Dr. John Swagten

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Swagten is involved in bachelor and master design projects, including Baustudio 1 and 2, Architecture City workshop, and multiple design studio's. He coordinates year projects for the bachelor final project and is responsible for developing educational forms and outcomes for projects. His research interests include education, particularly regarding housing projects and related architectural outcomes. He graduated as an architect from TH Eindhoven in 1988 and has previously worked with notable firms including Wiel Arets Office and Bruls Architects. Swagten has achieved recognition in various architectural competitions and has his own architectural practice, dealing with a range of projects from bike storage to large scale artifacts in urban planning. He emphasizes a working practice that fosters growth in students, recognizing the importance of mentorship in architecture education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.