Foundation in Engineering and Technology
Key Information
Your Twente Pathway College International Foundation Year in Sciences & Mathematics will prepare you for success in UT’s English-taught Bachelor’s programmes in Engineering and Technology.
Duration
- 3 terms
Intakes
- Not Available
Location
- Enschede
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Pathway structure
Stage 1: International Foundation
There are two Engineering & Technology tracks available to students, depending on your desired progression degree:
Engineering & Technology – General pathway
Engineering & Technology – Chemistry pathway
The international foundation year consists of the following modules and terms:
- English & Academic skills
- Math for Engineering
- Physics 1
- Physics 2
- Computer Science or Chemistry*
*Depending on the progression degree.
Stage 2: First Year Degree
Upon completion of the Twente Pathway College international foundation year, you’ll enter one of the University of Twente’s top-rated Bachelor’s programmes in Engineering or Technology.
Stages 3 & 4: Second and Third Year Degree
You will continue to pursue elective modules or spend part of your studies abroad.
Programme Structure
Engineering & Technology – General stream
Engineering & Technology – Chemistry stream
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
| Academic Literacy & Skills (5 ECTS) | Academic Literacy & Skills (5 ECTS) | Academic Literacy & Skills (5 ECTS) |
| Project 1 (4 ECTS) | Project 2 (4.5 ECTS) | Project 3 (4.5 ECTS) |
| Mathematics for Engineering 1 (5 ECTS) | Mathematics for Engineering 2 (5 ECTS) | Mathematics for Engineering 3 (5 ECTS) |
| Physics 1 (5 ECTS) | Physics 2 (5 ECTS) | Computer Science (5 ECTS) OR Chemistry (5 ECTS) |
| Soft skills (1 ECTS) | Soft skills (0.5 ECTS) | Soft skills (0.5 ECTS) |
Please note the structures are subject to change.
Progression degrees
- BSc Advanced Technology
- BSc Applied Mathematics
- BSc Business & IT
- BSc Chemical Science & Engineering
- BSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Creative Technology
- BSc Electrical Engineering
- BSc Industrial Design Engineering
- BSc Industrial Engineering & Management
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Technical Computer Science
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is delivered via a combination of lectures, seminars, and project-based group work (oral and written presentation). Assessment includes a combination of examination and coursework elements inclusive of research reports, project reports, reflective statements, listening exams, debates, presentations and portfolio assignments that test knowledge, skills and language competence. You will be encouraged to undertake independent study to supplement what is being taught/learnt and to broaden your personal knowledge.
Progression criteria
A minimum of 55% in all subjects to progress to the University.
If you finish successfully your foundation year in Engineering and Technology, you have guarantee progression to the Engineering & Technology bachelor programmes.
Important dates
See all the important dates for your pathway, including application deadlines, enrolment, and term start dates.