FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Campus Group T Leuven, Belgium

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES
IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

KU Leuven. Inspiring the outstanding.

BEYOND ENGINEERING 3
DISCOVER KU LEUVEN 4
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 4
INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS 5
YOUR PROFILE: THE 5E ENGINEER 6
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME 7
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES 12
ADVANCED MASTER'S PROGRAMMES 16
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 17
DOCTORAL STUDIES 17
RESEARCH AT CAMPUS GROUP T 18
ADMISSION AND APPLICATION 19
 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Campus Group T Leuven, Belgium

BEYOND ENGINEERING
Belgium. No other country offers a more authentic European experience. Belgium is the beating
heart of the continent and home to Brussels, the capital of Europe. Only a stone’s throw away,
in the beautiful city of Leuven, you’ll find another one of Belgium’s gems: the Faculty of Engineering
Technology at KU Leuven.

KU Leuven’s Campus Group T is the only campus in the faculty that offers full English-language
academic bachelor’s and master’s programmes in engineering technology in the fields of
electromechanics, electronics and ICT, chemistry and biochemistry.

“Beyond Engineering” is our motto. On our campus, you gain expertise in engineering technology,
but you also learn and experience how to be creative, both in your thinking and in your
endeavours. You develop distinct enterprising skills and insight into the systems that influence
nature, culture, and society.

Beyond Engineering. It is the art of no longer seeing things as separate, but rather as part of a
DURATION
whole system in which everything is connected. It is the art of coping with the paradoxes of nature
Bachelor's programmes: and culture.
3 years (full-time), 180 ECTS
You will quickly find yourself at home on our campus, which is home to a truly international
Pre-Master's programmes:
community of outstanding engineering students from Europe, China, India, Ethiopia, Southeast
1 year (full-time), 60 ECTS
Asia, and beyond.
Master's programmes:
1 year (full-time), 60 ECTS A degree in engineering technology from KU Leuven opens doors to the whole of Europe,
where you can continue your studies or begin a challenging career.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
1 March (for non-EEA citizens)*
1 June (for EEA citizens)*

* EEA = European Economic Area

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
1st semester: end of September
> end of January (exams in January)

2nd semester: half of February Bert Lauwers Koen Eneman

> July (exams in June) Dean of the Faculty of Campus Chair
Engineering Technology
www.kuleuven.be/academiccalendar

TUITION FEE
The tuition fee for the current academic
year is €906,10 for EEA students
and €6000 for non-EEA students.
The tuition fees for future academic
years can be slightly higher as a result
of indexation.

Please consult the website for

the most recent information:
www.kuleuven.be/tuitionfees.
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
The Faculty of Engineering Technology groups together all programmes in
(bio)engineering technology offered at KU Leuven.

Whereas the faculty was established in 2012 as part of a wider reorganisation of

the higher education system in Flanders, its degree programmes have a long
tradition of excellence in engineering technology. The faculty is part of KU Leuven’s
Science, Engineering and Technology Group.

7 Campuses
The Faculty of Engineering Technology organises its degree programmes in a

DISCOVER unique way: you have your choice of bachelor’s and master’s programmes at no
less than 7 campuses spread over Flanders. This multi-campus model not only

KU LEUVEN leads to strong regional ties and an extended network of organisations and
companies, but also to the development and smooth exchange of expertise.
This converges to make the faculty a dynamic and future-oriented platform for
education and research.
Founded in 1425, the University of Leuven
(KU Leuven) has been a centre of learning for
almost six centuries. Today, it is Belgium’s largest English and Dutch
and highest-ranked university as well as one of the
In 2016, the Faculty of Engineering Technology counted more than 7000 students
oldest and most renowned universities in Europe.
and 600 faculty members. Alongside its English-language programmes, the faculty
also organises bachelor’s and master’s programmes in Dutch, including programmes
As a leading European research university and
in civil engineering, nuclear technology, food technology, and more.
co-founder of the League of European Research
Universities (LERU), KU Leuven offers a wide
Campus Group T in Leuven is the only campus where you
variety of programmes in English supported by
can follow the engineering technology curriculum entirely
high-quality interdisciplinary research. Within the
in English.
field of science, engineering and technology,
KU Leuven offers five academic educational BELGIUM
profiles organised in five faculties: Science,
Engineering Science, Bioscience Engineering,
Engineering Technology and Architecture. Boasting
an outstanding central location in the heart of
Europe, KU Leuven offers a truly international
experience, high-quality education, world-
class research and cutting-edge BRUGES
innovation. GEEL

GHENT SINT-KATELIJNE-WAVER

AALST
DIEPENBEEK
BRUSSELS LEUVEN

Via the Erasmus Mundus student mobility programme,

you can follow the European Master of Science in
Food Science, Technology and Business at the
Technology Campus Ghent.

