UROP International at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany, is one of Europe’s leading universities
 of science and technology and distinguished by Germany’s Excellence
Initiative. 
The program UROP International is specifically designed for highly
 qualified U.S. and Canadian undergraduates who are motivated to conduct
 their own independent research project at one of the RWTH institutes, 
being mentored by excellent scientific staff from our university, while
spending a summer abroad.

Further program elements include an intensive German language training,
intercultural seminars, and workshops introducing the broader field of
research and various leisure activities. Students will experience a
complete program taking into account all different aspects of their stay
abroad.

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.