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MSc Programmes
Electrical Engineering,
Mathematics and
Computer Science
Study Guide 2013/2014
Engineering, Mathematics and
Faculty of Electrical
Computer Science
Delft
University of
Technology
Artikelnummer 06935110001
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made by the faculty in putting together this guide. How-
ever, further details about a number of subjects will only be available after the
guide has been printed. For that reason, the information published by the faculty
in this handbook is subject to change. Amendments, further details, and a more
extensive description of the subjects can be found on Blackboard:
http://blackboard.tudelft.nl and in the digital study guide
http://studyguide.tudelft.nl.
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1 University Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Education & Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.2 TU Delft Central Student Administration (CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.3 Shared Service Centrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.4 Service Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.5 BLACKBOARD - Virtual learning environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6 OSIRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.7 The TU Delft Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.8 Self-study spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.9 Student Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.10 Student & Career Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.11 Handicapped student facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.12 Sports and Cultural Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.13 The ombudsman for students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.14 Health & Safety, University Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.15 VSSD - Delft Student Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.16 Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.17 Medical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.18 MoTiv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.19 Public Lecture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.20 Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.21 Useful web addresses TU Delft:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2 The Faculty of Electrical Engineering,

Mathematics and Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.1 EEMCS – Faculty Facts and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.1.1 Directors of Education, Studies and Programme coordinators . . 27
2.1.2 Master’s Degree Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.1.3 Teaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.1.4 Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.1.5 Academic Counsellors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.1.6 International and Internship Office EEMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.1.7 The EEMCS Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.1.8 International Council EEMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.1.9 Teaching Formats and Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.1.10 Assessment and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) . . . . 35
2.1.11 Programme Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.1.12 Service Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.1.13 Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.1.14 Student Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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2.1.15 Laboratory Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.1.16 Study area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.1.17 Books and Lecture Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.1.18 Computing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.1.19 /Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.1.20 Prayer Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1.21 Lecture and Examination Timetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1.22 Notice boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.1.23 Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.1.24 Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.1.25 Cultural Aspects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.2 Useful Web Addresses EEMCS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.1.1 Study load and duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.1.2 Programme structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.1.3 The thesis project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.1.4 Individual exam programme (IEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.1.5 Examination requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
3.1.6 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.1.7 Composition of the study programme and the final
examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.1.8 Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.2 Entry requirements for courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.3 Contravention, changes and implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.3.1 Contravening the regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3.3.2 Changes to the regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.3.3 Transitional regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
3.4 Study progress checks and reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.4.1 Study progress checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.4.2 TU Delft Repository . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3.5 Useful Web Addresses General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4 MSc Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.1 The Master of Science programme in Applied Mathematics . . . 58
4.1.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme 2009 . . . . . . . 58
4.1.2 Common core courses (21 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.1.3 Orientation courses (12 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.1.4 Internship (12 or 18 EC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.1.5 Courses in Computational Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . 60
4.1.6 Courses in Probability, Risk and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

4.2 Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme in Computer
Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE) . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.2.1 First year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.2.2 Core courses (42 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.2.3 Preparatory courses (18 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.2.4 Second year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.2.5 Computational Fluid Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.2.6 Numerical Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.2.7 Elective courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.2.8 Thesis project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.3 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . . 64
4.4 Programme transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.5 Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme in
Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.6 MSc programme coordinator AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.7 Useful Web Addresses AM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5 MSc Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

5.1 The Master of Science programme in Computer Engineering . . 68
5.1.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in
Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.1.2 General Electives and Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.2 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.2.1 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . . 72
5.3 Exit Qualifications of the Master programme in Computer
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.4 MSc programme coordinator CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.5 Useful Web Addresses CE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6 MSc Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.1 The Master of Science programme in Computer Science . . . . . 78
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.1.2 Composition of the track Bioinformatics (BI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.1.3 Composition of the track Information Architecture (IA) . . . . . . 79
6.1.4 Composition of the track Media and Knowledge
Engineering (MKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.1.5 Composition of the track Software Technology (ST) . . . . . . . . 82
6.1.6 EIT Master’s Programme In ICT Innovation – Digital Media
Technology (DMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.2 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6.2.1 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . . 87

6.3 Programme transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.3.1 Transition from the master’s programme Media &
Knowledge Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.3.2 Course substitution list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.4 Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme Computer
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.5 MSc programme coordinator CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.6 Useful Web Addresses CS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7 MSc Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

7.1 The Master of Science programme in Electrical Engineering . . . 92
Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Telecommunications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Microelectronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7.1.4 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical
Power Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.1.5 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Signals
and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.1.6 General Electives and Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7.2 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7.2.1 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . 106
7.3 Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in European Wind
Energy Master (EWEM), Electronic Power Systems Track . . . . 108
7.4 Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme in Electrical
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
7.5 MSc programme coordinator EE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7.6 Useful Web Addresses EE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8 MSc Embedded Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

8.1 What is the 3TU.Federation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
8.2 The Master of Science programme in Embedded Systems . . . 116
8.2.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in . . . . . . . . 116
8.3 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
8.3.1 Programme for Professional Education Graduates . . . . . . . . . 120
8.3.2 Composition of flexible study programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.4 Interim examinations; entry requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8.5 Transitional ruling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.5.1 Interim examinations for old study programme . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.5.2 Transition to a new programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

8.6 MSc programme coordinator ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
8.7 Useful Web Addresses ES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
9 Adjusted programmes and extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

9.1 Flexible study programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.2 Honours programme Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.2.1 Honours programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.3 Teaching degree (TULO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.4 Technology in sustainable development annotation (TiDO) . . 125
9.5 Master Annotation Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9.6 TUD Design Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.7 Foreign Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
9.8 Useful Web Addresses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
10 Graduation policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

10.1 Scope and applicability of msc graduation policy . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.3 Formal procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10.4 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.5 Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.6 Thesis report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
10.7 Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
10.8 Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
10.9 Disputes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
10.10 Summary of procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
11 Map of TU Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
12 Year planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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University Profile
1 University Profile
TU Delft aims to be a preferred partner in education for students worldwide by

offering intrinsically challenging and didactically inspiring courses. The courses
are intrinsically challenging because of the direct connection with urgent societal
themes, particularly in the area of sustainability.
The study programmes are didactically inspiring through the use of active edu-
cational methods to give our students as much creative freedom as possible. TU
Delft sees its students as its future alumni, alumni who can be flexibly deployed
and can take up a prominent position on the international labour market. The
programme leading to the qualification of Delft engineer is an A-brand world-
wide. To maintain this quality guarantee, TU Delft is constantly developing its
curriculum, both intrinsically and didactically.
The university also collaborates closely with national and international universi-
ties, research institutes and partners in industry. These ties are a means for our
students to gain valuable and relevant knowledge and experience, providing
them with the building blocks for a successful future career.
TU Delft (Technische Universiteit Delft)
Visitor address
Mekelweg 5
2628 CC Delft
Postal address
Postbus 5
2600 AA Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 89111 (switchboard)
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 86522
E-mail: voorlichting@tudelft.nl (enquiries)
Web site: www.tudelft.nl

1.1
Education & Student Affairs
The Education & Student Affairs department provides support in all educational
activities: administration, student guidance, support for foreign students, sports,
culture and international projects.
Jaffalaan 9A (visitor entrance on Mekelweg)

2628 BX Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84670
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87233
E-mail: os@tudelft.nl
Web site: www.student.tudelft.nl
1.2
TU Delft Central Student Administration
(CSA)
Annual Enrolment: www.csa.tudelft.nl
Enrolment
Re-enrolment
Withdrawal
Tuition and examination fee
Graduation Support Scheme
Other information and forms
Visitor address
The CSA desk is located in the Education & Student Affairs building.
Jaffalaan 9A (visitor entrance on Mekelweg)
2628 BX Delft
Opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 except for public hol-
idays, Friday May 18, Monday December 24 and Monday December 31 2012.
Postal address
CSA TU Delft
Postbus 5
2600 AA Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84249
Fax: +31 (0)15) 27 86457
E-mail: csa@tudelft.nl

1.3
Shared Service Centrum
The SSC covers educational administration and study progress administration.
Contact Information:
Account group 1: +31 (0)15 27 89826

EEMCS OSA.EWI@tudelft.nl
AS OSA.TNW@tudelft.nl
Account group 2: +31 (0)15 27 89825

Architecture OSA.BK@tudelft.nl
IDE OSA.IO@tudelft.nl
TPM OSA.TBM@tudelft.nl
Account group 3: +31 (0)15 27 89827

CEG OSA.CiTG@tudelft.nl
AE OSA.LR@tudelft.nl
3mE OSA.3mE@tudelft.nl
1.4
Service Desk
Every faculty has a service desk. This is the contact point for students (and
staff) for all questions concerning educational and student affairs, ICT and facil-
ity services, such as:
• Hardcopy study guides
• Transcripts
• Turning in mark sheets
• Certificates for students (such as for completion of programme components,
marks or study credits for purposes of switching to another programme or a
credit-related/achievement-related grant
• Degree audit application
• Questions on the TAS examination registration system.
More information, including opening times, can be found on

www.servicepunt.tudelft.nl

1.5
BLACKBOARD - Virtual learning
environment
Blackboard is TU Delft’s virtual learning environment. All TU Delft students regis-
tered in the student enrolment system OSIRIS, all teaching staff and other per-
sonnel registered in Peoplesoft, as well as alumni, have access to Blackboard
and can make use of the virtual learning environment. Almost all communication
between students, instructors and staff goes through Blackboard. After logging
in, you will find the relevant information on studying and working at TU Delft.
Tel.:+31 (0)15 27 89194

Web site: http://blackboard.tudelft.nl
Support: www.blackboard-support.tudelft.nl
1.6
OSIRIS
OSIRIS is an application for managing study information. OSIRIS is used by
teachers for submitting grades; study advisors can get overviews of progress of
individual students and students can follow their own academic progress.
Web site: http://blackboard.tudelft.nl
1.7
The TU Delft Library
Your virtual reference desk!
All the relevant science and technology information you need

The TU Delft Library is the largest science and technology library in the Nether-
lands. The Library selects, manages, processes and provides relevant informa-
tion for your studies from in and outside the Netherlands. Much of the informa-
tion is digital.
Stop searching, start finding!

During your course, you will find that the Virtual Knowledge Centre (VKC) of
your programme will come in very useful.
The VKC is the ideal place to start when looking for information in your field, as
it provides ‘virtually all knowledge in your field’. Learn about your VKC at
http://vkc.library.tudelft.nl .

The digital window

At www.library.tudelft.nl you will find not just information on specific subjects,
but also practical information about the Library, the online catalogue, databases,
works of reference, internet sources, instructions and maps. There are also arti-
cles, PhD theses, reports, graduation dissertations, lecture notes, patents and
other TU Delft publications at http://repository.tudelft.nl.
If you are looking for specific information, or if you have a question, request,
complaint or comment about the services provided by the Library, go to
http://AskYourLibrary.tudelft.nl, the digital window of the Library.
For maps, go to http://kaartenkamer.library.tudelft.nl .
Ask your question through a variety of channels

You can communicate with the Library Customer Services via Ask Your Library at
a time, place and manner of your own choosing. Many of your questions will be
answered immediately. During office hours you can chat to a Library employee,
who can also browse along with you. The employee is then able to help you find
specific sources by pointing out information with the cursor. The answers to
some questions can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions, but you can
also telephone us (+31 (0)15 27 85678), mail us (library@tudelft.nl), or visit
one of our branches. You can find them on www.library.tudelft.nl
Easy
If you use a computer that is connected to the TU Delft campus network, you
can use, digitally, virtually every service provided by the Library. The Central
Branch on Prometheusplein 1, behind the Aula Congress Centre, is open during
the daytime, evening, and at weekends, for browsing through the books, study-
ing with or without a computer, meeting, and making copies. The opening times
of the Library are extended yet further during examination periods.
The Central Branch is also where you will find the Trésor, the treasure house
with unique, fragile and valuable items. The Trésor can be visited by appoint-
ment (http://tresor.library.tudelft.nl).
Central Library
Prometheusplein 1
2628 ZC Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 85678
E-mail: library@tudelft.nl

1.8
Self-study spaces
Specially set up self-study spaces are available to you in the faculties and library
for independent study. You will find these self-study spaces in separate spaces
and in the foyers of the buildings. Many self-study spaces are equipped with
laptop connections.
1.9
Student Charter
All rights and obligations of the student and of TU Delft as the institution are
detailed in the Student Charter. It includes information on admissions require-
ments, guarantee months, enrolment, student/staff representation, Ombudsman
regulations and codes of conduct. The charter can be consulted on:
www.studentenstatuut.tudelft.nl
Questions about the student charter should be addressed to one of the Student
& Career Support student counsellors:
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 88004
E-mail: studentandcareersupport@tudelft.nl
1.10
Student & Career Support
Student & Career Support is there to help you when you encounter issues that
impede good studying. Both individuals and groups can consult Student &
Career Support for support and advice. Consult the student counsellors, student
psychologists and/or the information centre for assistance with: legal issues,
scholarships/grants and financial support, psycho-social support, help with stud-
ies and career orientation on the labour market.
At the desk in the Education & Student Affairs building at Jaffalaan 9a (Mekel-
weg entrance), you can make an appointment with a student counsellor or stu-
dent psychologist, or obtain more information about the information centre.
The student psychologists also have an open consultation hour on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings from 11.30-12.30, during which you can see a student psy-
chologist without an appointment. Please report to the desk when you come to
attend the open consultation. Additionally, Student & Career Support will also
appreciate a phone call or e-mail to let the office know that you are coming.

At Student & Career Support you can also attend workshops and trainings such
as Constructive Thinking, Relaxing, Mind Mapping, Applications, Studying with
Dyslexia, and Personal Effectiveness. For more information,
see www.smartstudie.tudelft.nl.
On the ground floor at the Education & Student Affairs desk, you will also find
the Information Centre (open from 9.00 to 17.00), where you can go for infor-
mation about your academic or future professional career. The Information Cen-
tre can provide information on subjects such as university and higher profes-
sional education programmes, study and career choices, studies abroad,
exchange programmes, summer courses, financial aid/grants and language
courses. Most of the day, the desk will be staffed with someone to help you.
Opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9.00 to 17.00.

Jaffalaan 9A (visitors entrance on Mekelweg).
2628 BX Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 88004
E-mail: studentandcareersupport@tudelft.nl
Web site: www.studentandcareersupport.tudelft.nl
1.11
Handicapped student facilities
The university will ensure that the education is also accessible to students with a
disability. This means that there must be appropriate facilities for disabled stu-
dents or students with a chronic illness, whether financially or by providing spe-
cial educational facilities. If you have special needs, contact your academic
counsellor. Please give notice of any needs you may have as early as possible,
as some facilities may take some time to organise.
1.12
Sports and Cultural Centre
The Sports and Cultural Centre offers nearly every kind of indoor and outdoor
sport. Most fields and pitches are lit for evening play.
You can also take part in a variety of cultural activities:

• Courses, including videography, photography, painting, drawing, sculpting,
ceramics, instrument building, classical music, light & popular music,
computer-assisted sound processing, modern and oriental dance, capoeira,
philosophy and writing.
• Vocal and instrumental musical groups.

• Use of musical instruments, including pianos, drum sets, saxophones and

guitars.
TU Delft Sports Centre

Mekelweg 8
2628 CD Delft
Tel.: +31 (0) 15 27 82443
E-mail: sport-sc@tudelft.nl
Web site: www.sc.tudelft.nl
TU Delft Cultural Centre

Mekelweg 10
2628 CD Delft
Tel: +31 (0) 15 27 83988
E-mail:cultuur-sc@tudelft.nl
Web site: www.sc.tudelft.nl
1.13
The ombudsman for students
If you disagree with how your complaint has been dealt with by the Central
Complaints Point, you can refer it to the ombudsman for students, Mr E.P.M.
Moors. He acts as an independent intermediary between the complainant and
the subject of the complaint. He can also issue recommendations to the relevant
final authority on these matters, i.e. the Executive Board or the dean of the fac-
ulty.
Technische Universiteit Delft

Ombudsman for students, Mr E.P.M. Moors
Jaffalaan 9A
2628 BX Delft
E-mail: ombudsman@tudelft.nl.
Tel. 015 – 27 88004
1.14
Health & Safety, University Emergency
Services
Like the staff of TU Delft, students are entitled to a safe and healthy work-place/
study space. This also entails the obligation to act in the interests of your own
safety and that of others. The Netherlands has working conditions legislation
(‘ARBO legislation’) in place governing safety standards and rules of conduct.

TU Delft also has specific environmental, health & safety rules.
Basic rules
Students may not enter technical areas. Performance of actions and experiments
involving an element of risk are only permitted on the instruction of and with
permission of the supervisor. Anyone who suspects that he or she may be
exposed to risk in the performance of an assignment may refuse that assign-
ment and contact the Health & Safety Adviser concerning the matter.
Undesirable behaviour
Aggression, sexual intimidation, threats, pestering and discrimination are consid-
ered undesirable behaviour and are not tolerated. Undesirable behaviour can be
reported to the Executive Board. You can also contact your faculty’s confidential
adviser, who can handle complaints discretely.
Smoking prohibited
TU Delft is a non-smoking institution. Smoking is not permitted anywhere except
in the smoking areas and locations where smoking is temporarily permitted. Vio-
lation of the non-smoking rule is considered undesirable behaviour. Anyone who
is being disturbed by smoking can report it to the Health & Safety Adviser or the
confidential adviser.
Computer work
Intensive computer work can lead to neck and upper body problems. These con-
ditions are commonly referred to as ‘RSI.’ The chance of RSI is increased when
working under pressure, in situations such as completing a thesis. Advanced RSI
is very difficult to cure and should be avoided at all costs. Make sure your work-
ing posture is always correct and take short work breaks at regular intervals.
One useful tool to help you do this is the ‘Workpace’ programme.
The Health & Safety Adviser can help you and evaluate your workspace.
Emergencies and University Emergency Services

TU Delft has a University Emergency Services organisation. The members of the
University Emergency Services organisation are known to the staff. They per-
form first aid and act in the event of an emergency Any time you are injured,
always seek treatment. Always report any accidents or near-accidents to Univer-
sity Emergency Services.
In the event of fire, a work-related accident or a dangerous situation, follow
these rules:
• A ‘slow whoop’ siren over the public address system indicates that an alarm
has been sounded.

Follow the instructions immediately.

• Get yourself to safety and warn others.
• In the event of fire, activate a fire alarm.
• In the event of an emergency, dial the emergency number (112) on a land
line and answer the questions.
• Follow the instructions of University Emergency Services personnel.
For more information, see www.tudelft.nl and follow the links to ‘Staff,’ ‘A-Z
index.’
1.15
VSSD - Delft Student Union
The VSSD (Vereniging voor Studie en Studentbelangen) is the Delft Stu-
dent Union, and as its name suggests its purpose is to represent the interests of
the students of Delft. The roots of today’s VSSD go back to 1887 (see ‘history’).
The union is run by and for students.
Over the years, the VSSD has developed a number of services supported by the
personnel, such as publishing and book sales.
The VSSD is managed by the Delft Student Council.