www.fet.kuleuven.be/biftec
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INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS
The Faculty of Engineering Technology maintains close ties with Together with their fellow students and guides, they are hosted
universities around the world. At Campus Group T, more than on the campuses of our partner universities in these cities, where
20% of the engineering students are international students. they have the opportunity to meet their Chinese counterparts.
They represent 65 different nationalities from all over the world. Over the past ten years, the China Journey has given more than
This international network extends not just to Europe but also 2,000 engineering students and lecturers a thorough
to China, Southeast Asia, India, Ethiopia, and beyond. introduction to China.

www.fet.kuleuven.be/groupt/chinaproject
Europe
As an Erasmus student with an EU scholarship, you can carry out Southeast Asia
part of your training (from three months to a full academic year)
Thailand acts as the pivotal point of the greater Mekong region,
at Campus Group T. To that end, collaboration and exchange
together with countries like Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar,
agreements have been concluded with universities in Italy, Spain,
and the Chinese province of Yunnan. Collaboration agreements
the United Kingdom, Portugal, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany,
have already been concluded with 10 universities from this region
France, Sweden and other countries in the European Economic Area.
in the framework of the International Dual Degree Programmes in
Engineering Technology.
China
Over the past 20 years, collaboration agreements have been India
concluded with no fewer than 10 top universities from all over China.
In India, Campus Group T collaborates with three partner universities
to facilitate the exchange of students, professors, and knowledge
• International Dual Degree Programme in Engineering
in the framework of the International Dual Degree Programmes in
Technology
Engineering Technology.
The International Dual Degree Programme in Engineering
Technology is aimed at Chinese students who have already gone
through one or two years of engineering training. The programme Ethiopia
enables these students to continue their studies in English at our
Campus Group T strengthened its international network in Ethiopia
Leuven campus and obtain a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree
by including five partner universities. The collaboration not only
in engineering technology.
encompasses the exchange of lecturers, but also the further
development of the infrastructure and the professionalisation of the
• The China Journey is the annual study trip to China taken
teaching staff.
by third-stage students
The 17-day itinerary includes stops in Beijing, Guilin, Shanghai,
A full list of our partner universities is available at
Xi’an, Chongqing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. Students
www.fet.kuleuven.be/groupt.
visit companies, universities, and cultural sites.
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YOUR PROFILE: THE 5E ENGINEER

Five organising themes span the entire curriculum: engineering, Engineering, enterprising and educating are intimately connected
enterprising, educating, environmenting and ensembling. These to engineers’ societal role: to design and build things starting from
themes inform, reinforce, and build on one another. Taken together, a strong vision and always with an eye to improving people’s lives.
they epitomise the ‘Beyond Engineering’ mindset. Environmenting involves an acute awareness of the various
interwoven aspects – nature, culture, technology – that shape this
ENGINEERING societal role. Finally, ensembling allows engineers to transcend their
Engineers create by using technologies and their underlying traditional role to observe and approach things from a ‘big-picture’
basic sciences. They are familiar with a multidisciplinary approach. perspective.

ENTERPRISING In essence, engineers find intelligent solutions to technological

Engineers have vision. They set themselves a mission, gather others problems. 5E engineers, are more than technology experts.
around it, and get it done effectively through innovation, audacity, They have distinct entrepreneurial skills and are capable of
and leadership. coaching both themselves and others. 5E engineers are aware
of their place in the world and the impact they have on nature
EDUCATING and culture. Finally, they are big-picture thinkers with the ability
Engineers are capable of making things that make people better. to see complex problems from a systemic, integrated
They are able to inspire and coach others and are equipped to build perspective.
relationships and ideas as well as things.
5E engineering cannot be learned simply through study or
ENVIRONMENTING individual work. It is a matter of developing and fine-tuning an
Engineers are acutely aware of the environment in which they work. ensemble of qualities over the entire course of your studies
They are constantly evaluating the ethical, ecological, aesthetic, and and career. Collaboration, cross-professional experience,
economic impact of their actions within a globalising, ever-evolving, diversity, and a plurality of worldviews are crucial to the 5E
technologically advancing world. engineering vision. This extraordinary vision requires an
extraordinary programme. The principles underlying the
ENSEMBLING engineering curriculum at Campus Group T create a learning
Engineers see the coherence of things, the ‘big picture’. and working environment that encourages on-going personal
By differentiating, integrating, and approaching all things from and professional development.
all angles, they acquire deeper insights and enjoy ever-richer
experiences.

King Phillippe of Belgium unveils Solar Car

On 2 July 2015, the students of the Postgraduate

Programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in
Engineering Technology (Faculty of Engineering
Technology) welcomed King Philippe of Belgium.
Two teams of students presented their projects.

Punch Powertrain Solar Team

Sixteen students designed and built a new high-

performance solar car for the World Solar
Challenge in Australia.

