Preparatory Year in Engineering

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A preparatory year is a program for students to get acquainted with their desired field of study before entering a full higher education program. Students learn information related to succeeding in school, as well as learning the target language if they are international students. They also take specific courses related to their field of interest.

What is a preparatory year in engineering? This program can give students the science and math fundamentals they will need before starting school for an engineering degree. It can also aid international students in understanding the target language before transferring to an engineering program. Students may take courses such as chemistry, linear algebra, analytical geometry and history of engineering. Older students may use the program to brush up on skills before applying to a higher education institution.

There are many benefits to doing a preparatory year, such as getting an edge over other candidates. The year can also help prepare students for the rigors of college and allow them to experience the college environment before starting their major.

The costs of doing this type of program vary depending on where you choose to study. Anyone interested in applying to a specific program should contact that particular institution in order to get the most up to date information.

Those who complete a preparatory year use it not to find work but to prepare themselves for succeeding in their desired major. Graduates who then go on to obtain degrees in engineering can often find employment in such engineering fields as chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, software and nuclear. Engineers are generally in high demand due to the specific nature of the industry and continued progress in science and technology.

Students interested in a preparatory year in engineering can often find a wide range of options for study. Some schools offer both full- and part-time options, as well as online courses. Students also often study abroad before entering an international program. To learn more, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Integrated Preparatory Classes - The Engineering School Of The International University Of Casablanca

Université Internationale de Casablanca
Campus Full time 2 years August 2017 Morocco Casablanca

The objective is to provide the student with a solid basic training, which is necessary for any engineering curriculum regardless of the future field of activity of the latter: mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and Introduction to engineering sciences and techniques [+]

Best Course Studies in Engineering 2017. The objective of the Integrated Preparatory Classes of the International University of Casablanca (UIC) is to acquire the knowledge and develop the competences required to accede to one of the 3 cycles of engineer of the UIC: Civil engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering The training of Integrated Preparatory Classes takes place over 2 years with a strong specificity on scientific knowledge. The objective is to provide the student with a solid basic training, which is necessary for any engineering curriculum regardless of the future field of activity of the latter: mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and Initiation to the sciences and techniques of the engineer but also allowing him to acquire skills in management, in management, in law, in communication and in languages ​​and techniques of expression. At the end of this preparatory cycle and after the common TC1 and TC2 trunks, the student will be able to move towards one of the engineering cycles proposed by the School of Engineering of the International University of Casablanca. ADMISSIONS Admissions Post-Bac The ICCs address scientific baccalauréat holders: Mathematical Sciences (MS) A and B Experimental Sciences (SE): PC and SVT Science and Technology (ST): Electricity and Mechanics Foreign Scientific Bacs (S French, ...) Parallel Admissions Access in the 2 nd year is open to candidates: Having passed a first year in a Prepa recognized by the Ministry of National Education Having successfully completed the first year of a scientific or technical bachelor's... [-]

Master's College Mechanical Engineering China

RWTH International Academy / RWTH Aachen University
Campus Full time 9 months August 2017 Germany Aachen

The Master's College is designed for students from P.R. China who wish to brush up on some of the subjects required for the M. Sc. programme. [+]

Master's College Mechanical Engineering China Application Deadline is 15th May 2017 You are interested in coming to RWTH Aachen University as an exchange student from P.R. China to spend your last academic year in Germany? Students in their last year of study with above average achievements from an engineering undergraduate degree programme (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer and Information Engineering) and sufficient English language skills are allowed to apply for the exchange and qualification programme. The Master's College is designed for students from P.R. China who wish to brush up on some of the subjects required for the M. Sc. programme. A Master’s programme at RWTH Aachen requires a very advanced and specialized level of technical knowledge. To obtain this level, the Master's College offers bridging courses, German language courses, as well as close scientific guidance, involvement in practice and research, and intense social support. You are interested in coming to RWTH Aachen University? Apply now to spend your last academic year in Germany! Requirements: Student of a University in P.R. China in their last year English of at least B2 in writing and speaking Recommendation Letter from your University Programme start at the 28th August 2017 and end at the 28th May 2018 Key facts: 9-months full-time programme Career development service Student application process until May 2017 Total tuition fees of 11,600 EUR Taught completely in English ECTS Credits: 40 Exclusive courses at RWTH Aachen Official RWTH Aachen Certificate The programme includes an internship of 4... [-]

Engineering Level 3

Llandrillo Menai International
Campus Full time 1 - 2 years September 2017 United Kingdom Rhôs-on-Sea Pwllheli Dolgellau Llangefni + 3 more

Our Engineering courses will equip you with much sought-after skills in general engineering, or you can specialise in electrical, electronic, land-based, mechanical, maintenance operations, micro-renewables, building services, hydro-power, nuclear or wind turbine maintenance engineering. The Renewable Energy and Power Sectors are major employers in North Wales. [+]

