German Engineering, Language and Culture

August, 11th - 31st

This Summer School especially for japanese students includes lectures in Engineering, production and manufacturing technology, physics and chemistry, as well as a 3-week German language course.

At the end of the summer school students receive a certificate stating the contents of the course, ECTS credits received, and their performance in the course.

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Lectures and laboratory courses

Students will have lectures and laboratory courses in: 

• Introduction to Engineering
• Powertrain & Combustion Engines
• Materials
• Gearboxes, Design and Calculation, Gear making
• Manufacturing Processes
• Process Monitoring and Quality Management
• Group Work
• Chemistry: The Central Science
• Chemistry for Modern Materials and Nanotechnology

German Language Course

This Summer School-course includes an intensive German language course.

Social Events

While following an intensive academic program and the german language course, participants also have the opportunity to experience German culture hands-on through a leisure time program including: 

• Intercultural Training
• Company Visits
• Important Sights in and around Aachen
• Excursions to Cities such as Maastricht or Cologne
• Sport Events
• Meeting German and international students and graduates

...and much more!

Buddy Program

A German buddy is the student’s direct person of contact for questions concerning student life in Aachen and everyday matters.
Having a buddy means getting help when moving in and to get acquainted with Aachen/Germany. For example your buddy will show you where to go shopping, where to find the post office or how to ordner in a restaurant.
If you like to paticipate in our buddy program, please fill in our online form.

Costs and Scholarships

Course fees amount to € 3.600,- including all lectures, laboratory courses and excursions, social events, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and all meals during social events and a public transport ticket for 3 weeks. 5 scholarships of € 1.800,- are available for qualified students. Please state in your letter of motivation why you are suited to receive a scholarship.  

Accommodation

Participants will stay in the RWTH Aachen guest house.

Application process

The application deadline is April 5, 2010.
To apply please send us

• a motivation letter
• your vita
• an up-to date academic transcript (or record, if applicable). Your GPA should be 3,0 minimum.