TU Berlin Summer Program

City: Berlin Country: Germany

TU Berlin Summer Program Website

Please Note: This information reflects the 2016 program year. Program information for 2017 will be confirmed when available.

Overview

The Summer Program at the Technical University of Berlin helps students gain insight into German culture, engineering and industry. The program combines intensive German language training with hands-on laboratory experience. Participants will join a TUB research laboratory and work on small project teams led by German graduate students. Lab work is complemented by visits to relevant scientific and industrial sites near Berlin. While there is no academic transfer credit for this work, students will establish useful connections for future internships or employment. This program has also earned the seal of quality from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).


When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Summer

Dates & Duration: May 9 - June 17, 2016


Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.


Program Information

Language of Instruction: English, German

NOTE: This program does not count for credit at the University of Alberta

Introductory German courses are taught from May 9-27, 2016. During that time, lab work is introduced starting May 17 and runs to June 10, 2016. Students are to choose their top 3 choices of lab projects at the time of application. Lab projects for 2016 are:

  • Project 1: Alternative Energy: Wood Gasification
  • Project 2: Wind Tunnel Aerodynamics
  • Project 3: Internal Combustion Engines
  • Project 4: Robot Programming
  • Project 5: Energy Seminar (focusing on renewable energy)
  • Project 6: Differential Equations in Engineering
  • Project 7: Characterisation of Polymer Materials

Fees & Costs

Education Abroad Application Fee: $250 CAD

TUB Program Fee: $4700 CAD*

*NOTE: this includes tuition, housing in a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment, all excursions, a public transit pass, reduced prices in the TUB cafeteria.


Housing

Housing: TUB arranges for housing in a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment as part of the program fee.

NOTE: although the program finishes on June 17, students are allowed to remain in the apartment until June 30. This will allow students to use it as their home if they want to extend their time in Germany until the end of June.


Program Contact

University of Alberta International, Education Abroad