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delft university of technology 2011 master prospectus

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master prospectus 2011 credits production tu delft marketing and communications department design haagsblauw photography mark blommaert danielle brinkhuis nathalie bruijn guus schoonewille sam rentmeester marcel krijger hans peter van velthoven printing deltahage © 2010 tu delft

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foreword dear prospective master s student life is all about making choices and the choice you are about to make will influence your future so how do you know that a master s at delft university of technology is the right choice precisely because of that future our research at tu delft is aimed at finding solutions for the problems facing the world today and tomorrow we believe that the issues confronting society revolve around health energy environment and infrastructure mobility so those are the areas we pay extra attention to in our research and other activities as an msc student you will be very much part of our scientific community therefore at tu delft you can help us improve the future what we offer you is the chance to study in a challenging environment with outstanding research facilities and excellent education the ideal surroundings for you to excel in an international environment also in which scientists and students from all over the world work together on research and design projects we value this international community that is why all our msc programmes are exclusively taught in english naturally we expect something in return your dedication and commitment to your studies our msc programmes offer you not only a comprehensive theoretical base in your chosen subject but also a chance to specialise through elective subjects and a specific thesis topic should you wish to broaden your horizon there are many student initiatives you can join ranging from debating clubs to rocket builders our graduates should be engineers capable of critical thinking and independent problem solving and maybe your msc will inspire you to embark on a third-cycle education a phd can be a stepping stone towards a scientific career however in today s increasingly complex society the demand for highly educated people is also increasing in many other careers but let s not forget there will be time for relaxation too the tu delft campus with its own sports centre and culture centre is the right place for that and just beyond the campus is the centre of delft a beautiful city with an interesting history and just as importantly a vibrant cultural and night life as i live right in the town centre surrounded by student accommodation i can guarantee you that student life in delft is bustling in short scientifically culturally or socially delft will not disappoint you i hope to welcome you here as an msc student in the coming years prof karel luyben rector magnificus delft university of technology 3 master prospectus

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the netherlands amsterdam den haag rotterdam delft 50 km 250 km

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contents foreword p.3 1 why tu delft p.6 2 student life p.12 3 tu delft s msc programmes joint and double degree programmes msc programme summaries p.16 p.20 p.23 4 other postgraduate opportunities at tu delft p.44 5 practical information for applicants with a dutch degree admission requirements application procedure money zone starting up ­ the introduction week p.48 p.48 p.49 p.49 p.49 6 practical information for applicants with international degrees studying and living in the netherlands activities for international students services for msc students supplementary services for non-eu/efta nationals admission requirements and application procedures money zone scholarships awards for excellent tu delft admitted students scholarships awards for all excellent students scholarship awards for excellent students fromspecificcountries p.50 7 contact information p.60 p.50 p.50 p.52 p.53 p.54 p.56 p.56 p.57 p.57 5 master prospectus

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1 why tu delft a modern university with a rich tradition in greek mythology prometheus whose torch forms the tu delft logo was a titan who defied zeus the supreme god to steal fire from olympus and give it to mankind it was the mythological act that marked the beginning of man s technological development in the spirit of prometheus tu delft is an entrepreneurial university at the forefront of technological development it is constantly challenged to further technological advancement in the interests of society by means of its fundamental and applied research and educational programmes and its focus on valorisation tu delft trains the engineers of tomorrow established on 8th january 1842 by king willem ii tu delft has a rich tradition spanning over one and a half centuries while initially focusing on civil engineering the university has gradually added more and more engineering disciplines to the academic programme today tu delft has eight faculties and currently offers fourteen undergraduate and some 40 postgraduate programmes with approximately 16,000 students and an academic staff of 2,700 including over 200 professors tu delft is the largest and most comprehensive university of engineering sciences in the netherlands and among the largest and most renowned in the world excellent research and education standards tu delft is a state university which conducts cutting-edge research and provides first-class education to ensure that standards remain consistently high within dutch universities as a whole the dutch government applies a visitation system all the country s universities and all university education programmes must comply with this alongside this national accreditation system many of tu delft s education programmes are recognised as substantially equivalent to the best programmes in the usa by the american board of engineering technology abet with very high marks for curriculum and research in addition the programmes are also accredited `technological advancement in the interests of society 6 master prospectus

