COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS PXL PROFESSIONALS & EXCELLENCE IN 2 3 PXL-BUSINESS PXL-MEDIA & TOURISM Campus Elfde Linie – Campus Vildersstraat – Hasselt • Bachelor of Business Management • Bachelor of Communication - Accountancy and Taxation Management - Finance and Insurance - Commercial Communication - Logistics Management - Public Relations - Marketing • Bachelor of Journalism - Legal Practice • Bachelor of Tourism and Leisure • Bachelor of Office Management Management - Management Assistant - Medical Management Assistant - Business Translation and Interpreting PXL-MUSIC Campus Bootstraat – Hasselt • Bachelor of Pop and Rock Music PXL-EDUCATION - Music Performance Campus Vildersstraat – Hasselt - Music Management • Bachelor of Preschool Education – - Music Technology Nursery Education • Bachelor of Primary Education • Bachelor of Secondary Education: PXL-SOCIAL WORK - General Subjects Campus Vildersstraat – Hasselt - Physical Education • Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - Personnel Management PXL-HEALTHCARE Campus Guffenslaan – Hasselt • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy PXL-TECH • Bachelor of Midwifery Campus Diepenbeek – Diepenbeek • Bachelor of Nursing • Bachelor of Electronics-ICT • Bachelor of Electromechanics - Climate PXL-IT - Maintenance Technology Campus Elfde Linie – Hasselt • Bachelor of Construction • Bachelor of Applied Computer Sciences • Bachelor of Agro- and Biotechnology DEPARTMENTS - Application Development - Biotechnology - System and Network Management - Green management AND REGULAR - Software Management DEGREE PXL-MAD Campus Elfde Linie – Hasselt • Bachelor and Master of PROGRAMMES Arts in Visual Arts www.pxl.be/international• [email protected] - Graphic Design - Fine Arts - Object and Jewellery 4 5

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• A young dynamic and vibrant organisation • A centre of expertise for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship • A long and strong international tradition • 8000 students • 9 departments / faculties 5 campus sites in Hasselt and Diepenbeek • PROFESSIONALS & INTERNATIONAL • In the heart of Europe, the Euregion Meuse-Rhine • Close to Brussels, the decision centre of Europe EXCELLENCE STUDENTS IN LIMBURG @ PXL Studying at PXL equals Ruben, an IT student from Spain: • Practice-oriented study programmes: After six months I can say that this is a CAMPUSES E314 BRUSSEL - AKEN Eindhoven you acquire knowledge and develop good place to study! The international skills that are crucial in your future job module offers the possibility to put into practice all the knowledge that I learned at The 9 departments of PXL are located • A competency based education system in Hasselt and Diepenbeek. my university in Spain. The subjects are A strong focus on IT in education very practical, and therefore interesting to CAMPUS • QUARTIER CANAL study. It was also very clear that the Student centred and interactive • CAMPUS VILDERSSTRAAT, HASSELT • teachers are responsible people who look teaching methods, case studies, - PXL-Media & Tourism after their students very well. projects, ... - PXL-Education VILDERSSTRAATCAMPUS Vildersstraat Good and respectful contact between Gabriela, an art student from Romenia: - PXL-Social Work CAMPUS • ELFDE LINIE students and teaching staff As from the first meeting on, at the • CAMPUS ELFDE LINIE, HASSELT introduction day, I felt welcome and - PXL-Business HASSELT CAMPUS DIEPENBEEK • International modules and courses prepared for my stay in Hasselt. The - PXL-IT taught in English academic and administrative staff at PXL is professional and friendly. CAMPUS Language courses and welcome - PXL-MAD GUFFENSLAAN • DIEPENBEEK activities for international students The courses are very well elaborated. I • CAMPUS DIEPENBEEK, DIEPENBEEK learned many important things in a short - PXL-Tech • Excellent student services: housing time. I loved the interaction with other Maastricht • CAMPUS BOOTSTRAAT, HASSELT service, free bicycle rent, sports international and local students. facilities, job service for students, I was never bored, meeting new people, - PXL-Music Sint-Truiden E313 ANTWERPEN-LUIK student catering, … travelling and discovering. • CAMPUS GUFFENSLAAN, HASSELT - PXL-Healthcare 6 7 LANGUAGE COURSES SUMMER SCHOOL INNOVATION AND Language courses can be added to the learning agreement of every international student. CREATIVITY FOR LIFE WHAT? The international summer school Innovation and Creativity for Life (IC4Life) is an intensive programme that aims to develop multi-professional and intercultural competences.