Best Course Studies in Engineering 2017. Engineering (Engineering) Level 3 Engineering, Renewable Energy and Power Our Engineering courses will equip you with much sought-after skills in general engineering, or you can specialise in electrical, electronic, land-based, mechanical, maintenance operations, micro-renewables, building services, hydro-power, nuclear or wind turbine maintenance engineering. The Renewable Energy and Power Sectors are major employers in North Wales. Is this course right for me? The programme is useful if you're looking to progress directly to a career in Maintenance, Operations, Design, Production Engineering or Technical Services. Alternatively, the course will also allow you go to study Higher Level courses in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering. The course is practical and work-related, and you will learn by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. The qualification is valued by both employers and universities, and will prepare you for both professional and educational progress. Entry requirements: Five GCSEs at Grade ‘C' or above including Maths, English or Welsh, and Science, and at least a grade B in Mathematics (Higher Tier), OR A relevant Level 2 qualification Equivalent experience will be considered on an individual case basis Places on the programme are subject to interview. Delivery: The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following: practical workshop sessions classroom sessions student centred work demonstrations discussions tutorials work experience virtual learning environment (MOODLE). Assessment: The programme will be assessed through a blend of the following: time constrained assignment ongoing observation assessment of your practical work, -... [-]

Preparatory Year

Higher School of Economics
Campus Full time 32 weeks October 2017 Russia Moscow United Kingdom London Canterbury Nizhny Novgorod St. Petersburg + 5 more

Russian language training for international students seeking to enter Russian-taught bachelor's and master's programs. [+]

For international students who want to study in Russian-taught bachelor’s or master’s programs but have limited or no prior knowledge of the language, Preparatory Year provides intensive training.

After covering the foundations of Russian, the program is divided into tracks devoted to humanities, economics, and technology and engineering. On successfully completing Preparatory Year, students can apply for full-tuition scholarships to HSE’s Russian-taught programs.

Duration: October 2016 - June 2017 (32 weeks)

Deadline: August 15, 2016

Fee: 135,000 rubles

Students who complete the program possess: Sufficient Russian language proficiency to study in their chosen undergraduate or graduate program and the ability to communicate in professional and social situations ... [-]

Physics A Level

Exeter College
Campus Full time 2 years August 2017 United Kingdom Exeter

Physics is a stimulating, exciting and challenging subject. It is important, not only as a subject in its own right, but also as an essential element in all other natural Science, Engineering and Technology. [+]

Best Course Studies in Engineering 2017. What is it like to study this course and how will I be assessed? Physics is a stimulating, exciting and challenging subject. It is important, not only as a subject in its own right, but also as an essential element in all other natural Science, Engineering and Technology. There is also a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction to be derived from an understanding of the most recent development in Physics research. We study the AQA Physics A Syllabus: It provides a seamless transition to A level from previous studies and develops your interest and enthusiasm for Physics. This covers a wide range of topics from elementary particle physics to Newton's laws; from electrical circuits to gravitational fields. The course is split into a number of units, the AS units are covered in the first year and the A Level units in the second year. You will be taught through lectures, practical work, and problem solving. You will have access to two fully equipped physics laboratories. What topics will I study? AS Level Assessment Paper 1 (50% of AS) - Short and long answer questions split by topic The following is assessed: Measurements and their Errors Particles and radiation Waves Mechanics and materials Electricity Paper 2 (50% of AS Level) - the following is assessed: Section A: Short and long answer questions on practical skills and data analysis Section B: short and long answers questions from across all areas of AS Content Section C:... [-]

Engineers - Pre-Programme (Preparatory Courses for University Study)

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University in Prague (ILPS CU)
Campus Full time 1 - 1 year September 2017 Czech Republic Prague

Would you like to study technical specialisations at a Czech university in English? Apply for our Pre-Programme! [+]

Would you like to study technical specialisations at a Czech university in English? Apply for our Pre-Programme! The course will help you: - maximize your chance of entering the Faculty of your interest by teaching you the subjects knowledge of which is a prerequisite for passing the entrance exam. - give you essential basics in the Czech language - improve your command of English, and thereby boost the efficiency of your studies. Native speakers will have additional Czech language lessons instead. - adaptat to the Czech life-style as well as in settling of all the necessary papers, permissions and other official documents required by the Czech administrative and legal bodies. [-]

Technical specializations - preparation for TUL (Preparatory Courses for University Study)

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University in Prague (ILPS CU)
Campus Full time 1 - 1 year September 2017 Czech Republic Prague

In close cooperation with the Technical University of Liberec, we offer you preparatory courses for succesful study at this [+]

Best Course Studies in Engineering 2017. In close cooperation with the Technical University of Liberec, we offer you preparatory courses for succesful study at this university. Attention! The price for the whole course is now EUR 4640, instead of EUR 5140 as it was previously. The offer is valid only until the end of the year and the number of places is limited to thirty! Course description Students who decide to undertake a one-year preparatory course in Liberec will spend part of their studies on the campus and part in ILPS classrooms. That will allow them to connect with the university environment right from the beginning. As well as intensive Czech language lessons they will be thought technical subjects on the university grounds by lecturers and professors. All subjects will be thought with technical textbooks according to students language abilities. This Czech language course is focused on language and communication. Students will learn the whole system of Czech grammar, a relevant amount of vocabulary and syntax structure. Students will be able to communicate fluently and efficiently. During this course equal attention is paid to both spoken and written communication; comprehension, reading and listening are also practiced. Students will be also introduced to geography, history, political and cultural affairs of the Czech Republic. Part of the course will be thought in the UJOP UK classrooms located in city centre and all vocational subjects will be thought on university grounds (classrooms and labs) by university lecturers and professors, therefore students can get... [-]