Formula Electric Belgium Team

Engineering students from the Formula Electric

Belgium Team introduced the king to their high-
speed electrical racing car for the International
Formula Student Competition.
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BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME
Structure The course units provide the necessary theoretical and practical
knowledge and skills to carry out analyses and apply new ideas
A bachelor’s programme in engineering technology consists
during on-the-job experiences.
of 3 programme stages with a total weight of 180 ECTS.

SPECIALISATIONS
The bachelor’s programme comprises:
In the 4th semester you can choose one of the following majors:
• a common programme of 3 semesters;
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology
• a specific programme of 3 semesters designed for the chosen
• Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
specialisation.
• Chemical Engineering Technology with a focus on one of
these options
COMMON PROGRAMME
- Chemical Engineering
In the first, second and third semester you are provided with general
- Biochemical Engineering
basic, scientific-technological knowledge and skills drawn from the
following domains:
In the specialisations various management skills are applied:
• Energy and Physics finance, marketing, operations and project management. In terms
• Matter and Chemistry of communication, the emphasis is on presentation, reporting,
• Life and Biology meetings and persuasion skills. Intercultural communication is also
• Information and Mathematics included in the curriculum.
• Management and Communication

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6

Common programme Specialisation

Chemical Engineering Technology

OPTION
• Chemical Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering Technology

Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology

Engineering Experience: You will have to go through the complete design process: from
introduction to Engineering Design brainstorm over concept development and technical drawing to the
production, the testing, and the demonstration of the machine.
‘Engineering Experiences’ are true learning experiences. They are
open and cross-disciplinary assignments that make you familiar with
Depending on the distance between the machine and the goal,
the engineering practice.
you will have to pre-set the right parameters. Using a mathematical
model, you can calculate the impact of variables such as drag,
In the first bachelor’s stage, you are introduced to engineering
loss of energy, and friction.
design. Each team of 6 students has to design and build a machine
that can shoot a ball towards a specific goal.
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INTERNATIONAL TEAM PRESENTS

THE FIRST-EVER 3D CHOCOLATE PRINTER

Building a robot that works on sensors and is

controlled by a PC. That, in a nutshell, is the
assignment given to the second bachelor stage
students in their first semester. At the final day of
the project, the best teams present their result.
The Chocolate Robot Team of Hannah Davidoff
(USA), Youssef el Laithy (Egypt), Vladyslav Neshta
(Ukraine), Jesheena Appalsawmy (Mauritius),
Ibrahim Issa (Egypt) and George Athanassoulis
Makris (Greece) was proclaimed as the winner
with the first-ever 3D chocolate printer built with
fischertechnik tools.
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STUDYING AT CAMPUS GROUP T: DOUBLE BLISS

He is from the northeast of China. She is from the southwest. He started his engineering studies
at Xi'an Jiaotong University. She started hers at South-West Jiaotong University in Chengdu.
The chance of bumping into each other in China is practically non-existent.

But then they each decided to continue their engineering studies at Campus Group T in the framework
of the International Dual Degree Programme. Dai Mo and Weng Zheng hit it off immediately. Last spring
they got married in Shanghai.

Dai Mo and Wang Zheng have even more in common. In Leuven, they both graduated in Biochemical
Engineering Technology. Back in China, they both went to work for Unilever Shanghai. Mo is active in
the marketing department, where she seeks out the needs and expectations of potential customers.
Zheng is at the other end of the production cycle – new product R&D. Mo’s world is the market,
Zheng’s the laboratory.

Promising career

“We – and our fellow Chinese students – have greatly benefited from a KU Leuven degree”, says the young couple. “We would never have been able to achieve
careers at the companies in which we now work if we had remained in China. My fellow students from Campus Group T are now working in China for large
multinationals such as BMW, Oracle, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever – you name it. We work at the same level and carry out the same jobs as graduates from
Oxford, Princeton, and Stanford. Furthermore, a job with a multinational offers various additional advantages, not only in terms of financial benefits but also in
terms of opportunities, networking, further training, and general personal and professional development.”

PROGRAMME “I am especially impressed by

the ‘Engineering Experiences’.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING These cross-disciplinary projects allow
TECHNOLOGY 180 ECTS
you to take on challenging assignments as
FIRST STAGE 60 a team and become familiar with the reality
COURSE ECTS of engineering practice – not only technical
knowledge, but also project management,
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY/PHYSICS 17
leadership, communication, and social
Dynamics of a Particle 5
skills. Another major advantage is the
Statics of Rigid Bodies 3
international environment and atmosphere.
Physics of Extended Bodies 3
It creates a platform to meet and to get
Electricity and Magnetism 6
to know people from different parts of
MATTER TECHNOLOGY/CHEMISTRY 7 the world. It isn’t easy, but determination,
Chemistry and Chemical Technology 7 hard work, commitment, and the help
of the professors and the other students
LIFE TECHNOLOGY/BIOLOGY 5
will help you through.”
Biological and Emergent Systems 5
(Hassen Ridwan Tahir, student from Ethiopia)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/MATHEMATICS 18
Calculus 6
Linear Algebra and Geometry 4
Computers and Programming 3
Electronic Circuits 5