Students are able to create idea’s, products, prototypes or assistive technology in order to improve the quality of life in living, learning, working and playing for individuals, communities and the intercultural society. Survival Dutch 3 ECTS Autumn semester FOR WHOM? International students in the study field of occupational therapy, engineering, technology, IT, (multi)media & product design can apply for this summer school. Applicants should have obtained at least 120 ECTS in their study field, on bachelor level.

Erasmus students can add the summer school to their study period at PXL. There will be a participation fee for non-Erasmus students. Places are limited. Summer School English 3 ECTS More information about the summer school and the extra application procedure: 11-15 Sept. www.ic4life.weebly.com .

PERIOD 04/09/2017 - 15/09/2017

English for Summer School eXchange Autumn 3 ECTS IC4Life Autumn semester 4-15 Sept.

English for eXchange Spring 3 ECTS Spring semester 8 9

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN BUSINESS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT

FOR WHOM? Exchange students in the study field of business and office management, on bachelor level.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All courses are taught in English. Individual coaching and study material is in English.

BUSINESS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE UNIT AUTUMN ECTS CREDITS SPRING ECTS CREDITS Understanding Global Cultures 3 International Law: Special Topics 3 International Marketing Topics 6 Doing Business with New Markets 6 Applied Marketing Research SME’s 3 Digital Marketing 5 Services Marketing 3 CRM 3 European Studies 3 English Seminar: language and culture 3 Internal Control 3 Investments 5 European Law 4

EXTRA COURSES The course units in the above list can be combined with the following course units from the programme of communication management (PXL-Media & Tourism).

COURSE UNIT AUTUMN ECTS CREDITS Direct marketing communication 4 Marketing 4 Public Relations 5 European Integration – in Europe 4

LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses of PXL-Business cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of preschool education, on bachelor level.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in Dutch, tutoring is in English.

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS The Internationalist* 3 3 Creative education 2 5 Exploration of preschool education 4 Basic pedagogical skills 4 Mathematics- notions of time, space and measure 3 Science & technology 1 3 Multilinguism** 6 Picture books in the picture 3 Cultural education 5 Focus on human movement 5 Work placement preschool education 4 4 Module of choice Spring – choice between 3 options Cultural concepts 1 3 Non-confessional moral education 1 3 Perspectives on religion and meaning 1 3 Module of choice Autumn – choice between 2 options Cultural concepts 2 3 Non-confessional moral education 2 3 *This course is obligatory for all students. Classes are taught in English. ** Notion of the French language is required.

LEARNING AGREEMENT Students of preschool education can add a limited number of courses from the programme of primary education. Please contact the departmental coordinator PXL-Education for information on the conditions. Courses in preschool education cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of primary education, on bachelor level.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in Dutch, tutoring is in English.

PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS The Internationalist* 3 3 Active elementary school 3 Basic pedagogical skills 3 Creative education 1 5 Creative education 2 5 Extra muros project 3 French ** 4 French for young children 1 ** 3 Insight in the world 5 Mathematics 1 7 Mathematics 2.1 4 Mathematics 2.2 3 Media literacy 3 Multilinguism*** 6 People and society 4 Physical education 3 Science and technology 4 Work placement primary education 4 4 Module of choice - Spring – choice between 3 options: Cultural concepts 1 3 Non-confessional moral education 1 3 LEARNING AGREEMENT Perspectives on religion and meaning 1 3 Students of primary education can add a limited number of courses from the programme of Module of choice - Autumn - choice between 2 options: preschool education. Please contact the departmental coordinator PXL-Education for Cultural concepts 2 3 information on the conditions. Courses in primary education cannot be combined with Non-confessional moral education 2 3 courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). *This course unit is obligatory for all students. Classes are taught in English. ** Classes are taught in French. Minimum level B1 is required. *** Notion of the French language is required. The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international 14 15

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION – GENERAL SUBJECTS

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of secondary education, on bachelor level.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in Dutch with tutoring in English.

