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Study abroad! Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment

November 2018

International Office - BK

Eveline Vogels Doesjka de Jong

Kirsten van den Berg

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Content

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Introduction What, why, when, where? Application process Information partners More in detail: Requirements Application documents Finances Next steps

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Reasons to go abroad

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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) > Virtual Exchange Progamme (VEP) > …

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What is exchange?

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What is exchange?

Tuition fee at TU Delft only

Scholarship options

Recognition of credits

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When to go?

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Minor = BSc 5 student

MSc 2 student (A, U, LA, BT)

MSc 3 student (GEO, MBE)

Autumn or spring 2019-2020

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Credits to obtain

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• Minor (BSc 5) – 30 ECTS • MSc - number of elective points varies per track Pay attention to compulsary courses; Check study guide!

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Time-line application 2019-2020

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TUD-BK selects students first! Deadline: 15 January 2019 4 p.m.

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Where to go?

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• Choose from our partners! • 5 choices • www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

• Read travel reports • Website partner universities

• Ask fellow students

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Where to go?

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• Download: Partner universities overview

Use the latest version Top and bottom 12 Information university Code for application Amount of exchange places Additional info Courses: info partner, check website! Level + language Portfolio

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More info per partner

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www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

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Some criteria for final decision • Level & courses

• Language of instruction • Start and end dates semester

• Interest in a particular culture, city, country

• Ranking and reviews of host university

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Requirements

• On track • Proactive, flexible and creative attitude • Enrolled as a full-time student at TU Delft

for the entire exchange period • Language proficiency Meeting the requirements does not automatically mean that you are selected.

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Requirements Minor – BSc 5 • At the moment of application:

started BSc 3 + on track with your studies.

• At the moment of departure: 1st year BSc completed + 45 ECTS of 2nd year.

MSc students

• At the moment of departure:

Completed your Bachelor’s degree programme.

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Language preparation • Check the language of instruction

• Language test results • Start well in advance • Courses/exams/day to day

conversations

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Application procedure

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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 >>>>>>>

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Application at BK TU Delft • Online application form • Hand in (printed): BG.Oost.240

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Everyone If applicable First page (download format) Study plan Print online appl. form Portfolio Resume (CV) Motivation letter Transcript of Records CGPA (average grades) Proof of Language Proficiency

Deadline: Tuesday 15 January 4 p.m.

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Forms & Downloads

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www.studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

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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

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• Exchange OV-card for money (Dutch students)

• Allowance for vaccinations

• Sublet your room (with permission of landlord!)

• Find accommodation

• Travel Safety Training

• Visa

• Insurance

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And think of ….

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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!

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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

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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!

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We love to help you when possible, but you are responsible

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Leuke tijd; plaatjes

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Contact • studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl

• Brightspace: Study Abroad BK

• internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl

• Open office hours Monday – Thursday 12.30-13.30 in Room BG.Oost 240 • Next week this presentation will be available

on our website: > Forms & Documents