This council of 13 learned students meets once every six weeks to discuss the
present and future policy of the VSSD.
VSSD
Leeghwaterstraat 42
2628CA Delft
Tel:+31 (0)15 27 82050
E-mail: balie@vssd.nl
Web site: www.VSSD.nl
1.16
Accommodation
TU Delft has a contract with accommodation organisation DUWO for the housing
of foreign students and guests. The contracts with the students/guests or for-
eign students are fixed-term contracts with the option of extension. Applications
for housing will be granted on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Visitors address
Stichting DUWO
Kanaalweg 4
2628 EB Delft
Postal address
Postbus 54
2600 AB Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 92200
E-mail: info@duwo.nl
Web site: www.duwo.nl
The ‘consent’ system is fairly widely in effect in Delft student residences. This
means that you will have to ‘interview’ with the residents of the house.
Finding housing in Delft is difficult, and finding cheap housing is even harder, so
start looking as early as possible!
1.17
Medical Care
The student healthcare organisation Stichting Studentengezondheidszorg (SGZ)
provides both medical and psychotherapeutic healthcare for students.
Because the SGZ principally provides preventative help, we recommend you
have your own GP who can visit you if you are ill. This can be one of the SGZ’s
own GPs.
SGZ
Beukenlaan 4
2612 VC Delft
GPs:
Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 35358
E-mail: studentenartsen@sgz.nl
Vaccinations:
Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 21507
E-mail: vaccinatie@sgz.nl
Psychologists:
Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 33426
E-mail: psychologie@sgz.nl.
Web site: www.sgz.nl

1.18
MoTiv
MoTiv is a church organisation at TU Delft. Its aim is to engender motivation,
inspiration and passion in those who choose a profession in technology. Partici-
pants in the MoTiv programmes explore their inner strength and commitment.
MoTiv’s activities are designed to augment personal skills and social support and
to make a contribution to the technical/cultural debate in society.
MoTiv has pastors with whom you can make an appointment for individual pas-
toral coaching. For those seeking reflection, there is an Ecumenical church ser-
vice every Sunday at 11.15 at Noordeinde 4.
Voorstraat 60
2611 JS Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 23421
E-mail: info@motiv.tudelft.nl
Web site: www.motiv.tudelft.nl
1.19
Public Lecture Series
Studium Generale, the TU Delft Public Lecture Series, helps you stay on top
of the oldest and newest developments in science, art, culture and society.
Studium Generale offers you the opportunity to expand your horizons and learn
about disciplines other than your own area of study.
Twice per year, Studium Generale issues its programme listings announcing all
activities. The programme listings are distributed in all TU buildings and can also
be obtained individually.
To be sure you are always informed of the programme’s offerings, you might
want to sign up for the weekly electronic newsletter. You’ll never miss a thing!
To register, send an e-mail to studiumgenerale@tbm.tudelft.nl. The latest pro-
gramme can also be found on www.sg.tudelft.nl.
Studium Generale
Adres
Prometheusplein 1
2628 ZC Delft

Postadres
Postbus 98
2600 MG Delft
Telefoon: 015 27 85235
Fax: 015 27 88830
E-mail: studiumgenerale@tudelft.nl
Website: http://www.sg.tudelft.nl
Kamer: 2.84
Openingstijden secretariaat
Maandag tot en met donderdag: 9:00 - 17:00 uur
1.20
Delta
Delta is TU Delft’s information and opinion journal, published by a journalisti-
cally independent editorial board.
Delta Editorial Board

University Library, room 0.18 – 0. 20
Prometheusplein 1
2628 ZC Delft
Postal address:
Postbus 139
2600 AC Delft
Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84848 (Monday - Thursday)
E-mail: delta@tudelft.nl
Web site: www.delta.tudelft.nl

1.21
Useful web addresses TU Delft:
• Student portal: http://studenten.tudelft.nl
• Blackboard (OSIRIS): http://blackboard.tudelft.nl
• Studyguide: http://studiegids.tudelft.nl
• TU Delft: http://www.tudelft.nl
• Education and Student affairs: www.student.tudelft.nl
• TUD Central Student Administration: www.csa.tudelft.nl
• TU Delft Library: http://library.tudelft.nl
• Sports and Cultural Centre: www.sc.tudelft.nl
• Studying at the TU Delft: http://www.studyat.tudelft.nl

• E&SA Idea Line: http://www.ideeenlijnOS.tudelft.nl
• Student & Career Support: www.studentandcareersupport.tudelft.nl
• Student Charter: www.studentenstatuut.tudelft.nl
• Delta: www.delta.tudelft.nl
• Accommodation: www.duwo.nl
• Medical Care: www.sgz.nl
• MoTiv: www.motiv.tudelft.nl
• Studium Generale: www.sg.tudelft.nl
• Graduate School: www.graduateschool.tudelft.nl
• VSSD: www.vssd.nl
• ORAS: www.oras.tudelft.nl
• Delftsche Management Studentenvereniging (DMS):

http://www.dmsso-ciety.tudelft.nl


2
The Faculty of
Electrical
Engineering,
Mathematics and
Computer Science
2 The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
2.1
EEMCS – Faculty Facts and Mission
The Faculty of EEMCS maintains and develops knowledge and skills in the areas
of electrical engineering, computer science and applied mathematics, in which it
is an international leader. It prepares students to become enterprising, respon-
sible engineers who continue to learn, and it provides a healthy working and
studying environment for this purpose. The faculty uses its knowledge to serve
society.
Our faculty is characterised by a combination of strong subjects and a high

degree of synergy between these subjects. It uses a variety of fundamental the-
ories and methods that were developed in-house and that have spawned a
wealth of technology in the field.
The faculty offers three BSC degree programmes:

• Electrical Engineering
• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
Each of the five Master’s degree programmes that we offer ties in to one or
more of our research themes. Classes are taught in English, and students are
equipped to compete on the international job market.
The MSc programmes are as follows:
• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science, with the tracks: Software Technology, Information
Architecture, Media and Knowledge Engineering and Bioinformatics
• Electrical Engineering, with the tracks: Electrical Power Engineering,
Microelectronics, Telecommunications and Signals and Systems.
• Embedded Systems
Address
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Management Support
Tel : +31 (0)15 27 84568 en +31 (0)15 27 87675
Fax : +31 (0)15 27 87022
E-mail : bureau@ewi.tudelft.nl
Address : Mekelweg 4, 2628 CD Delft
Postal address : Postbus 5031, 2600 GA Delft
Website : www.eemcs.tudelft.nl
Opening hours from Monday to Friday: 07.00h - 22.30h.

Saturday and Sunday: access only with an authorised campuscard from 10:00 to
19:30.
Public transport
From station Delft, take RET bus 40 (to Rotterdam CS) and get off the bus at
busstop “Cornelis Drebbelweg”
From station Delft, take bus 69 (to TU Zuid) and get off the bus at busstop
“Stieltjesweg”
From station Delft take bus 121 (to Zoetermeer, Centrum West) and get off the
bus at busstop “AULA”
By car
Highway A13 (The Hague - Rotterdam)
Exit 10: Delft Zuid
Exit: TU-wijk.
Park at back side of building (Feldmannweg)
2.1.1
Directors of Education, Studies and Programme coordinators
The Director of Education at EEMCS:

Dr.ir. J.F.M. Tonino, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85807
E-mail: j.f.m.tonino@tudelft.nl
The Director of Education is responsible for the faculty’s educational activities
and the development of policies and plans outlining future developments in the
field of education.
Directors of Studies:
The directors of studies are responsible for the organisation, content and quality
of the teaching and for preparing policy plans for the future of the programmes.
Electrical Engineering
Dr.ir. N.P. van der Meijs, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86258
E-mail: n.p.vandermeijs@tudelft.nl
Computer science
Dr. E.A. Hendriks, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86269
E-mail: e.a.hendriks@tudelft.nl

Applied Mathematics
Dr. H.P. Lopuhaa, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85129
E-mail: h.p.lopuhaa@tudelft.nl
Embedded Systems
Dr.ir. J.F.M. Tonino, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85807
E-mail: j.f.m.tonino@tudelft.nl
Programme Coordinators:
Dr. J. Caussin, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87144
E-mail: j.caussin@tudelft.nl
MSc ES
Dr. A. Coetzee, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85198

E-mail: a.coetzee@tudelft.nl
MSc AM, MSc CE, MSc CS and MSc EE
2.1.2
Master’s Degree Coordinator
Your master coordinator is a member of the academic staff who is appointed to

you upon your arrival in Delft. The master coordinator is responsible for over-
seeing your academic process and is expected to take an interest in your gen-
eral welfare, providing advice, encouragement and support when necessary.
Master Coordinators
Applied Mathematics
Dr.ir. M.B. van Gijzen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82519
E-mail: M.B.vanGijzen@tudelft.nl
Bioinformatics
Dr.ir. D. de Ridder, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85114
E-mail: D.deRidder@tudelft.nl
Computer Engineering
Dr.ir. A.J. van Genderen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86217
E-mail: A.J.vanGenderen@tudelft.nl
Computer Science
H.J.A.M. Geers, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83832
E-mail: H.J.A.M.Geers@tudelft.nl

Electrical Power Engineering

Dr. M. Gibescu, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85792
E-mail: m.Gibescu@tudelft.nl
Embedded Systems
Information Architecture
dr.ir. A.J.H. Hidders, Tel: + 31 (0)15 27 89504
E-mail: A.J.H.Hidders@tudelft.nl
Media and Knowledge Engineering

Dr. M.B. van Riemsdijk, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86331
E-mail: M.B.vanRiemsdijk@tudelft.nl
Microelectronics
Dr.ir. A. Bossche, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86049
E-mail: A.Bossche@tudelft.nl
Signals & Systems

Dr.ir. R. Heusdens, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83544
E-mail: r.heusdens@tudelft.nl
Telecommunications
Dr.ir. G.J.M. Janssen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86736
E-mail: G.J.M.Janssen@tudelft.nl
For the most recent contact information you can check the following website:
http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropleidingen/
2.1.3
Teaching Staff
The teaching staff consists of PhD students, assistant professors, associate pro-
fessors and professors.

2.1.4
Committees
The Education Committee

Dutch law requires each programme of study to have a Board of Studies consist-
ing of at least six members. Half of the members of these committees are stu-
dents, and half are members of the scientific staff. The Board of Studies pro-
vides advice concerning the implementation of the Course and Examination Reg-
ulations. It also advises the Dean and the Directors of Studies on educational
matters.
Committees of Education with their chairs:
Applied Mathematics (OCW)

Prof.dr.ir. C. Vuik, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85530
E-mail: c.vuik@tudelft.nl
Contact Mrs. A.M. Brouwer-Mooser, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923
E-mail: a.m.brouwer-mooser@tudelft.nl
Computer Engineering & Embedded Systems (OCCEES)

Prof.dr. K.G. Langendoen , Tel +31 (0)15 27 87666
E-mail: k.g.langendoen@tudelft.nl
Contact Mrs. N. Fousert, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534
E-mail: N.Fousert@tudelft.nl
Computer Science (OCI)

Dr. M.M. de Weerdt, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84516
E-mail: M.M.deWeerdt@tudelft.nl
Contact Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350
E-mail: c.a.m.slieker-duifhuis@tudelft.nl
Electrical Engineering (OCE)

Dr.ir. S. Hamdioui, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83643
E-mail: S.Hamdioui@tudelft.nl
The Board of Examiners

The faculty has one Board of Examiners, appointed by the Dean, for all of its
programmes. Each individual MSc programme has a subcommittee consisting of
at least three members. The subcommittee is advised by the Director of Studies
and an academic counsellor. The subcommittee chairs are members of the Board

of Examiners, which provides instructions and guidelines for student assess-

ment. It provides advice concerning the content of the ‘Regulations and Guide-
lines for the Board of Examiners’. The subcommittees are responsible for organ-
ising and coordinating all examinations. They are authorised to approve devia-
tions from official regulations, including exemptions and changes to educational
programmes requested by individual students.
Chair of the Board of Examiners:

Prof.dr.ir. H.J. Sips, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81670
E-mail: h.j.sips@tudelft.nl
Subcommittees with their chairs:
Applied Mathematics
Prof.dr.ir. A.W. Heemink Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85813
E-mail: a.w.heemink@tudelft.nl
Contact Mrs. A.M. Brouwer-Mooser, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923
E-mail: a.m.brouwer-mooser@tudelft.nl
Computer Engineering and Embedded Systems

Dr.ir. F.A. Kuipers, Tel +31 (0)15 27 81347
E-mail: f.a.kuipers@tudelft.nl
Computer Science and Media and Knowledge Engineering

Prof.dr.ir. G.J.P.M. Houben Tel +31 (0)15 27 85953
E-mail: G.J.P.M.Houben@tudelft.nl
Contact Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350
E-mail: c.a.m.slieker-duifhuis@tudelft.nl
Prof.ir. L. van der Sluis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85782
E-mail: l.vandersluis@tudelft.nl

2.1.5
Academic Counsellors
The Student Service Desk staff and the academic counsellors are there to help
you find answers to many questions. This may vary from providing standard
information about the degree programme to arranging help with private matters
that may affect your studies.
Studying obviously does not always come easily. For example:

• You may want to study, but can’t get started; you can’t concentrate.
• After your initial enthusiasm, you may start to lose interest in your
programme.
• You are overly concerned with the enormous (in your perception)
consequences of failing to do well in your programme.
• You suffer from dyslexia, RSI or some other condition.
• You are homesick.
• You need some kind of help concerning a quite simple question.
The Academic Counsellor is the first person to consult about such study-related
questions. In some cases, students have personal problems that they would like
to discuss, particularly if the problems are affecting their studies. If your prob-
lems seem very serious, the Academic Counsellor can refer you to other profes-
sionals, including the student psychologist. Finally, the Academic Counsellor can
help you find solutions that can minimise any delays in your studies.
The Academic Counsellors at the Faculty of EEMCS are:

Mrs. J.M.A. Kooijman, MSc;
Mrs. G. Rijnbeek, MSc;
E-mail: studieadviseurs@ewi.tudelft.nl
Additional information is available on the following website:
http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-academic-counsellors/
Please contact the Faculty Service Desk, which is located in the main hall oppo-
site the elevators, to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rijnbeek or Mrs. Kooij-
man: Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89803; E-mail: service-puntewi@tudelft.nl.
2.1.6
International and Internship Office EEMCS
The International and Internship Office EEMCS covers all aspects related to
internationalisation. It provides primary information for foreign students,
exchange students and guest lecturers who visit our faculty. It also supports and
advises staff and management in preparing and implementing their international

policy, and contributes to the further development of faculty policies. In addi-

tion, the International and Internship Office ensures optimal communication and
coordination of international activities within the faculty and between faculty and
central university departments.
Internships
You can include an internship in the Netherlands or abroad in your study pro-
gramme, in consultation with your master coordinator. You should contact the
Internship Officer of the faculty at least six months before the start of the
internship.
Exchange
The International and Internship Office should be your first contact if you are
considering studying abroad. Financial support is available.
Staff International and Internship Office EEMCS:

Dr. A. (Anita) Coetzee, Coordinator International and Internship Office
Mrs. H. (Hatin) Pediz-Tekis, International and Internship Officer
Room LB 02.150 (Wednesdays closed)
T: +31 (0)15 27 83506
E: exchange: exchange-eemcs@tudelft.nl
internship: internship-eemcs@tudelft.nl
msc: msc-ewi@tudelft.nl
I: http://www.tudelft.nl/exchange
http://www.stage.ewi.tudelft.nl
http://www.tudelft.nl/msc
2.1.7
The EEMCS Graduate School
The EEMCS Graduate School offers a stimulating environment for you if you wish
to obtain a doctoral degree with the highest possible value for your career. You
will have the opportunity to immerse in high-impact research projects across a
variety of disciplines and to benefit from close interactions with world-class
researchers and teachers.
Our offer
An inspiring research environment
An excellent team of supervisors that will guide you through
The ability to take charge of your own personal development in the form of a
skills programme that you can tailor to your own personal needs

In addition, the TU Delft Graduate School offer you support in administrative

matters, career counseling, and other issues that may arise during the PhD pro-
cess.
More information
More information can be found at the EEMCS Graduate School: www.graduate-
school.eemcs.tudelft.nl.
Contact
Jerney van Ooijen or Marielle van der Maarel. Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89773.
E-mail: graduateschool-eemcs@tudelft.nl
2.1.8
International Council EEMCS
Members of The International Council are master students, PhD students and
staff members from abroad. They advise the Dean on matters concerning:
• adjustments in education, research, organization, communication, etc, for
improvement of non-Dutch students, PhD students and staff members,
• what needs to be done to enable foreign students, PhD students and staff
members to work well, for instance, information or (custom made)
workshops,
• how to accomplish more social interaction between the Dutch and the non-
Dutch,
• topics or questions raised by other committee’s, boards, etc.
Chair of the International Council EEMCS

Gencay Mutlu Olcer
E-mail: G.M.Olcer@student.tudelft.nl
Contact: D.I. Stadler MSc, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84645
E-mail: D.I.Stadler@tudelft.nl
2.1.9
Teaching Formats and Attendance
Study units can have the following formats:

• Lecture
A lecture held by a professor or other staff member for a (large) group of stu-
dents

• Instruction
Working in small groups, students complete exercises and solve problems by
applying the course material. It is essential for students to participate actively
and prepare by studying the course material.
• Tutorials
A staff member discusses a number of typical exercises. Each student works
individually and tries to complete the exercises in advance.
• Guided self-study
Students work independently on a subject, without lectures, instruction or tuto-
rials. A staff member is available for guidance.
• Project
Students work either in groups or individually on a scientific or technical prob-
lem. The objective is to apply their knowledge to solving a complex problem
within a restricted time.
• Problem-oriented education
Students work in a group on a complex problem without the necessary prior
knowledge. It may be necessary to collect information from several disciplines.
The students acquire new knowledge during the learning process.
• Laboratory work
Students perform experimental work in a laboratory guided by an assistant.
• Research
Students perform experimental or theoretical work on a new subject within one
of the research groups.
• Attendance
During teaching periods, students are expected to attend the lectures and tutori-
als. Attendance at the laboratory practicals is mandatory. Given the intensity of
the MSc programme, we strongly advise against taking a leave of absence dur-
ing these teaching periods, as such absences can result in missing essential lec-
tures. The faculty is not responsible for delays in study progress resulting from
such actions, and they will not take remedial action.
2.1.10
Assessment and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
Assessment
Marks for written examinations will be posted as soon as possible, but always
within twenty working days after the examination. The results are posted on
your personal Blackboard page. If you are a registered member, you can obtain
an overview of all your marks to date on Blackboard. In case of doubt, please
consult the Service Desk. Marks for individual exam units are valid for ten years.
Please note, however, that the completion of some course components (e.g.

quizzes, tests, interim examinations, home-work, exercises) may remain valid for
only a very limited time!
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System is a student-centred
system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a
programme. These objectives are preferably specified in terms of learning out-
comes and competences to be acquired. The key features of EC are as follows:
The workload for a full-time student is 60 credits for one academic year. The
student workload for a full-time degree programme in the Netherlands amounts
to 1680 hours per year; one credit therefore represents 28 working hours.
The student workload in EC includes time spent in lectures, seminars, on self-
study, examination preparation, examinations and other related activities.
Credits in EC are allocated to all study units within a study programme (e.g.
courses, internships, thesis work); they reflect the quantity of work each compo-
nent requires in relation to the total quantity of work necessary to complete a
full year of study within a given programme.
Credits in EC can be obtained only after the required work has been completed
and the achieved learning outcomes have been assessed.
Marking scale and marks

Student performance is expressed in terms of ECTS marks. The ECTS marking
scale ranks students on a statistical basis (see also Table). The Dutch marking
system ranges from 1 (nil) to 10 (excellent). Marks of 6 or higher are considered
‘passing’, while marks of 5,5 or lower are considered ‘failing’. In the case of prac-
tical work, marks are sometimes replaced by verbal descriptions.
Dutch Marking system

10 point Quality assessment
9,5 - 10 Excellent
8,5 - 9 Very Good
7,5 - 8 Good
6,5 - 7 More than satisfactory
6 Satisfactory
4.5 - 5.5 Nearly satisfactory
3.5 - 4 Unsatisfactory
1-3 Very poor