MANAGEMENT/COMMUNICATION 6
Management I: Introduction to Management/
Engineers and Enterprises 3
Communication I: Aspects of Professional Communication/
Presentation Skills 3

HOLISTIC ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE 7

Engineering Experiences 2: Introduction to Engineering Design 4
Philosophy of Technology and Engineering 3

n Lectures
n Exercises and seminars
n Learning Experiences and practical sessions
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Ahmad has a passion for technology.

He has been living in Brussels for three SECOND STAGE 60
years now, and after completing secondary COURSE ECTS
school, he went looking for an engineering COMMON CORE 49
programme with an excellent reputation
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY/PHYSICS 17
among international students. His search
Thermodynamics 5
brought him to KU Leuven - Campus
Electromagnetism 4
Group T, the only engineering campus
Strength of Materials 3
in Belgium that offers full degree
programmes taught in English in a varied, MATTER TECHNOLOGY/CHEMISTRY 8
multicultural environment. Technology of Materials 5
Chemistry for Polymers 3
Ahmad found his way around very quickly.
LIFE TECHNOLOGY/BIOLOGY 3
“Not only because of the very international
Biotechnology 3
environment”, he explains, “but also
because of the way the programme is INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/MATHEMATICS 13
conceived. You are constantly challenged Object-oriented Programming 5
to prove yourself, to show that you know Signals and Systems 5
how to go about doing things, that you can Statistics 3
collaborate with others in the labs or in
MANAGEMENT/COMMUNICATION 6
projects, and that you are sharp – in short,
Management II/Marketing and Financial Management/
that you can organise and manage yourself.
Management Game 3
You learn how to develop yourself and set
Communication II: Scientific Writing/Intercultural Communication 3
goals. That way, studying to become an
engineer is also a test of character. You HOLISTIC ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE 7
gain mental strength and you learn how to Society, Technology & Engineering 3
approach and solve problems. And you are Engineering Experience 3: (Computer-based Control) 4
constantly gaining self-confidence and
SPECIALISATION: ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING 11
trust in your own abilities.
Electrical Engineering 4
(Ahmad, student Campus Group T) Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 4
Engineering Experience 4: Electromechanical Engineering 3

SPECIALISATION: ELECTRONICS AND ICT ENGINEERING 11

Microprocessors & Data Acquisition 5
Sensors 3
Engineering Experience 4: Electronics and ICT Engineering 3

SPECIALISATION: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

(options Chemical and Biochemical Engineering) 11
Biochemistry 4
Industrial Chemistry 4

ELECTIVE COURSES
Engineering Experience 4 – Chemical Engineering 3
Engineering Experience 4 – Biochemical Engineering 3

n Lectures
n Exercises and seminars
n Learning Experiences and practical sessions
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THIRD STAGE 60
COURSE ECTS
COMMON CORE 49
MANAGEMENT/COMMUNICATION 6
Management III: Operations and Project Management 3
Communication III: Negotiation and Meeting Skills/Persuasion 3

HOLISTIC ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES 3

Religions 3

SPECIALISATION: ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING 51

Aspects of Industrial Automation 3
Components of Industrial Automation 5
Control Theory 3
Mechanical Design 4
Machine Parts 6
Manufacturing Technology 6
Material Selection 3
Electrical Machines 4
Electrical Installations 3
Thermomechanical Machines 5
Heat Transfer 3
Engineering Experience 5: Electromechanical Engineering 6

SPECIALISATION: ELECTRONICS AND ICT ENGINEERING 51

Analog Electronics 6
Digital Systems 4
Microprocessors 5
System Software 5
Software Development 5
Data Communication and Computer Networks 6
Electronic Design 6
Digital Signal Processing 4
Electric Motors and Actuator Systems 3
Engineering Experience 5: Electronics and ICT Engineering 7

SPECIALISATION: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

(options Chemical and Biochemical Engineering) 51
Environmental Technology 5
Applied Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4
Process Control 5
Fermentation & Bioconversion 5
OPTION CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Analytical Chemistry 6
Chemical Engineering Computing 3
Polymer Engineering 5
Physical Chemistry 5
Unit Operations 6
Engineering Experience 5: Chemical Engineering 7
OPTION BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Analytical Chemistry 4
Biochemical and Biomedical Research Methods 5
Microbiology 5
Molecular and Cellular Biology 5
Unit Operations 6
Engineering Experience 5: Biochemical Engineering 7

n Lectures
n Exercises and seminars
n Learning Experiences and practical sessions
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
Objectives
The master’s programmes aim to provide you with:

