Where innovation starts MASTER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INFORMATION MEETING INTERNSHIP 29-03-2016
WELCOME! Marijke Creusen-Erica, Study advisor (dutch students) M.Creusen.Erica@tue.nl GEM-Z 1.121 Nathalie Baten, Coördinator Internship Office N.T.H.Baten@tue.nl GEM-Z 1.126 Petri van de Vorst, Education and Student Service Center/International Office P.G.J.v.d.Vorst@tue.nl MF 1.146
TODAY The purpose of this meeting: 1) For all students: General information about the regulations and procedures of the Masters Internship MW 2015-2016 (in accordance with the PER MW 2015-2016) 2) For students who go abroad: Information about studying abroad
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM Individual space Professional skills (15) Courses (60) Internship (15) Graduation project (45) One quartile = 15 EC = 10 weeks
INTERNSHIP information 2015-2016 15 EC = 10,5 weeks fulltime job (11 weeks) Extension = optional Generation 2015-2016 Generation 2014-2015 or earlier up to 20 credits up to 18, 20, 21 or 24 credits GOAL: To link theory to practice (research / project) To learn and develop scientific research skills To prepare yourself for your graduation project WHERE: We encourage (Dutch) students to go abroad. In exceptional cases an internship in the Netherlands is optional. Admission requirements = at least 20 EC of the master s program = permission to start the internship
INTERNSHIP information 2015-2016 Time period In the PER MW 2015-2016 regulations are formulated about the maximum time period your internship may take. Your project, including your report, must be completed within this time period. How long? Depending on the number of credits your internship contains. The total number of weeks will be defined in the internship contract, which you need to fill out before te start of your project.
HOW MANY WEEKS? Project size = 15 EC = 10,5 weeks = 11 weeks On top of that: Time to write the report = 4 weeks Conclusion: Your internship may take up to a total of 15 weeks. After 15 weeks your internship report must be ready = the report that you submit for review by your TU/e mentor. Then the report can be assessed by your mentor. In some situations your mentor can ask you to make some minor adjustments. You are allowed to do so. The final report must be submitted into SharePoint as soon as possible. Your presentation can also take place after these 15 weeks.
SUBMITTING THE REPORT Students who are planning to start their internship this academic year: The (draft) report must be handed in to your TU/e mentor (digital) + cc study advisor and uploaded in SharePoint. The final report must be uploaded in SharePoint as soon as it is finished and assessed. Pay attention: You only receive your grade if your final report is uploaded in the SharePoint archive. Students who are planning to start their internship on September 1 st 2016 or later: The (draft) report must be handed in only to your TU/e mentor + CC study advisor. The final report must be uploaded in SharePoint as soon as it is finished and assessed. Pay attention: You only receive your grade if your final report is uploaded in the SharePoint archive.
PAY ATTENTION 15 EC = 15 weeks = working on the project + submit an internship report. The project size = 15 x 28 hours = 420 hours = 11 weeks.
What if you cannot meet the deadline of 15 weeks? If there are no obvious reasons for delay.you will receive an insufficient grade. This means you have to start a new project. In exceptional cases (for example personal circumstances) an extension of your internship is possible. As soon a possible: contact your study advisor (e-mail) Travel is no reason for extension.
EXTENSION What if your internship contains 18, 20, 21 or 24 EC? EC Project size Final date, including submitting draft report 15 15 x 28 hours = 420 hours = 11 weeks 15 18 18 x 28 hours = 504 hours = 13 weeks 17 20 20 x 28 hours = 560 hours = 14 weeks 18 21 21 x 28 hours = 588 hours = 15 weeks 19 24 24 x 28 hours = 672 hours = 17 weeks 21 In case of a part-time internship? The number of weeks will be converted proportionally.
MONITORING PROGRESS During your internship the studyadvisor monitors your progress You will receive three e-mails. Only when your internship doesn t show sufficient progress, you have to send a response.
INTERNSHIP procedure organization At least 3 months before the start of the internship: 1. Orientation! In consultation with your mentor; -research project -important: which topic -contacts of your mentor -University or company or institution -Destination: Europe or outside Europe -Language -Does an international internship fit within your financial possibilities www.wilweg.nl https://educationguide.tue.nl/broadening/exchange-programs-for-studying-abroad/ OASE: sharepoint experiences abroad
EXCHANGE STUDENTS within Europe 2015/2016 Norway 3 Sweden 4 Denmark 1 England 2 Germany 10 Austria 2 France 1 Switzerland 1 Spain 4 Italy 2
EXCHANGE STUDENTS outside Europe 2015/2016 Canada 2 America 11 South Korea 1 United Arab China 2 Japan 2 Emirates 1 India 2 Brazil 2 Australia 8 Argentina 1 New Zealand 3
INTERNSHIP procedure organization 2. Start organization: Go to the internship office (GEM-Z 1.126) Admission requirements: 20 EC of the masterprogram Information Pick up the forms Each student: Master Internship Contract (is not online available ; this is your proof that you may start your internship) Additional: Work Placement Agreement Trainee agreement Confidential Report
INTERNSHIP procedure organization 3. Contact Pertri van de Vorst/STU: -Learning Agreement -scholarships & grants -visa -insurances -health & travel advices -other practical matters io@tue.nl
INTERNSHIP procedure organization 4. In consultation with the university / company abroad and your supervisors: complete all forms before the start of your internship. Please note: Every form must be signed by all parties before you can hand them in.