2.1.11
Programme Evaluation
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science aims

to improve the courses it offers. We therefore ask your opinion on the pro-
gramme in two ways. Firstly, the student associations and the faculty organise
‘lecture response meetings’ with groups of students to discuss courses of the
current semester. In some cases, these meetings also include the instructors
who are involved, as well as the appropriate Director of Studies. The results are
used to improve the quality of the courses. Secondly, the faculty asks students
to complete questionnaires. These questionnaires contain standard questions,
and the results are published as statistics. We urge you to participate in these
evaluation activities, as the results play an important role in the improvement of
our programmes.
2.1.12
Service Desk
The Service Desk is the primary point of contact for students, staff members
and visitors. You are welcome here for questions or support on FMRE (Facility
Management and Real Estate), ICT (Information and Communications Technol-
ogy) and E&SA (Education and & Student Affairs).
The Service Desk can be contacted:

http://servicepunt.tudelft.nl.
At the desk: On the ground floor
By E-mail: servicepuntewi@tudelft.nl
By phone: (015-27) 89803
2.1.13
Harassment
Harassment is inappropriate behaviour (e.g. teasing, mocking, gossiping, bully-

ing, sexual or racial intimidation, violence and discrimination). The key compo-
nent of such behaviour is intimidation (whether physical or psycho-logical) that
creates an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse. If you are confronted with
any kind of unwanted behaviour, please immediately consult our harassment
officer, Mrs. Marion de Vlieger, tel. +31 (0)15 27 86180.
The harassment officer will work with you to decide how to proceed. Such situa-
tions are obviously handled in strict confidence. Additional information is avail-
able on the following website: www.tudelft.nl/ongewenstgedrag or
www.confidentialadvisor.tudelft.nl

2.1.14
Student Societies
The faculty has two student societies, which primarily organise social events
such as excursions. The societies also monitor the quality and content of the
programmes. To experience faculty life to the full, join the Electrotechnische Ver-
eeninging (ETV) or Christiaan Huygens (CH).
Additional information is available on the following website:
• ETV: http://www.etv.tudelft.nl
• CH: http://www.ch.tudelft.nl
University and Faculty Student Councils

There is a University Student Council and a Faculty Student Council (FSR). Mem-
bers of both councils are elected each year. Members of the University Student
Council are elected from the entire student body, and candidates for the Faculty
Student Council are part of a degree programme offered by the faculty. These
councils have some formal rights, including the right of approval for the pro-
gramme’s curricula. Ask your student society for details.
2.1.15
Laboratory Classes
Location : Cornelis Drebbelweg 5, building 35

Tel. (desk) : +31 (0)15 27 84588
Website : http://practica.ewi.tudelft.nl
2.1.16
Study area
There is a study area on the second floor of the high-rise building. Students are
welcome to come and use this facility which has more than 100 work-spaces.
There are workplaces with desktop computers and workplaces where they can
plug in their own laptop, lounge workplaces, laptop chairs, seating in the read-
ing area and workspaces in two closed project rooms.
2.1.17
Books and Lecture Notes
Most lecturers provide students with a list of books and supplementary reading;
this information is also posted on Blackboard. Almost all textbooks are available
in the Central Library. The faculty library also holds copies of the more com-
monly used textbooks. Reasonably priced textbooks and other materials (e.g.

calculators, disks, printer suplies) can be purchased from the umbrella student
society (VSSD). The student associations ETV and CH also sell the most popular,
subject-specific textbooks at reduced prices.
Ordering study materials through Blackboard

At the Delft University of Technology, readers and lecture notes can be ordered
on the Internet. One direct advantage is that you can order your study materials
at any time, wherever you may be, and have them delivered to your home after
payment. It is also possible to pick up your order on the campus.
The site for ordering readers is located within the Delft University of Technology
Blackboard system (http://blackboard.tudelft.nl). You will automatically receive a
NetID and password after you have registered at the Delft University of Technol-
ogy.
2.1.18
Computing Facilities
All new students are automatically registered to use the university’s computing
facilities. The faculty provides each student with an e-mail account. We will send
new students a letter containing additional information about these matters. The
university facilitates the use of computers by supplying software, low-cost cam-
pus-licensed software and fast network connections in student houses.
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89803
E-mail: ServicepuntEWI@tudelft.nl
Website: http://servicepunt.tudelft.nl.
You can use the workstations provided in the main hall and the faculty library, or
bring a laptop and use the Wireless network all over the campus.
The central library of Delft University of Technology and Building 35 at Cornelis
Drebbelweg 5 also offer many computer work stations.
2.1.19
/Pub
/Pub is the place where students and staff of the faculty meet at the end of the
day for drinks and small talk. Besides social events, such as parties, movies,
watching soccer matches, herring parties and the Beaujolais party in November,
it is possible to book the /Pub for e.g. graduation parties during the week,
excluding weekends.
Location: EEMCS basement

Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 16:00-19:00 hrs
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84854

Contact: e.vangrevenhof@tudelft.nl
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85365
www.etv.tudelft.nl/pub/
2.1.20
Prayer Room
A prayer room is located in Room LB00.501, in the basement of the low-rise

building.
2.1.21
Lecture and Examination Timetables
Lecture timetables
The lecture timetable lists all educational activities such as lectures, tutorials and
laboratory classes for each hour of the day. They also give the locations and the
name of the teacher. The timetables are available online at roosters.tudelft.nl or
Blackboard > My Student Info> My Timetable
Examination timetables
The examination timetables list the dates, times and locations of all the written
examinations for each examination period. Please note: the location will be
announced 1 week beforehand via OSIRIS. The examination timetables are also
available online at roosters.tudelft.nl or Blackboard > My Student Info> My
Timetable
A student can enroll (and withdraw) for an exam 56 days (8 weeks, including
the weekends) until 14 days (2 weeks, including the weekends) before the
exam.
Registration is obligatory. If you are not registered, you will not be
admitted to the examination session.
To apply for an exam please log-in to Blackboard, then go to the OSIRIS tab.
A manual about OSIRIS can be found here as well.
2.1.22
Notice boards
There are a number of LCD screens at the entrance to buildings and by the lab-
oratory class administration, which display the most up-to-date information
regarding lectures, laboratory courses, exam results etc. You should consult
these regularly.

2.1.23
Rules and Regulations
Regulations
There are a number of regulations containing rules pertaining to the organisa-
tion of the faculty and its programmes.
These are:
• The Faculty Regulations.
• The Teaching and Examination Regulations (TER) and its Implementation
Regulations (IR).
• The Rules and Regulations for the Board of Examiners (RRE).
• The programme-related part of the Student Charter.
These regulations are published annually on the Student portal > EEMCS >
Regulations
If you have any queries, please contact the Service Desk
(Tel: +31 (0)15 2789803, E-mail: servicepuntewi@tudelft.nl), your Director of
Studies or your academic counsellor.
2.1.24
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

(EEMCS) pursues an active policy against academic misconduct, failure to con-
tribute to group assignments, copying from the Internet and plagiarism.
The EEMCS Faculty’s Academic Integrity procedure

All aspects of academic misconduct are treated under the faculty’s Academic
Integrity procedures. Cases of academic misconduct (including suspected cases)
are always reported to the Board of Examiners. More information about the sub-
sequent action is available on the Student portal EEMCS.
Penalties
If it is proven that a student has breached the code of conduct, the Board of
Examiners can decide to exclude him or her from some or all examinations and
degree audits at TU Delft for a maximum of one year.
The various possible rulings are listed below, by way of example:

If the case of academic misconduct or plagiarism against the student is proven,
a penalty will be imposed: from a minimum of exclusion from the course in
question for the duration of one academic year (the student is therefore given a

second chance) up to a maximum of a one-year exclusion from all courses at TU

Delft.
No academic misconduct can be proven against the student but the suspicion
remains. In such cases, the matter is included in the student’s file by the aca-
demic counsellors as a means of establishing any repeat offences.
The student is found not to have committed academic misconduct and the case
is closed. Nothing is included in the student’s file.
The student receives a letter containing the ruling and the lecturer receives a
copy of the Board’s decision.
Reporting Academic Misconduct

The Board of Examiners reports all cases of academic misconduct to the aca-
demic counsellors and archives this information in a database of academic mis-
conduct to give the faculty a good impression of the numbers involved and the
effectiveness of the measures taken.
2.1.25
Cultural Aspects
ACADEMIC ATTITUDE
In the Netherlands, the objective of higher education is to produce graduates
who are critical, independent thinkers. This is reflected in both the curriculum
and the way in which knowledge and skills are transferred to students. To pro-
mote an autonomous attitude, the academic curriculum focuses largely on ana-
lysing and problem solving in groups, and on the preparation of papers. Rela-
tively little attention is paid to the simple reproduction of information. Students
are expected to know where to find the information they need and to make criti-
cal use of it. The university is no longer the ivory tower it once was. There are
now many links between university research and society. Scientific research is
becoming increasingly focused on the needs of society. This is also reflected in
the academic programmes; students carry out practical work assignments as
part of their studies, and they receive practical, on-the-job training at compa-
nies. Many university programmes aim to develop creative thinking and prob-
lem-solving skills in students from the start, and this is especially true of engi-
neering programmes.
In general, a Master’s degree programme requires students to be independent
learners and use their own initiative. You will do much of your learning alone.
Lectures are alternated with group work; the average group meets for two hours
each week. Lecturers assemble material into readers, which form the backbone

of most courses. In addition, however, you will need to find material in libraries.
You are expected to use your own initiative if any problems arise, whether they
involve the organisation of the programme, the subject matter or a specific lec-
turer. You should talk with someone about the problem; you can always turn to
your coordinator or the academic counsellors, who will listen and do their best
to help.
2.2
Useful Web Addresses EEMCS:
• Website EEMCS: www.eemcs.tudelft.nl
• Student Portal EEMCS: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/
• Timetables: roosters.tudelft.nl
• Laboratory Classes: http://practica.ewi.tudelft.nl
• Faculty Student Council (FSR): http://fsr.ewi.tudelft.nl/
• Christiaan Huygens (CH): ch.tudelft.nl/
• Electrotechnische Vereeninging (ETV): http://www.etv.tudelft.nl/
• Academic Counsellors: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-
academic-counsellors/
• Internship EEMCS: http://Stages.ewi.tudelft.nl
• International Exchange EEMCS: http://Internationalisation.ewi.tudelft.nl.
• EEMCS Graduate School:
http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/en/research/welcome/
• TU Delft Graduate School: graduateschool.tudelft.nl
• /Pub: www.etv.tudelft.nl/pub/
• Service Desk: http://servicepunt.tudelft.nl.
• Rules and Regulations: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-
regulations/
• Harassment: www.confidentialadvisor.tudelft.nl or www.tudelft.nl/
ongewenstgedrag
• Online guide for academic teaching staff: http://docenten.tudelft.nl


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3.1
General
3.1.1
Study load and duration
Each master’s degree programme has a duration of two years (120 EC) and
starts annually in September. It is also possible to start the Master’s degree pro-
gramme in the second semester, but students are advised that there might be
dependencies on first semester courses. This could limit the choice of courses to
be followed by students who start the master’s’ programme in the second
semester.
3.1.2
Programme structure
Each master’s degree programme comprises the following

components:
a. The Master Kick-Off (EWI4000), which provides an introduction to the Mas-
ter’s programme and prepares students to work in a multicultural environ-
ment. The Master Kick-off is a compulsory off-campus event comprising of
social activities, lectures, an interdisciplinary project and a workshop on cul-
tural differences.
b. Core courses, which provide the basic knowledge required for all students in
the master’s degree programme or in one of its tracks. Core courses are pre-
scribed by each master’s degree programme.
c. Specialisation courses, which provide domain specific knowledge.
d. (Free) elective courses, which provide opportunities for students to broaden
their knowledge, gain work or research experience.
e. A thesis project that serves as final assessment of the student.
Each semester the dean issues lists of the core and specialisation courses
offered in the faculty. The lists with these courses are published in the digital
study guide.
3.1.3
The thesis project
1. The thesis project is the last study unit of the programme and serves to
prove that the student acquired the academic competencies of a Master of
Science. The project involves a research or design task with sufficient aca-
demic level. The project may be executed within a research programme at

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Delft University of Technology, or in a suitable research institute or company.

The project must be executed with a systematic approach and should
include all phases of a research or design project: analysis, modelling, imple-
mentation/construction and validation/evaluation. The student executes the
thesis project independently, with guidance of one or more thesis supervi-
sors, at least one of them from the scientific staff of Delft University of Tech-
nology.
2 Students must pass the Master’s degree course work as stated in their indi-
vidual exam programme (IEP) to within 12 EC before embarking on the the-
sis project and have to obtain a Thesis Entrance Permit (TEP). The process
is described in the EEMCS Graduation Policy (MSc).
3 The thesis project and resultant thesis report should comprise original work
carried out by the student as part of the master’s programme.
4 With regard to the thesis project, the thesis supervisor may impose addi-
tional conditions for starting the thesis project.
5 Students can present and defend their thesis work only after they have fin-
ished all courses as stated in their approved IEP.
3.1.4
Individual exam programme (IEP)
1 Students draw up their individual exam programme (IEP) according to the

Programme structure, in consultation with the master coordinator and the
prospective thesis advisor.
2 Students must submit their IEP for approval by the board of examiners
before the start of the fourth quarter of the first year.
3 If the contents of a compulsory course corresponds to the course contents
of an education course(s) followed in a prior study programme, a student
can apply for exemption from the compulsory course. It must be replaced by
a specialisation course, with at least the same number of credits (EC’s).
3.1.5
Examination requirements
From Rules and Guidelines of the Board of Examiners (art. 7.12 W.H.W.), Delft
University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and
Computer Science:
The student meets the requirements for the degree audit once the following
have been met:
1. a. a results has been earned for all subjects: a mark, a pass (v) or an
exemption (vr):
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2. The method of assessment will be transparent so that the student can ascer-
tain how the result was reached.
3. In special cases the Board of Examiners may deviate from the provisions of
subsection 1. It will stipulate additional requirements if necessary.
3.1.6
Language
Courses are taught and examinations and final examinations take place in Eng-
lish.
The dean can give permission for classes to be taught in Dutch if the particular
nature of the subject, the organisation, the quality of the education or the origin
of the students gives cause for this.
Should a student request permission to complete one or more parts of the

examination or the final examination in a language other than English, this will
be subject to the stipulations of the board of examiners in this regard, as laid
downed in the Rules and Guidelines of the board of examiners.
3.1.7
Composition of the study programme and the final
examination
The composition of the study programme and the relevant transitional regula-
tions are laid down in the Implementation Regulations.
The Master’s final examination forms part of the programme. The programme
has a total study load of 120 credits.
It is not permitted for any course in the study programme to have been part of
the Bachelor’s degree programme on the basis of which the student was admit-
ted to the programme. If a course in the study programme was already com-
pleted in the aforementioned Bachelor’s degree programme, the board of exam-
iners will designate an alternative course in its place.

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3.1.8
Examinations
Number, times and frequency of examinations

There are two opportunities in each academic year for sitting interim examina-
tions:
• the first opportunity is immediately after the teaching period for the course
to which the interim exam in question relates,
• the second opportunity is at the end of the subsequent teaching period
during the same academic year, or else during the resit period in August.
The frequency of interim examinations is laid down in the Implementation Regu-

lations. A timetable of all the opportunities for sitting written interim examina-
tions is drawn up on an annual basis and distributed before the start of each
semester.
If absolutely necessary, changes can be made to this interim examinations’ time-

table but only with the approval of the board of examiners and if the changes
are communicated to students through the official means of communication at
least 4 weeks in advance. In case of force majeure, deviation from this period is
allowed, only by decision of the Board of Examiners.
If there is no indication as to the number of times a particular interim examina-

tion can be taken in any one academic year because it relates to a course not
taught by the programme itself, the relevant stipulations in the Teaching and
Examination Regulations of the relevant programme will apply. The board of
examiners reserves the right to make decisions that deviate from the norm
regarding this matter.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, there will be at least one chance

in a year to sit examinations relating to courses not taught in a given academic
year.
In exceptional cases, the board of examiners may permit a deviation from the
standard number of times that certain examinations can be taken, as long as the
deviation is in favour of the student.
Sequence of examinations
The sequence in which students are required to sit interim examinations and
participate in practicals is laid down in the Implementation Regulations.
In exceptional circumstances, the dean may permit a student to take part in one
or more examinations and/or practicals, prior to passing the Bachelor’s audit

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and/or, if applicable, prior to completing the transition programme. This permis-

sion is valid for a maximum of one calendar year.
The order of interim examinations

If there is a specific order in which the interim examinations are to be taken,
this shall be published in the digital study guide.
The form of interim examinations

The form of the interim examinations is specified in the study guide before the
start of the concerned education period.
Validity of interim examinations

The result of an interim examination is valid for an unlimited period. However, in
cases where the interim examination result dates from over six years ago, the
board of examiners may impose an additional or substitute examination.
The form of examination and method of assessment

1 The interim examinations are set as described in the Implementation Regu-
lations. Practical skills are tested during the hours allocated for practical
training.
2 If there is no indication as to the way an examination is to be set because it
relates to a course not taught by the programme itself, the relevant stipula-
tions in the Teaching and Examination Regulations or the manual of the rel-
evant programme will apply.
3 The board of examiners may, if it so wishes, deviate from the provisions of
subsections 1 and 2, in favour of the student.
Oral examinations
1 Only one student at a time will sit an oral examination, unless the examiner
in question specifies otherwise.
2 Preferably, an oral exam will take place with two examiners and anyhow
when it is requested by a student. A request to this end has to be submitted
to the lecturer at least 7 days before the exam.
3 Oral examinations will be held in public, unless determined otherwise by
either the board of examiners or the individual examiner or unless the stu-
dent has formally objected to the public nature of the examination.
4 Prior to an oral examination, the examiner must ask the student to provide
proof of identity.

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Determining and announcing the results

1 The examiner is required to determine the result of an oral examination as
soon as it is finished and to supply the student with a written statement of
the result.
2 In the case of written examinations, the examiner is required to deter-mine
the result as soon as possible after the examination but within 15 working
days at most. The examiner forwards the necessary details to the student
administration. Taking due account of the student’s right to privacy, the stu-
dent administration then ensures that the results are registered and pub-
lished within 20 working days of the examination date. If the examiner is not
able to meet these requirements due to exceptional circumstances, he or
she must inform the board of examiners, stating the reasons for the delay.
The student administration will then pass this information on to the stu-
dents.
3 Regarding any examinations that are not taken orally or in writing, the board
of examiners shall determine beforehand precisely how and within which
period of time the student will be notified of the results.
4 When receiving the result of an examination, the student will be made
aware of his or her right to inspect the results as referred to in Article 15, as
well as the opportunity to lodge an appeal with the Examination Appeals
Board.
The right to inspect the results

1 For a period of at least 20 working days after notification of the results of
any written examination, the student has the right to inspect his or her
marked work. On request students will be supplied with a copy of the
marked work.
2 During the period referred to in subsection 1, all interested individuals may
acquaint themselves with the questions and assignments set in the examina-
tion, as well as with the criteria used for marking.
3 The board of examiners may determine that the right to inspection or
perusal referred to in subsections 1 and 2 will take place at a location speci-
fied beforehand and at no less than two specific times, also decided on
beforehand. If the student can prove that he/she is or was unable to be
present at the location at the set time due to circum-stances beyond his or
her control, then another opportunity will be provided, if possible within the
period stated in subsection 1. The loca-tion and times mentioned in the first
sentence will be announced well in advance.