SECONDARY EDUCATION – GENERAL PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS The Internationalist* 3 3 Commerce 2a virtual enterprise 3 Commerce 2b virtual enterprise 3 Cross curricular competences 3 4 Intercultural Journey 3 3 Developmental Psychology 5 Generic methodology 6 6 Multilinguism** 6 Pupil guidance 3 ICT 1 – choice between 2 options ICT 1 Full Year 3 ICT 1 Spring 3 Specialisation – choice between 4 specialisations English – 3 levels English 1a and/or English 1b 7 7 English 2a and/or English 2b 6 6 English 3 6 French – 3 levels French 1a and/or French 1b 7 7 French 2a and/or French 2b 6 6 French 3 6 Computer science – 3 levels Computer science 1a and/or computer science 1b 7 7 Computer science 2a and/or computer science 2b 6 6 Computer science 3 6 LEARNING AGREEMENT Geography Courses in secondary education-general subjects cannot be combined with courses from other Geography 2a and/or Geography 2b 6 6 study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). Observation practice French or English *** 3 3 * This course unit is obligatory for all students. Classes are taught in English. The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international ** Notion of the French language is required. *** Only for students with a specialisation in English or French. 16 17

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION - PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of sports education, on bachelor level. We do not expect you to master all sports but a good basic level is mandatory.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in Dutch, tutoring is in English.

SECONDARY EDUCATION PHYSICAL PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS The Internationalist* 3 3 Indoor and outdoor sports in Butgenbach ** 3 Generic methodology Spring 4 Cross curricular competences Sport Spring 6 6 Generic methodology 5 Outdoor sports in Spain 3 Work placement: physical education and recreational sports 8 Ski and snowboard in Austria *** 3 Physical Education 2a practice: gymnastics, dance and swimming 3 Physical education 2a theory: physiology 3 Physical education 2b practice: football, basketball and handball 3 Physical education 2b theory: health education and biomechanics 3 Physical education 3: volleyball, athletics, condition training and fighting sports 4 Pupil Guidance 3 Recreational sports 2a: ski and snowboard, training education part 1, mental training, nutrition training and climbing 5 Recreational sports 2b: tennis, dancing activities, recreation sports and training education part 2 5 Recreational sports 3: toddler swimming education, actual fitness, urban sports, traumatology, event management, 3 adapted movement activities

* This course unit is obligatory for all students. Classes are taught in English. ** The sports week in Butgenbach is obligatory for all students. LEARNING AGREEMENT *** The student has to have basic skiing skills. Courses in secondary education-physical education cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN HEALTHCARE

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of nursing, occupational therapy or midwifery, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in their field of study.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION The classes are taught in Dutch. Tutoring and supervision is in English. English course material is available as well. A sufficient level of language skills (Dutch or English or French) is required for placements and internships. Students who do not have sufficient language skills can be refused.

PROGRAMMES All courses are organised in a modular way.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Integration OT Competences: Placement 1 12 Elective Courses on Healthcare issues* 5 5 Project Work: Placement 20 20 Project Work: Placement 12 Module Enabling Occupation 3 Integration OT Competences: Placement 2 12 Bachelor Project 10

*Students can register for this course more than once, with different topics.

NURSING PROGRAMME NO SEMESTERS COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Module 3.4a Basic Internship in General Nursing Wards 5 Module 3.4b Basic Internship in Specialized Nursing Wards 5 Module 3.2 Nursing internship part 1 international 10 Module 3.5 Nursing internship part 2 international 8

LEARNING AGREEMENT MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME Courses of PXL-Healthcare cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. NO SEMESTERS However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Professional Midwifery Practice for International students, part 1 15 The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international Professional Midwifery Practice for International students, part 2 5 20 21

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN IT

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of IT, on bachelor level.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Classes are in Dutch. Course material, tutoring and individual projects are in English.

IT PROGRAMME SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Web Essentials 6 Cisco Academy: CCNA 1 3 Cisco Academy: CCNA 2* 3 Cisco Academy: CCNA 3 3 Cisco Academy: CCNA 4* 3 Programming Advanced 9 Web Advanced 6 Data Advanced 3 Elective Course Project – choice between 2 options: Research Project (Application Development)** 6 Research Project (Systems & Networks)*** 6

* These course units have to be studied independently through English course material, with the possibility of tutoring in English. There are no classes. ** This course unit can only be followed in combination with the course unit “Programming Advanced”. *** This course unit can only be followed in combination with at least the first 3 Cisco curriculum courses.

LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses of PXL-IT cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international 22 23

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN VISUAL ARTS - BACHELOR

FOR WHOM? PXL-MAD offers courses on bachelor level for exchange students in visual arts: graphic design, fine arts and object and jewellery. Students must have completed two years (120 ECTS credits) of art studies at a bachelor level before arrival.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Dutch is the language of instruction. International students will be supervised in English.

VISUAL ARTS - BACHELOR PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Studio 1* - choice between 9 disciplines 16 Studio Graphic Design 1 Studio Illustrative Design 1 Studio Interactive Design 1 CAMPUS ELFDE LINIE - HASSELT Studio Advertising Design 1 Studio Ceramics 1 Studio Painting 1 Studio Printmaking 1 EXCHANGE COURSES Studio Sculpture & Installation 1 IN VISUAL ARTS - MASTER Studio Object and Jewellery 1 Group Exhibition Project 1 6 FOR WHOM? Drawing 1 5 Master students in visual arts can apply for a research internship as an exchange student Image Analysis 1 3 at one of the PXL-MAD research groups. www.pxl-mad.be/en/mad-research. Studio 2* - choice between 9 disciplines 18 Studio Graphic Design 2 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Studio Illustrative Design 2 Individual coaching in English. Studio Interactive Design 2 Studio Advertising Design 2 VISUAL ARTS - MASTER PROGRAMME Studio Ceramics 2 Studio Painting 2 NUMBER ECTS Studio Printmaking 2 COURSE UNIT OF WEEKS CREDITS Studio Sculpture & Installation 2 Research Internship Medium 7 9 Studio Object and Jewellery 2 Research Internship Large 10 12 Group Exhibition Project 2 6 Drawing 2 6 Research Internship Extra Large ECTS credits 13 15

*The student can only choose one studio PREREQUISITES PREREQUISITES An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio presenting a minimum of 20 arts An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio presenting a minimum of 20 arts works must be submitted. Please contact the departmental coordinator PXL-MAD for works must be submitted. The approval of the application is based on this portfolio. information on possible projects, expectations as well as the application procedure. LEARNING AGREEMENT LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses of PXL-MAD cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, Courses of PXL-MAD cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international 24 25

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Digital Photography 4 Direct Marketing Communication 4 International Communication & Project 4 Marketing 4 Professional Communication 1 3 Public Relations 5 Spanish – level A1 3 Spanish – level B1 4 Communication Internationale & Projet* 4 Communication Professionnelle 1* 3 Advertising – Media Planning 4 Market Analysis 6 Marketing PR, Promotions, In Store Communication & Packaging 5 Online Communication and Information 4 International Communication Project 8 Spanish – level A2 3

* Courses taught in French. TOURISM AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME CAMPUS VILDERSSTRAAT - HASSELT AUTUMN COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Destination Management 4 EXCHANGE COURSES Tourism Practicals 6 IN MEDIA & TOURISM Tourism Geography 4 Tourism Marketing 4 FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of communication management, EXTRA COURSES journalism or tourism and leisure management, on bachelor level. Students in communication management and journalism can add the following courses from the programme of PXL-Business to their learning agreement. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION AUTUMN All classes are taught in English. COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS European Studies 3 JOURNALISM PROGRAMME Understanding Global Cultures 3 AUTUMN Applied Marketing Research SME’s 3 COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Doing Business with New Markets 6 English for Journalism 6 Digital Marketing 5 International Publishing 6 European Integration – Belgium in Europe 4 Radio Journalism 4 LEARNING AGREEMENT Television Journalism 4 Courses from different study programmes of PXL-Media & Tourism can be combined, but they International Media Landscape 3 cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). New Trends in Media 3 Fact Checking 3 The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international 26 27

MUSIC ENGINEER PROGRAMME AUTUMN COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Research Project 3 Music Production Analysis 3 Web technology 3 Interdisciplinary Project 3 STUDIO* Studio 12 Studio: Projects 7 LIVE* PA 12 PA: Projects 7

* Students have to choose between “Studio” or “Live”.

MUSIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Strategy in Music Management 6 3 CAMPUS BOOTSTRAAT - HASSELT Tour Management 5 3 Event Management 3 9 Project Management* 4 4 EXCHANGE COURSES Research Project* 3 3 IN MUSIC Music Production Analysis* 3 3 Web Technology* 3 3 FOR WHOM? Interdisciplinary Project* 3 3 International exchange students in the study field of pop & rock music, on bachelor level. Music Intermediaries* 3 3 Students should have completed two years (120 ECTS) of music studies at a bachelor level before arrival. * Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION PREREQUISITES Courses are taught in Dutch with tutoring in English. In addition to the application form and learning agreement, an extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio must be submitted. The approval of the application is based MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME on this portfolio.

COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SPRING ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses of PXL-Music cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, Instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals or 7 8 electronic music) language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). Stage and Studio Performance 7 8 The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international Soundlab 3 3 Research project* 3 3 Music Production Analysis* 3 3 Web technology* 3 3 Improvisation Lab 3 Interdisciplinary Project* 3 3

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EXCHANGE COURSES IN SOCIAL WORK

FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of social work, on bachelor level.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Classes are taught in English.

SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMME AUTUMN COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS Social work research methodology 5 Applied research 5 Sociology of the family 5 Family and social law 5 Social methodology 5 Family life in comparative perspective 5

LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses of PXL-Social Work cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

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GREEN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Nature- and Forest conservation - Public Space and Tree Nursery - Garden Landscaping

AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Bachelor project in greenery management* 15 15 Organisation and society* 4 4 Work placement in a company/institute within greenery management* 11 11 Field trip abroad 4

* Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring.

BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME AUTUMN SPRING COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Organisation and society* 4 4 Specialisation – choice between 3 specialisations Food technology Work placement in a food technology company* 11 11 Bachelor project or individual project in food technology* 15 15 Technical project: food technology 5 Practical applications in food technology 6 Project: specialisation 5 Environmental Technology Work placement in an environmental technology company 11 11 Bachelor project or individual project in environmental technology* 15 15 Technical project: environmental technology 5 Project: specialisation 5 Molecular Biology Bachelor project or individual project in molecular biology* 26 26 Technical project: molecular biology 5 Project: specialisation 5 CAMPUS DIEPENBEEK * Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring. EXCHANGE COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PREREQUISITES For students applying for a bachelor project or a work placement, approval and allocation GREEN MANAGEMENT is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records within either Food Technology, Environmental Technology or Molecular Biology. FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of biotechnology or green LEARNING AGREEMENT management, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in Courses in biotechnology and green management cannot be combined with courses from their field of study. other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Courses are taught in Dutch with tutoring in English. The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international 32 33

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EXCHANGE COURSES EXCHANGE COURSES IN CONSTRUCTION IN ELECTRONICS-ICT

FOR WHOM? FOR WHOM? Exchange students in the study field of construction, on bachelor level. All students should have Exchange students in the study field of electronics and computer science, on bachelor level. achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of construction or other technical study fields. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electronics-ICT.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Courses are taught in Dutch with tutoring in English. All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring and course material is offered in English.

BUILDING/INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME ELECTRONICS-ICT PROGRAMME

COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SPRING AUTUMN SPRING ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS CAD Modeling of a Footbridge in 3D 4 Mechatronics with LabVIEW 3 CAD Modeling of an Industrial Building in 3D & BIM technology 4 Embedded FPGA 6 Bachelor Project* 25 25 Small Business Project 3 Small Business Project 3 3 Building Automation 6 Buildings: Project 8 Electronics engineering project 22 22 Communication & Research 3 Engineering project* 7 Life Long Learning 3 * Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring. * Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring.

PREREQUISITES PREREQUISITES For students applying for a bachelor project approval and allocation is based on a CV with For students applying for the Electronics Engineering Project approval and allocation is relevant experience and a transcript of records. based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.

LEARNING AGREEMENT LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses in construction cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. Courses in electronics cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

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EXCHANGE COURSES HOUSING The PXL housing service assists you in finding a room at a reasonable price on the private IN ELECTROMECHANICS market. Note that PXL University College doesn’t have own student residences.

