Next Level Engineering

Program Overview

Next Level Engineering

Introduction

The Master's in Next Level Engineering is a one-year program that prepares students for a multi-faceted career in engineering. The program focuses on transitions in society and encourages students to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

Admission Requirements

• The Master Next Level Engineering is designed for ambitious students from several technical backgrounds.
• To be admissible for the master, you need a bachelor’s degree in a technical domain, such as:
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Built Environment
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Human & Technology I Movement Technology
  • Industrial Design Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering & Management
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Process & Food Technology
  • Technical Physics
• Students of these or similar programs are eligible to start the master if they follow the steps of the admission procedure.
• (Graduated) bachelor students with a suitable technical profile or demonstrable technical knowledge and skills are also admissible, please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Admission Procedure

• Once you have applied to the program via Studielink, you will be invited for an intake interview.
• The intake interview is used to examine whether there is a sufficient match between you and the program.
• The intake procedure will include the following aspects:
  • Pitch and motivation letter
  • An intake interview

Study Choice Activities

• Join one of our study choice activities to find out if THUAS is the right fit for you.
• Open Day: A visit to an Open Day is the perfect way to find out if THUAS is right for you.
• Online Information Evening: Are you looking for a study next to your work, but are you still unsure about your choice? We are happy to help you on your way during our information evening.

Degree Programme Content

• The one-year Master's in Next Level Engineering (60 EC) consists of two semesters of 30 EC each.
• The program is divided into two semesters:
  • First semester: Diverse projects, Key Enabling Technology experiments, Data Science challenges, and Applied Design Research project.
  • Second semester: Applied research project, including your graduation project.

Testimonials from Our Lecturers

• Naomi van der Kolk: Research skills teacher
• Joost van Hoevelaak: Design teacher
• Janneke Sluijs: Teacher interpersonal skills

Testimonials from Our Alumni

• Anneloes van Dijk: "Ultimate preparation for the professional practice"
• Antoine: “Truly a hands-on degree programme”
• Elske van Herwijnen: Designing with social impact
• Fahime: Scanning plastic for a clean planet
• Aref Soleymani: About studying in Holland
• Marianne Blommers: About masterclasses
• Willem Peeters: About being part of big projects
• Lieke Hondelink: About a diverse group

Career Perspective

• When you successfully complete this master, you will receive the Master of Science degree.
• At this point, you will be a versatile professional capable of going into different directions, in line with the various themes you were introduced to during the program.
• We expect you to take roles as a (technical) consultant or innovator in technical organizations.
• As Next Level Engineer, you can, for example, start working at:
  • Technical consultancy companies
  • Technical health innovation companies
  • Sustainable energy companies
  • Smart industry companies

Practical Information

• Official details of the program:
  • Official Dutch name of degree program: Next Level Engineering
  • Official international name: Next Level Engineering
  • Program code (Isat): 49144
  • Institution code (Brin): 27UM
• How to apply:
  • Your enrollment request must be submitted through Studielink.
  • Before you do, please check the official name of the program below.
• Tuition fee:
  • You will have to pay tuition fees when you enroll on a program.
  • You can pay in one or more installments.
  • If you pay in more than one installment, a small administration fee is charged.
• Scholarships:
  • Find out more about scholarships for international students.
  • Please note that these scholarships are one-off scholarships only, meaning that if you obtain them, it is only for your first year of study.
• Student finance:
  • Dutch students qualify for extra financial support via a loan.
  • Dutch students automatically qualify for this financial assistance, and international students may be eligible if they have lived in the Netherlands for at least five years or are employed for at least 56 hours per month.
• Additional Costs:
  • You must also budget for books, excursions, and field trips.
  • You can expect to pay approximately €800 per year to cover these additional costs.
  • During your semester abroad, you will also need to pay for tickets, housing, and insurance.
• Visa and residence permit:
  • More information about the visas and residence permits.

Program Outline

Careers:

At this point, you will be a versatile professional capable of going into different directions, in line with the various themes you were introduced to during the programme. We expect you to take roles as a (technical) consultant or innovator in technical organisations. As Next Level Engineer, you can, for example start working at: technical consultancy companies technical health innovation companies sustainable energy companies smart industry companies