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Discussing the examination results

1 As soon as possible after the results of an oral examination have been
announced, an opportunity can be arranged to discuss the results, either at
the student’s request or at the instigation of the examiner. At this meeting,
the reasons behind the marks awarded will be explained.
2 For a period of 20 working days after the results have been announced, stu-
dents who have taken a written examination may submit a request to dis-
cuss the results with the relevant examiner. This discussion will take place
within a reasonable time span and at a place and time determined by the
examiner.
3 In cases where a collective discussion is organised by or on the instructions
of the board of examiners, a student may only submit a request, as
described in the preceding subsection, if he/she was present at the collective
discussion and if he/she provides a good reason for the request or if, due to
circumstances beyond his/her control, he/she was unable to attend the col-
lective discussion.
4 The provisions of subsection 3 are similarly applicable if either the board of
examiners or the examiner first gives the student the opportunity to com-
pare his/her answers with model answers.
5 The board of examiners may permit departures from the provisions of sub-
sections 2 and 3.
Adaptations to help students with a disability

Students who have a physical or sensory disability are entitled to adaptations in
teaching, examinations and practicals, on written request. These changes will be
geared as much as possible to a student’s individual needs, but they must not
affect the quality or the degree of difficulty of a course or an examination pro-
gramme. The facilities provided to this end may involve adapting the form or
duration of examinations and/or practicals to the student’s individual situation or
making practical aids available.
This request should be accompanied by a recent medical certificate from a doc-
tor or a psychologist. If there is evidence of dyslexia, the request should be
accompanied by a document issued by a recognised dyslexia-testing bureau (i.e.
registered with BIG, NIB, or NVO). If possible, this certificate should also esti-
mate the extent to which the disability forms an obstacle to study progress.
Requests for the adaptation of teaching facilities will be decided upon by the
dean or by the director of studies acting on the dean’s behalf. The board of
examiners will decided on requests for adaptations to examinations.

3 General
Exemption from examinations or practicals

After having been advised by the relevant examiner, the board of examiners may
decide to exempt students from an examination or practical on the grounds of:
a an interim examination involving a unit of study that, in terms of content
and study load, was equivalent to a comparable university course in the
Netherlands or beyond, or
b an examination, final examination or practical completed within the Dutch
higher education system or
c elsewhere which, as regards content and study load, corresponds with the
examination or practical for which exemption is sought, or
d proof of knowledge and/or skills acquired outside the higher education sys-
tem.
If the relevant examiner has made a fully motivated proposal to this effect, the
board of examiners may grant exemption from an interim examination.
3.2
Entry requirements for courses
If there are entry requirements for a course these are specified in the digital
study guide before the start of the education period in which this course is
offered.
3.3
Contravention, changes and
implementation
3.3.1
Contravening the regulations
If the (digital) study guide and/or any other regulations relating to the study
programme and/or the examination programme prove to contravene the Teach-
ing and Examination Regulations and the accompanying Implementation Regula-
tions, precedence will be given to the provisions of these Teaching and Examina-
tion Regulations in combination with the Implementation Regulations.

3 General
3.3.2
Changes to the regulations
Any changes made to these regulations will be made by special resolution of the
dean.
No changes made will affect the current academic year unless it is reason-able
to suppose that the interests of students will not be adversely affected.
No change made to these regulations may negatively affect any previous deci-
sions concerning a student that are made by the board of examiners on the
basis of these regulations.
3.3.3
Transitional regulations
If the composition of the study programme undergoes intrinsic changes or if

these regulations are amended, the dean will draw up transitional regulations
that will be incorporated into the Implementation Regulations.
Such transitional regulations are required to include:

a a provision concerning the exemptions that can be given on the basis of
interim examinations already passed;
b a provision specifying the period of validity of the transitional regulations.
If a course is removed from the study programme, four opportunities to sit an

examination in this course will be granted after the last classes have been
taught: an examination in the last teaching period of the course , a resit in the
same academic year, and two resits in the subsequent academic year.
For one additional subsequent academic year, students who were registered as
Pre-Master’s students on 31 August 2012, will have the opportunity to undertake
Master’s subjects. After 1 September 2013, students must have passed the
Bachelor’s degree, on which his/her admission was based, and/or completed the
transition programme that he/she had to complete in addition to the Master’s
degree course, prior to studying further on this degree programme
The Teaching and Examination Regulations, together with the accom-

panying Implementation Regulations
Go to: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/
Direct to: Regulation

3 General
3.4
Study progress checks and reporting
3.4.1
Study progress checks
The student administration is responsible for ensuring that each student is able
to see and check his/her own results via the electronic learning environment. It
is also possible to obtain the results at the Servicepoint of the faculty of EEMCS.
The Dean is responsible for supervising the progress of all students enrolled in
the programme. Such supervision shall include an assessment of the options for
study that are available to students, both inside the programme and beyond it.
3.4.2
TU Delft Repository
Students are expected to make their Master’s thesis report available online at
the Repository at least 5 working days before graduation! You can do this at
http://repository.tudelft.nl
What is the TU Delft Repository?

TU Delft Repository is the central digital source of public scientific publications
(full text) at TU Delft. The TU Delft Library is responsible for the organisation
and management of the TU Delft Repository.
Would you like to know more about the TU Delft Repository?

Why not take a look at the TU Delft Repository’s website:
http://www.library.tudelft.nl/ws/search/publications/theses/index.htm
3.5
Useful Web Addresses General
• Regulations: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-regulations/
• Forms: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-forms/
• Graduation policy (chapter 9): http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-
graduation-policy-msc/
• Schedules: roosters.tudelft.nl
• TU Delft Repository: http://repository.tudelft.nl
• Digital study guide: studiegids.tudelft.nl

4 General

4
MSc Applied
Mathematics
4 MSc Applied Mathematics
4.1
The Master of Science programme in
Applied Mathematics
4.1.1
Composition of the Master’s degree programme 2009
The Master’s Degree Programme has only one track: Applied

Mathematics.
Within this track there are two specialisation options:
1. Computational Science and Engineering
2. Probability, Risk and Statistics
An individual exam programme consists of the following parts:

1 A common core worth 21 EC
2 Orientation courses worth 12 EC
3 A compulsory internship worth 12 EC or 18 EC
4 Courses chosen from one of the lists of the specialisation options worth
18 - 30 EC
5 An elective part that the student can spend on units of study that are not
part of the Applied Mathematics curriculum, such as a work experience,
international exchange programme, courses offered by other disciplines, a
minor, courses to fulfil the requirements of SEC, language courses (maximal
6 EC), the Christiaan Huygens study trip (3 EC), etc. The elective part consti-
tutes 15 - 27 EC.
6 A thesis project worth 42 EC WI5005INT (with internship Intern) or
WI5005EXT (without internship Extern).
4.1.2
Common core courses (21 EC)
The common core consists of the following courses:
The common core consists of the following course:

EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC
WM0935TU Modelling for Sustainable Development 3 EC

And three of the following courses:

WI4201 Scientific Computing 6 EC
WI4202 Stochastic Processes 6 EC
WI4203 Applied Functional Analysis 6 EC
WI4227 Discrete Optimisation 6 EC
4.1.3
Orientation courses (12 EC)
Orientation courses are chosen from the following courses:
WI4204 Advanced Modeling 6 EC

WI4205 Applied Finite Elements 6 EC
WI4206 Applied Statistics 6 EC
WI4129 Stochastic Differential Equations 6 EC
WI4207 Continuous Optimization 6 EC
WI4219 Discrete Optimization* 6 EC
WI4209 Systems and Control 6 EC
WI4052 Risk Analysis 6 EC
* May not be chosen if WI4227 is part of the exam programme.
The course on Risk Analysis is offered in Delft. The other orientation courses are
part of the 3TU Mathematics Electives, offered by the Dutch Technical Universi-
ties in cooperation with the ‘Dutch Mastermath Program’. They are offered at a
central location in the Netherlands to students of the three technical universities
(as well as to interested students from other universities). The exact schedules
will be announced on the Mastermath website, www.mastermath.nl
4.1.4
Internship (12 or 18 EC)
During their study students are required to gain experience as a mathematician

outside the institute. For students who perform their thesis project at the Delft
Institute of Applied Mathematics this requirement must be fulfilled through a
compulsory internship as part of the non-mathematical electives.
Exceptions:
• Students that follow a bridging programme to compensate deficiencies,
follow the Teacher degree programme (SEC) or the TIDO programme;
• Students with legitimate reasons can submit a request at the Board of
Examiners to be released from the compulsory internship.

One out of two possible internships be chosen:
WI5012 Internship 12
WI5018 Internship 18
Students that intend to carry out an internship should contact the internship
coordinator:
Prof.dr.ir. A.W. Heemink
Phone: +31 (0)15 27 85813
4.1.5
Courses in Computational Science and Engineering
Students in this specialisation may choose the mathematics electives from the
following list of courses. It is also possible to choose courses from the specialisa-
tion ‘Probability, Risk and Statistics’, from the orientation courses, from the mas-
ter Mathematics at Leiden University and from the Master-math programme.
AM Specialisation options CSE (at least 18 EC)

WI4005 Wavelets ** 6 EC
WI4006 Special Functions * 6 EC
WI4011 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 EC
WI4019 Non-linear Differential Equations 6 EC
WI4046 Spectral Theory of Linear Operators * 6 EC
WI4054 Environmental Simulation and Data Assimila-tion 6 EC
WI4055 Computational Aspects of Stochastic Differen-tial Equations 6 EC
WI4154 Computational Finance 6 EC
WI4210 Partial Differential Equations and Functional Analysis ** 6 EC
WI4211 Advanced Topics in Analysis 6 EC
WI4212 Advanced Numerical Methods 6 EC
WI4226 Advanced System Theory 6 EC
WI4320 Measure Theory and Integration 6 EC
WI4224 Special topics in Financial Engineering 6 EC
Courses marked with * or ** are not offered every year:

courses marked with **are offered in 2013/2014, and those marked with * are
offered in 2014/2015.

4.1.6
Courses in Probability, Risk and Statistics
Students in this specialization choose their mathematics electives from the fol-
lowing list of courses. It is also possible to choose courses from the specializa-
tion, ‘Computional Science and Engineering’, from the orientation courses, from
the master Mathematics at Leiden University and from the Mastermath pro-
gramme.
AM Specialisation options PRS (at least 18 EC)

WI4042 Dynamical Systems * 6 EC
WI4050 Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis 6 EC
WI4320 Measure Theory and Integration 6 EC
WI4079 Financial Mathematics 6 EC
WI4138 Decision Theory/Expert Judgement 6 EC
WI4139 Advanced Topics in Decision Theory 6 EC
WI4614 Stochastic Simulation 6 EC
WI4220 Bio Environmental Statistics 6 EC
WI4224 Special topics in Financial Engineering 6 EC
WI4225 Interacting particle systems: theory and applications* 6 EC
WI4156(TU) Game theory 6 EC
Courses marked with * or ** are not offered every year.

Courses marked with ** are offered in 2013/2014, and those marked with * are
offered in 2014/2015.
4.2
Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme
in Computer Simulations for Science and
Engineering (COSSE)
Students in the Erasmus Mundus master’s Programme in Computer Simulations
for Science and Engineering (COSSE) follow the programme required by Eras-
mus Mundus. This programme requires that students attend different universi-
ties in the first and the second year. However, both universities must be repre-
sented by full professors of the Mathematics departments of these universities in
the committee in charge of the examination of the thesis.

4.2.1
First year
An individual exam programme of students in the programme at Delft University

of Technology in their first year consists of at least 7 core courses, at least 3
preparatory courses
4.2.2
Core courses (42 EC)
The core courses consist of:
TW3530COSSE Numerical Methods II 6 EC

Wi4019 Non-linear Differential Equations 6 EC
WI4201COSSE Scientific Computing 6 EC
WI4202 Stochastic Processes 6 EC
WI4203 Applied Functional Analysis 6 EC
WI4204 Advanced Modeling 6 EC
WI4205 Applied Finite Elements 6 EC
4.2.3
Preparatory courses (18 EC)
The preparatory courses may be chosen from the following list:

WI4055 Comp Aspects of Stoch Diff Eqns 6 EC
WI4220 Bio Environmental Statistics 6 EC
WI4223COSSE Advanced Modelling Methods 6 EC
IN4049 Introduction to High Performance Computing 6 EC
IN4177 Math Biology: the Virtual Cell 6 EC
IN4307 Medical Visualization 5 EC
4.2.4
Second year
An individual exam programme of students in the programme at TU Delft in

their second year consists of :
1 Specialisation courses worth at least 18 EC
2 A Seminar/Literature Study worth 12 EC (WI5001)
3 The thesis project worth 30 EC (WI5000)

4.2.5
Computational Fluid Dynamics
The specialisation courses for Computational Fluid Dynamics may be

chosen from the following list:

WI4054 Environmental Simulation and Data Assimilation 6 EC
WI4212 Advanced Numerical Methods 6 EC
4.2.6
Numerical Linear Algebra
The specialisation courses for Numerical Linear Algebra may be chosen

from the following list:
WI4017 Parallel Computing 6 EC

IN4049TU Introduction to High Performance Computing 6 EC
4.2.7
Elective courses
Elective courses can be chosen to broaden the knowledge in Computer Simula-

tion but can also be used to add up to the total of 90 EC of courses stipulated in
the two year programme.
They may be chosen from the following list:
WI4055 Computational Aspects of Stochastic Differential Equations 6 EC

WI4154 Computational Finance 6 EC
4.2.8
Thesis project
A thesis project worth 30 EC. Approval of the IEP by the thesis professor and
the Board of Examiners is required before the thesis work starts.
The Delft University of Technology Applied Mathematics Master’s degree will be

awarded if a student has earned a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark that is greater than or
equal to 6, for all study units of his or her individual exam programme of the
COSSE Master’s programme at Delft University of Technology in the first year

and has passed all study units of the second year of the COSSE Master’s pro-
gramme at one of the other COSSE universities;
or if a student has passed all study units of the first year of the COSSE Master’s
programme at one of the other COSSE universities and has earned a ‘V’ (passed)
or a mark that is greater than or equal to 6 for all study units of his or her indi-
vidual exam programme at Delft University of Technology in the second year of
his or her COSSE Master’s programme.
4.3
Bridging programmes for professional
education graduates
There are no bridging programmes.
4.4
Programme transitions
There are no specific programme transition stipulations.
4.5
Exit Qualifications of the Master’s
programme in Applied Mathematics
Graduates of the master programme in Applied Mathematics:
• have profound knowledge of a broad range of applied mathematics methods
and techniques;
• have a thorough knowledge of the mathematical structures and theories
underlying applied mathematics;
• be able to use the available tools easily. Therefore, he or she has a thorough
knowledge of informatics;
• have the ability to transform real-life problems, which may or may not be
structured, into a mathematical model in a realistic way and to analyse this
model with the available mathematical methods; therefore it is necessary to
have knowledge of one or more areas of application;
• have the capability to adapt the available mathematical methods and
techniques to and to extend them for the appropriate area of application;
• be able to study fruitfully the international literature on a specific area of
applied mathematics;
• have studied an area of application in sufficient depth to be able to show by
means of an M.Sc. thesis that he or she is able to apply and extend the
relevant mathematics;
• be able to report adequately, both verbally and in writing;

• have sufficient communication skills to be able to co-operate with others and

to discuss research topics and results of research;
• have a global insight into the interdependence between the science and the
role that mathematics play in it;
• have an insight into the role of mathematics in the society and into the
responsibilities belonging to them.
4.6
MSc programme coordinator AM
Dr.ir. M.B. van Gijzen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82519
E-mail: M.B.vanGijzen@tudelft.nl
4.7
Useful Web Addresses AM:
• Mathematics electives at Leiden University: http://www.mastersinleiden.nl/
programmes/mathematics/en/introduction
• Dutch Master’s programme in Mathematics: http://www.mastermath.nl/
• DIAM: http://math.ewi.tudelft.nl
• COSSE: www.kth.se/cosse


5
MSc Computer
Engineering
5 MSc Computer Engineering
5.1
Computer Engineering
5.1.1
Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Computer
Engineering
An individual exam programme consists of the following parts:

1 Compulsory courses worth 33 EC.
2 Specialisation courses worth at least 27 EC. At least 17 EC need to be taken
from the list of specialisation courses. The remaining specialisa-tion courses
can be chosen from other master programmes offered by EEMCS.
3 Free elective courses worth 15 EC that the student can spend on study units
offered within another curriculum, work experience or an interna-tional
exchange programme. This space can also be used for homologa-tion
courses.
4 A thesis project worth 45 EC.
The compulsory courses are:

ET4054 Methods and Algorithms for System Design 5 EC
ET4074 Modern Computer Architectures 5 EC
ET4246 Introduction Computer System Engineering 2 EC
IN4303 Compiler Construction 5 EC
IN4026(-12) Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 EC
ET4170 Computer Arithmetic 5 EC
ET4171 Processor Design Project 5 EC

The list of specialisation courses is:

At least 17 EC need to be taken from the following list of specialisation
courses.
ET4034 Telecom, Architectures & Business models 4 EC

ET4076-11 VLSI Test Technology & Reliability 5 EC
ET4235 Digital Signal Processing 4 EC
ET4078 Computer Architecture (Special Topics) 4 EC
ET4247* High-Tech Start-ups 5 EC
ET4285 Measuring and Simulating the Internet 4 EC
ET4293 Digital IC Design 4 EC
ET4310 Supercomputing for Big Data 5 EC
ET4351 VLSI Systems on Chip 4 EC
ET4359 Advances in Networking 5 EC
ET4362 High Speed Digital Design for Embedded Systems 5 EC
ET4370 Reconfigurable Computing Design 5 EC
ET4381 NetworkAdvanced Multicore Systems 5 EC
IN4073 Embedded Real-Time Systems 6 EC
IN4150 Distributed Algorithms 6 EC
IN4341 Performance Analysis 5 EC
IN4343 Real-Time Systems 5 EC
IN4398 Internet of Things seminar 5 EC
* ET4247 is not an option for students who took ET3605 High-Tech Start-ups in
their BSc degree programme at Delft University of Technology.
In case of a complex thesis project, carried out by a team of students, individual
contributions should be distinguishable.
You are strongly recommended to choose one of the following three specialisa-
tions: Embedded Systems; General Purpose & High Performance Computing; or
Distributed Systems & Networks. These specialisation profiles contain the follow-
ing courses.
Embedded Systems:
ET4362 High Speed Digital Design for Embedded Systems 5 EC

IN4342 Embedded Systems Laboratory 5 EC
IN4343 Real-time Systems 5 EC

General Purpose and High Performance Systems:
ET4078 Computer Architecture (Special Topics) 4 EC

ET4351 VLSI Systems on Chip 4 EC
Distributed Systems and Networks:

5.1.2
General Electives and Laboratories
General Elective Courses

This section contains a non-exhaustive list of elective courses that may be
chosen in the free elective space. In this space students are free to choose
any study unit like a research task, an international exchange programme, an
internship, an interfaculty specialisation profile or courses offered by other
universities or by the Delft University of Technology
It is possible to choose:
• courses that are suggested as ‘general elective courses and laboratories’ in
this chapter of the Study Guide.
• compulsory courses or specialisation courses in any of the other EEMCS MSc
programmes
• courses that are part of EEMCS BSc-minor programmes
• courses that are offered by other TU Delft faculties or other universities;
It is not allowed to include:

• Courses that are part of the compulsory part of the TU Delft BSc programme
that was taken previously, or courses that are very similar in content
• more than 6 EC of language courses and skills
• more than 12 EC of homologation courses Please note that courses from this
list of general electives can only be included as a specialization course in an
individual exam programme for a track or a programme if the course is
explicitly listed as a specialization course for that track or programme.
The MSc degree programme as a whole must be of sufficient quality according

to the Board of Examiners.

