Appendices
APPENDIX 1 – MAP OF THE UNIVERISTY CAMPUS
You can find this map at: http://www.utwente.nl/dienstverlening/route/plattegrond.pdf
APPENDIX 1.1 MAP OF HORST BUILDING (GROUND FLOOR)

APPENDIX 2 – VAKBESCHRIJVINGEN BACHELOR OPLEIDING
APPENDIX 2.1 VAKBESCHRIJVINGEN B1
APPENDIX 2.2 VAKBESCHRIJVINGEN B2
APPENDIX 2.3 VAKBESCHRIJVINGEN B3

Insert Course code or part of the name or programme and pahse.
APPENDIX 3 – COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MASTER PROGRAM
NOTE: Since many courses are provided by other faculties, mentioned necessary prior knowledge sometimes concerns courses for study programs of that faculty. Lecturers may be consulted about necessary prior knowledge for BME students.
NOTE: Only BME related courses are enclosed in this chapter. Other elective courses are possible. In that case, consult VIST.
APPENDIX 3.1 LEGEND PER COURSE DESCRIPTION
Contents per course:
Course code COURSE NAME |
Workload; Participating programs (see below); Quarter; Contact person |
Course description: … |
Objectives: … |
Teaching methods: … |
Examination: … |
Teaching staff: … |
Course material: … |
Extra info: Possible extra information: EnCon: Conditions for enrolment |
PK nec: Necessary prior knowledge, see previous paragraph! |
PK rec: Recommended prior knowledge for BME students |
PK for: Prior knowledge for next courses |
OA: Obliged attendance |
Stud: Number of students |
CHrs: Contact hours per week |
Extra: Extra info |
Possible participating study programs:
AM MSc Applied Mathematics
APH MSc Applied Physics
BIT BSc and Doctorate Bedrijfsinformatie Technologie
BME MSc Biomedical Engineering
CE MSc Chemical Engineering
CEM Computational and Experimental Mechanics
CS MSc Computer Science
CT BSc and Doctorate Chemische Technologie
EL BSc and Doctorate Electrotechniek
EE MSc Electrical Engineering
IDE MSc Industrial design and engineering
IEM MSc Industrial Engineering & Management
INF BSc Informatica
MBI MSc Business Information Technology
ME MSc Mechanical Engineering
MTE MSc Telematics
TEL BSc Telematica
TN BSc and Doctorate Technische Natuurkunde
TW BSc and DoctorateToegepaste Wiskunde
WB BSc Werktuigbouwkunde
APPENDIX 3.2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
APPENDIX 4 – LIST OF BME STAFF
Find any staff member in the LDAP databse. This database provides room number, phone number and email address.
See http://ldap.utwente.nl:8888/
Phonebook of the UT: http://www.utwente.nl/cgi-bin/gids/zoekgids.pl
APPENDIX 5 – LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Abbre-viation |
Dutch term |
English term |
AT |
Advanced Technology (opleiding) |
Idem |
BE |
Vakgroep Biomechanical Engineering |
Idem |
BFT |
Vakgroep BioFysische Technieken |
Res. group Biophysical Engineering |
BME |
Biomedical Engineering (masteropleiding BMT) |
Biomedical Engineering |
BMT |
Biomedische Technologie |
Biomedical Engineering |
BMT / BME |
biomedische technologie |
biomedical engineering |
BMTi |
Biomedisch Technologisch Instituut |
Institiute for Biomedical Technology |
BOOZ |
Bureau Onderwijszaken |
Educational Affairs Office |
BPE |
Vakgroep Biophysical Engineering |
Biophysical Engineering (res. group) |
BSS |
Vakgroep Biosignals & Systems |
Biomedical Signals & Systems (res.group) |
BW |
Vakgroep Biomedische Werktuigbouwkunde |
Res.group Biomedical engineering |
CSA |
Centrale Studentenadministratie |
Central Student Administration |
CT |
Chemische Technologie |
Chemical Engineering |
CTW |
Faculteit Construerende Technische Wetenschappen |
