T.I.M.E. Association

Top International Managers in Engineering

The T.I.M.E. Association (Top International Managers in Engineering) is focused on engineering education. It is a network of leading technical universities and engineering schools founded in 1989. The members have a strong international dimension in their research, teaching and industrial relations, and are all committed to international cooperation and student exchanges and recognition of studies abroad. The association consists of 60 members in 27 countries.

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60 members
in 27 countries
across the world

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The T.I.M.E. Association work primarily with the enabling of double degree studies in engineering, educational projects funded by the association, specialised task forces and networking for EU-funded projects in education.

Latest news

Apr152026

Welcome to the T.I.M.E. General Assembly 2026 at Doshisha University! Registration open (Only for T.I.M.E. Members)

Under the theme “Embracing Diversity,” the T.I.M.E. General Assembly provides a valuable opportunity for colleagues from around the world to share diverse academic and cultural perspectives, deepen mutual understanding, and strengthen international collaboration. Founded in 1875, Doshisha University is one of Japan’s oldest private universities and has placed a strong emphasis on education in an international…

Apr52026

Advisory Committe of T.I.M.E. Association holds Annual Meeting at BME

At the end of March, BME hosted the annual meeting of the Advisory Committe of the international educational organization Top International Managers in Engineering (T.I.M.E.). T.I.M.E. has 58 member universities from 29 countries; BME has been a member since 2011. Twenty members of the committe attended the meeting, including representatives from Sweden’s KTH, Polytechnic University…

Jan182026

Call for Workshops | T.I.M.E. GA 2026 – 30 Sept. – 3 Oct, 2026 | Doshisha University, JAPAN

Dear T.I.M.E. Members, The T.I.M.E. GA 2026 Organizing Committee invites proposals for Worshops for the T.I.M.E. GA 2026, to be held in Japan: 30 September – 3 October 2026, Doshisha University followed by the Double degree day 5 October 2026, Keio University and Yokohama National University. Submit via: https://forms.gle/v3pYhTZb93q5CLQd6 Proposals are invited in connection with the main conference theme: “Embracing diversity.” In particular, contributions may…

If you are a student within engineering or a related field, finishing your bachelor’s degree or already enrolled in a Master of Science programme at a T.I.M.E. member institution, you are eligible to apply to a T.I.M.E. Double Degree through your university. Here's what some current T.I.M.E. Double Degree students think about their experince.

Lucas Souza Vieira: Poli USP (Brazil)/ Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France)

I had a great interview with Lucas, who studied mechanical engineering and completed his T.I.M.E. Double Degree at École Centrale de Nantes in France. He specialized in aeronautics, research, and development. Lucas still has stars in his eyes when he talks about this “unique experience.” This highlights the added value of intensive international experience, both…
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Lucia Romano

Discover the value of international education in the engineering training via a double degree journey: Lucia Romano, chemical engineering T.I.M.E. Association double degree student between Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium). So, apply now: Unlock a world of opportunities and broaden your horizons with a T.I.M.E. Association double degree program. Experience…
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T.I.M.E. Double degree with Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Poland) and École Centrale de Nantes (France)

What does the Double Degree programmeme entail?The Double Degree programme is a student exchange programme that differs from Erasmus as it typically lasts longer, usually 2 years, and results in obtaining two diplomas: one from the homeuniversity (Wrocław University of Science and Technology in this case) and one from the foreign university. During the exchange,…
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T.I.M.E. Double Degree Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium) – Keio University (Japan)

🌍 From Belgium to Japan: My T.I.M.E. Association Double Degree Journey 🌟 I’m excited to share the story of Kevin Dethoor. With six years of dedication, he pursued a T.I.M.E. double degree programme that took him from Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium to Keio University in Japan. Today, Kevin still lives in Japan. He is a (Game) Engine programmer, and his story is a testament to the power of global…
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Louise Leger and Charles Dehombreux – T.I.M.E. Alumni Polytechnique de Mons, 🇧🇪 and ISAE-SUPAERO, 🇫🇷 ),

📢 Are you seeking a unique opportunity to expand your horizons and unlock endless possibilities? Are you recruiting top international engineers? Discover the Extraordinary Journey of Louise Léger and Charles Dehombreux: The Power of a double degree! 🌟 🌟 So, what sets a double degree apart from other educational paths? Louise and Charles are quick to highlight the tremendous added…
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Yulia Akisheva: T.I.M.E. Alumni KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and ISAE-SUPAERO (France)