General Elective Courses and Academic Skills
ET4399 Extra Project max. 15 EC

ET5S Internship 12-20 EC
WM0203TU Oral Presentations 2 EC
WM0203TU-Eng Oral Presentations 2 EC
WM1102TU Written English for Technologists-2 3 EC
Laboratories 2013
ET4icp IC-Technology Lab 2 EC
Business Engineering & Management 2013
SPM9310 E-business 6 EC
SPM9624 Information Security 4 EC
WM0516TU Turning Technology into Business 6 EC
Courses in Control Systems Engineering 2013
SC4040 Filtering & Identification 6 EC

SC4060 Model Predictive Control 4 EC
SC4070 Control Systems Lab 4 EC
SC4081-10 Knowledge Based Control Systems 4 EC
SC4091 Optimization in Systems and Control 4 EC
SC4092 Modeling and Nonlinear Systems Theory 4 EC
SC4160 Modeling and Control of Hybrid Systems 3 EC
WB2414-09 Mechatronic System Design 4 EC
Language courses and skills 2013
WM1101TU English for Academic Purposes-3 3 EC

WM1112TU Spoken English for Technologists-2 2 EC
WM1115TU Elementary Course Dutch for Foreigners 3 EC
WM1116TU Elementary Course: Dutch for Foreigners, Follow Up 3 EC

Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire

knowledge missing from their previous BSc degree programme.
ET3155 Algorithms and Data Structures 5 EC

ET4174 System Programming in C 3 EC
ET4272 System Design with HDLs 2 EC
ET8030 Operating Systems Project 3 EC
TI3075TU Programming with Java 3 EC
TI2715-A Signaalverwerking 5 EC
TI2725-A Operating Systems 5 EC
TI2725-B Digitale Systemen 5 EC
TI2725-C Embedded Software 5 EC
Profile Biomedical Engineering 2011

Coordinator: Dr.ir. W.A. Serdijn
E-mail: w.a.serdijn@tudeflt.nl
BM1107 Anatomy and Physiology 5 EC

BM1109 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic Devices) & Health Care Systems 5 EC
BM1120-13 Medical Instruments B: Quality Assurance in Design 3 EC
ET4127 Themes in Biomedical Engineering 4 EC
ET4130 Bioelectricity 3 EC
5.2
Adjusted Programmes
5.2.1
Bridging programmes for professional education graduates
Students having obtained a relevant ‘HBO degree’ from a Dutch institute of pro-
fessional education in Electrical Engineering (Elektrotechniek), Embedded Sys-
tems or Computer Science (Technische Informatica) can gain access to the
Master’s degree programme via a bridging programme. The bridging programme
consists of a minimum of 34 EC in the field of calculus, mathematical modelling
and computer engineering.

All students must include the following compulsory courses in their

individual bridging programme:
WI1708TH1 Analysis 1 3 EC
WI1807TH1 Linear Algebra 1 3 EC
EE2511 Stochastische processen 3 EC
EE3432 Computer architectuur en organisatie 4 EC
For students with an HBO degree Computer Science (Technische

Informatica):
TI2715-A Signal Processing 5 EC

and one of the following courses
EE1410 Digitale Systemen 5 EC
or
TI2725-B Digitale Systemen 5 EC
For students with an HBO degree Electrical Engineering (Elektro-

techniek):
EE1400** Programming in C 3 EC
EE2421 OO Programmeren 2 EC
TI1315** Algoritmen en Datastructuren 5 EC
**Students who started their Bridging programme before 2013 can replace
TI1315 with ET3155
Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme if they have their
HBO diploma and if they have obtained at least 30 EC and include at least
WI1708TH1, WI1708TH3, WI1807TH1, WI1807TH2 and EE2511. The study
units of the bridging programme that are not included in this set of 30 EC must
form part of the Master’s degree programme and will be considered ‘homologa-
tion courses’ in the free elective space, which is restricted to 15 EC.
This bridging programme is valid for two years. If it has not been completed
within two years, students have to transfer to the new bridging programme,
with the understanding that credits earned for study units that are identical in
the old and the new bridging programme remain valid.

5.3
Exit Qualifications of the Master
programme in Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering is the discipline that embodies the science and technol-
ogy of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of soft-ware and
hardware components of modern computing systems and computer-controlled
equipment. Computer Engineering is solidly grounded in the theories and prin-
ciples of computing, mathematics, science, and engineering and it applies these
theories and principles to solve technical problems through the design of com-
puting hardware, software, networks, and processes.
Knowledge.
The Computer Engineering graduate has general knowledge of mathematics,
electrical engineering, and computer science and has a profound and broad
understanding of computer engineering disciplines, including but not limited to
programming, hardware description languages, state-of-the-art computer archi-
tectures, methods and algorithms for computer system design, computer arith-
metic, compiler construction and code generation, and parallel computers and
algorithms.
Design.
The graduate possesses the ability to design computers and computer-based
systems that include both hardware and software to solve novel engineering
problems, subject to trade-offs involving a set of competing goals and con-
straints. He or she is capable of utilizing a variety of computer-based and labora-
tory tools for the design and analyses of computer systems.
Research.
The graduate is able to develop new knowledge and understanding through sys-
tematic research. He or she has a creative mindset, which enables him or her to
achieve an objective following other than conventional paths. He or she can
study recent advances in Computer Engineering, classify recent research arti-
cles, and report about it, both verbally and in writing. He or she can define a
Computer Engineering research problem, choose a specific approach, and com-
plete a Computer Engineering related research project.
Collaboration.
The graduate is able to work and cooperate in an international and multi-disci-
plinary team. He or she can take on all roles in a project team and handle social
dynamics.

Communication.
The graduate can communicate his or her conclusions, and the knowledge and
rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly
and unambiguously. He or she can do this both verbally and in writing, in the
language (English) and terminology of the field.
Learning.
The graduate can reflect and has the learning skills to allow him or her to con-
tinue to study in a manner that is largely self-directed or autonomous.
Context.
The graduate understands the professional, societal and ethical context in which
engineering is practiced, as well as the effects of engineering projects on soci-
ety. He or she can take part in debates related to these contexts.
5.4
MSc programme coordinator CE
MSc programme coordinator is:
E-mail: coordinator-MSc-CE@tudelft.nl
5.5
Useful Web Addresses CE:
Master of science Computer Engineering:
http://tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropl/masteropleidingen/computer-engineering/
The Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (DIMES):
http://www.dimes.tudelft.nl/


6
MSc Computer
Science
6 MSc Computer Science
6.1
Computer Science
6.1.1
Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Computer
Science
The master’s degree programme in Computer Science has four tracks called Bio-
informatics (BI), Information Architecture (IA), Media and Knowledge Engineer-
ing (MKE) and Software Technology (ST), respectively. The programmes of the
tracks are different.
An individual exam programme (IEP) consists of the following parts:

a The general part
b The specialisation
c The thesis project (IN5000) (45 EC).
6.1.2
Composition of the track Bioinformatics (BI)
The general part (at most 38 EC) consists of the following compul-sory
courses (28 EC)
IN4085 Pattern Recognition 6 EC

IN4170 Databases and Datamining 6 EC
IN4173 Molecular Computational Biology 6 EC
IN4176 Functional Genomics and Systems Biology 6 EC
WM0332IN Methodology of Science and Engineering 4 EC
Homologation courses or free electives (at most 10 EC):

Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge
missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives should be cho-
sen from master programmes from Delft University of Technology or other uni-
versities.
If the contents of a compulsory course correspond to the course contents of a
preliminary education course(s), the compulsory course has to be replaced by a
course, with at least the same amount of credit points, from the specialisation
part.

The specialisation (at least 37 EC) consists of:

a BI Specialisation courses worth at least 15 EC
b Additional courses from the BI specialisation or courses from other master
programmes offered by the faculty of EEMCS, the Leiden Institute of
Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) or the master Life Science and Technol-
ogy (LST) (at least 5 EC)
c Research assignment, IN5010 (15 EC)
The following EEMCS specialisation courses are offered for the

BI-track:
ET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC

IN4174 Multimedia Information Retrieval 3 EC
IN4177 Mathematical Biology, Virtual cell 6 EC
IN4178 Multiobjective Optimization in Bioinformatics and Cheminfor- 6 EC
matics
IN4329 Advanced Bioinformatics 4 EC
IN4322 Mathematical Biology, Metabolic Network (not in 2013 2014) 6 EC
IN4395 Image analysis in microscopy 6 EC
IN4396 Bio-modeling and Petri nets 6 EC
IN4306 Literature Survey 10 EC
Other courses will be considered by the Board of Examiners if and when

requested.
6.1.3
Composition of the track Information Architecture (IA)
The general part consists of the following compulsory courses:

IN4252 Web Science & Engineering 5 EC
And two of the following courses:

IN4301 Advanced Algorithms 5 EC
IN4315 Software Architecture 5 EC

The CS-IA specialisation consists of the following compulsory course:
IN4325 Information Retrieval 5 EC

IN4331 Web Data Management 5 EC
The SEPAM-IA specialisation SEPAM-IA consists of the following

compulsory courses:
SPM4110 Designing Multi-actor Systems 6 EC

SPM4340IA Design of Innovative ICT-infra-structures & Services 6 EC
SPM5430IA Service Systems Engineering (IA variant) 4 EC
The compulsory IA Design Project:
SPM5920IA Information Architecture Design Project 6 EC
The elective part consists of courses offered by EEMCS or SEPAM. In

the elective part at least one of the following units is included:
IN4326 Seminar Web Information Systems 5 EC

IN4306 Literature Survey 10 EC
Additionally, at least 13 EC worth elective course may be chosen. A maximum of

10 EC of this amount may be spent on homologation courses. Homologation
courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge missing from
their previous bachelor programme. Free electives should be chosen from mas-
ter programmes from Delft University of Technology or other universities.

6.1.4
Composition of the track Media and Knowledge Engineering
(MKE)
The general part (at most 45 EC) consists of the following compulsory
courses:

IN4010(-12) Artificial Intelligence Techniques 6 EC
IN4309 Random Signal Processing 5 EC
IN4086 Data Visualization 6 EC
IN4304 Empirical Research Methods 5 EC
WI4301IN(-13) Statistical Multivariate Data Analysis 4 EC
IN4319 MKE colloquium 0 EC
Homologation courses or free electives (at most 9 EC):

missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives have to be cho-
versities.
The Specialisation Part (at least 30 EC) consists of:

Specialisation courses worth at least 10 EC from the chosen specialisation
The offered specialisations are
• Computer Graphics
• Intelligent Information Processing
• Interactive Intelligence
Courses from other specialisations within the master programme or courses

from other master programmes within the faculty of EEMCS (at least 5 EC)
If the specialisation Technology in Sustainable Development is chosen, the
courses of this specialisation (15 EC) can be taken as ‘Courses from other spe-
cialisations’
Seminar from the chosen specialisation (at least 5 EC) or IN4306 Literature Sur-
vey (10 EC)

The following EEMCS specialisation courses are offered by the

specialisation:
Computer Graphics
IN4302 Building Serious Games 6 EC
IN4310 Seminar Computer Graphics and CAD/CAM 5 EC
IN4152 3D Computer Graphics and Animation 5 EC
IN4255 Geometric Modeling 5 EC
Intelligent Information Processing

IN4191 Security and Crypthography 5 EC
IN4144 Multimedia Data Management 4 EC
IN4182 Digital Audio and Speech Processing 6 EC
IN4320 Machine learning 5 EC
ET4283 Seminar Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC
IN4314 Seminar Selected Topics in Multi-media Computing 5 EC
IN4393 Computer Vision 5 EC
Interactive Intelligence
IN4179 Intelligent User Experience Engineering 6 EC
IN4354 Seminar Human-Agent/Robot Team-work 5 EC
IN4015 Seminar Neural Networks 6 EC
IN4311 Seminar MMI 5 EC
IN4188 Seminar Affective Computing 5 EC
requested.
6.1.5
Composition of the track Software Technology (ST)
The general part (at most 35 EC) consists of the following compulsory
courses (24-25 EC):


And four of the following courses:

Free electives courses or homologation (at most 10 EC).

missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives have to be cho-
versities.
The specialisation (at least 40 EC) consists of:

a Courses worth at least 10 EC from the chosen specialisation (ref. article
1D.4). The offered specialisations are:
• Algorithmics
• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Software Engineering
• Web Information Systems
b Courses from other specialisations within the master programme or courses
from other master programmes within the faculty of EEMCS (at least 5 EC)
c Seminar from the chosen specialisation (at least 5 EC) or IN4306 Literature
Survey (10 EC)
The following EEMCS specialisation courses are offered by the

specialisation:
Algorithmics
IN4026 Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 EC
IN4027 Seminar Algorithms 5 EC
IN4077-13 Combinatorial Solvers 6 EC
IN4081 Randomized Algorithms 6 EC

Parallel and Distributed Systems

ET4389 Complex Networks from Nature to Man-made Networks 4 EC
IN4026(-12) Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 EC
IN4253ET “Hacking Lab”-Applied Security Analysis 5 EC
IN4254 Smart Phone Sensing 5 EC
IN4391 Distributed Computing Systems 5 EC
IN4392 Cloud Computing 5 EC
Software Engineering
IN4185 Globally Distributed Software Engineering 5 EC
IN4189 Software Reengineering 5 EC
IN4190 Seminar Software Evolution 5 EC
IN4308 Model-Driven Software Develop-ment 5 EC
IN4313 Seminar Program Transformation & Generation 5 EC
IN4355 Functional Programming 5 EC
IN4387 System Validation 5 EC
IN4389 Reactive Programming 5 EC
Web Information Systems

IN4326 Seminar Web Information Systems 5 EC
IN4331 Web Data Management (or IN4332): 5 EC

requested.
6.1.6
EIT Master’s Programme In ICT Innovation – Digital Media
Technology (DMT)
Students in the EIT master’s Programme in ICT Innovation, major Digital Media
Technology (DMT) follow a two-year master programme organized by a consor-
tia of universities organized in EIT ICT Labs. This programme requires that stu-
dents are enrolled at different universities in the first (entry point) and the sec-

ond year (exit point). The programme consists of major core courses (36 EC),
specialisation courses (24 EC), a thesis project (30 EC), and an Innovation and
Entrepreneurial (I&E) minor (30 EC). After fulfilment of all requirements the stu-
dent receives a double degree of both the entry and the exit universities, and
also receives an EIT certificate.
An individual exam programme (IEP) of students in the programme at Delft Uni-

versity of Technology in their first year consists of :
• Major courses worth 36 EC
• Minor courses worth I&E 24 EC
The compulsory major core courses:
IN4086 Data Visualization 6 EC

Elective courses:
IN4152 3D Computer Graphics and Animation 6 EC

IN4174 Multimedia Information Retrieval 3 EC
IN4182 Audio and Speech Processing 6 EC
IN4314 Selected Topics in Multimedia Comp. 4 EC
IN4144 Multimedia Data Management 4 EC
IN4326 Web Information Systems 5 EC
IN4331 Web Data Management 5 EC
IN4393 Computer Vision 5 EC
MOT1460 Corporate Finance 4 EC
MOT1530 High-Tech Marketing 4 EC
The compulsory I&E courses:
MOT9556 Corporate entrepreneurship 6 EC

WM1203TU Design Challenge 12 EC
IN4394 I&E Summer School 4 EC

An individual exam programme of students in the programme at Delft

University of Technology in their second year consists of :
1 Specialisation courses worth at least 24 EC
2 I&E thesis/chapter 6 EC
3 DMT thesis project 30 EC
Obligatory DMT courses:

IN4310 Seminar Computer Graphics and Visualization 5 EC
Thesis Work 30 EC
Elective DMT courses:
IN4085 Pattern recognition 6 EC

AP3231 TUD Medical Imaging 6 EC
The Delft University of Technology Computer Science Master’s degree will be

awarded if a student has earned for all study units of his or her individual exam
programme of the EIT Master’s programme at Delft University of Technology in
the first year a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark that is greater than or equal to 6, has
passed all study units of the second year of the EIT Master’s programme at one
of the other EIT ICT Labs universities;
or if a student has passed all study units of the first year of the EIT Master’s
programme at one of the other EIT ICT Labs universities and has earned for all
study units of his or her individual exam programme at Delft University of Tech-
nology in the second year of his or her EIT Master’s programme a ‘V’ (passed)
or a mark that is greater than or equal to 6.
Both degrees will be certified with an EIT label. To receive a double degree,
both universities (first and second year) must be represented by full professors
of the ICT departments of these universities in the committee in charge of the
examination of the thesis.

6.2
Adjusted Programmes
6.2.1
Students having obtained a relevant bachelor’s degree from a Dutch institute of

professional education can, dependent on the programme, gain access to the
Master’s degree programme via bridging programmes. Relevancy is determined
by the Board of Examiners. The bridging programmes consist of a minimum of
30 EC in the field of computer science and mathematics.
A bridging programme consists of two parts: a generic part (22 EC) and a track
specific part (at least 8 EC).
The generic part consist of the following courses:
WI1708TH1 Analyse 1 3 EC
WI1708TH2 Analyse 2 3 EC
WI1807TH1 Lineaire algebra 1 3 EC
WI1807TH2 Lineaire algebra 2 3 EC
TI1305 Redeneren & Logica 5 EC
TI2305 Algoritmiek 5 EC
The track specific part is composed in consultation with the master coordinator
of the track and should be submitted for approval to the Board of Examiners
before start of the programme. For the different tracks at least the following
courses will be incorporated:
BI TW2215TI Kansrekening en Statistiek 5 EC

IA TI2505 Informatie- en data-modellering 5 EC
MKE TW2215TI Kansrekening en Statistiek 5 EC
ST TI2605 Concepten van programmeertalen 5 EC
If a bridging programme has a study load greater than 30 EC, the courses
exceeding 30 EC may be included in the master’s programme as homologation,
with a maximum of 10 EC.
Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme in Computer sci-
ence when they have earned a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark greater than or equal to 6
for the courses of the bridging programme.

Students who have started a bridging programme for the master’s programme
Computer Science or Media and Knowledge Engineering prior to 2011 will, upon
completion, gain access to the tracks Information Architecture and Software
Technology or Bioinformatics and Media and Knowledge Engineering, respec-
tively.
All bridging programmes are valid for two years. If a bridging programme has
not been completed within two years, students have re-submit a bridging pro-
gramme for approval by the Board of Examiners according to the rules at that
time, with the understanding that credits earned for units of study that are iden-
tical in the old and the new bridging programme remain valid.
6.3
Programme transitions
6.3.1
Transition from the master’s programme Media & Knowledge
Engineering
• When students with approved IEP’s of the master’s programme Media &
Knowledge Engineering enrol in the master’s programme Computer Science,
their IEP’s are converted to IEP’s for the track MKE at the student’s request.
• This rule is valid until 31 December 2013.
6.3.2
Course substitution list
The table below lists valid course substitutions. Substitutions according to this
list do not require the approval of the Board of Examination, while all other sub-
stitutions do. Substitutions are track specific.
[There are currently no valid course substitutions.]

