International Foundation Fast Track (T&D)

The International Foundation Fast Track programme in Engineering and Technology consists of two terms. If your IELTS score is high enough and you feel ready to quickly adjust to your new academic and living environment, then this programme is right for you.

The Fast-Track programme prepares you for success in THUAS’ English-taught Bachelor’s programmes in Engineering and Technology. THUAS’ expert lecturers and industry leaders will teach you how to develop smart engineering and technological solutions to meet today’s challenges across a wide variety of fields and industries.

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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

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Programme overview

Stage 1: International Foundation Fast Track

The international foundation year consists of the following modules and terms:

MODULE 1 – ENGLISH & ACADEMIC SKILLS
TERM 2	EC	TERM 3	EC
English & Academic skills	10	English & Academic skills	10
MODULE 2 – TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN
TERM 2	EC	TERM 3	EC
- Math for engineering - Physics - Project/ assignment - Chemistry *)	10	- Math for engineering - Physics - Project/ assignment - Chemistry *)	10

*) only for Process & Food Technology students

Each half of an academic year corresponds to 40 EC. Normally, 40EC are equivalent to a total workload of 1,000–1,200 hours.

THPC also offers Dutch classes with main focus on the Dutch language and culture. The course helps the students to settle and feel more integrated into Dutch society.This course is optional and students will not obtain any EC by following it.

Stage 2: First Year Degree

After you finish The Hague Pathway College International Foundation Year, you’ll enter one of two degree programmes in Engineering and Technology. You will learn the fundamental skills needed to develop a solid foundation in engineering and technology.

Stages 3 and 4: Second and Third Year Degree

In Stages 3 and 4, you continue to gain knowledge and practical skills in coursework and elective modules in order to successfully complete your degree. The lectures and workshops will provide you with in-depth knowledge as well as with experience in working in a global team.

You’ll also get to put your knowledge into action during a semester-long internship at an international company in the Netherlands or abroad.

THUAS Bachelor's Degree Programmes

The above pathway leads to the following degree programmes. Click below to learn more.

BSc Industrial Design Engineering

English-taught
Combine multiple disciplines to develop new technologies and to solve problems
Small class sizes to allow you to get to know your fellow students and receive personal support from staff members
Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university
Specilization in Product Engineering / Strategic Design / Design Aesthetics & Perception or 5-month exchange to one of the partner institutions all over the world
Internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
More Industrial Design Engineering programme information

BSc Process and Food Technology (official name: BSc Chemical Engineering)

English-taught
Combine multiple disciplines to develop new technologies and to solve problems
Develop new products or improve existing production processes at local companies or large multinational corporations like Proctor & Gamble, Unilever or Danone.
Learn more about water purification, sustainable food production, (in) organic chemistry and polymer science and technolog
Immerse yourself in types of plastic and 3D printing
Pursue excellent career opportunities in engineering or technology or progress to a Master’s degree at THUAS or at another university
Internship at a company abroad or in The Netherlands
More Process & Food Technology programme information

Entry Requirements & Important dates

International Foundation Fast-track programme in Technology & Design
Duration	January - June
Application deadline	01 November*
Visa & Payment deadline	08 November*
General English Language Requirements	IELTS 5.5 overall, 5.5 in writing and no other scores below 5.0**
Academic Entry Requirements	More information can be found here.