master’s degree
Construction Management and Engineering Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering Technology! We are pleased to welcome you to the University of Twente. The excellent facilities and enthusiastic staff of the University of Twente provide a great environment to study and explore. The intention of the Faculty of Engineering Technology is to deliver young Masters of Science with a highly respected diploma who are able to solve societal problems and become a leader in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Technology, Civil Engineering and Management, Construction Management and Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering.
Prof.dr. Geert Dewulf, dean of the Faculty of Engineering Technology If you see your future in these or other related fields and aim at a role in society that makes a difference, be it an engineering specialist (technical or commercial) or project manager, join us. We help you prepare for a variety of industry professions or academic career. You will be welcomed in an open, participative and entrepreneurial environment. The University of Twente offers you the opportunity to study engineering in a multi-disciplinary environment.
We will make your Master’s an interesting and challenging journey: an adventure that will shape your future. You won’t get it for free: you will have to work hard, but this investment in yourself will result in generous rewards.
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programme Complex, innovative and multidisciplinary projects in a dynamic environment require a new breed of engineers who are able to expertly combine engineering knowledge with management skills.
The construction industry is changing rapidly. New techniques, shifting roles, complicated logistics and globalization are having a major impact on the nature of construction projects. Complex, innovative and multidisciplinary projects in a dynamic environment call for a new breed of engineers who are able to expertly combine engineering knowledge with management skills. The Master’s programme in Construction Management and Engineering (CME) can train you to be just such an engineer. A hands-on expert who is able to combine the technical aspects of civil engineering projects with the non-technical. The 3TU Master’s programme in CME combines individual technical approaches to processes in which governance issues, societal trends and management methodologies are integrated using cutting edge technology. Key areas of study in the University of Twente’s CME programme include sustainable building, public-private governance, industrialization in engineering and construction, supply chain and IT, and risk management. The broad programme has been developed in close association with the construction industry and is process- and design-oriented as well as project-based. This programme has no specializations.
3TU The three leading universities of technology in the Netherlands - the University of Twente, Delft University of Technology and Eindhoven University of Technology - have joined forces in the 3TU.Federation. This federation maximizes innovation by combining and concentrating the strengths of all three universities in research, education and knowledge transfer. Together they offer five Master’s programmes including Construction Management and Engineering. The core programmes of the 3TU Master’s programmes are largely identical and can be taken at any of the three locations. You will benefit from the special strengths of the three universities by choosing a specialization at any of the three locations. You will be registered at the location of your choice, but you will automatically be co-registered at the other two locations to ensure access to the facilities of all three.
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Admission requirements Dutch HBO students Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study of a Dutch HBO may be considered for admission. In most cases students will first need to complete a bridging course.
envisaged MSc programme and a CGPA of at least 75% of the maximum score or are top 10% of their class are invited to apply for admission. In addition international students need to pass an English language test.
University of Twente students Students holding a BSc degree in Advanced Technology, Applied Physics, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management or Mechanical Engineering from the University of Twente qualify for direct admission, conditions may apply. Students with other relevant Bachelor’s degrees will be considered for admission.
Dutch university students Students with relevant technical or scientific Bachelor’s degrees from a Dutch university will be considered for admission.
International students International students with a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent of a high quality and level in Engineering with a main subject matching the
More detailed admission requirements are available at www.utwente.nl/master/cme
Career OPPORTUNITIES Career opportunities for CME graduates can be found across the full spectrum of the building and construction industry, both in the Netherlands and abroad. Future employers may include building and construction companies, organizations such as insurers with their own project development department, engineering and design offices and consultancy firms, NGOs and government agencies such as ministries, and institutes of research and education. Positions may vary from, technical consultant, project engineer or project or process manager to construction supervisor, construction manager or division or company manager. Given the wide range of knowledge and skills provided by this Master’s programme and the current situation within the industry, opportunities are very promising. Recent CME graduates from the University of Twente have been hired by contractors such as Ballast Nedam, Heijmans, BAM, engineering consultancies such as
ARCADIS, DHV, Grontmij, Royal Haskoning, Goudappel Coffeng, HKV, and public organizations in the field of civil engineering such as Rijkswaterstaat, ministries, municipalities). Some also go to work for research institutes (e.g. TNO) or universities.
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Student’s Touch ‘The lecturers and professors are always willing to assist and facilitate you, whatever field you want to specialize in’ NAME Qin Yang
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN China
This Master’s covers many different areas and focuses on the management side of construction, approaching problems in the construction industry from a management perspective. During my Bachelor’s studies, I took a wide range of courses but never really focused on a specific topic. This Master’s has enabled me to study the construction management aspect in greater depth and to focus on the soft side of construction. If you agree that many of today’s problems in the construction industry can be addressed by better planning and better management, I think the Construction Management and Engineering programme at the University Twente would be a good choice. The lecturers and professors are always willing to assist and facilitate you, whatever field you want to specialize in. Studying in the Netherlands is a wonderful experience. It has benefitted me in many different ways. Academically, teaching in the Netherlands is very interactive and students are encouraged to communicate directly with their professors. I have also had the chance to meet a lot of other international students whose diverse backgrounds have enriched my own experiences. Last but not least, we have a beautiful campus, complete with forests and farms, something most universities in the Netherlands don’t have. It’s also
CONTACT For general information about the Master’s programme or the University of Twente, as well as for questions about the application form of your enrolment status, please contact:
University of Twente Study Information Desk Phone: +31 (0)53 489 5489 master@utwente.nl www.utwente.nl/master
pleasant to live on campus because of the various student activities organized by ESN and student clubs. The quiet environment makes it a nice place to study and there are plenty of study facilities that everyone can make use of. In general, I would say it is a campus with something for everyone.