6.4
programme Computer Science
The exit qualifications for the master Computer Science are:
The master CS has a general knowledge of computer science and the relevant
issues of mathematics and computer engineering, and has in-depth knowledge
on a particular domain of computer science and the associated area of applica-
tion and has shown to be able to apply and extend this knowledge by means of
a Master’s thesis.
The master CS has competence in designing, modeling, implementing and test-

ing of information and software systems for a broad range of application areas,
and knows how to work individually or in teams on the development of these
systems.
The academic profile of the master is fostered by educating and stimulating stu-
dents in such a way that he/she is able to:
a analyse and conceptualize on a formal and abstract level,
b understand the fundamental issues of this field and to contribute to research
and the further development of the field,
c place his contribution within the wider scope of the overall development of
science and technology and within industry and society,
d communicate, verbally and in writing, on results and methodology, both to
his colleagues in the professional field as well as to layman.
6.5
MSc programme coordinator CS
Bioinformatics
Dr. D. de Ridder, Tel. +31 (0)152785114
E-mail: D.derRidder@tudelft.nl
Information Architecture
Dr.ir. A.J.H.Hidders, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89504
E-mail: Coordinator-MSc-IA@tudelft.nl
Media and Knowledge Engineering

Dr. M.B. van Riemsdijk, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86331
E-mail: M.B.vanRiemsdijk@tudelft.nl

Software Technology
H.J.A.M. Geers, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83832
E-mail: H.J.A.M.Geers@tudelft.nl
EIT Master’s Programme In ICT Innovation – Digital Media Technology

Prof.dr.ir. F.W. Jansen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85517
E-mail: F.W.Jansen@tudelft.nl
6.6
Useful Web Addresses CS:
• Master of Science Computer Science: www.cs.msc.tudelft.nl
• The Media and Knowledge Engineering Track: www.mke.msc.tudelft.nl
• The Bioinformatics Track: http://bio.leidendelft.nl/
• The Software Technology Track: http://home.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropl/
masteropleidingen/computer-science/the-softwaretechnology-track/
• The Information Architecture Track: http://www.ia.msc.tudelft.nl/

7
MSc Electrical
Engineering
7 MSc Electrical Engineering
7.1
7.1.1
Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical
Engineering
The master’s degree programme in electrical engineering has four tracks. The
tracks are:
• Telecommunications (TC)
• Microelectronics (ME)
• Electrical Power Engineering (EPE)
• Signals and Systems (S&S).
The individual exam programmes (IEP’s) for the master’s degree in Electrical
Engineering have to adhere the following minimum requirements, as indicated
per track:
TC ME ME EPE S&S
(option 1) (option 2)
Core courses, worth 22EC 25 EC 25 EC 26 EC 20 EC
Specialisation courses, worth 35 EC 25 EC 35 EC 34 EC 37 EC
at least
Free Elective courses*, worth 18 EC 10EC 15 EC 15 EC 18 EC

at least
Thesis project, worth 45 EC 60 EC 45 EC 45 EC 45 EC
7.1.2
Composition of the Master’s degree programme in
Telecommunications
The core courses for the track in Telecommunications consist of a compulsory

course and a set of courses from which a student has to choose a subset.
The following course is compulsory for the track Telecommunications:
ET4385 Introduction to Telecommunications 2 EC


From the following set, 4 courses have to be selected:
ET4358 Wireless Communications 5 EC

ET4386 Estimation and Detection 5 EC
ET4356 Electromagnetics 5 EC
(-13)
ET4169 Microwave, Radar & Remote Sensing 5 EC
ET4394 Wireless Networking 5 EC
The list of suggested specialisation courses for the track

Telecommunications is:
ET4010 Wavefield Imaging 4 EC

ET4014 Propagation of Radio Waves 3 EC
ET4015 Antenna Systems 4 EC
ET4030 Error Correcting Codes 4 EC
ET4034 Telecom, Architectures & Business models 4 EC
ET4147 Signal Processing for Communications 4 EC
ET4164 Information Theory 4 EC
ET4173 Introduction to UWB Technology, Systems and Applications 4 EC
ET4175 Radar Systems 4 EC
ET4288 Applied Electromagnetic Analysis in Wire-less, Microwave and Radar 4 EC
Engineering
ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave Systems 5 EC
ET4388 Ad-hoc Networks 5 EC
ET4389 Complex Networks - from Nature to Man-made Networks 4 EC
ET4395 Advanced Electromagnetics 4 EC
ET4396 Advanced Topics in Mobile Communications 4 EC
ET4397IN Network Security 4 EC
IN4253ET Hacking Lab-Applied Security Analysis 5 EC
AP3701 Submm and terahertz physics and applications 3 EC
CIE4608 Atmospheric Observation 4 EC

Suggested profiles in preparation of the MSc thesis work different

research directions:
Network Architectures and Systems
ET4359 Advances in Networking A 5 EC

ET4389 Complex Networks - from Nature to Man-made Networks 4 EC
ET4397IN Network Security 4 EC
Radio Communication
ET4358 Transmission Systems Engineering 4 EC

Signal processing

Tera-Hertz Sensing
ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave Systems 5 EC
ET4395 Advanced Electromagnetics 4 EC
AP3701 Submm and Terahertz Physics and Appli-cations 3 EC

Microwave Technology and Systems for Radar

Geoscience & Remote Sensing (CiTG)

CI4608 Atmospheric Observation 4 EC
CI4611 Geo-measurement processing 4 EC
CI4604 Simulation and visualization 4 EC
Embedded Software

ET4388 Ad hoc networks 5 EC
IN4398 Internet of Things 5 EC
ET4394 Wireless Networking 5 EC
ET4396 Advanced Topics in Mobile Communications 4 EC
Free elective courses

Suggested courses for the Free Electives offered by the faculty Technical Policy
and Management:
SPM5430 Service System Engineering 5 EC

SPM4430 ICT Infrastructures Architectures 3 EC
SPM4440 (R)evolution in ICT infrastructures 4 EC
SPM5440 Cyber Security and Warfare 5 EC
SPM9310 E-Business Strategy & Technical Imple-mentation 6 EC

TC Refresher courses (only for international MSc students):
ET8002-A Telecommunications Techniques 3 EC

EE2701 Telecommunication Networks 2 EC
Other courses from the MSc curriculum of Electrical Engineering (including the
other tracks) may be chosen as well.
7.1.3
Microelectronics
The compulsory core for the track in Micro Electronics consists of the
following courses:

ET4248 Introduction to Microelectronics 3 EC
ET4289 Integrated Circuits and MEMS Technology 4 EC
ET4295 Introduction to Analog CMOS Design 4 EC
ET4392 Physics of Semiconductor Devices 5 EC
ET8017 Electronic Instrumentation 5 EC
The list of specialisation courses for the track Microelectronics is:

ET4076-11 VLSI Test Technology & Reliability 5 EC
ET4144 Materials for Nanoelectronics and MEMS 3 EC
ET4147 Signal Processing for Telecommunication 4 EC
ET4252 Analog Integrated Circuit Design 4 EC
ET4253 Nanoelectronics 4 EC
ET4254 RF Integrated Circuit Design 5 EC
ET4257 Sensor and Actuators 4 EC
ET4260 Microsystem Integration 4 EC
ET4272 System Design with HDLs 2 EC
ET4277 Microelectronics Reliability 4 EC
ET4278 Analog -to-digital-conversion 4 EC

ET4292 Semiconductor Device Modeling and Characterization for 4 EC

Modern Applications
ET4294 Microwave Circuit Design 5 EC
ET4311 Applied optimization methods 4 EC
ET4351 VSLI Systems on Chip 4 EC
ET4369 Nyquist-Rate Data Converters 4 EC
ET4371 Digital RF 4 EC
ET4376 Photovoltaic Basics 4 EC
ET4377 Photovoltaic Technologies 4 EC
ET4378 Photovoltaic Systems 4 EC
ET4379 Photovoltaic Lab Course 4 EC
ET4382 Introduction to Power Conversion Tech-nology 3 EC
ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave systems 5 EC
ET4390 Imaging sensors 5 EC
ET4391 Advanced Microelectronics packaging 3 EC
ET8011 Structured Electronic Design Laboratory 3 EC
ET8016 Structured Electronic Design 5 EC
ET8027 Solid State Physics 3 EC
WB2408 Physiological Systems 3 EC
Suggested Profile ME Digital System Design:

Suggested Profile ME Microsystem Design:

ET4257 Silicon Sensors & Systems 4 EC
ET4278 Over-Sampled Data Converters 4 EC

Suggested Profile ME RF Analog Circuit Design:

ET4252 Analog Integrated Circuit Design 4 EC
ET4254 RF Integrated Circuit Design 5 EC
ET4278 Over-Sampled Data Converters 4 EC
ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave systems 5 EC
ET4292 Semiconductor Devices and Technology for RF Applications 4 EC
ET4294 Microwave Circuit Design 5 EC
ET8016 Structured Electronic Design 5 EC
Suggested Profile ME Technology:
ET4257 Silicon Sensors & Systems 4 EC

ET4292 Semiconductor Devices and Technology for RF Applications 4 EC
ME Refresher courses (only for international MSc students):
For the track in Micro Electronics the possibility exists to choose a thesis project
worth 60 EC or 45 EC. The study load of the thesis may not be changed without
approval of the IEP by the board of examiners. The ECs required in the speciali-
sation and free elective parts of the IEP, depend on the size of the thesis proj-
ect.

7.1.4
Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical
Power Engineering
The compulsory core for the track in Electrical Power Engineering

consists of the following courses:
EWI4000 Master Kick-Off 0 EC

ET4003 Power Electromagnetics 4 EC
ET4103 High Voltage Constructions 4 EC
ET4108 Transients in Power Systems 4 EC
ET4117 Electrical Machines and Drives 4 EC
ET4119 Electronic Power Conversion 4 EC
ET4376 Photovoltaic Basics 4 EC
The list of specialisation courses for the track Electrical Power

Engineering is:
ET4107 Power Systems Analysis II 3 EC

ET4111 High-Voltage DC 3 EC
ET4113 Power System Dynamics 4 EC
ET4114 Power System Grounding and Protection 3 EC
ET4116 Power Electronics 4 EC
ET4121 A.C. Machines 4 EC
ET4291 Control of Electrical Drives 5 EC
ET4145 Power Electronic components 4 EC
ET4375 Finite Element Modeling for Electrical Energy Applications 4 EC
ET4384 Design of low-power power supplies 3 EC
ET8017 Electronic Instrumentation 5 EC
ET8020 Diagnostics for High Voltage Assets d Lab 4 EC
SC4070 Practical Control Systems 4 EC
SET3012 Renewable Energy 4 EC
SPM9534 Technology and Economy of Futute Energy Systems 3 EC
SPM9534SET Economy of Future Energy Systems 3 EC

WB2414-09 Mechatronical Design 4 EC

WB4438-11 Technology and Sustainability 3 EC
WI4052TU Risk Analysis 6 EC
WM0601TU Algemene economie voor ingenieurs 6 EC
Suggested Profile EPE Asset Management & Reliability of the

Electricity Grid:

ET4114 Power System Grounding and Protection 3 EC
ET8020 Diagnostics for High Voltage Assets 4 EC
SPM9534SET Economy of Future Energy Systems 4 EC
Suggested Profile EPE Control & Operation of Power Systems:

ET4113 Power System Dynamics 4 EC
ET4114 Power System Grounding and Protec-tion 3 EC
ET4121 AC-Machines 4 EC
Suggested Profile EPE Power Electronics & Electromechanics:
ET4114 Power System Grounding and Protec-tion 3 EC

ET4121 AC-Machines 4 EC

Suggested Profile EPE Sustainable Electrical Power Components &

Systems:
SET3012 Renewable Energy 4 EC
WB4438-11 Technology and Sustainability 3 EC
Suggested Profile EPE Photovoltaic Technology & Systems:

7.1.5
Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Signals and
Systems
The compulsory core for the track in Signals and Systems consists of
the following courses:

ET4235 Statistical Signal Processing 4 EC
SC4040 Filtering and Identification 6 EC

The list of specialisation courses for the specialisation in Signals and

Systems is:
AP3231TU D Medical Imaging 6 EC

BM1109 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic Devices) & Health Care 5 EC
Systems
BM1220-13 Medical Instruments B: Quality Assurance in Design 3 EC
ET4030 Error Correcting Codes 4 EC
ET4147 Signal Processing for Communication 4 EC
ET4169 Microwave, Radar and Remote Sensing 5 EC
ET4173 Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Systems and Appl. 4 EC
ET4257 Sensors and Actuators 4 EC
ET4388 Ad-hoc Networks 5 EC
ET4398 Distributed Signal Processing 3 EC
SC4010 Introduction Project Systems and Control 3 EC
SC4015 Robust and Multivariable Control Design 5 EC
SC4025 Control Theory 6 EC
SC4050 Integration Project Systems and Control 5 EC
SC4120 Special Topics in Signals, Systems and Control 3 EC
SC4210 Vehicle Mechatronics 4 EC
IN4015 Neural Networks 6 EC
IN4191 Security and Cryptography 5 EC
IN4314 Seminar Selected Topics in Multimedia Computing 5 EC
WI4005 Wavelets 6 EC
WI4007TU Fourier and Laplace Transformation 4 EC

Suggested Profile S&S Multimedia Signal Processing and Analysis:

ET4269 Multimedia Compression 6 EC
IN4012 Real-time AI and Automated Speech Recognition 6 EC
Suggested Profile S&S Multimedia Signal Processing and Analysis

Suggested Profile S&S Signal Processing for Communications:

IN4328 Advanced Course Signal Processing 5 EC
Suggested Profile S&S Biomedical Signal Processing
Medical Technology I & Health Care Systems 5 EC

AP3231TU D Medical Imaging 6 EC
Suggested Profile S&S Signal Processing for Remote Sensing and

Radar Systems

ET4169 Microwave, Radar and Remote Sensing 5 EC
ET4173 Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Systems and Appl. 4 EC

Suggested Profile S&S Systems and Control

SC4210 Vehicle Mechatronics 4 EC
Suggested Free electives (at least 18 ECTS)
ET5S Internship 12 - 20 EC
MOT9511 Advanced Project Management 5 EC
Thesis Project
ET4300 Thesis Project 45 EC
7.1.6
General Electives and Laboratories
General Elective Courses

This section contains a non-exhaustive list of elective courses that may be cho-
sen in the free elective space. In this space students are free to choose any
study unit like a research task, an international exchange programme, an intern-
ship, an interfaculty specialisation profile or courses offered by other universities
or by the Delft University of Technology
It is possible to choose:
• courses that are suggested as ‘general elective courses and laboratories’ in
this chapter of the Study Guide.
• compulsory courses or specialisation courses in any of the other EEMCS MSc
programmes
• courses that are part of EEMCS BSc-minor programmes
• courses that are offered by other TU Delft faculties or other universities;

It is not allowed to include:

• Courses that are part of the compulsory part of the TU Delft BSc programme
that was taken previously, or courses that are very similar in content
• more than 6 EC of language courses and skills
• more than 12 EC of homologation courses Please note that courses from this
list of general electives can only be included as a specialization course in an
individual exam programme for a track or a programme if the course is
explicitly listed as a specialization course for that track or programme.
The MSc degree programme as a whole must be of sufficient quality according

to the Board of Examiners.
General Elective Courses and Academic Skills
ET4399 Extra Project max. 15 EC

ET5S Internship 12-20 EC
WM0203TU Oral Presentations 2 EC
WM0203TU-Eng Oral Presentations 2 EC
Laboratories
ET4icp IC-Technology 2 EC
Business Engineering & Management
SPM9310 E-business 6 EC
SPM9624 Information Security 4 EC
WM0516TU Turning Technology into Business 6 EC
Courses in Control Systems Engineering
SC4040 Filtering & Identification 6 EC

SC4070 Control Systems Lab 4 EC
WB2414-09 Mechatronic System Design 4 EC

Language courses and skills

WM1112TU Spoken English for Technologists-2 2 EC
Profile Biomedical Engineering 2013

Coordinator: Dr.ir. W.A. Serdijn

ET4130 Microtechnologies and bioelectricity 5 EC
BM1109 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic Devices) & Health Care 5 EC
Systems
BM1120-13 Medical Instruments B 3 EC
BM1107 Anatomy and Physiology 4 EC
7.2
Adjusted Programmes
7.2.1
Students with a bachelor’s degree (HBO diploma) from a Dutch institute of pro-
fessional education in Electrical Engineering can gain access to the Master’s
degree programmes in Electrical Engineering via a bridging class. The bridging
programme consists of 35-41 EC in the field of calculus, mathematical modelling
and electrical engineering; the precise composition depends on the track or the
specialisation that the student intends to follow.

All students, irrespective of the track that will be chosen, must add the
following study units to their individual bridging programme:
ET8040 Signaaltransformaties HBO 5 EC
EE3322/ ET8041 EM-golven 4 EC
SC2531EE Dynamic Systems 3 EC
SC3512EE Regelsystemen 3 EC
Students who opt for the track Telecommunications must extend this
programme with the following study units:
EE2701 Telecommunications Networks 2 EC

EE8002A Telecommunication Techniques 3 EC
Students who opt for the track Microelectronics must extend this
programme with the following study units:
EE8028 Analog Electronic Circuits 2 EC

Students who opt for the track Electric Power Engineering must
extend this programme with the following study units:
ET2601 Energieomzettingen 4 EC
ET2611 Elektriciteitsvoorzieningen 2 EC
There are no additional requirements for students who opt for the track in Sig-
nals and Systems, but in consultation with the master coordinator a personalised
bridging programme can be designed, depending on the chosen profile and the
background of the student. These courses will be considered ‘homologation
courses’ in the free elective space.
Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme if they have their
HBO diploma and if they earned a mark greater than or equal to 6.0 for a set of
study units that add up to at least 30 EC and include at least, WI1708TH1,
WI1708TH2, WI1708TH3, WI1807TH1 WI1807TH2 and IN4309. The study units

of the bridging programme that are not included in this set of 30 EC must form
part of the MSc programme and will be considered ‘homologation courses’ in the
free elective space.
This bridging programme is valid for two years. If it has not been completed
within two years, students have to transfer to the new bridging programme,
with the understanding that credits earned for units of study that are identical in
the old and the new bridging programme remain valid.
7.3
Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in
European Wind Energy Master (EWEM),
Electronic Power Systems Track
Students in the Erasmus Mundus master’s programme in European Wind Energy
Master (EWEM) follow the programme required by Erasmus Mundus. This pro-
gramme requires that students attend at least two of the partner-universities
during the two years. At least two universities must be represented by full pro-
fessors of the involved departments of these universities in the committee in
charge of the examination of the thesis.
An individual exam programme of students in the EWEM Electric Power Systems

track in their first year consists of:
• Core courses worth 42.5 EC
• Elective courses worth 17.5 EC
• Master Thesis 45EC
The courses are followed at the University of Technology Denmark (DTU) the
first semester, and at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
(NTNU) the second semester.