FOR WHOM? LAPTOP SERVICE Exchange students in the study field of electromechanics, on bachelor level. All students The PXL laptop service assists students with configuring their laptops, e-mail settings and should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electromechanics. technical problems.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION STUDENT CATERING Courses are taught in Dutch with tutoring in English. Course information and audio PXL offers student catering on our campuses. material will be provided in English. FREE BIKE RENTAL ELECTROMECHANICS PROGRAMME Cycling is the ideal way of travelling around Hasselt and Diepenbeek. We offer free bike AUTUMN SPRING rental for all students. COURSE UNIT ECTS CREDITS ECTS CREDITS Technical drawing 6 BUSES With a campus pass (€ 20) students can travel by bus in Hasselt and between Hasselt and Technical languages: German and French 3 the Campus in Diepenbeek. The campus pass is valid for one year. Technical project 2 3 CAD and reverse engineering 8 CONTACT Robotics 5 [email protected] International bachelor project* 20 20 Small business project 3 3 Technical project 1 4 Automation 3 Applied technical languages: German and French 3 CAD 4 Global engagement* 3 3

* Students can only register for this course in one semester, Autumn or Spring.

PREREQUISITES For students applying for a bachelor project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.

LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses in electromechanics cannot be combined with courses from other study programmes. However, language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE Students from higher education institutions that have an inter-institutional agreement with PXL can apply for a student exchange period. The application documents consist of: • Application form • Learning agreement • Certificate of English proficiency (level B1) signed by the home university or by a recognised language testing centre, or the results of the OLS test (except for native speakers) • An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio for students applying for PXL-Music and PXL-MAD • A CV and a transcript of records for students applying for a project or a work placement at PXL-Tech

The application procedure is online. All the forms must be filled in and uploaded in Mobility Online. See www.pxl.be/international.

LEARNING AGREEMENT The learning agreement can only contain course units from one study programme. Students cannot combine courses from different study programmes, unless specified otherwise. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course catalogue is available on www.pxl.be/international.

APPLICATION DEADLINES All the forms have to be filled in, approved and signed by the home institution and uploaded by: • 01/06/2017 for students applying for the Autumn semester • 01/11/2017 for students applying for the Spring semester ACADEMIC CALENDAR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH • SUMMER SCHOOL IC4LIFE • SPRING SEMESTER We expect students to have level B1 in English, according to the European Framework of 04/09/2017 – 15/09/2017 05/02/2018 – 01/07/2018 Reference. Except for native speakers, this should be certified with a certificate of your SUMMER SCHOOL ENGLISH CARNIVAL HOLIDAYS university or a recognised language testing centre or the results of the OLS test • • 11/09/2017 – 15/09/2017 12/02/2018 – 18/02/2018 (Erasmus+). • AUTUMN SEMESTER • EASTER HOLIDAYS 18/09/2017 – 04/02/2018 02/04/2018 – 15/04/2018 STUDY LOAD AND ECTS CREDITS AUTUMN HOLIDAYS SUMMER HOLIDAYS • A full time programme consists of 30 ECTS for one semester and 60 ECTS credits for a • • 30/10/2017 – 05/11/2017 02/07/2018 – 19/08/2018 whole academic year • 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 25 to 30 working hours, all included (attending classes, • CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS working an studying at home, passing exams, ...) 25/12/2017 – 07/01/2018 38 39

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ADVANCED HEALTH CARE MASTER IN VISUAL ARTS PXL University College offers an international honours programme Advanced Health Care PXL-MAD offers an English one year master degree programme in Visual Arts for the in cooperation with Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Heerlen, NL). This challenging following studios: programme on a post bachelor level incorporates the latest insights in the development and provision of excellent healthcare. The main characteristics are interdisciplinarity, • Object & Jewellery innovation and intercultural healthcare. • Art Sense(s) Lab (Fine Arts) • Reading Type & Typography (Graphic Design) This one year programme is open to professionals from around the world who have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in healthcare. Outstanding students who are about to International students with an academic bachelor (180 ECTS) in Visual (Fine) Arts can complete their bachelor’s degree are also encouraged to apply. Exchange students can register for the master degree programme. Exchange students cannot register for this register for one or more courses of this international programme. Courses are organised master programme. in Hasselt and Heerlen (NL). More information about the programme and the extra application procedure: www.international.zuyd.nl/studying/study-programmes/short-programmes/ More information about the programme and the application procedure: www.pxl-mad.be advanced-health-care CONTACT International Relations Office PXL University College – Hogeschool PXL Elfde-Liniestraat 23A – Building D B-3500 Hasselt Belgium www.pxl.be/international [email protected]