• general academic training;

• advanced knowledge and skills in engineering, enterprising, educating,
‘environmenting’ and ‘ensembling’ and, more specifically, the chosen option;
• the required research competencies and training necessary to a competent
starter after having completed the master’s programme, in other words,
UMICORE NOVA: GREEN INNOVATION
to prepare you for the autonomous practice of science and technology, for the
MEETS PERFORMANCE
application of the acquired knowledge and skills in the engineering profession,
In June 2017, the Formula Electric Belgium and for plotting a lifelong learning and development track.
Team revealed its new electric race car.
In October 2016, 37 students from KU Leuven
and University College Thomas More started with
Preparatory programme
the design of a new competitive electric race car. A preparatory programme is an individualised study pathway. It is created for new
Nine months later, they presented the fastest students who do not have the appropriate academic background in the major they
electric bolide that accelerates in 2.6 seconds wish to study.
from 0 to 100 km/hr. The car consists of more
than 4000 single parts built by the students. The curriculum of the preparatory programme is designed to strengthen the
academic knowledge and skills of these students. It is made up of the prerequisite
The biggest structural part is the light-weight
courses required for the master’s programme.
monocoque to which the suspension, wheels,
pedals, and an aero package are attached.
For the first time an aero package with diffuser, Programmes
rear and front wing was produced to give
You can choose between four different master’s programmes in engineering
Umicore Isaac enough downforce. The team also
technology. In each master’s programme, you choose an innovative technological
developed a brand new 120 hp engine with a
option in the discipline. Preferably, you select the technology option that fits best
high performance, turning the car into a ‘bomb
with the topic of your master’s thesis.
on wheels’. During the summer the students
participated in the Formula Student Electric
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Competitions in the UK, the Netherlands,
• Clinical Engineering
Hungary and Czech Republic.
• Intelligent Manufacturing
• Intelligent Mechanics
• Intelligent Mobility

Chemical Engineering Technology

• Sustainable Process & Materials Engineering

Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology

• Intelligent Electronics
• Internet Computing

Biochemical Engineering Technology

• Medical Bioengineering
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- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTROMECHANICAL

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (60 ECTS) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTROMECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 60
Mechanical design and energy conversion are the cornerstones COURSE ECTS
of this programme. Mechanical design begins with an idea,
COMMON CORE 49
which is then shaped into a graphical design and executed into
Finite Element Based Design 4
a finished product through a choice of materials, simulation, and
Advanced Automation 5
production techniques. Energy conversion is aimed at all aspects
Dynamic Aspects of Machine Construction 4
of energy efficiency in this process and ranges from electrical
Drive Sysems 4
controls and automation to thermal power plants, combustion
Pathways to Sustainability: Core Issues and Challenges 3
engines, etc. Depending on your interest, your engineering profile
Management and Communication 4
can range from technological expert to company manager.
Master’s Thesis 20
www.kuleuven.be/ma/misemel
OPTION CLINICAL ENGINEERING 16
Dynamics and Biomechanics 5
CLINICAL ENGINEERING
Medical Equipment & Regulatory Affairs 6
This option gives insight into the inspiring domain of medical
Robotics and Surgical Instrumentation 5
technology. After being introduced in the world of biomechanics,
and relying on your strong background in mechanics and electricity, OPTION INTELLIGENT MECHANICS 16
you explore the technology of medical devices. Topics are Computer-aided Modelling and Simulation 5
surgical robotics and medical equipment in general. Embedded Control Systems 6
Robotics and Surgical Instrumentation 5
INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
OPTION INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING 16
This option includes exposure to the latest production
Advanced Manufacturing 5
techniques, the way production systems operate, and the
Manufacturing Optimisation and Dimensional
intrinsic relationship between production and other business
Quality Control 5
processes, especially in the design process. Special attention is
Computer Integrated Manufacturing 6
paid to the possibilities that computer-based systems offer in this
context. Moreover, you learn to operate in the tension between OPTION INTELLIGENT MOBILITY 16
technology, economics, the environment, and ergonomics. Transportation and Mobility Management 4
Vehicle Design and Technology 6
INTELLIGENT MECHANICS Autonomous Vehicles 3
This option relates to designing, developing, and optimising Applied Sustainability Assessment 3
automated mechanical machines. Based on a strong background
in electricity and mechanics, you delve more deeply into aspects
such as advanced design methods, electronic operations, controls,
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS AND
measures and drives, data communication, and visualisation
ICT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (60 ECTS)
methods.
This master’s programme prepares you for correctly assessing
INTELLIGENT MOBILITY the workings and impact of various technologies. You learn to
This option deals with the sustainable application of smart analyse, design, and implement analogue and digital electronic
mobility solutions. Its application area is very broad and diverse, systems as well as complex information and communication
but one example is electric or hybrid cars fitted with intelligent systems.
recharging systems. Another is vehicles that can warn each
other about accidents or traffic jams. Intelligent Mobility also has Upon completion of the programme, you are an engineer with
to do with choosing materials and/or production methods that a broad foundation of general skills and technical knowledge.
have the smallest ecological impact possible. The optimal You are also familiar with the fascinating world of information
gearing of transportation systems to one another is yet another processing that plays a crucial role in many social sectors.
aspect of this focus. Often, you will also play a key role in the development of a variety
of digital media applications ranging from modern consumer
products (positioning and navigation systems, smartphones,
digital audio, and video) to custom stand-alone or networked
applications.