Are you ready to unlock the power of a T.I.M.E. double degree? To all the aspiring students, companies out there, seize the opportunity to broaden your horizons, challenge yourself, and embrace the endless possibilities that a double degree offers. Yulia Akisheva’s incredible journey is proof that combining the best of two prestigious institutions (KTH Royal…
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Torben Zeller, T.I.M.E. Double Degree RWTH Aachen University (Germany) – Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France)

“When International Marries Engineering”: this is the T.I.M.E. Association , this is Torben Zeller! His curiosity lead him to the T.I.M.E. double degree, starting with two years at RWTH Aachen University, followed by an enriching two-year experience at Ecole centrale de Nantes. 🚩 Listen to his interview! Torben has now two degrees and a profound understanding of engineering challenges from two…
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Gabriel Guedes (GG) – T.I.M.E. Double Degree Alumni Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil) – Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

T.I.M.E. Double Degree abroad ! In this series, we speak to T.I.M.E. Association Double Degree Alumni from around the world to find out about the different paths they have followed and the impact of the T.I.M.E. Double Degree on their lives. I was very fortunate to speak with Gabriel Guedes (“GG”). He started at Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil) and came for its…
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Dario PACCAGNAN, Double Degree Alumni Università degli studi Padova (Italy) – Technical University of Denmark

Dario Paccagnan is now an Assistant Professor (UK Lecturer) and a member of the Computational Optimization Group in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, UK. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Control, Dynamical System, and Computations, University California Santa Barbara hosted by Prof. Francesco Bullo and Prof. Jason Marden. He…
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Athéa Comellini, Double Degree ISAE-SUPAERO(France) – Politecnico di Milano (Italy)

From Double Degree to Phd. Very inspiring portrait from Athéa Comellini (ISAE Supaéro, France and Politecnico di Milano, Italy) working now for ESA Operations, Darmstadt, Germany. A fantastic example of cooperation from the T.I.M.E. Association Members: a network of sophisticated engineers educated by world class higher education institutions. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0p55qOZ8FY

Prudence Edwards, Double Degree University of Queensland (Australia) – Ecole Centrale de Marseille (France)

“Just meeting so many people from around the world, not just French people but the other international students and getting to know their language, experiencing so many different cultures, has just been a wonderful experience. Also, my interest is in the biopharmaceutical industry and there are a lot more opportunities in this industry in Europe,…
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Eric Bröte, Double Degree KTH (Sweden) – CentraleSupélec (France)

“This has given me a lot of confidence to be able to set my goals for myself”- Eric Bröte, Double Degree KTH (Sweden) – CentraleSupélec (France)
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Clara Hamel – Double Degree KTH (Sweden) – CentraleSupélec (France)

“Everyone should do a double degree in order to challenge themselves”- Clara Hamel, Double Degree KTH (Sweden) – CentraleSupélec (France)
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David Garibaldi – Double Degree Politecnico di Torino (Italy) /KTH (Sweden)

“I feel more able to choose and do things that maybe would have been challenging for me before” David Garibaldi – Double Degree Politecnico di Torino (Italy)- KTH(Sweden)
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Olle Erickson – Double Degree KTH (Sweden) – CentraleSupélec (France)

“You might not get a chance like this many times in your life” – Ole Erickson Olle Erickson – Double Degree KTH (Sweden) – CentraleSupélec (France)
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Alba Fernández – Double Degree UPMadrid (Spain) – KTH (Sweden)

Student at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain) and KTH (Sweden)

” I wanted to have an experience different from Erasmus and I wanted to do something that could help me more to develop my professional career” Alba Fernández (Double Degree between ETSI UPMadrid and KTH, Sweden)
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Luigi Piccoli

Student at Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and CentraleSupélec (France)

“I was very interested by the many opportunities this path could open and also the high prestige of the universities involved in the program.”
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Andrea Fumagalli

Student at Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and CentraleSupélec (France)

“The experience was fantastic: I met people from all over the world, become (almost) trilingual, gained knowledge and skills that are always more important in our connected world.”
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Evangelia Kostadima

Student at Aristoteles university of Thessaloniki (Greece) and CentraleSupélec (France)

“The T.I.M.E. Double Degree was exactly what I needed since it not only introduces me to the international market early on but also challenges me and develops my skills in a very different way.”
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T.I.M.E. Double Degree and student testimonials