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the central tu delft library is a hub of technical and scientific information in the netherlands it is also a magnificent piece of architecture energy health environment and infrastructures mobility patient-centred health care plentiful supplies of affordable green energy a clean and safe living environment smooth commutes with no tailbacks efficient public transportation systems ­ just a few of the most prominent social policy concerns today indeed health energy the environment and infrastructure and mobility are among today s major social issues to provide and maintain prosperity and welfare and to expand economic opportunities it is essential to come up with appropriate solutions in these areas that is why tu delft devotes special attention to research and education relating to these four themes while simultaneously engaging in research and offering educational programmes across a broad spectrum of other topics the delft research initiatives on energy health the environment and infrastructure mobility proactively initiate partnerships with companies consortia and government agencies in order to facilitate accelerated development of real-life solutions behind each delft research initiative there is a vibrant community of researchers students alumni and external parties who are engaged in academic debate and work together in concrete projects current projects include developing more affordable and more efficient solar cells providing reliable data on climate change designing a zero-emissions aircraft and developing state of the art technologies for the operating theatre more information www.research.tudelft.nl 7 master prospectus

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the oostpoort one of the few entrances to delft during the middle ages to the european federation of national engineering associations which means that degrees are recognised by all engineering councils in the european union tu delft closely interlinks research and education having each build solidly on the other research is ongoing in the faculties research institutes and research schools tu delft s annual output is about 230 phd dissertations and some 6,500 publications in numerous scientific journals most msc programmes are research driven and thus challenge the student to dig deep to optimise their individual contributions this work leads to excellent ties with industry and the creation of numerous technologybased and often ex-student owned companies in close proximity to the university ranking in the 2010 qs world university rankings tu delft ranked number 18 among the world s top 100 universities of technology tu delft proudly occupies this position in the company of its idea league partners and the world s most renowned institutions outstanding facilities tu delft opencourseware tu delft develops technologies for future generations focusing on sustainability safety and economic vitality the university s core tasks include delivering know-how and building knowledge networks in an international context tu delft opencourseware is a free and open digital publication of high quality educational materials organised as courses www.ocw.tudelft.nl the provision of high quality research and education calls for outstanding facilities the tu delft university library has one of the largest collections of technical and scientific materials in the netherlands much of the collection is in the form of hard copies but increasingly e-journals e-books and online reference materials are being added in addition to collecting information the tu delft library helps students to find information during office hours employees of ask your library are always available to help via chat e-mail and phone as well as in person there is also the tulib `help with information hulp-bij-informatie search site which provides tips and pointers the digital starting point for these and other library services such as the catalogue is www.library.tudelft.nl in the main library building you have access to many places to study to work together with fellow students to use computers and also to have a coffee and read a newspaper briefly put the tu delft library is the place to go at tu delft ­ for information or just to relax tu delft has eight multidisciplinary research schools and a number of research institutes all of which are fully equipped and dedicated to innovative research the delft institute of microelectronics and submicron technology dimes for example integrates the disciplines of nanoscale and high-speed device physics materials science and process technology and circuit design and embedded system design at the dimes laboratories there is a fully equipped clean room where students can design and even produce chips the kavli institute of nanoscience pursues cutting edge research at the forefront of many fields within its discipline 8 master prospectus

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other examples of cutting-edge scientific facilities are the unique flight simulator simona and the wind tunnels at the faculty of aerospace engineering not to mention the second-largest high voltage laboratory in europe housed within the faculty of electrical engineering mathematics and computer science it is fairly unique for students to have the opportunity to work with such sophisticated facilities and it is one of the reasons why tu delft graduates have such a good reputation the fostering of creative and independent thinking tu delft places strong emphasis on encouraging and stimulating students to become creative and independent thinkers so that they will later become engineers capable of independently solving complex problems in order to foster this attitude much of the academic curriculum revolves around analysis and project-group problem solving activities which are linked to report and paper writing activities learning by repetition is not something that is encouraged as an msc student you are expected to be able to make your own decisions you should know how to work independently and manage your time so that assignments and course-work can be completed on time the required study related material is clearly defined in the study guides reading lists and syllabi it is the task of the lecturer to assemble and structure the material whilst the student learns how to filter absorb and apply that information the role of the lecturer is therefore more that of assisting inspiring and guiding rather than that of merely dictating a series of lectures at tu delft much importance is placed upon the opinions of individual students it is not enough to just reproduce what others have written lecturers will often want you to give your opinions on subjects you are encouraged to actively work together with your fellow students and lecturers for the duration of the programme student-staff relations at tu delft tend to be relaxed and quite informal international environment this is very important in tu delft s thinking and approach and international students naturally play a central role some fifteen percent of tu delft s students come from abroad and represent a community of 100 nationalities one reason why all msc programmes are taught in english tu delft s international reputation is excellent we have partnerships with more than thirty leading universities all over the world and participate in numerous international exchange programmes thus allowing our students to study abroad and foreign students to study in delft the athens programme for example enables tu delft students to follow a one week course at any one of nine partner universities in europe successful alumni for me `delft provided the foundations for my technical knowledge my experience of life and it gave me many of my best memories it is the bedrock on which you can build something beautiful strong and durable i work as associate director for wsp middle east and am currently involved in a 2 billion dollar project in the middle of the desert near dubai it involves a lot of design coordination with all sorts of disciplines so you have to be able to look beyond the boundaries of your particular expertise my years in delft have provided me with a wide range of technical skills which i still use on a daily basis wherever my career takes me in the world i will always be able to rely on this extensive and priceless tool set tu delft has given me the opportunity to pursue my dream of combining engineering knowledge with entrepreneurship the university not only provides the facilities but also offers its students a learning environment with a passion for entrepreneurship i have successfully started up my own company here in delft producing a collapsible container for land and maritime use by the end of 2009 we are going to start mass production in china by mid 2010 we plan to launch our container worldwide you can find out more about us on our website www.hcinnovations.nl ir gunawan kusuma studied materials engineering and is now managing director of holland container innovations ir drs jeroen van der veer studied mechanical engineering and is now chief executive of shell ir b leclercq studied civil engineering and is now associate director for wsp middle east 9 master prospectus