An individual exam programme (IEP) for students in the EWEM Electric

Power Systems track in their second year consists of:
Power Electronic Components 4 EC TUDelft

Statistical Signal Processing 4 EC TUDelft
Digital Signal Processing 4 EC TUDelft
Electronic Instrumentation 5 EC TUDelft
Power System Analysis II 3 EC TUDelft
Electronic Power Conversion 4 EC TUDelft
Reliability Engineering 3 EC TUDelft
Power Electromagnetics 4 EC TUDelft
Transmission System Engineering 4 EC TUDelft
Risk Analysis 6 EC TUDelft
Technology and Sustainability 4 EC TUDelft
Telecommunications Techniques 3 EC TUDelft
Language and Communication skills (between 3 and 5 EC) and an internship (up
to 6 EC) can be chosen in any of the semesters at any of the participating part-
ner universities.
In addition to the recommended electives, students can choose other courses

from the total available list of the four EWEM partner universities, in agreement
with the EWEM Tutor.
The TU Delft Electrical Engineering degree will be awarded if a student has

earned for all study units of his or her individual exam programme of the EWEM
programme at TU Delft a mark that is greater than or equal to 6.0, and has
passed all study units of the EWEM programme at DTU and NTNU.
7.4
programme in Electrical Engineering
The electrical engineer is able to contribute his or her specific cognitive and
intellectual skills in a multidisciplinary context for a desired external result:
a He or she is able to identify technical-scientific and electrical engineering
problems arising in professional practice, to place them in context, to formu-
late them and to communicate about them.
b He or she is able to analyse electrical engineering problems and to provide
suitable solutions.
c He or she is aware of the place and the impact of his or her design activities
in respect to the life cycle of the designed product.

d He or she is able to report on results and methodology in the language and

terminology of the professional field, both verbally and in writing.
The electrical engineer has a creative mind-set and has the acquisitive and intel-
lectual skills to adapt to and function within a subfield of the professional
domain:
a He or she has insight into the nature of physics, so that he or she can study
and understand the knowledge gained in this field, in particular as it con-
cerns possible electrical engineering applications.
b He or she has deductive skills, gained from the study of mathematical analy-
sis, algebra, and the laws of probability, which enable him or her to analyse
problems and deduce new facts.
c He or she has in addition the capacity for lateral thinking, which enables him
or her to achieve a set goal following other paths than those that are famil-
iar or even well-trodden.
d He or she has a representative knowledge of the electrical engineering disci-
plines and methods, with a focus on mathematical modeling and systems.
e He or she has an operational understanding of systems engineering, the dis-
cipline that addresses the transformation of an actual market need into a
schedule of demands and subsequently into an adequate system configura-
tion through an iterative application of function anal-ysis, synthesis, optimi-
sation, definition, construction, testing, and evaluation.
The professional activities of the engineer in the area of Electrical Engineering

are grounded in his or her personal and societal functioning:
a He or she has insight into both his or her aptitude and his or her interests,
and in the effects of his or her actions on societal processes, so that when
making choices in his or her professional domain, he or she can assess what
consequences it will have for his or her own and the general well-being.
b Through his or her actions he or she will promote the societal under-stand-
ing of the possibilities created by and the results of the practising of his or
her profession.

7.5
MSc programme coordinator EE
Telecommunications
Dr.ir. G.J.M. Janssen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86736
E-mail G.J.M.Janssen@tudelft.nl
Microelectronics
Dr. A. Bossche, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86049
E-mail: A.Bossche@tudelft.nl
Contact person: R.D. Peeters, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82148
E-mail: R.D.Peeters@tudelft.nl
Electrical Power Engineering

Dr. M. Gibescu, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85792
E-mail: m.gibescu@tudelft.nl
Signals & Systems

Dr.ir. R.Heusdens, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83544
E-mail: r.heusdens@tudelft.nl7.6
7.6
Useful Web Addresses EE
MSc EE: http://www.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropl/masteropleidingen/
electrical-engineering/
European Wind Energy Master: http://ewem.tudelft.nl/
Dimes: www.dimes.tudelft.nl/


8
MSc Embedded
Systems
8 MSc Embedded Systems
8.1
What is the 3TU.Federation?
The three leading universities of technology in the Netherlands - Delft University
of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente
- have joined forces in the 3TU.Federation (www.3tu.nl).
This federation maximises innovation by combining and concentrating the
strengths of all three universities in research, education and knowledge transfer.
Within the framework of this cooperation, five joint MSc programmes have been
developed that address key issues in engineering and society. These five MSc
programmes are:
• Construction Management and Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Science Education and Communication
• Sustainable Energy Technology
• Systems and Control
The main advantages for students

The new 3TU MSc programmes have been developed as exclusive programmes
of outstanding academic quality that enable you to study at three of the top uni-
versities in the Netherlands.
These programmes focus on areas of innovation developed with state-of-the-art
engineering expertise.
You will have the opportunity to acquire qualifications and competences that are
in high demand. When you graduate you will have obtained an outstanding
qualification profile.
The 3TU masters combine excellent subject-based competences, research skills,
the capacity for independent analysis and synthesis and an advanced capability
to apply knowledge in practice.
The core programmes of the 3TU masters are largely identical and you can take
classes at any of the three locations.
The admission procedures, teaching and examination regulations and academic
calendars at all three universities have been carefully matched.
You benefit from the special strengths of the three universities by choosing a
specialisation at any of the three locations. You are registered at the loca-tion of
your choice, but you are automatically co-registered at the other two locations
to ensure access to the facilities of all three.

Universities of Technology in the Netherlands
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

TU Delft (www.tudelft.nl) is an enterprising university at the forefront of techno-
logical development. The university trains the engineers of tomorrow by means
of its fundamental and applied research and educational programmes. With its
broad knowledge base, worldwide reputation and successful alumni, TU Delft
contributes significantly to the development of responsible solutions to urgent
societal problems worldwide, especially in the fields of energy, infrastructures,
health and environment.
The university offers 14 BSc and 40 MSc programmes. With approximately
15,000 students, TU Delft is the largest Dutch university of technology with the
most comprehensive range of engineering courses.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Eindhoven University of Technology (www.tue.nl) offers high-quality education
and research for the advancement of engineering science, the development of
societal and technological innovations, and the growth of welfare and prosperity.
The Eindhoven region has a global reputation in top technology with a strong
concentration of high-tech companies (including electronics giant Philips), R&D
and higher education institutes. As a main driving force behind the region’s
internationally-oriented knowledge economy, TU/e focuses on innovation and
cutting-edge research. TU/e currently offers 11 BSc programmes and 22 MSc
programmes.
University of Twente (UT)

Based in the Eastern part of the Netherlands, in the city of Enschede, the Uni-
versity of Twente (www.utwente.nl) is one of Europe’s finest educational estab-
lishments encouraging research and entrepreneurship in both technology and
social sciences.
As a young and innovative institute, UT is internationally respected in a broad
range of engineering sciences as well as societal and management disciplines,
including cross-disciplinary programmes on e.g. health and technology.
UT offers 21 BSc programmes and 32 MSc programmes. Because there is more
to life than studying, the Netherlands’ only university with a residential campus
also offers many sports, cultural and training facilities.
More information?
For more information visit www.3tu.nl

8.2
Embedded Systems
8.2.1
The programme has a duration of two years (120 EC) and starts each year in
September. It is also possible to start the Master’s degree programme in the
second semester. In that case, however, students might experience some prob-
lems due to dependencies between some of the courses taught in the first
semester and some of the courses in the second semester. Nevertheless, the
courses in the master programme will be scheduled in such a way that it is pos-
sible to compose an individual exam programme consisting of a limited choice of
courses in which the successor relation-ships are almost not violated. Students
should realize, however, that starting in the second semester could take some
extra effort.
Each year the dean issues a list of courses that belong to the list of specialisa-
tion courses. This list is published in the digital study guide and in the Master’s
Study Guide.
Students must submit their individual exam programme for approval by the
board of examiners before the start of the fourth quarter of the first year.
The composition of the study programme is as follows:

a. Core programme worth 25 credits,
b. Specialisation subjects worth at least 15 credits,
c. Homologation courses worth at most 20 credits,
d. An optional internship worth at most 20 credits or a multi-disciplinary design
project worth 10 credits, but not both,
e. A graduation work (40 EC), further, comprising preparation for the gradua-
tion project worth 10 credits, and the graduation project worth 30 credits.
Specialisation courses may also be selected from the list of specialisation

courses of the Embedded Systems programmes of the TU/e (http://www.tue.nl/
en/education/tue-graduate-school/masters-programs/embedded-systems/mas-
ters-program/) or the UT (http://www.utwente.nl/master/ems/programme/)

The compulsory part consists of the following courses (courses):
IN4340 Embedded Computer Architecture 5 EC

IN4390 Quantitative Evaluation of Embedded Systems 5 EC
IN4342 Embedded Systems Laboratory 5 EC
IN4387 System Validation 5 EC
If the contents of a compulsory course correspond to the course contents of a

preliminary education course(s), the compulsory course has to be replaced by a
course with the same amount of credit points from the specialisation part.
The homologation part consists of the following courses:
For a student with a Computer Science bachelor degree of TUD, track Software
Technology, the homologation courses are:
TI2715-A Signaalverwerking 5 EC
TI2725-B Digital Systems 5 EC
SC3542EE Control Systems 3 EC
For a student with an Electrical Engineering bachelor degree of TUD the homologation
subjects are:
TI2205 Software Engineering Methods 5 EC
TI1705 Softwarekwaliteit en Testen 5 EC
Specialisation courses may in any case be chosen from the following

lists:
Suggested profile Embedded Circuits and Systems:

Suggested profile Embedded Computer Architecture:
ET4078* Computer Architecture (Special Topics) 4 EC
ET4170* Computer Arithmetic 5 EC
* select one of three

Suggested profile Embedded Control Systems:

SC4045 Control for High Resolution 3 EC
SC4160 Modelling and Control of Hybrid Systems 3 EC
WB2414-09 Mechatronical Design 4 EC
Suggested profile Embedded Networking:
Suggested profile Embedded Software:
IN4027 Seminar Algorithms 5 EC
IN4397 Combinatorial Solvers 6 EC
IN4254 Smart Phone Sensing 5 EC
Other ES-specialisation courses:
ET4076-11 VLSI Test Technology & Relia-bility 5 EC
ET4147 Signal Processing for Telecom-munication 4 EC
ET4257 Sensor and Actuators 4 EC
ET4370 Reconfigurable Computing Design 5 EC
ET4381 Advanced Multicore Systems 5 EC
IN4015 Neural Networks 6 EC
IN4049TU Introduction to High Perform-ance Computing 6 EC
IN4315 Seminar Software Exploration 6 EC
IN4350 Embedded Computer Architec-tures 2 (Telecollege) 5 EC
IN4351 Real-Time Software Development (Telecollege) 5 EC
IN4354 Seminar Human-Agent/Robot Teamwork 5 EC


SC4040 Filtering and Identification 6 EC
SC4050 Integration Project 5 EC
SC4070 Practical Control Systems 4 EC
WM0201TU_ Technical Writing 2 EC
Eng
WM0203TU_ Oral Presentation 2 EC
Eng
WM0781TU Patent Law and Patent Policy 3 EC
WM1101TU Upper-intermediate English 3 EC
WM1102TU Written English for Technologists 3 EC
WM1112TU Spoken English for Technologists 2 EC
Internship and projects
ET5S Internship 12 – 20 12 - 20 EC
ET4399 Extra Project max 15 EC
ET4380 Multi-Disciplinary Design Project 10 EC
ES MSc Thesis (40 ec)
IN4600 Final project 30 EC

IN4610 Research project 10 EC
The Thesis project is the last study unit of the programme and serves to prove
that the student acquired the academic competencies of a Master of Science.
The project involves a research or design task with sufficient academic level.
The project may be executed within a research programme at TU Delft, or in a
suitable research institute or company. The project must be executed with a
systematic approach and should include all phases of a research or design proj-
ect: analysis, modelling, implementation/construc-tion and validation/evaluation.
The student executes the thesis project independently, with guidance of one or
more thesis supervisors, one of them from the scientific staff of TU Delft.
The Master’s degree in Embedded Systems will be awarded if a student has

earned for all courses of the programme a mark that is greater than or equal to
6.

8.3
Adjusted Programmes
8.3.1
Programme for Professional Education Graduates
Students having obtained a relevant ’hbo’ degree from a Dutch institute of pro-
fessional education in Elektrotechniek, Embedded Systems or Tech-nische Infor-
matica can gain access to the Master’s degree programme in Embedded Sys-
tems via a bridging programme. The bridging programme consists of approxi-
mately 30 EC in the field of calculus, computer science and embedded systems.
Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme after completing
the hbo diploma mentioned above and have earned a mark greater than or
equal to 6 for all courses in their bridging programme.
The bridging programme consists of:
TI1305 Redeneren en Logica 5 EC
TI2715-A Signal Processing 5 EC
For students with ‘hbo’ degree Technische Informatica:
TI2725-B or Digital Systems 5 EC
EE1410
SC3542EE Control Systems 3 EC
For students with an ‘HBO degree’ Elektrotechniek:
EE1400 or Programming in C 3 EC
ET4174
TI2205 Software Engineering Methods 5 EC
TI1705 Softwarekwaliteit en Testen 5 EC
The bridging programme is completed when a minimum of 30 EC on courses

from the following list has been completed,

and when at least the courses Redeneren en Logica, Signal processing, Analyse
1 and 2 and Linear Algebra 1 and 2 are among the completed courses.
The remaining courses on the list have to be completed as homologation
courses as a part of the master programme
The results for the bridging program are valid for two years.
If a program has not been completed within two years, students have to trans-
fer to the new bridging program,
with the understanding that credits earned for courses that are identical in the
old and the new bridging program remain valid.
8.3.2
Composition of flexible study programmes
According to article 7.3d of the law on Higher Education and Research, students
can draw up a flexible IEP that will lead to an examination.
Unlike the IEP referred to under Article 1 point 3.2. the flexible individual exam
programme referred to under Article 3 point 1 has to be submitted by the stu-
dent for approval by the Board of Examiners in advance, that is, before com-
mencement of the intended Master’s degree programme. (see Implementation
Procedures ES)
8.4
Interim examinations; entry requirements
The order of interim examinations
If there is a specific order in which the interim examinations are to be taken,
this shall be published in the Master’s Study Guide.
The form of the interim examinations

The form of the interim examinations is specified in the digital study guide and
in the Master’s Study Guide, before the start of the education period.
Entry requirements for the study units

• If students have to meet a specific requirement before starting a unit of
study, this requirement shall be published in the digital study guide and in
the Master’s Study Guide.
• Students must pass the Master’s degree course work as stated in his
individual exam programme to within 18 EC before embarking on the thesis
project and have to show a Thesis Entrance Permit to their thesis supervisor.

With regard to the thesis project, the thesis supervisor may impose
additional conditions for starting the thesis project.
8.5
Transitional ruling
8.5.1
Interim examinations for old study programme
If a new study programme is drawn up for a certain year of study, then interim
examinations for the units of study of the old programme that are discontinued
will be set twice in the academic year following the year in which the units were
taught for the last time.
8.5.2
Transition to a new programme
If a new study programme is drawn up for a certain year of study, students that
started before that year may have to change their individual exam programme
with the understanding that they include either all compulsory courses of the old
programme or all compulsory courses of the new programme. Any change in the
individual programme needs the approval of the Board of Examiners.
8.6
MSc programme coordinator ES
8.7
Useful Web Addresses ES:
• 3TU Federation: http://www.3tu.nl
• ES Delft: www.es.msc.tudelft.nl
• ES Twente: http://www.utwente.nl/master/ems/
• ES Eindhoven http://www.tue.nl/studeren/tue-graduate-school/
masteropleidingen/embedded-systems/

9
Adjusted
programmes and
extra options
9 Adjusted programmes and extra options
9.1
Flexible study programme
1 According to article 7.3d of the law on Higher Education and Research, stu-
dents can draw up a flexible IEP that will lead to an examination.
2 Unlike the IEP, the flexible IEP has to be submitted by the student for
approval to the Board of Examiners in advance, that is, before commence-
ment of the intended Master’s degree programme.
9.2
Honours programme Master
9.2.1
Honours programme
TU Delft offers talented and motivated students the opportunity both to invest
more time in their own area of study and to broaden their horizon at the same
time. If you feel ready to take on an extra challenge and wish to broaden your
horizon beyond your regular course of studies, the Honours Programme Master
(HPM) may provide just that for you!
The main aim of the Honours Programme Master is to develop talent and initia-
tive. This entails that (1) students are taught to master their discipline of choice
and exercise it at a higher level, (2) to develop a broad horizon and see beyond
the boundaries of their discipline, (3) to play a prominent role within and outside
their own discipline and (4) to make a significant contribution to society.
Programme
The Honours Programme Master consists of 30 ECTS in addition to the regular
Msc degree programme: an individual part of 25 ECTS and a collective part of 5
ECTS. The individual part is up to you. You may try to broaden your scope and
follow courses at other faculties or seek in depth studies at your own faculty.
You will be assigned a coach to help assemble your programme. This coach
together with the exam committee will also approve the programme.
Students will be selected by the department on the basis of a written applica-
tion, including a letter of motivation, and an interview.
Entrance requirements
• (Cum laude) Bsc programme and/or
• Finished Bsc programme in nominal duration time (+ max. 6 months) with a
grade average of 7.5/ 3-3.5
• High motivation, independence and eagerness to do and learn more
• Ideas about content of honours programme

In September 2012 an information meeting will be organized. If you wish to be

invited for this meeting please mailto:J.P.R.B.Daudt@tudelft.nl
9.3
Teaching degree (TULO)
A special programme is offered to students who wish to obtain a degree in
teaching mathematics or computer science.
This programme consists of two parts: a basic component (30 credits) and an
advanced component (30 credits).
The courses required for the basic part of this programme can be completed
either as a minor within the BSc programme or for the non-mathematic electives
or non-CS electives within the MSc programme in Applied Mathematics or Com-
puter Science,
or as a postgraduate programme. The advanced component is open only to stu-
dents who have completed the basic part. Students who have completed the
basic component within the BSc programme can use the advanced component
for the non-mathematics electives within the MSc programme in Applied Math-
ematics/ Computer Science or as a postgraduate programme.
Because the programme focuses on teaching at Dutch educational institutions, it
requires an excellent command of the Dutch language (both spoken and writ-
ten). The working language for the teaching programme is Dutch.
Additional information is available on the following website (which also contains

the course schedule): http://www.tulo.tudelft.nl
Students who are interested in this programme should contact:

Drs. M.A.F.M. (Martin) Jacobs, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85594
E-mail: m.a.f.m.jacobs@tudelft.nl
9.4
Technology in sustainable development
annotation (TiDO)
Students may choose to focus their Master’s Study on Technology in Sustainable
Development.
Information on the available units of study can be obtained from the lecturer in
sustainable development or the master coordinator. The thesis project should be
devoted to sustainable development. The contact person shall supervise the
problem formulation of the project, the execution of the project and the project
report with respect to the topic of sustainable development.

Information about OSIRIS (the Organisation of Students for Information and

Reflection on Interdisciplinarity and Sustainability), which consists primarily of
participants and alumni of this minor programme is available on the following
website: http://www.osiris.tudelft.nl.
For more information, contact:

Prof.dr.ir. A.W. Heemink, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85813
Website: http://www.tbm.tudelft.nl/tdo
9.5
Master Annotation Entrepreneurship
Introduction
Are you a master’s student with ambitions to start up your own business? Are
you on the threshold of doing so, do you want to keep your options open or do
you just want to learn more about entrepreneurship? The annotation entrepre-
neurship on master’s level is developed to help you gain more knowledge in and
prepare yourself for entrepreneurship. The annotation is an entrepreneurial
accent of your regular Master program.
Program
MSc students who are interested in entrepreneurship can opt for the new mas-
ter annotation ‘entrepreneurship’, which trains students to be entrepreneurs,
through a combination of modules and a graduation project that partly focuses
on marketing a service or product. Entrepreneurship can mean starting up your
own business, but can also stand for entrepreneurship in a more general con-
text, such as innovation at existing companies, take-overs, spin-outs, etc. Stu-
dents, who complete the annotation successfully, receive an annotation with
their degree.
For more information on the annotation ‘entrepreneurship’ check out our web-
site www.dce.tudelft.nl or the MSc-coordinator: Dr. Linda Kamp, E-mail:
l.h.kamp@tudelft.nl
NB The annotation ‘entrepreneurship’ is developed by the Delft Centre for Entre-

preneurship. The TU Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE) stimulates stu-
dents and researchers from the TU Delft to become entrepreneurs or engage in
entrepreneurial activity.