Technical – Doctors (Preparatory Courses for University Study)

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University in Prague (ILPS CU)
Campus Full time 1 - 1 year September 2017 Czech Republic Prague

The one-year course prepares students who have already received a university degree in their country and would like to continue in a doctoral programme at a university in the Czech Republic to be awarded, after successful completion [+]

The one-year course prepares students who have already received a university degree in their country and would like to continue in a doctoral programme at a university in the Czech Republic to be awarded, after successful completion, the title of Ph.D. The course is open to students who have been granted a scholarship by the Czech Republic government and self-paying students. Information regarding scholarships and necessary documents and other requirements may be obtained at authorized representatives of the Czech Republic (at your local Czech Embassy or Consulate). [-]

Engineers – Bachelors (Preparatory Courses for University Study)

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University in Prague (ILPS CU)
Campus Full time 1 year September 2017 Czech Republic Prague

Our courses are designed for candidates interested in I.C.T, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering. [+]

Best Course Studies in Engineering 2017. Preparatory courses for technical studies take place in our centres in Prague-Hloubětín a Poděbrady. Students will study the Czech language intensively, before bringing in the specialist technical knowledge. Our courses are designed for candidates interested in the following subjects: - I.C.T - Mechanical and Civil Engineering - Physics - Mathematics - Electrical Engineering Prague-Hostivar Centre Besides Czech, strong emphasis is placed on maths, which plays a vital role in studying technical programmes. Podebrady Centre To study technical subjects, you must have a good knowledge of mathematics and the basics of physics. Detailed list of taught subjects is in the following table. Exceptionally talented students can apply just for intensive courses of Czech language. In case of further interest, they can later buy also lessons of other subjects (mathematics, physics, information technology, descriptive geometry). [-]

Engineers – Masters (Preparatory Courses for University Study)

The Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University in Prague (ILPS CU)
Campus Full time 1 year September 2017 Czech Republic Prague

Do you have a Bachelor's degree and would like to continue studying a technical subject in the Czech Republic? [+]

Do you have a Bachelor's degree and would like to continue studying a technical subject in the Czech Republic? Register for one of our courses in Prague-Hostivar or Poděbrady! Students will study the Czech language intensively, before bringing in the specialist technical knowledge. Great emphasis is placed on specialist terminology and the ability to express oneself independently. In the summer semester students are able to attend lectures at selected universities. Prague-Hostivar Centre ATTENTION! IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016, ALL COURSES THAT HAVE BEEN TAUGHT AT THE PRAGUE-HLOUBĚTÍN CENTRE WILL BE MOVED TO THE PRAGUE-HOSTIVAŘ CENTRE! The major part of the winter semester is focused on learning Czech. Students will gain elememtary communication skills in Czech, and they will learn Czech grammar to an extent that will help them deal with day-to-day situations. Strong emphasis is placed on written productions and the ability to express ideas in Czech. In the fourth month of the course, students begin to learn terminology, for example, by close reading of technical texts, which is crucial for studying university/college programmes in the field of economics. The summer semester includes entrance exam preparatory seminar. As part of the seminar, students attend university/college lectures related to the programmes they apply to. Apart from mastering Czech, students will also take English lessons. [-]

Cambridge A-Level

Brickfields Asia College
Campus or Online Full time 11 - 18 months January 2018 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Petaling Jaya Selangor + 2 more

Brickfields Asia College (BAC), a Cambridge International Associate Partner is proud to offer the CIE A-Level programme which would enable students to progress into degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, ITC, Communication, Law, Marketing and Mass Communication amongst others. [+]

Best Course Studies in Engineering 2017. The University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications and their A-Level programme is the most widely recognised Pre-University qualification in the world. Students in over 150 countries pursue CIE examinations each year to gain entry into prestigious universities worldwide, including those in the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Brickfields Asia College (BAC), a Cambridge International Associate Partner is proud to offer the CIE A-Level programme which would enable students to progress into degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, ITC, Communication, Law, Marketing and Mass Communication amongst others. This last year 4 of our students achieved the honour of being "Top Student in the World"!! Students should consider whether the Standard or Express Route will suit them better. With the Express Route, students can complete their A-Levels in just 11 months, from January to November and are able to start their first year Degree in Business or Law in the January and actually begin their second year of their Degree Course in the September, saving a year on their overall studies - Graduate faster. We generally restrict students who take this option to 2 A-Levels, but this is the normal entrance level to our UK university partners where in most cases students in Law or Business study their first two years in Malaysia then go the the UK for their final year, unless they would prefer to study all three years in just one... [-]