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`delft s rich history is still very much alive idea league the idea league is a strategic partnership between five of europe s top universities all of whom are committed to the highest international standards in both research and education these standards are achieved by using common quality management principles for their educational programmes in addition the idea league members have created a range of alternative study and research opportunities the idea league partners are imperial college london england delft university of technology netherlands eth eidgenössische technische hochschule zürich switzerland rwth rheinisch-westfälische technische hochschule aachen germany paris tech france website www.idealeague.org an attractive historic university city delft is an interesting and historic town located in the province of south holland between the larger cities of the hague and rotterdam the former being the seat of dutch government and the latter with its europoort the largest sea terminal in the world delft is nicknamed `de prinsenstad the princes city because william of orange the first in the dutch royal line held court in delft in the 16th century other famous historical figures who once lived and worked in delft are the painter johannes vermeer and the inventor of the microscope anthonie van leeuwenhoek if one looks at the ancient canals lined with merchant s houses the old churches and the splendid town hall one sees that delft s rich history is still very much alive at the same time though it remains a very modern safe and vibrant city ten percent of its 100,000 inhabitants are students and the university has attracted a large number of technology-oriented companies website www.delft.nl 10 master prospectus

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plakkies super comfortable flip-flops fashioned from recycled car tires in south africa an initiative between students of the faculty of industrial design engineering and aerospace engineering student initiative in may 2009 the very first plakkies hit the stores plakkies is the afrikaans word for slippers plakkies are the trendy design flip-flops designed by celebrity shoe designer jan jansen and industrial design student michel boerrigter they are manufactured in a recently founded factory nearby the durban townships in south-africa and have soles made from worn-out car tires production has given employment to 70 people the proceeds are being ploughed back into the slum areas and used for projects including some for children the project began with an initiative from arnoud student of aerospace engineering who noticed that development aid inevitably starts with employment he was inspired by the strategy taken by the kidsrights foundation which established a factory for children s soft toys in south-africa arnoud went in search of a more delftlike product and came up with the flip-flops via michel s industrial design engineering final bachelor s project together they built up an overwhelming list of sponsors and within a year had progressed from concept to unique market launch plakkies are now for sale in many retail stores it s an unique chance to combine studying with social entrepreneurship in just 12 months this ambitious idea grew to a factory with more than 70 employees from the townships and the biggest market introduction on the dutch market of a new slipper brand ever arnoud rozendaal cofounder of plakkies 11 master prospectus

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sport centre and culture centre it is not difficult to stay in shape at tu delft badminton basketball thai boxing fitness training golf rowing hockey indoor soccer rugby volleyball and table tennis are just some of the sports that can be taken up at the sport centre which is also `home to over 40 student sport teams you can take up solo sports or participate in team sports with friends professional instructors are on hand to provide guidance and assistance the sport centre is situated on the tu delft campus the annual membership fee is approximately 90 but additional fees may be charged for certain sports are you interested in photography acting or playing the piano would you like to learn capoeira a combination of dance and martial arts originated by brazilian slaves or perhaps painting is more your style how about joining a band that rehearses weekly these are just a few of the many activities on offer at tu delft s culture centre musical instruments are available as well as a recording studio an art studio a rehearsal studio a darkroom and a dance studio you get access to these facilities by purchasing a card for the facility you wish to use on average these cost 65 `not difficult to stay in shape at tu delft 13 master prospectus

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