www.kuleuven.be/ma/miseel
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INTELLIGENT ELECTRONICS - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL

Intelligent Electronics refers to the combination of hardware and ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (60 ECTS)
software used to develop and implement so-called embedded
This master’s programme provides in-depth, interdisciplinary
systems (cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, etc.).
training in biochemical engineering as practiced in various
You learn to take into consideration limitations in the areas
contexts and sectors. In addition to fundamental (bio)chemical/
of I/O possibilities, memory, speed, and energy consumption.
scientific coursework, the curriculum includes coursework in
socio-economics (management, economics) and biotechnology
INTERNET COMPUTING
(engineering, separation techniques, fermentation technology,
Internet Computing follows the trend of a more broadly
molecular biology, industrial biochemistry and microbiology,
distributed approach to developing computer applications. The
environmental technology, etc.). Extensive cross-campus elective
advantages include high reliability, scalability, high performance,
offerings as well as a master’s thesis (carried out in a research
easy maintenance, low cost price, etc. Examples of such
and/or industrial context) allow you to tailor your curriculum to
applications are:
suit your interests and career goals.
• web-based and internet applications such as search robots
On completion of the master’s programme, you will have been
and voice-over IP
trained to lead and coordinate industrial production units and
• e-commerce
research, analysis, and screening laboratories in technical-
• enterprise resource management
commercial, administrative, and educational environments.
• user applications in the area of info-/edu-/entertainment
The chemical sector (petrochemical, synthetic, pharmaceutical,
etc.) offers a broad and fascinating field of work. You can also set
up applied research and design activities on a self-employed basis.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS AND
ICT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 60 www.kuleuven.be/ma/miscel
COURSE ECTS
SUSTAINABLE PROCESS AND MATERIALS
COMMON CORE 41
ENGINEERING
Multimedia 5
In this option, emphasis is placed on sustainable processes
Wireless Communication 4
and materials engineering.
Pathways to Sustainability: Core Issues and Challenges 3
Management and Communication 4 The guiding principle is to develop (knowledge of) reliable
Master’s Thesis 20 technologies that meet today’s process and materials needs in
OPTIONAL COURSES a sustainable way. This implies the efficient use of materials and
energy, taking into account their impact on the environment.
You either follow the course below or other KU Leuven
The focus is thus centred on the sustainable design,
courses worth at least 5 ECTS and ask for the programme
development, and manufacturing of products and systems on
coordinator’s approval.
the one hand, and the development, properties, characterisation,
Ubiquitous Computing Systems 5
production, and processing of (new) materials on the other.
OPTION INTELLIGENT ELECTRONICS 19
Control Systems 4
Power Electronics 6 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL
Programmable Logic 5 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 60
Embedded System Design 4 COURSE ECTS
OPTION INTERNET COMPUTING 19 COMMON CORE 41
Human-Computer Interaction 4 Unit Operations II 5
Web Apps 6 Applied Sustainability Assessment 3
Distributed Application 4 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3
Media Processing 5 Electrical Engineering 3
Management and Communication 4
Pathways to Sustainability: Core Issues and Challenges 3
Master's Thesis 20
OPTION SUSTAINABLE PROCESS AND
MATERIALS ENGINEERING 19
Advanced Materials Technology 6
Reactor and Process Technology 4
Optional Courses 9
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- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMICAL

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (60 ECTS)
This master’s programme provides in-depth, interdisciplinary
training in biochemical engineering as practiced in various
contexts and sectors. Particular areas of focus include food
science, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and
environmental sciences. In addition to fundamental (bio)chemical/
scientific coursework, the curriculum includes coursework in
socio-economics (management, economics) and biotechnology
(engineering, separation techniques, fermentation technology,
molecular biology, industrial biochemistry and microbiology,
environmental technology and bioreactor design). Extensive cross-
campus elective offerings as well as a master’s thesis (carried
out in a research and/or industrial context) allow you to tailor
your curriculum to suit your interests and career goals.