Fac. Engineering Technology |
CTW |
Construerende Technogolische Wetenschappen |
Engineering Technology |
CvA |
Commissie voor verlening afstudeersteun |
Committee for (financial graduation support of students) |
CvB |
College van Bestuur |
Executive Board |
DiSC |
Dienst Studentenvoorzieningen en Campus |
Student Services & Campus |
EC |
European Creditspoints (studiepunten) |
idem |
EDMM |
Educational Design, Management & Media (opleiding) |
idem |
EEMCS |
Faculteit Electrotechniek, Wiskunde en Informatica (EWI) |
Fac. Electrical Engineering, Mathematical and Computer Science |
EL |
Elektrotechniek (opleiding) |
Electrical Engineering |
EWI / EEMCS |
Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde, Informatica |
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
FB |
Facilitair Bedrijf |
Facility Department |
FHT |
Bachelorspecialisatie Functieherstel Technologie |
BSc module Function recovery and Technolgy |
FR |
Faculteitsraad |
Faculty Council |
GW |
Faculteit Gedragswetenschappen |
Fac. |
HBO |
Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs |
Higher Vocational Education |
HFT |
Masterspecialisatie Human Function Technology |
MSc track “Human Function Techn.” |
INF |
Informatica (opleiding) |
Computer Science (MSc progr.) |
Abbre-viation |
Dutch term |
English term |
LT |
Lage Temperaturen (vakgroep) |
Low Temperature physics (res. group) |
MCTE |
Masterspecialisatie Molecular, Cellular & Tissue Engineering |
MSc track Molecular, Cellular & Tissue Engineering |
MCWT |
Bachelorspecialisatie Moleculaire, Cellulaire en Weefseltechnologie |
BSc track Molecular Cellular and Tissue Technology |
MST |
Medisch Spectrum Twente |
Medical Spectre Twente (Hospital Enschede) |
MST |
Medisch Spectrum Twente |
idem |
MTG: |
MembraanTechnologie (vakgroep) |
Membrane Technology Group (res. group) |
OER |
Onderwijs- en Examenreglement |
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OER |
Onderwijs en Examenregeling |
Education and Examination Regulation |
OKC |
Onderwijskwaliteitcommissie |
Quality Assurance Committee |
OKC |
Onderwijs Kwaliteits Comissie |
Committee for Program Quality |
OLC |
Opleidingscommissie |
Program Committee |
OLC |
opleidingscommissie |
Program Committee |
P |
Propedeuse (1e jaar) |
Idem (first year’s BSc prog.) |
PBM |
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Polymer, Chemistry and Biomaterials (res.group) |
PoF |
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Physics of fluids (res.group) |
SAS |
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Signals and Systems (res.group) |
SG |
stuurgroep |
BM Department |
SMT |
Streekziekenhuis Midden Twente |
Regional hospital Middle Twente (Hospital Hengelo) |
TAST |
Tentamen Aanmeld Systeem Twente |
System for Registration Examination |
TEL |
Telematica (opleiding) |
Telematics |
TG |
Technische Geneeskunde (opleiding) |
Technical Medicine |
TN |
Technische Natuurkunde (opleiding) |
Applied Physics |
TNW |
Technische Natuurwetenschappen (faculteit) |
Science & Technology (faculty) |
TOST |
Tentamen Opvraag Systeem Twente |
System for Examination Marks |
TS |
|
Engineering fluid dynamics (res.group) |
TW |
Toegepaste Wiskunde |
Applied Mathematics |
UB |
Universiteitbibliotheek |
University Library |
UT |
Universiteit Twente |
University of Twente |
VIST |
Vak Informatie Systeem Twente |
Course Information System |
ZT |
Bachelorspecialisatie Zorgtechnologie |
BSc track Health Care Technology |
For abbreviations of locations, see paragraph 1.7.