9.6
TUD Design Challenge
What is the TUD Design Challenge?
The TUD Design Challenge offers second year Master’s students a unique oppor-
tunity to demonstrate how innovative and creative they are. Inspired by Stan-
ford University’s ‘design school’ formula, student teams combine their entrepre-
neurial, engineering and design skills to develop practical solutions for the real
world innovation problems of our business partners. This is your chance to solve
challenging innovation problems in a multi-disciplinary team of the most moti-
vated and talented students from various faculties. You will receive on the job
training from a senior coach, plus weekly feedback and support from our ‘client’
partners.
The TUD Design Challenge is a project course developed for second year Mas-
ter’s students just before their thesis work. It is open to students from all facul-
ties across Delft University of Technology. We are looking for students with a
background in science, engineering, design or management. Project teams of
four to five students start every September and February. The projects last five
months, requiring roughly a halftime commitment.
There is a strong drive towards innovation. Project assignments encompass:
opportunity identification and analysis, design iterations, testing and delivering
the final solution (perhaps as a prototype) with a business plan. The solution
can take many forms, such as a tangible product, software tool or service con-
cept.
Assignments
The assignments vary every half year. We have drawn interest from large busi-
nesses (like Océ Technologies, Siemens, Rabobank, Ahold, Philips, KLM, Micro-
soft, Sun Microsystems, TNO ICT, Randstad, Dura Vermeer, Imtech and Ecofys)
and from smaller companies pursuing interesting innovations. For more informa-
tion please check out www.DesignChallenge.TUDelft.nl for current projects and/
or the digital study guide.
9.7
Foreign Exchange
You may consider doing a part of your individual exam programme abroad as a
foreign exchange student. The contact person within your research group has
many international contacts. If going abroad requires a change in your individual
exam programme, you have to consult your MSc programme coordinator. The

faculty’s Internationalisation and Practical Training department helps students

who are interested in studying abroad.
9.8
Useful Web Addresses:
• Teaching degree (TULO): http://www.tulo.tudelft.nl
• Technology in sustainable development (TiDO):
http://www.tbm.tudelft.nl/tdo
• Master Annotation Entrepreneurship: www.dce.tudelft.nl
• TUD Design Challenge: www.DesignChallenge.TUDelft.nl
• Honours programme Master: http://honours.tudelft.nl/

10
Graduation policy
10 Graduation policy
10.1
Scope and applicability of msc graduation
policy
The MSc graduation policy concerns the preparation and examination of the
master thesis and defines a further specification of the articles 12, 26 – 29 of
the ‘Rules and Guidelines (RG)1 laid down by the Board of Examiners of all
EEMCS masters’ degree programmes. These procedures comply with the Teach-
ing and Examination Regulations (TER)2 and the Implementation Regulations
(IR)3, both issued by the dean of the faculty and approved by the Executive
Board of the University, July 2012.
10.2
Definitions
Student, candidate Student taking part in master programme
Master’s Thesis Project Research or design assignment that forms the
final part of the EEMCS master’s degree pro-
gramme
Thesis report Written text that documents the results of the
Master’s Thesis Project
Thesis defense Formal presentation and examination of the
thesis (afstudeervoordracht)
Specialisation Direction within variant or track of the master
programme covering a specific area or topic
Thesis advisor Staff member (UD, UHD, or HL4) responsible
for students’ guidance
Thesis tutor (daily supervisor) Staff member (e.g., PhD student or postdoc)
or external expert from company, responsible
for students’ daily guidance
MSc coordinator Staff member responsible for student intake in
master programme, and for study advice (e.g.,
composing the individual exam programme)
Thesis committee Committee assessing the thesis
1 RG = Regulations and Guidelines = Regels en Richtlijnen van de examencommissie (art. 7.12

WHW)
2 TER = Teaching and Examination Regulations = Onderwijs en Examenregeling (art.7.13
WHW)
3 IR= Implementation Regulations = Uitvoeringsregeling (art.7.13 WHW)
4 UD = assistant professor, UHD = associate professor, HL = full professor

Board of Examiners Committee responsible for monitoring the

examination regulations and execution. See
TER
IEP Individual Examination Programme (keuzevak-
kenlijst)
TEP Thesis Entrance Permit
Graduation Ceremony Formal graduation session, where the student
receives the master’s degree diploma
10.3
Formal procedures
1. The Master’s Thesis Project is the final part of the EEMCS master’s degree
programmes and aims to show that the student has acquired the academic
competences for the degree ‘Master of Science’.
2. The Master’s Thesis Project comprises 40 - 45 ECTS and should take a maxi-
mum of nine months of work. In the programme Microelectronics explicit
prototyping and field testing the period may be longer and is the project
extended to 60 ECTS, i.e. a year.
3. The student can only start with his Master’s Thesis Project when he/she has
an approved IEP and has successfully completed all of the compulsory
courses of the master programme. Only 12 EC of elective courses may still
be open. In order to show that the student meets the criteria, he or she
should hand in a TEP (Thesis Entrance Permit, ask at Service desk) to the
thesis advisor before starting the master thesis assignment.
4. The Master’s Thesis Project consists of a research or design assignment. The

Master’s Thesis Project will be assessed on basis of a written report, an oral
presentation and defense. The assessment will be done by a thesis commit-
tee.
5. The Board of Examiners appoints the thesis committee. The professor

responsible for graduation proposes a thesis committee more than 3 months
before defense.(See R&G. art.27.2) (Use form: “Application form Members of
MSc Thesis Committee”)
6. At least 3 months before defense, the thesis committee is installed by the

Board of Examiners. The thesis committee is nominated by the responsible
professor in whose area the Master’s Thesis Project has taken place.

7. A thesis committee will be appointed by or on behalf of the Board of Exam-

iners for the supervision and assessment of Master’s Thesis Project. This
committee will consist of a core of three members: 1) the chair (a full pro-
fessor or associate professor of the faculty), 2) a full professor, associate or
assistant professor of the faculty, 3) a full professor, associate or assistant
professor or an external expert. One of the core members must be from a
different field and is a full professor, associate or assistant professor of an
university. There may be additional members from the ranks of researchers,
PhD students and internal and external experts. The core members,
appointed by the Board of Examiners, determine the thesis grade. (See also
R&G art. 27.1)
8. Students can present and defend their final thesis work only after they have
finished all courses as stated in their approved IEP.
9. The defense consists of a public session. During this session the student will
give a presentation on the Master’s Thesis Project and will be questioned by
the thesis committee, after which the thesis committee determines the
grade.
10. Thirty working days before the defense (See R&G art. 12.1), the student
applies for the final examination by the Board of Examiners by submitting
the form “EEMCS MSc Final Examination” at the Service desk.
11. At least five working days before the defense the student uploads a pdf of
the final version of the thesis report in the electronic TU Delft repository.
(http://www.library.tudelft.nl/collecties/tu-delft-repository/)
12. The Board of Examiners assesses whether the student has completed all
parts of his master programme and may enter the final graduation cere-
mony.
13. At the graduation ceremony the student receives the Master diploma and
has to sign it.

10.4
Getting started
1. Ultimately three months before starting the actual thesis work, the student
should decide upon a specialisation. To start, the student shows his IEP and
TEP to the thesis advisor. In consultation with the thesis advisor, the student
will select a thesis topic. In addition, a daily supervisor (tutor) or an advisor,
from the company where the thesis research is conducted, may be assigned.
The thesis topic should comply with the research area of the thesis advisor.
2. The Master’s Thesis Project may be done within a research programme of

the university, or within another suitable context, e.g. a research institute or
enterprise. Companies should be aware that the Master’s Thesis Project may
require some freedom for academic work which may not directly contribute
to the company’s own business process.
3. The thesis should have sufficient academic depth. The project, being either
a research or design project should be performed by following a systematic
approach, and the assignment should cover all phases of a research/design
project including an explicit modelling/implementation/building phase, and a
validation/evaluation of the results.
4. Within the first month after the start of the project, the student should write
a short proposal with objectives and a planning of deliverables and mile-
stones. (Use: “EEMCS Master’s Thesis Project Proposal Guidelines: Mile-
stones, Deliverables and Phasing”). The thesis advisor assesses the proposal
on feasibility and academic depth, and may suggest modifications.
5. The student should indicate in advance whether he is available fulltime. If

not, he has to make provisions with the research group or company to do
the assignment part time.
10.5
Guidance
1. The student should carry out the project autonomously under guidance of a
thesis advisor. Each student carries out his or her own Master’s Thesis Proj-
ect., even in case of a complex project carried out by a team of students.
2. The student and the thesis advisor (and the daily supervisor) meet on a two-
weekly or three-weekly basis to discuss the progress. The student should
provide an agenda and a written progress report for the meetings describing

the progress and the main discussion items. In between the meetings the
student may ask the daily supervisor for technical assistance.
3. For the specified milestones (Use: “EEMCS Master’s Thesis Project Proposal
Guidelines: Milestones, Deliverables and Phasing”), the student submits a
progress report (a preliminary chapter of the thesis report) and describes (or
demonstrates) the intermediate results and findings. The supervisors will
give feedback on the results and will indicate whether the project is still on
track. In all cases, the student is assumed to take initiative and to guard the
progress of the project.
4. The student should participate in the colloquia of the chosen specialisation.

Halfway through the project, the student should give a midterm presentation
on the project e.g. at a colloquium, in presence of his advisors.
5. During the project, and in particular near the end, the student should start
writing the thesis report and should hand in chapters for reviewing to the
thesis advisor and daily supervisor. The thesis advisor should give feedback
within reasonable time (within two weeks).
6. Forty working days before the planned defense, the student should hand in
a final version of the thesis report for approval by the thesis advisor.
7. Thirty working days before the planned defense the thesis advisor gives
approval (“green light”) to the student. With the green light the student can
apply for the final examination. Use form: “EEMCS MSc Final examination”.
10.6
Thesis report
1. The thesis report documents the results of the Master’s Thesis Project (Use:
“Guidelines for writing a report”). It contains an account of the work, the
followed procedure, intermediate milestones and the decisions taken.
2. The thesis report must be written in English.
3. The thesis report has a title page which contains the title of the thesis, the
date of the thesis defense, the name and student number, the chosen spe-
cialisation, the master programme, the faculty EEMCS, and TU Delft.
4. The thesis report contains a preface that explains the topic of the thesis, the
context (institute or company), the main findings in a few lines and the

names of the members of the thesis committee. The preface may end with a
few acknowledgements, and completed with name and date.
5. The thesis report contains an introduction chapter that introduces the main
research themes and gives an overview of the report.
6. The thesis report contains a chapter with prior art that describes previous
work and scientific publications relevant for the topic. This chapter reformu-
lates the research questions in a form that complies with the state of the art
in the field.
7. The thesis report contains several chapters that describe the performed
work.
8. The thesis report concludes with a concluding chapter with a discussion of

the results, and recommendations and suggestions for future research.
9. The thesis report may contain a scientific paper about the work, often writ-
ten together with the thesis advisor, added as an appendix.
10. The thesis report will be made public after the assessment by the thesis
committee, unless the organisation in which the Master’s Thesis Project has
taken place considers that its publication would harm its interests (e.g. pat-
ents, knowledge, market figures). The organisation or the thesis advisor can
submit a request concerning confidentiality for some parts to the Board of
Examiners. The members of the thesis committee, however, should have
access to the full report.
At least five working days before the defense the student uploads a pdf of the
final version of the thesis report in the electronic TU Delft repository. (http://
www.library.tudelft.nl/collecties/tu-delft-repository/)
10.7
Defense
1. At the same moment of approval of the thesis report by the thesis advisor,
the so called “green light”, a date for the defense is set (Use form: “EEMCS
MSc Final examination” and count thirty working days for administration).
The student will make a reservation for a room/lecture hall.
2. At least twenty working days before the date of the thesis defense the stu-
dent will supply a digital or printed copy of the final thesis report to the

members of the Thesis Committee. Exceptions can be made upon agree-

ment with the thesis advisor.
3. Ultimately after ten working days the thesis committee sends her reaction
and eventually her request for completion to the student and thesis advisor.
The student has five working days to incorporate the remarks into the
report.
4. Ten working days before the defense the student sends a clear announce-
ment of the thesis defense to the committee members, to the staff of the
department of the chosen specialisation with the title of the thesis, the place
of the defense, the date and time, the committee, and the abstract of his
project (250 words). If the student desires, he or she may also invite family
and friends.
5. Prior to the session, the student checks the room and the equipment (por-
table, beamer). After the session the student takes care that the room is
brought back in order.
6. The public session starts with a short introduction by the chair of the thesis
committee, introducing the candidate, the topic of the project, the members
of the thesis committee and the examination procedure.
7. The student gives a 30-40 minutes presentation on the project. This should
cover all aspects and phases of the project, starting with a clear problem
definition and ending with conclusions. The presentation should be on a
level that addresses the colleague students, i.e. it is not intended as a lay-
man’s presentation. After the presentation 10 minutes are reserved for ques-
tions from the audience.
8. After the presentation and discussion, the thesis committee examines the
candidate about the thesis. This will take a maximum of one hour and each
committee member must have the opportunity to discuss the work in detail
with the candidate.
After the examination, the committee withdraws to make their conclusion upon
the grade.

10.8
Assessment
1. The thesis committee assesses the thesis and the defense on the following
criteria:
• Quality of work: novelty, volume, grasp, methodology, publishable (40%)
• Personal performance: autonomy, planning, creativity, attitude (30%)
• Quality of thesis report: clarity, organisation, argumentation (20%)
• Oral presentation and defense: clarity, focus, relevance, discussion
(10%)
These criteria are published in the study guide and should be known to the stu-
dent beforehand. (Use “Thesis evaluation form”).
2. The voting members of the thesis committee determine the final grade. The
grade should reflect a weighted average of the four scores above, but need
not to be an exact arithmetical mean. The final mark starts from 5 up to and
10. Marks ending in .5 may also be used.
3. If the student shows excellence (is nominated for a 10) the chair of the the-
sis committee should consult the chair of the Board of Examiners, at least
five working days in advance of the defense. The chair may advice to add an
extra member to the thesis committee.
The motivation for the grade at each of the four criteria as listed above is sum-
marized on a form (Use: “Thesis evaluation form”) and signed by the chair-
man of the thesis committee. The candidate is given a short account of the
assessment, either in private or in front of the audience.
10.9
Disputes
1. In case of disputes between the student and the daily supervisor or/and the
thesis advisor, the student may consult the MSc coordinator. If this does not
lead to a solution, disputes can be brought before the Board of Examiners.
2. The student may make an appeal against decisions of, and the treatment by
the Thesis Committee, at the TUD’s Examinations Appeals Board, on the
basis of article 7.60 of the WHW. However, there can be no discussion on the
grade.

10.10
Summary of procedure
1. After the start of the MSc programme and before the start of the Master’s
Thesis Project, the student should get acquainted with the different speciali-
sations within the master programme.
2. Before the start of the Master’s Thesis Project, the student shows his IEP
and TEP to the thesis advisor and selects a thesis topic.
3. One month after the start of the project, the student writes a short proposal
for thesis research with objectives, milestones and deliverables. The thesis
advisor checks the proposal at: feasibility in time, academic level, research
question, research methodology, suitable to the student.
4. Four months after start, the student should give a midterm presentation at a
colloquium of the chosen specialisation.
5. Three months before the planned defense, the responsible professor com-
piles a thesis committee and sends it for approval to the Board of Examiners
6. Forty working days before the planned defense the student hands in the
draft version of the thesis report to the thesis advisor.
7. Thirty working days before the thesis defense, the student should get “green
light” from the thesis advisor and sets the date for the defense.
8. Thirty working days before the thesis defense the student submits the exam-
ination application. The Board of Examiners checks fulfillment of all require-
ments.
9. Twenty working days before the thesis defense the student sends the final
report to the members of the thesis committee. He also sends an invitation
to all people involved.
10. Ten working days before the thesis defense the thesis committee sends her
remarks to the student and the thesis advisor.
11. Ten working days before the thesis defense the student sends a clear
announcement of the defense.

12. Five working days before the thesis defense the student has incorporated
the remarks into the report.
13. At least five working days before the defense the student uploads a pdf of
the final version of the thesis report in the electronic TU Delft repository.
14. At the defense the student gives a 40 minutes presentation and answers the
questions of the thesis committee. The thesis committee determines the
final grade.
15. After a successful defense the graduation ceremony will take place; the stu-
dent receives the Master diploma and has to sign it.

Thesis Project Evaluation Form

The table below shows the thesis evaluation categories and criteria. The main
elements of evaluation are quality of work, performance during the Master’s
Thesis Project, quality of thesis report and quality of oral presentation and
defense. Weights are indicative to each of these categories and may be subjec-
tively decided by the thesis committee. The final grade can be arrived at by
averaging out the partial grades allocated by each member of the thesis com-
mittee.
Quality of Performance during Quality of Thesis Oral Presentation

Work M Thesis Project Report and Defense
40% 30% 20% 10%
Volume of work Ability to formulate Quality of report 1. Presentation
problem of thesis to peer
audience
Relevance/ Ability to find solution Organization and Clarity/lucidity of
Importance of structure presentation
work
Novelty/ Scientific Clarity and readability Coherence of
Originality of methodologies applied of report presentation
work
Student’s Practical methodologies Coherence of content Quality of presentation
Contribution applied and continuity material
Grasp of subject Creativity displayed Language Focus and relevance of
and problem presentation
Quality of Student’s autonomy Quality of literature Ability to understand
implementation survey questions from
audience and provide
suitable answer
Publishable Interaction with peers Conclusions and 2. Defense with
and superiors recommendations committee
Achievement of Quality of Publications Ability to cogently
goals and milestones (if any) answer questions
following a schedule
Critical attitude Quality of Ability to actively
argumentation and participate and
conclusions contribute towards the
discussion
Performance within
time line
EEMCS Graduation Policy:

http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/graduation-policy-msc/

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3 Mijnbouwstraat 120 TU Science Center (vanaf 2010)
5 Julianalaan 67 Kluyverlaboratorium voor Biotechnologie
6 Poortlandplein 6 Botanische tuin
8 Julianalaan 132-134 Faculteit Bouwkunde (BK)
10 Zuidplantsoen 6 Tempel
12 Julianalaan 136 Chemical Engineering
15 Prins Bernhardlaan 6 Kramerslab. Fysische Technologie
20 Mekelweg 5 Aula
21 Prometheusplein 1 Bibliotheek TU Delft / Marketing & Communicatie
22 Lorentzweg 1 Faculteit Technische Natuurwetenschappen, gebouw
Technische Natuurkunde
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Universiteitsdienst
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30 Jaffalaan 9 Onderzoeksinstituut OTB
30a Jaffalaan 9a Onderwijs & Studentzaken (CSA, International Office)
31 Jaffalaan 5 Faculteit Techniek, Bestuur en Management (TBM)
32 Landbergstraat 15 Faculteit Industrieel Ontwerpen / SSC ICT (IO)
33 Landbergstraat 19 Composietenlab. / Hogeschool INHOLLAND
34 Mekelweg 2 Faculteit 3mE (Werktuigbouwkunde, Maritieme Techniek en
Technische Materiaalwetenschappen) / CICAT / NIMR
34a Cornelis Drebbelweg 9 College van Bestuur / Raad van Toezicht
34b Leegwaterstraat 39 Multi Scale Physics
34c Mekelweg 2 MultiMedia Services
34d Mekelweg 2 Instellingsbeleid
35 Cornelis Drebbelweg 5 Tentamen en Practicum gebouw 35
36 Mekelweg 4 + 6 Faculteit Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde en Informatica (EWI) /
DIMES / IRCTR
37 Mekelweg 8 Sportcentrum
38 Mekelweg 10 Cultureel Centrum
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42 Rotterdamseweg 141 Hoge School InHolland Delft
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Radionuclides & Reactors (RRR)
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61 Kluyverweg 3 Vliegtuighal
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instituut
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64 Kluyverweg 2 Lab. Hoge Snelheden
65 Kluyverweg 4 + 6 SUPAIR / TRAIL / Facilitair Management & Vastgoed (FMVG) /
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