International office BK Autumn 2020 Spring 2021
Study Abroad Introduction Planning Information sources Application process
Why? The main benefit was to compare Architecture cultures to Exchange was for me an unforgettable adventure where you see what else is possible and important in the architecture are discovering a country, yourself and make friends for life. branches – Student University of Melbourne – Student TU Graz Studying abroad enhanced my international network I've learned to be more independent, to adapt to different which might lead to a wider career opportunities for in the cultures and to take as many opportunities as possible future – Student School of Architecture in Madrid when they come up – Student University of Bath
Exchange Credits Tuition fee at TU Delft Scholarship options Minor Msc2: A, U, LA, BT Msc3: GEO, MBE
Qualifications • Enrolled at TU Delft during exchange period • Motivated, pro-active and flexible • Speak the language! At the moment of departure: Minor: completed 90 EC of first 2 years MSc: completed BSc
Planning exchange Minor Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 or Spring 2021 BSc 3 BSc 4 BSc 5 • Application TU-BK • Application & selection host Exchange period • Orientation language course • Language course and/or exam • Get approval for your courses
Planning exchange MSc Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 or Spring 2021 BSc 5 MSc 2 (U, LA, BT) BSc 6 Exchange period • Application TU-BK • Application & selection host MSc 2 (A) Spring! • Orientation language course • Language course and/or exam Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 or Spring 2021 MSc 1 MSc 2 MSc 3 ( GEO, MBE) • Application TU-BK • Application & selection host Exchange period • Orientation language • Language course or exam course
Planning exchange MSc Architecture Minor abroad without study delay • You are allowed to take BSc 6 in Autumn and BSc 5 in Spring • Course package equivalent to 30 EC • Approval courses by Board of Examiners before you leave MSc abroad without study delay • Exchange during the semester in which the electives are scheduled • MSc Architecture – list with selected universities for Autumn semester MSc abroad as additional semester • No restrictions
Information sources • studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl – website international office • procedures • partner information • overview partner universities (download) • speed dates 14 th October • partneruniversities.tudelft.nl – travel reports • website host universities
Overview partner universities
Some criteria for final decision • BSc/MSc & courses • Language of instruction • Start and end dates semester • Interest in a particular culture, city, country • Ranking and reviews of host university 5 choices
Time-line application October November December January February March Decision time Orientation time • Result • Nomination by Deadline: 16th of application international december 4PM • Prepare • Study-abroad office BK application week • Register for language exam • Apply at the • (prepare your • Speeddates host-university portfolio) yourself! • Read info on website • Selection by host • Read travel reports of Time to practice or learn the language! students
Application procedure • Application through BrightSpace course: “Application Study Abroad” • Fill the questionnaire • Upload one file (max size 20 MB) in Assignments Documents in a fixed order
Application documents One PDF file in this order! • Resumé (CV) • Motivation letter • Portfolio (if needed) • Complete Transcript of Records (cijferlijst) • CGPA (gewogen gemiddelde) • Optional: proof of language proficiency (VWO grade list, certificates)
Language preparation • Check the language of instruction • Language test results • Start well in advance • Info on courses: studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl
And think of … • Scholarship - information sessions after selection • Exchange OV-card for money (Dutch students) • Allowance for vaccinations • Sublet your room (with permission of landlord!) • Find accommodation • Travel Safety Training • Visa & insurance • Register stay abroad in OSIRIS More info: studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl
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
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 Be pro‐active!
Speeddates! Information market Monday • Speeddates former exchange students • Information market Oct 14 • Ask questions!
Contact • studyabroad.bk.tudelft.nl • Brightspace: Study Abroad BK (information) + “Application Study Abroad” • internationaloffice-bk@tudelft.nl • Open office hours Monday – Thursday 12.30-13.30 in Room BG.Oost 240
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