INTERNSHIP procedure organization Up to two weeks before the start of the internship: 5. Hand in all the forms at the internship office (GEM-Z 1.126). The internship office will check all the information and signatures on the forms. So please pay attention and clearly write down: The period of your internship abroad (11 weeks) The period of your entire internship (15 weeks) The number of EC you can obtain for your internship If you receive a financial compensation; The internship office will sign your forms as well. 6. You will receive a copy of your fully signed forms. You will need these to apply for a scholarship at STU (and for your insurances)
FINAL REMARKS Start to make arrangements? Go to the internship office! (information, procedures, forms) Only by following this procedure, you'll be insured during your internship. Only by following this procedure it is possible to start your internship and to receive your creditpoints and to apply for a scholarship. For more information about the internship abroad: https://educationguide.tue.nl
International Office Mechanical Engineering E-mail: IOMW@tue.nl Phone: 040 2474046 International Office - Internship Office Mechanical Engineering GEM-Z 1.126 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 13.00 hrs 16.00 hrs
STU/International Office Going Abroad Petri van de Vorst STU/international office
STU/International Office Information about: Study Abroad Exchange Grants/Scholarships (also after study at TU/e) Practical information exchange/internship abroad 2 3 Education and Student Service Centrum MetaForum 1.214 Contact: 040 2474747 goingabroad@tue.nl
studiegids.tue.nl/goingabroad Digital studyguide 2 4
TU/e International Experience 2 5 International Experience in the Graduate School The aim of the Graduate School of TU/e is that every MSc student graduating at TU/e has gained international experience. International students at TU/e have already gained international experience since they have done part of their program abroad. Financial (grants, scholarships) and practical support is focused towards those that have not yet gained international experience.
Learning Agreement & Contract 2 6 Learning agreement Several formats available at STU/io on request, format connected to different types of exchange/scholarships Work placement agreement (internship at company) Example work placement agreement (internship contract): Official format can be found on intranet website STU, under Rules and regulations
Grants and Scholarships 2 7 Via STU/International Office: information about TU/e Fund International Experience, Erasmus+, Erasmus+ Placement, Holland Scholarship 2016/2017: Funding only available for students who are eligible to pay the low tuition fee.
Erasmus+ study 2 8 Exchange and Scholarship program of the EC; For students who are undertaking an exchange/research project at an European university with which the TU/e department has a bilateral agreement within the scheme of Erasmus+ Study; Min. 3 months, max. 12 months Grant in 2015/2016: 150/210/270 euro per month (5, 7 or 9 euro a day) depending on destination. The grant is only awarded for a period of max 4,5 months, even when your study abroad period takes a longer time. Countries: EU countries + associated countries
Erasmus+ Placement 2 9 Work placement grants of the Erasmus+ program of the EC; Grants for work placements at companies/institutes/universities within the EU + associated countries; Grant amount: individual, based on income during internship abroad Duration: at least 2 months and max. 12 months; More Information via: STU/io goingabroad@tue.nl Website: www.tue.nl/reconfirm
Fund International Experience 16/17 Mobility fund of TU/e for students who do an exchange/internship outside EU/EEA; Students who receive at least 15 credits for their International Experience; For exchanges/internships starting after June 30, 2016 3 0 2016/2017 Fund International Experience Grant: fixed amount 750 euro Limited number of grants available per quartile Grant selection based on grade average of applicant Deadline for application per semester
Fund International Experience 16/17 3 1 Start date exchange/internship between Deadline aanmelding beurs voor mobiliteit met aanvangsdatum in betreffende kwartiel Quartile 1 1 July 30 September 1 June Quartile 2 1 October 31 December 1 September Quartile 3 1 January 31 March 1 December Quartile 4 1 April 30 June 1 March
Holland Scholarship 16/17 Mobility fund of TU/e and Dutch Government for students who do an exchange/internship outside EU + associate countries; Students who receive at least 15 credits for their International Experience; Grant: 1250 euro 3 2 Holland Scholarship Academic year 16/17: Grant selection will be based on grade average applicant Limited number of grants available per quartile Total number of Holland Scholarship grants for 16/17: 14 Students who apply for FIE, apply automatically for Holland Scholarship. Top of ranking list FIE will receive Holland Scholarship.
Apply for funding 3 3 Via study guide TU/e: Aanmeldformulier beurzen
Nuffic Grantfinder 3 4 www.beursopener.nl Database of grants and scholarships available for study/internship/research outside the Netherlands In some cases a recommendation letter of the studentendecaan is required. Contactperson at STU/io: p.g.j.v.d.vorst@tue.nl Deadline for application: at least 3 months before going abroad!
5. Arrangement of Practical Matters 3 5 VISA Workpermit Health insurance Travel insurance Liability insurance Vaccinations: www.ggdbzo.nl Travel advice government: www.minbuza.nl
Practical Matters 3 6 DUO: financial compensation Public Transport card Arrangements with your bank: Credit card Accommodation abroad Language/cultural preparation Telephone (sim lock free) International Drivers license (ANWB)
Experience reports TU/e students 3 7 Reports of TU/e students who have been abroad: OASE-sharepoint Experiences Abroad Connection with VPN required Information about preparations, financial matters, visa, accommodation, culture, university abroad etc.
Questions/remarks? 3 8 International Office Education and Student Service Center MetaForum Floor 1 telnr: 247 4747 goingabroad@tue.nl Open office: Tuesday 15:00 16:00 studiegids.tue.nl/goingabroad
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