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Information for Students from the USA and Canada
Projects
RWTH Aachen University will offer a wide range of possible internship options in the fields of Natural Sciences, IT, Engineering, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology or Economics, just to name a few. UROP is generally open for projects from all different fields.
Project offers by supervisors
In order to apply for UROP International please visit the UROP project database and have a look at the diverse offer of projects. Feel free to register for projects of your interest. After registration, you will automatically receive an Email informing you about the necessary documents for an application. Please submit your application material electronically to info@rwthaachenuniversity.us. You can apply for a maximum of two different projects.
Application
Please submit the following application materials to Gabriella Skwara at RWTH Aachen universities' liaison office in New York City, preferably via Email to info@rwthaachenuniversity.us:
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Resume
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Letter of motivation (please include separate letters of motivation when applying for two different projects)
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Letter of recommendation
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Current proof of enrollment
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Transcript of records
The annual application deadline for UROP International is January 31. All application documents have to be handed in due to this date.
Please read more about the application procedure at UROP International Application.
Eligibility, Fees and Scholarships
Students from North American universities with US or Canadian citizenship in their sophomore or junior year who have a GPA of 3.2 or higher are welcome to apply to UROP International. No tuition fees will be charged and German language skills are not required. Due to the competitive nature of the program, not all applicants can be offered a project placement.
In addition, 30 scholarships will be available, which will be awarded to students with an outstanding academic record (based on a minimum GPA of 3.2 and a letter of recommendation). The scholarships will amount to 1,850 € to cover the living expenses during your stay in Aachen. We will notify you whether you have been considered for a scholarship by the end of February. If you have not been considered for a scholarship, you should put aside around 2,000 € for your stay in Aachen.
Housing and Visa questions
During their stay, elected students are offered to stay in one of RWTH Aachen’s student accommodation facilities if they do not whish to arrange for accommodation for themselves. The rent may be paid through the scholarship and ranges between 160 and 200 € per month plus a two months’ rent deposit which will be reimbursed after the stay.
US or Canadian citizens usually do not need to apply for a visa if they do not stay longer than three months in Germany.
The International Office is not in charge of visa issues but can assist you if any problems emerge.