UROP International

  Martin Lux

UROP International is designed for students from North American Universities who wish to gain research experience by conducting research projects at RWTH Aachen University. It takes place during the summer months each year, between May and the end of July.

 

Research, Course Programs and Leisure Activities

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at RWTH Aachen University fosters research partnerships between qualified undergraduates from top US and Canadian universities and research faculty at our university.
The program is specifically designed for students who wish to attain hands-on experience in fundamental research at one of the top universities of science and technology worldwide.

UROP International offers undergraduate students the unique chance to conduct their own research project, thus actively experiencing what research is like at an early stage of their academic career. While pursuing their projects, students are mentored and supervised by the excellent research staff of the host institute at RWTH Aachen University.

Besides obtaining research experience, the students participate in German language training and workshops on intercultural and research-related issues. Leisure activities complete their international experience in Germany.

 

Program Overview

The program‘s duration is ten weeks. The first two weeks are dedicated to an intensive German language course and an introduction to research and culture. Weeks 3 to 10 are settled around the research internship in one of the departments of RWTH Aachen University.

Leisure activities will be offered to ensure the students’ integration and exposure to German culture and the international community on campus. All communication will be in English.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate for both their research project and the language class.

The entire program is coordinated by the International Office of RWTH Aachen University, which will assist the students in all administrative matters.

Due to the huge success of the UROP International program, RWTH is doubling the number of research placements available. Now 60 students can take part in the program!