On completion of this master’s programme you will have been

trained to lead and coordinate industrial production units and
research, analysis, and screening laboratories in technical-
commercial, administrative, and educational environments.
The food and biotechnology sector, the environmental sector,
pharmaceutical industry, and life sciences offer a broad
and fascinating field of work.

www.kuleuven.be/ma/misbel
TWO TEAMS OF CAMPUS GROUP T WIN
MEDICAL BIOENGINEERING THE ECORACE CHALLENGE
This option relates to biotechnological developments in the
The Ecorace Challenge is a competition for ecological boats built by
medical sector. Knowledge of human physiological systems
university students. The organisers of the race have the ambition to
and medical engineering techniques form the foundation of
promote inland navigation and shipping as a safe, sustainable, and
developments in the area of artificial organs, tissue engineering,
environment-friendly means of transport in Belgium.
biomaterials, bioelectronics, and new diagnostic techniques
(microarray technology, PCR technology). Seven teams participated in the Ecorace Challenge 2016.
Two teams of KU Leuven - Campus Group T obtained the final
victory.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMICAL The KU Leuven Ecochallenge Team was awarded as the most
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 60
innovative team and as all-round winner. The students managed to
COURSE ECTS build a boat that can carry liquid cargo as well as dry bulk goods.
COMMON CORE 41
The KU Leuven Navex e-Boat Team won the first prize with its
Molecular Biological Techniques & Bioinformatics 5
business plan.
Unit Operations II 5
Quality Control and Assurance 5
Food Technology 5
Management and Communication 4
Pathways to Sustainability: Core Issues and Challenges 3
Master's Thesis 20
OPTION MEDICAL BIOENGINEERING 13
Physiological Systems & Anatomy 4
Medical Bioengineering 5
Optional Course 4
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ADVANCED MASTER'S
PROGRAMMES
Additional master’s degree
Do you want to add another degree to your master's degree? KU Leuven gives
you many options to choose from. The university offers 26 advanced master's
programmes in English and 1 in Spanish. The curricula are strongly linked to
top research domains of KU Leuven. Programmes usually take 1 year (60 CTS) or
2 year (120 ECTS)
CHINA CAREERS DAY AT CAMPUS GROUP T
www.kuleuven.be/ma
The 6th edition of the China Careers Day was
held on 5 October 2017 at Campus Group T
- ADVANCED MASTER IN WELDING ENGINEERING
in Leuven.
The advanced Master in Welding Engineering is indispensibale for engineering
The China Careers Day is an initiative of the
seeking to work as Responisble Welding Coordinators. The faculty offers
Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
the programme at Campus De Nayer Sint-Katelijne-Waver, certified as an
It offers an informal platform for China-related
Authorised Training Body for International Welding Engineering.
enterprises and for job and internship seekers
to get in contact with each other. Entrepreneurs www.fet.kuleuven.be/welding-engineering
and employers can meet graduates and students
coming from a wide range of universities and
find the perfect candidate for their China-related
activities.

www.bcecc.be
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate programme in Innovation Postgraduate programme Research
and Entrepreneurship in Engineering Valorisation in Engineering Technology
Work experience and professional skills are more important than In today’s high-tech world, research and innovation have become
ever for engineers. With the Postgraduate Programme in Innovation new elements required in order to ensure industrial success. More
and Entrepreneurship in Engineering you will be given the than ever companies and organizations must ensure that their
opportunity to gain unique work experience through innovative product, process or service portfolio is renewed with higher added
projects in a stimulating environment. Furthermore, you can focus values. Consequently, there is an increased need for academically
on your own interests and the skills you want to develop. By doing qualified people with a problem-solving approach, who have
so you stimulate your entrepreneurial and innovation skills and entrepreneurial management skills, who can make a professional
further specialisation in a particular domain. Your customised contribution to innovative engineering and who can expand the
programme will strengthen your profile and career opportunities. global industrial ecosystem.

You can choose from three types of innovation projects: The Postgraduate programme in Research Valorisation in Engineering
Technology is characterized by a strong focus on valorisation of
• In-company project: one or two innovative projects are carried
applied research, implementation thinking and technology-driven
out by one or two students within an (international) organisation
entrepreneurial skills.
or non-profit organisation (Community Service Engineering
Track) or students opt to realise a project in technology
A specific combined approach with ‘technology-driven entrepreneurial
management Engineering (Enterprising Track);
skills’ on the one hand and ‘valorisation of cross-disciplinary applied
• Team project: you work intensively on an innovative project
research’ on the other hand are the main elements underpinning
on campus together with a group of students (for example a
the curriculum of the programme. Coached by a research group of
solar car or the development of environment-friendly solutions);
the Faculty of Engineering Technology of your choice, you’ll have
• Start-up project: enterprising students can write, during an entire
intensive contacts with companies through guest lectures,
academic year, a business plan around their own idea with a
company visits and project work.
view to start a company.
www.fet.kuleuven.be/researchvalorisation
The postgraduate programme consists of 60 credits. You follow the
postgraduate programme during or after your master’s degree.
A combination of a master’s programme and a postgraduate
programme is recommended when participating in a team project.
The Community Service Engineering Track and the Enterprising
Track are fully in English.

