University College Twente
| Type | Public university, University college, Liberal arts college |
|---|---|
| Established | 2013 |
| Dean | Prof. dr. Tom Veldkamp |
| Address | Drienerlolaan 5, 7522NB , , , 52°14′20″N 6°51′19″E / 52.2388556°N 6.8552865°ECoordinates: 52°14′20″N 6°51′19″E / 52.2388556°N 6.8552865°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Affiliations | University of Twente |
| Website | Official website |
University College Twente provides an English-taught Liberal Arts & Sciences and Technology programme, also known as ATLAS. It is one of the few University Colleges that offers technology alongside a liberal arts and sciences curriculum.
All students follow a three-year honours bachelor programme. They graduate with a degree from the University of Twente with a Bachelor of Science.
History[edit]
Founded in 2013, it is one of the 10 university colleges throughout the Netherlands.[1][2]
Organization[edit]
Administration[edit]
The current dean of University College Twente is Tom Veldkamp. The first dean was Jennifer Herek, who left the position to become the dean of the Science & Technology faculty at the University of Twente.[3]
The current programme director is Ans Netjes.
Faculty[edit]
University College Twente is part of the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente, a decision which was approved in 2018.[4]
Study association[edit]
The student study association is called ATLANTIS. It was founded on November 20th, 2013.[5]
Academics[edit]
ATLAS[edit]
University College Twente offers a small-scale programme, ATLAS, with a focus on students directing their education. Students must, in the start of each semester, write their own personal development plan. Besides for the core curriculum, students get ECTS credits for a personal pursuit, such as learning a new language, building a robot, or taking a creative writing course.
Grading[edit]
Students will not receive conventional grading, such as an A-F grading, but feedback. By the end of each semester, students must provide sufficient evidence that they have been able to accomplish their personal development plan. This is shown by writing a self-evaluation report.
Further studies[edit]
Students go on to enroll in a variety of master's programmes, such as sociology, artificial intelligence, a variety of engineering degrees, business administration.[6]
In 2016, the first students graduated from University College Twente.[7]
Admission[edit]
The university college has a selective admission procedure. The application procedure includes submission of a transcript, letter of motivation, C.V., English proficiency and identification. Selected candidates will be invited to do an online interview, or to attend an activity on campus.[8]
Rankings[edit]
The Keuzegids (Dutch study choice guide) assesses about 400 bachelor programs on success rate, quality of education, quality of teaching, facilities and more. University College Twente has been rated a “Top Rated Programme” for the past four years.[9][10]
In 2018, Elsevier Beste Studies ranked University College Twente number 4 among the university colleges in the Netherlands.[11]
Accreditation[edit]
University College Twente is accredited by the NVAO, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders.[12]
Location and housing[edit]
Both educational and student housing is located on the campus of the University of Twente.[13]
Building[edit]
University College Twente is located in the Citadel building. The building houses both the educational spaces for the ATLAS programme and the study association ATLANTIS.
Housing[edit]
Student housing is also located on the University of Twente campus and is guaranteed for the first two years. In the third year, non-EU/EER students are also guaranteed housing. Currently, University College Twente utilizes the Logica and Calslaan houses for students.[13]
In 2020, University College Twente will move to the old Drienerburght building on campus, which will be renovated for this purpose.[14]
Trivia[edit]
- In 2017, mythbuster Jamie Hyneman paid a visit to University College Twente[15]
References[edit]
- ↑ "University colleges: uitblinken mag. Nee, moet! - Elsevier Weekblad". Elsevierweekblad.nl. August 20, 2014.
- ↑ Wolfensberger, Marca V.C. Talent development in European higher education : honors programs in the Benelux, Nordic and German-speaking countries. Springer. p. 63. ISBN 978-3-319-12919-8. Retrieved 16 October 2019. Search this book on
- ↑ "Jennifer Herek nieuwe TNW-decaan aan de UT – Bits&Chips". bits-chips.nl.
- ↑ "Uraad akkoord: ATLAS naar ITC". www.utoday.nl.
- ↑ Atlantis, Study Association. "About Atlantis". S.A. Atlantis.
- ↑ "Beyond your Bachelor's | Your future | University College Twente (ATLAS)". Universiteit Twente.
- ↑ "Privacy settings". myprivacy.dpgmedia.net.
- ↑ "Admission & enrolment | Admission requirements | University College Twente (ATLAS)". Universiteit Twente.
- ↑ "Keuzegids - De gids voor een slimme studiekeuze". Keuzegids.
- ↑ "University Colleges: alle negen 'top'". Keuzegids. November 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Beste studies 2018 - ATLAS University College (Universiteit Twente), Enschede". Elsevierweekblad.nl. February 11, 2016.
- ↑ "NVAO". www.nvao.net.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Life at UCT | Housing | University College Twente (ATLAS)". Universiteit Twente.
- ↑ "Groen licht voor ATLAS naar hemelsblauwe Drienerburght". www.utoday.nl.
- ↑ "Mythbuster Jamie Hyneman bezoekt UT".
External links[edit]
Official website of University College Twente
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