A complete overview on abbreviations at the University can be found at:
APPENDIX 6 – TRANSLATED TERMS (DUTCH – ENGLISH)
Dutch term |
English term, used in guide |
English synonyms (not used) |
aanwezigheidsplicht |
obligatory attendance |
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afstudeercolloquium |
MSc colloquium |
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afstudeercommissie |
MSc Committee |
graduation committee |
afstudeerhoogleraar |
professor of chosen research group |
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afstudeeropdracht |
Master's assignment/ MSc assignment |
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afstudeersteun |
financial (graduation) support for students |
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begeleiding |
support/ guidance |
coaching |
bemiddeling |
mediation |
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beoordelingscriteria |
examination criteria/ points for evaluation |
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beursgerechtigd |
entitled to grants |
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biomedische technologie |
biomedical engineering |
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Bureau Onderwijszaken |
Educational Affairs Office |
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cijfer |
grade |
mark |
college |
see hoorcollege, werkcollege |
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College van beroep voor het hoger onderwijs |
Higher Educational Appeals Tribunal |
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College van beroep |
Board of Appeal |
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College van Bestuur |
Executive Board of University |
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collegegeld |
tuition fees |
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collegekaart |
student card |
student id card |
Commissie voor verlening afstudeersteun |
Committee for (financial graduation support of students) |
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Construerende Technologische Wetenschappen |
Engineering Technology |
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decaan (van faculteit) |
Dean |
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decaan (studenten-) |
student counsellor |
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diploma uitreiking |
presentation of the diploma |
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docent |
lecturer/ tutor |
instructor, teacher |
docenten |
teaching staff |
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Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde, Informatica |
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
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examen (mondeling, schriftelijk) |
exam (oral, written) |
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Examencommissie |
Board of Examiners |
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Faculteitsraad |
Faculty Council |
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Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs |
Higher Vocational Education |
Higher Professional Education |
hoogleraar |
professor |
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hoorcollege |
lecture |
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Informatie Beheer Groep |
No translation: Student grands and student information management |
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inschrijven |
enrol/apply for/ submit to/ subscribe/ registrate |
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internetpagina |
website |
link, internet page |
inzage (recht op) |
perusal (right for) |
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Dutch term |
English term, used in guide |
Synonyms (not used) |
Keuzevak |
elective course |
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kwartiel |
quarter (of year) |
(semester) block |
leerstoel |
see "Vakgroep" / chair |
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Masteropleiding |
Master's program, MSc program |
graduate program |
mede-studenten |
fellow students |
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medische verklaring |
medical certificate |
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Medisch Spectrum Twente |
Hospital Enschede |
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officiele instanties |
official bodies |
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Onderwijs en Examenregeling |
Education and Examination Regulation |
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Onderwijs Kwaliteits Comissie |
Support Committee for Program Quality |
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onderwijslocaties |
study locations |
educational locations |
onderwijsvormen |
types of lectures |
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opdracht |
assignment / exercise |
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opleiding |
study program (MSc or BSc)/ School (Organisation for both) |
educational program, course |
opleidingscommissie |
Program Committee |
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Opleidingsdirecteur |
Program Director |
Educational Director |
opleidingsspecialisatie |
Master's track/ module/ profile/ specialisation |
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opname studiestof |
assimilation |
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plagiaat |
plagiarism |
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practicum |
practical/ laboratory |
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receptie |
reception desk |
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Regionaal Steunpunt Studiefinanciering |
Regional Service for Studiefinanciering |
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rooster |
schedule |
roster |
ruim |
ample |
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sluitingsdatum |
closing date |
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spreekuur |
office hours |
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stage |
internship |
internship |
Streekziekenhuis Midden-Twente |
Regional Hospital Hengelo |
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Studentenstatuut |
Student's charter |
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studieboek |
textbook |
manual |
studiefinanciering |
study grants system/ studiefinanciering (in case of Dutch grants of IBG) |
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studiegids |
study guide, prospectus |
prospectus |
studiejaar |
academic year |
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studielast |
workload |
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studievereniging |
student association |
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surveillant |
supervisor |
observer |
Technische Natuurwetenschappen |
Science & Technology |
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tentamen |
exam |
test |
Tentamen Aanmeld Systeem Twente |
Twente Examination Registration System |
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tentamen inzage |
graded work available for perusal |
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Dutch term |
English term, used in guide |
Synonyms (not used) |
tentamenbriefje |
grade slip |
examination note |
terugbetalen |
reimbursement |
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teruggave |
refund |
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toegangspas (UT-gebouwen) |
entrance pass (UT-buildings) |
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toelatingseisen |
Entry requirement/Rules for admission |
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uitkering |
social security benefit |
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universitair (hoofd)docent |
academic (head) lecturer |
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Universiteit Twente |
University of Twente |
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Universiteitsraad |
University Council |
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vademecum |
handbook |
manual |
vak |
course |
subjects |
vak enquete |
course evaluation forms |
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vakgroep/ leerstoel |
Research group |