More information on the programme and innovation projects can

be found here: www.innovationentrepreneurship.be.

DOCTORAL STUDIES
PhD candidates undertake their personal and professional skills they will need in their further career.
doctoral training in Engineering PhD students become researchers with professional confidence
Technology at the Arenberg and pride and develop the ability to conduct research and establish
Doctoral School. collaborations, both in academia and with external private and public
partners. They advance the frontiers of knowledge and combine this
The Arenberg Doctoral School scientific endeavour with valuable professional experience.
of Science, Engineering and
Technology stimulates doctoral Research topics span all fields of science and technology, including
researchers in their endeavour life sciences, computing and information science, environmental
to acquire scientific and techno- sustainability, human settlements, agriculture, food research,
logical knowledge in a four-year genomics and biomaterials, nanoscience and nanofabrication,
PhD programme. The doctoral advanced materials, energy, and optimisation in engineering.
school not only provides a stimu-
www.set.kuleuven.be/phd
lating research environment,
but also ensures that PhD
students optimally develop the
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RESEARCH AT CAMPUS GROUP T

Health Engineering Technology Sustainable Engineering
TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER LIFE KEEPING ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE AT BAY
How can technology contribute to greater comfort, better health, How can we continue fulfilling the needs of the current generation
safety, and more well-being in general? The Campus Group T health without endangering the needs of future generations? At Campus
engineers look for answers to this question in three research groups. Group T twenty researchers – together covering all fields of engineering
– work at answering this question in three research groups.

INTELLIGENT MOBILITY
This research group is concerned with sustainable transport and
intelligent mobility, i.e. the development of sustainable vehicles
(electric, hybrid) and transport systems.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

This group researches how production in general can operate using
more eco-friendly methods such as eco-design, life cycle analysis,
and rational energy use.

QUALITY AND DURABILITY

The Quality and Durability group develops intelligent techniques that
reduce the amount of waste resulting from the production process
to a bare minimum (zero-waste manufacturing).

The sustainable engineering researchers also support student

teams such as the Solar Team, the CQS Racing team, Formula
Electric Belgium, and the student cooperation CORE. Research is
conducted in close collaboration with KU Leuven, NGOs, and
partner organisations in Ethiopia and China.

SMART INSTRUMENTATION
This group concentrates on active bionic systems and biomechanics.
This field is concerned with improving the life of elderly and
physically challenged people. It develops mechanical or electronic
systems to support – or even entirely take over – certain physical
functions.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
This research group develops technologies that use stem cells
to generate new human skin or bone tissue.

E-MEDIA LAB Engineering education

The e-Media Lab develops health technology systems that interact
NEW TEACHING AND LEARNING
with computers. One recently developed interface communicates
This research is part of the Leuven Engineering and Science
with paralysed people via electrodes. Another project uses a
Education Centre (LESEC), a research, expertise, and networking
computer game to detect dyslexia in five-year-olds.
centre within the KU Leuven Science & Technology Group.

In this centre, learning communities develop research-based

education in sciences, engineering, technology, and architecture.
At Campus Group T research focuses on:

• conceptual learning
• the development of social skills
• experience-based learning
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ADMISSION AND APPLICATION

Admission requirements Language requirements
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES All applicants who have not obtained a previous degree in a
To be admitted to a bachelor’s programme, you must have one of programme taught in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, NZ, UK
the following: or USA must submit a proof of English proficiency of either TOEFL
or IELTS.
• a secondary education diploma that allows for admission to an
academic bachelor's programme in engineering or in science
General admission: www.kuleuven.be/english/admissions/lang
• students studying in countries that are not a member of the
Council of Europe will have to take the SAT math level 1 or 2 test.
Application procedure
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
KU Leuven uses an online application system. You can download and
Holders of the following degrees are granted direct admission to
submit your application form via www.kuleuven.be/application.
the programme:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology; Students with a Flemish degree can consult
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences from a related www.kuleuven.be/inschrijven.
specialisation.
We advise students from outside the EEA to contact Campus
Holders of the following degrees are granted admission after Group T’s International Office, tel. + 32 16 30 10 04,
completing the preparatory programme: [email protected]. Please keep the following
deadlines in mind for your application:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology or Bachelor of
Science in Engineering Sciences from a non-related specialisation. • March 1: non-EEA citizens
• May 1: non-EEA citizens from partner universities
• June 1: non-EEA citizens living in Belgium with a valid residence
permit
• June 1: EEA citizens
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
CAMPUS GROUP T
Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13
3000 LEUVEN, Belgium
www.fet.kuleuven.be

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Campus Group T
Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13
3000 Leuven, Belgium
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