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master s degree program intake 2010-2011 department of mechanical engineering more information about automotive technology information about automotive technology prof maarten steinbuch phd tel +31 040 247 5444 e-mail masterat@tue.nl www.tue.nl/masterprograms/at more information about tu/e education and student service center tel +31 040 247 4747 e-mail io@tue.nl www.tue.nl/masterprograms the following brochures are available in printed version or downloaded as pdf general information brochure studying at tu/e information brochures master s programs no rights may be derived from this information edition september 2009 study possibilities full-time part-time by arrangement degree master of science msc language english times of entry september duration 2 years 120 ec program 1st year core courses 45 elective courses 45 project 10 program 2nd year internship 25 graduation project 75 automotive technology automotive technology offers you a master s degree program with a unique systems approach giving you multidisciplinary knowledge of today s high-tech automotive industry in europe there are no comparable programs information about the content of the master s program automotive technology the requirements for admission and the graduation specializations is contained here and should help you to decide if this is the right program for you disciplines and to see the system as a whole rather than as separate components the start of a successful career the automotive industry is fast-moving with new technologies developing for low emissions and safe mobility the possibilities seem unlimited the traditional car has become a controlled hightech system full of mechanics electronics sensors and informatics the rise in vehicle intelligence has led to vast demand for highly educated engineers able to think at system level to work in a range of the master s degree program this program teaches you to see the car as a system offers you in-depth knowledge about one of the essential parts of a vehicle and educates you in vehicle-to-vehicle communication and control it gives you an outstanding starting point for a successful career in the automotive industry education or research institutes the system approach is illustrated by the fact that the program is a joint initiative of six departments · chemical engineering and chemistry · electrical engineering · industrial design · industrial engineering innovation sciences · mathematics and computer science · mechanical engineering www.tue.nl/masterprograms where innovation starts

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automotive technology tu/e a good choice high quality of education and research leading position in international university rankings excellent student facilities international contacts with leading universities eindhoven is a modern student city region of eindhoven technology hotspot in the netherlands güven isiklar i wanted to do an international automotive program after my bachelor s at the middle east technical university in ankara that s because my ambition is to work in research and development in that industry i also wanted to gain experience in working with people and companies on an international basis so that when i look for a job later i ll be able to work in any country i ve now been studying here for almost a year what i particularly like is that the things you learn in theory are put into practice immediately so you remember them much better the supervised independent studying is also very well organized ­ there s always someone who can help you with any problems i find the program s relationship with industry a big plus for my studies i recently worked with three co-students on solving a real existing problem in the field of vehicle dynamics it s good to know that someone in industry is actually using the solution we came up with in practice when i arrived here i looked for a professor who supervises me together we worked out a study plan and decided which courses i should choose despite the fact that he s very busy he takes the time every semester to review my study periods both looking back and in the future that s something i appreciate very much first year in the first year the automotive technology educational program consists of eight generic core courses 24 ec a project assignment 6 ec the course `cars in context emergence of an automobile system in a mobile world 3 ec and nine elective courses 27 ec the elective courses enable you to become either a specialist or a generalist you can choose among more than fifty courses the eight core courses are clustered in two main separate parts driving guidance and efficient vehicle the four driving guidance courses focus on improving the safety comfort and handling of vehicles like dynamics human-car interaction and software the four efficient vehicle courses focus on reducing fuel consumption and the use of cleaner fuels while hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more widespread further research is still necessary into key aspects like the internal combustion engine drive train electrical components and energy management second year the second year consists of an internship 15 ec and a graduation project 45 ec during your internship at the beginning of the second year you will be able to put into practice what you have learned up till then and gain more insight into career opportunities in the automotive industry with eighty percent of the automotive industry in the netherlands located in the brainport eindhoven region the research done at tu/e and the partnership with the automotive industry make this region leading in the netherlands this offers numerous opportunities for interesting internships the program is concluded with a graduation project in which you show your ability to carry out a research or design project independently this can take place within the university or in partnership with a company in the automotive industry long-term research track which is almost always based on a partnership with one or more companies in the automotive industry requirements for admission why study automotive technology in eindhoven there are a number of general requirements for the automotive industry is showing great interest in admission to this master s degree program engineers with a systems approach r&d employees · you must have a relevant bachelor s degree will become essential over the next few years or equivalent based on a program of sufficient expertise in the field of automotive technology academic level and quality to enable you to in the netherlands has become concentrated in complete this tu/e s master s degree program eindhoven/helmond area something that will · you must be able to demonstrate sufficient continue developing in the future the master s command of the english language in which the degree program has been initiated and set up program is taught in cooperation with the dutch htas high tech · to prove sufficient command of the english automotive systems innovation program the language you should submit an academic ielts program s multidisciplinary character will enable or toefl test for the scores or exemptions you you to be perfectly suited not only to work for the can contact the international relations office automotive industry but also for related sectors that io@tue.nl or visit www.tue.nl/masterprograms use similar materials energy and high-tech systems · there may be additional specific requirements for such as mechatronics and aerospace studying this program also depending on the nature of your automotive technology in eindhoven implies prior education for more information visit high-tech research and educational facilities www.tue.nl/masterprograms within the university there is a unique automotive laboratory where you can set up a diverse range of experiments and do simulations graduated and then this master s degree program gives graduates a sound basis for a career in the extensive automotive industry in the brainport eindhoven region or in a research institute such as tno netherlands organization for applied scientific research for example as an engineer designer or as a project leader the intensive partnership between tu/e the automotive industry and tno gives graduates numerous career opportunities with these partners the best students have the opportunity to excel further in a phd project doctoral candidates work on a major research project that is part of a

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