Research department |
vakkenpakket |
Master's curriculum |
List of courses |
verplicht vak |
compulsory course |
mandatory course |
veto recht, (instemmingsrecht) |
right of veto |
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voorzitter |
chairman |
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vrijstelling |
be exempted for |
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werkcollege |
tutorial |
seminar |
APPENDIX 7 – LINKS TO WEBSITES
Education:
3TU’s |
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Cooperation of 3 TU’s (Delft, Eindhoven, Enschede) |
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University of Twente |
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Startpage University of Twente |
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Addressbook (LDAP) |
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Graduate information at UT |
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Central Student Administration (CSA) |
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Central Student Support (Advisers, Counsellors, other) |
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Student Union |
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Sports on campus |
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Library |
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Student Portal (MyCampus) |
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Student rights and dutees (Charter) Program rights and dutees (OER) |
http://www.utwente.nl/en/education/study_facilities/charter.doc/ |
Abbreviations (in Dutch) |
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Faculty TNW and BME Program |
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Faculty TNW |
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MSc Program - BME |
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Educational Affairs Office (BOOZ) |
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Student association Paradoks |
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BME related research groupes |
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Biochip group |
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Biomedical signals & systems |
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Biophysical engineering |
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Engineering fluid dynamics |
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(Laboratory of) Biomedical engineering |
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Biocompatibility |
Under construction |
Biomedical Chemistry |
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Health Care Technology |
Under construction |
Low temperature physics-Biomagnetism |
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Membrane Technology |
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Molecular Cell Biology |
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Physics of fluids |
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Polymer chemistry and biomaterials |
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Signals and systems |
UT and BME re lated institutes
Institute for Biomedical Technology (BMTI) |
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Institute for Nanotechnology (MESA+) |
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Institute of Mechanics, Processes and Control Twente (IMPACT) |
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Integrated BioMedical Engineering for the restoration of human function (IBME) |
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The Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture (WTMC) |
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IMPACT Institute of Mechanics, Processes and Control - Twente |
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Centre for Integrated Manufacturing and Development (CIPV) |
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Cornelis J. Drebbel Institute for Systems Engineering (DREBBEL) |
Practical information:
General information for following an UT Master’s program |
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General practical information |
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ITBE - Problems with accounts and access to the Internet: |
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Notebook Service Centre - Problems with notebooks and UT-supplied software on it |
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Accomodation – for short and long stays at the UT |
http://www.utwente.nl/en/practical_information/formalities1/general_information_about_acco.doc |
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Unionshop – lectures notes availablility |
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Health and Safety |
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Admission and Enrolment to Programs: Procedures |
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Enrolment ISIS |
see web applications |
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International Office – information for studying abroad and internationalisation of UT |
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Internships |
http://www.stage.utwente.nl (in Dutch), |
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Student Mobiliteit Systeem |
SMS, see web applications |
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Vragenlijst Studiemethoden – evaluation of efficiency of study methods |
http://vsm.cs.utwente.nl (in Dutch) |
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DiSC – General Student services and Campus |
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Study with a handicap |
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Explanation of JobPayments on Campus - Virtual Employment Agency “UT-Flex” |
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Health: Insurance |
http://www.utwente.nl/en/practical_information/formalities2/health_and_liability_insurance.doc |
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Doctor |
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Applications |
Use |
Link |
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TAST |
Examination timetables and registration |
http://webapps.utwente.nl/tast/en http://www.utwente.nl/tast |
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TOST |
Examination marks |
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VIST |
Course information |
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ISIS |
Student admissionsystem |
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SUAC |
Student Union Activity Card |
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SMS |
Student Mobiliteit Systeem |
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UT-Flex |
The Virtual temp agency |
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Travel insurance: |
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TRA |
Temporary Registration Internet Access |
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WebMail |
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WebFTP |
Storing data online |
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TeleTOP |
Digital Learning Environment |
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SNT DAS |
Network card registrations |
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The “Afspreker” |
Appointment planner |
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Webapplications at UT-level
Overview accessible at MyCampus portal and per application accessible by presented link.
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APPENDIX 8 – OFFICIAL FORMS FOR THE PROGRAM
See http://www.tnw.utwente.nl/organisatie/boz/onderwijszaken/formulieren/
This appendix contains application forms for:
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Master’s course list (reduced scale) |
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Internship BME (unofficial form) |
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Master’s assignment (reduced scale) |
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Master’s exam (reduced scale) |
Check BME website, BOOZ or SMS website for forms for actual use!
http://www.stage.utwente.nl/handleiding/bijlagen/SMS-systeem.doc/