The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
RWTH Aachen has established a nationally unique research program for its Bachelor's students: UROP, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, promotes students in developing research competencies early on in their studies and thus helps to open up future opportunities for a career in science and research.
In order to integrate teaching and research more closely, RWTH involves students in research projects and encourages its academic staff to introduce their research activities in teaching and learning.
As part of this process, RWTH Aachen has established a nationally unique research program for its Bachelor's students: UROP, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, promotes students in developing research competencies early on in their studies and thus helps to open up future opportunities for a career in science and research.
Using a database, students can browse and select research projects conducted by the RWTH departments. These projects are led by RWTH faculty who are willing to act as mentors and advisors for students participating in the projects.
UROP International: North America as a Partner in Research
A characteristic of the program is its internaional outlook: As part of the Mobilizing People initiative, RWTH not only supports student research projects at the University, but also those conducted at prestigious partner institutions in Canada and the US. Thus, UROP provides interesting opportunities in research and for the completion of research papers and final theses at home and abroad.
Academic Exchange and Internationalization
UROP has contributed to introducing research activities into the curriculum of RWTH Bachelor's students. Through its international outlook, the program is actively promoting the internationalization of the University. Research teams receive support through the participation of young researchers, and the international exchange of research and ideas receives a significant boost. The program helps to develop the intercultural competencies as well as the team skills of all those involved.
Three Program Branches
UROP has three branches:
RWTH UROP gives RWTH students the chance to be part of a research team at one the University's institutes
UROP Abroad makes it possible for RWTH students to conduct research projects at high-profile universities and research institutions in the US and Canada
UROP International is targeted at students from recognized North American universities who want to come to Germany for a ten-week period to conduct a research project at RWTH Aachen.