# Pre-master

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The pre-master program AI&ES is a deficiency-resolving program to bridge the gap in theoretical knowledge between the student's previous education and the master program AI&ES. The program consists of a total of 30 ECTS and lasts one academic year.

### Why a pre-master’s after your HBO degree?

Pursuing an academic master’s after your HBO bachelor’s degree offers several advantages:

- Enhance your career prospects: With an academic master’s degree, you can progress to positions with more responsibility and complexity.
- More challenging and intellectually stimulating: A master’s degree provides deeper knowledge and teaches you to think critically and analytically.
- Scientific curiosity: Discover how scientific research contributes to innovations in the chemical industry.
- Preparation for a PhD or PDEng: If you want to continue as a researcher or technological designer, a pre-master’s program is the perfect stepping stone.

In addition, the pre-master serves a dual purpose: on one hand, it fills any gaps in your prior knowledge to ensure you meet the academic level (bachelor), and on the other, it provides you with the opportunity to determine whether you feel at home, can handle the challenge, and possess the right study attitude – an essential self-assessment before starting your master's program

### Curriculum

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| Courses | Calculus variant 2 |
| Quarter | 1 |

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| Courses | Programming for Applied Physics |
| Quarter | 2 |

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| Courses | Math 1 |
| Quarter | 2 |

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| Courses | Premaster linear systems, signals & control |
| Quarter | 2 |

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| Courses | Physics for EE |
| Quarter | 3 |

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| Courses | Math 3 |
| Quarter | 3 |

| Courses | Quarter |
| --- | --- |
| Calculus variant 2 | 1 |
| Programming for Applied Physics | 2 |
| Math 1 | 2 |
| Premaster linear systems, signals & control | 2 |
| Physics for EE | 3 |
| Math 3 | 3 |

### Admission

The admission to and enrollment in a pre-master program relating to a master program are open to students who are in possession of a Higher Vocational Education (Hbo) degree certificate or a university Bachelor's degree certificate. The student has to have a maximum of 30 ECTS deficiency to be able to enroll and upon completion, to continue in the master program AI&ES.\
 Students can register through  [**Studielink**](https://www.studielink.nl/) for enrollment in the pre-master program AI&ES. Be aware of the **May 1st deadline**.\
 \
 **English proficiency requirements**\
 To successfully participate in a pre-master program at TU/e, a student needs to have a sound knowledge of the English language. Therefore, when you apply for a pre-master program, you need to [**provide proof that you have (at least) a pre-university (VWO) level in English.**](https://educationguide.tue.nl/programs/pre-masters-programs/requirements-for-admission)\
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 **Math proficiency requirements**\
 To be able to successfully complete a pre-master program at TU/e, you must have a sound understanding of mathematics B or T. Therefore, when you apply for a pre-master program, you must [**provide proof that you have the required minimum level of mathematics: pre-university (VWO) mathematics B or T.**](https://educationguide.tue.nl/programs/pre-masters-programs/requirements-for-admission)\
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 **Admission HBO Bachelors**\
 The following Bachelor’s degree certificate (BSc) provides direct access to the pre-Master's program:

- **BSc in Electrical Engineering** (Elektrotechniek or Mechatronics) of a Dutch University of Applied Science (Hbo).
- **BSc in Applied Science** (Physics/ Natuurkunde) of a Dutch University of Applied Science (Hbo).
- **BSc in Mechanical Engineering**(Werktuigbouwkunde) of a Dutch University of Applied Science (Hbo).
- **BSc in Engineering**, in the field of Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from Hogeschool Zuyd (Hbo).

For students with a different degree than listed above, the Departmental Admissions Committee (DAC) will determine if the deficiency is less or equal to 30 ECTS. If this is the case, DAC will decide whether admission to and enrollment in the pre-master program is permitted.

### Admission university Bachelors

If the deficiency of a student with a university BSc degree certificate is maximum 30 ECTS, the Departmental Admissions Committee (DAC) will determine the student's pre-master program composition no later than August 15th.\
 If the deficiency of a student with a university BCs degree certificate is maximum 15 ECTS, DAC will determine whether the student must follow the pre-master program or that the student can take the courses within the master program.