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    On this website you can find all important information on deadlines, exemptions, exams and our contact details.

    REGULATIONS AND FORMS

    An overview of important regulations and forms can be found here.

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    Trajectory

    Master's degree thesis

    Phd

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    YOUR STUDY PATH

    As a student you can design your study trajectory yourself. In case you need help, you can contact your learning path counsellor who can inform, advise, and guide you.

    Exemptions

    If you want to be exempted from one or more course units, you need to fill in an exemption request form per course unit. You can apply for an exemption from a course on condition that you obtained a credit certificate for a course with identical or similar content.

    Send the exemption form by email to studypath.ir@vub.be (subject “Application Exemption”) or return it to the faculty secretariat in room 2K014

    Only a complete application form that has been submitted in time will be processed. Enclose the following documents: transcript of academic records, content description of the course, copy of your diploma.

    As soon as your request is processed, you will be notified by email.

    Deadline 1

    DEADLINE EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR COURSE UNITS FROM THE 1ST SEMESTER AND FULL YEAR COURSE UNITS

    8 October

    Deadline 2

    DEADLINE EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR COURSE UNITS FROM THE 2ND SEMESTER

    15 February

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    Request form for study path exceptions

    You can ask for an exception by completing this online form.

    You can apply for an exception for the following matters :

    • overruling enrollment requirements
    • exceeding the maximum amount of credits (more than 66 ECTS)
    • enrolment for the program after the deadline of October, 8
    • enrolment for and cancellation of courses after the deadline of October, 15 (semester 1 and year courses) -  February, 28 (semester 2)
    • combining primary program with (a part of) the master program

    Exams

    On this page you can find the exam schedules and information on what to do in case of a force majeure event.

    Any questions or remarks? Contact the Faculty Secretariat

    Exam schedules

      In accordance with the teaching and examination regulations, the examination schedules have been drawn up in accordance with the model learning pathways. The individual exam schedules can be consulted on the PointCarré website. 

      Exam schedule 2020 - 2021 NON BRUFACE students

      Exam schedule 2020 - 2021 BRUFACE students

       

      1st session (January 2021)

       

       

       

      What to do in case of illness or force majeure?

      1. Fill in the force majeure form  
      2. Send the completed form to the examiner by mail with secr@ir.vub.ac.be in CC at the latest on the day of the exam (!) 
      3. Provide a valid proof of force majeure (medical certificate, obituary notice,...) by email or by handing it in at the Faculty Secretariat

      Important!  Please be aware that this form is not meant to resolve problems with coinciding exams

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      Internship

      Are you a Msc student and are you considering doing an internship as part of your studies? Please read carefully the information below.

      Due to the coronacrisis, the internship guidelines may be subject to change. Contact your internship coordinator for more info.

      Procedures for various Msc programmes

      You are responsible for finding an internship and for handing in all documents on time.

      • Read here the procedure for Bruface programmes. Read here the presentation from the info session, you can find the recording here.
      • Read here the procedure for Biomedical Engineering. Please note that if you would like to do the internship in 2020-2021, the registration of the module is mandatory before 15 October 2020.
      • Read here the procedure for Photonics
      • Read here the procedure for Applied Computer Science Engineering
      • Students Engineering Technology can access the procedure through Canvas > Community Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen > ‘Modules’

      Important documents when requesting an internship

      Step 1: Form to request internship (deadline 31 May 2021)

      Step 2: Internship agreement (deadline 15 June 2021)

      Step 3: Form for evalutation to be completed by external internship mentor or supervisor (please note only for Bruface internships of 6 ECTS)

      Step 4: Upload internship report (please note only for Bruface internships of 6 ECTS)

      Please note:

      • Are you a non-EER student and you have been refused by the company to do an internship on the basis of your status in Belgium? This is legally not allowed. Download here a statement to object this with the support of VUB.
      • Are you a Bruface student and you are doing a 10 ECTS internship? The evaluation documents and more information can be found here on UV.
      • What does your VUB insurance cover? Have a look at https://student.vub.be/en/insurance#vub-insurance
      Please contact ir.mobility@vub.be to check what the latest travel policy is for your programme

      Internship abroad

      Would you like to do an internship abroad? That's perfectly possible!

      • You can do an internship in the company or country of your choice (few exceptions apply)
      • The English model contract for internships as part of the study programme can also be used for internships abroad. Considering an internship is subject to the law of the country where the internship will take place, it is possible changes will be made to the model contract, taking into account the differences in legislation between Belgium and the country where the internship will take place (for instance, liability, insurance). The employer is responsible to flag any necessary changes in time.
      • The insurance policies for students who will do an internship as part of their study programme are also applicable for internships abroad. It is recommended to take additional travel insurance for students who will do an internship outside EU.
      • You can apply for a grant before 15 December 2020 (outside EU) or 17 February 2021 (inside EU).

      More information about the type of exchanges can be found here. Please contact ir.mobility@vub.be for further questions.

      Feeling excited to get started?

      Explore the internship offer here

      Are you a company looking to recruit?

      Submit your details here

      IAESTE Brussels

      WORK. EXPERIENCE. DISCOVER. This is what IAESTE Brussels is all about. We provide internships abroad, in almost 90 different countries worldwide, tailored to students in a technical field (engineering, architecture, bioengineering, computer science, science, …). As an engineering or science student, you'll gain work experience in your field of interest, which is also greatly appreciated by future employers!

      An IAESTE internship is an amazing way to get to know cultures and make friends from all around the world! Applying for an IAESTE internship is very simple, and you get a lot in return: IAESTE arranges your housing, helps with administration, organizes social events and much more!

      Even if you are still not 100% convinced about going on an internship adventure with IAESTE, then visit our IAESTE Belgium page where you will find the stories of previous Belgian trainees, the amazing internship destinations we offer and more. More info: https://iaeste.be

      FACULTY SECRETARIAT

      No idea who you can contact with a question? Then pass by the faculty secretariat or send us an email.

      Opening times faculty secretariat (until further notice)

      In the context of the coronapandemic and the associated measures, the IR Faculty Secretariat will be closed until further notice.

      The employees therefore ask for communication to take place electronically (via email to facultyofengineering@vub.be) as much as possible.

      FACULTY SECRETARIAT
      Building K, 2nd floor, room K014
      PHONE
      + 32 (0)2 629 29 01
      EMAIL
      facultyofengineering@vub.be
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