 12.30-13.30 in Room BG.Oost 240 Next week this presentation will be available on our website: > Forms & Documents 26