The first semester of the third year of the Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree programme is the minor phase. The minor phase programme is a structured, coherent and complete educational package of academic level corresponding to the level of a third-year student. The minor phase programme consists of several study units worth a total of 30 EC which contribute to the students’ general academic competences and/or to the enrichment of their knowledge and skills in a specialist field.
You can choose to spend a maximum of one semester abroad, for instance by:
- Spending the semester studying at a university abroad, this is called a minor abroad (sometimes refered to as exchange).
- Following a minor phase programme that includes a field study, such as Crossing Borders.
- Putting together your own minor phase programme, called a free or individual minor, that includes components to be completed abroad (such as summer school, participation in engineering competitions).
Visit the Canvas site Study abroad for ET students for more information on what possibilities there are for studying abroad. There you can find, for instance, what the opportunities for ET students are, which partner universities there are, and what admission deadlines apply. If you have any questions, you can approach the student mobility coordinator by email. For appointments see the information on the Canvas site Study abroad for ET students.
Please take into account the fact that the Examination Board has to grant permission for the course you do at the university abroad and other activities abroad. The courses you select must meet the following criteria:
- The minor phase programme should be of a sufficient (bachelor’s) level;
- No or minimal overlap with the subject matter already dealt with, in case of overlap the Examination Board decides if the amount of overlap is allowed;
- Maximum of 15EC of first year study units;
- One project is allowed in combination with their supporting project courses.
More infomation about (entry) requirements, conditions and approval of the minor phase programme for ME students can be found at Rules and Procedures | (Enrty) Requirements Minor.
Examples of courses from universities abroad that are already approved can be found in the excel document. You look for your university in this list. It can be that courses are not offered anymore and/or have a different course code. Note: Even if you choose courses from this excel document your course list has to be approved by the Examination Board. For approvement see the infomation at Rules and Procedures | (Enrty) Requirements Minor.