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
- September
Location
- Enschede
Do you have an interest in invention, design, construction and processes? Would you like to make a difference in our society through technological solutions?
Your Twente Pathway College International Foundation Year in Sciences & Mathematics will prepare you for success at The University of Twente’s English-taught, top-rated Bachelor’s programmes in Engineering and Technology.
University of Twente’s experienced teachers are leaders in their own fields and will teach you how to convert practical problems into real engineering solutions. You’ll complete hands-on-team projects to employ your understanding of the theory for solving socially relevant engineering problems.
This programme will help you improve your English and academic skills, as well as developing subject-specific knowledge in many areas. It will also enable you to adjust smoothly to a new academic and living environment.
TPC will help you develop attitudes and characteristics you will need to flourish in the unique Dutch and UT higher education method. You will focus on seven core characteristics during your time at TPC. These will underpin your approach to self-reliant learning and stay with you for a lifetime.
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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 2024 - 2025
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 is via individual coursework (oral and written presentation) and examinations. You will be encouraged throughout 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.
Fees
Understand what you will need to pay for your studies, from your foundation year through to your degree.
Important dates
See all the important dates for your pathway, including application deadlines, enrolment, and term start dates.
Scholarships
The University offers some financial support for students, as well as helping you find scholarships and bursaries available from your home country.
What’s it like to study at Twente Pathway College?
Discover more about TPC
Twente Pathway College
Located right on the University of Twente campus, Twente Pathway College offers academic pathways that lead to the University of Twente’s globally recognised undergraduate degree programmes.
Choose TPC and you’ll be part of the inspirational learning environment designed to empower, evolve and challenge you on your journey towards the University of Twente (UT).
University of Twente
The University of Twente is a research university ranked within the top 300 worldwide. Its unique interdisciplinary approach, combining technology and engineering with behavioural and social sciences, prepares students for working in teams and creating solutions that people (and society) really need. Upon successful completion of your TPC pathway, you will be guaranteed progression and be prepared to enter the multi-disciplinary learning environment of your UT degree course.
With a vast international community, the ‘all-in-one’ UT campus provides the perfect environment for ambitious students to grow personally and academically.
City of Enschede
With roughly 31,000 students and a wide range of clubs, bars, restaurants and theatres, Enschede is a vibrant and welcoming student city.