Who is the pre-master for?
The pre-master program in Automotive Technology is designed for students who are not directly admissible to the master鈥檚 program. It provides the academic foundation needed to bridge the gap between your previous education and a university-level master鈥檚 degree.
The program is open to graduates from research universities (wo) who do not qualify for direct admission to the Master鈥檚 programme in Automotive Technology, as well as graduates from Universities of Applied Sciences (hbo) in related disciplines. Relevant hbo backgrounds include Automotive, Aviation or Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechatronics. Applicants holding an hbo or university degree in another field may also be considered. In such cases, eligibility is assessed individually by the Departmental Admissions Board.
If you鈥檙e motivated to deepen your knowledge, strengthen your theoretical foundation, and continue into a Master鈥檚 in Automotive Technology, this program is your pathway. To apply, you鈥檒l also need to meet the .
What does the pre-master look like?
The pre-master鈥檚 program consists of 30 ECTS and typically takes six months to complete. You鈥檒l follow six core courses that build a strong theoretical foundation in Automotive Technology and mathematics, equipping you with the essential disciplinary knowledge needed to enter the Master鈥檚 program directly. Below, you can find an overview of the curriculum*.
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra and Multivariate Functions | 5 | 1 | |
| Calculus for Mechanical Engineering | 5 | 1 | |
| Thermodynamics | 5 | 1 | |
| Premaster Linear Systems, Signals & Control | 5 | 2 | |
| Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems鈥� | 5 | 2 | |
| Sustainable Fuels: Plan A or B? | 5 | 2 |
* Curricula are revised on a yearly basis and are subject to change. 鈥婽he present data should be used for reference purposes only.
"The pre-Master鈥檚 program gave me the theoretical foundation I needed to delve deeper into Automotive Technology"
During the final year of my Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Automotive Engineering at Fontys, I realized that I still wanted to learn more. I wanted to expand my knowledge of specific areas within automotive...
Zohra Rasuli
How to apply
You can apply for the pre-master鈥檚 program through the regular application process for the Master鈥檚 in Automotive Technology. Your application will be assessed to determine whether a pre-master is required based on your previous education. The application deadline for the pre-master鈥檚 program is May 1. Please note that the pre-master can only be started in Semester A, which begins in September.
If you are eligible, you鈥檒l receive an offer for the pre-master鈥檚 program. After successfully completing it, you can start the Master鈥檚 program (additional admission requirements may apply).
hbo-TOP
Are you an ambitious University of Applied Sciences (hbo) student and do you want to continue on to a master鈥檚 program at 黑料福利网 after your bachelor鈥檚 degree? If so, you may be eligible for the hbo-TOP program. You follow the hbo-TOP program as a minor during your hbo studies. It consists of courses from the pre-master鈥檚 program, but the key difference is when you take them: with hbo-TOP, you complete these courses during your bachelor鈥檚 degree, rather than after it as part of a pre-master鈥檚 program. The major advantage is that, after successfully completing your bachelor鈥檚 degree and meeting the admission requirements, you can directly enter the 黑料福利网 master鈥檚 program.
On this page you can read more about the admission requirements and the application process for the hbo-TOP program. If you have any questions regarding the hbo-TOP program, you can contact us at ME.hbo.coordinator@tue.nl.