RWTH Aachen University-Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

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About the program  

Program dates: 10 weeks from mid-May to early-August

RWTH Aachen’s strengths have traditionally been in engineering and the natural sciences. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at RWTH Aachen University 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. 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.

UROP International offers undergraduate students the unique chance to conduct their own research project, 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.

Research Areas: Project areas vary from year to year but generally open to all disciplines.

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Eligibility requirements

General Research Abroad eligibility

  • You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application. We are looking at your Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
  • Full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience 
  • Be a UBC student in good standing (e.g., not be under academic or non-academic discipline) 
  • You must maintain a 70% average prior to your departure to participate in the program 

Program-specific requirements

  • Students in their second or third year at the time of application are also welcome to participate in the program.
  • Hold at least a 3.2 GPA (73% average)
  • Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website

Accessibility

If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and you identify as having a disability or pre-existing health condition, you are encouraged to discuss any disability-related barriers with The Centre for Accessibility to enhance your full participation in the program.

The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver)

Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan)

Transfer credit

UBC does not recognize credit for Research Abroad programs and does not grant transfer credit for these experiences. If a partner university offers credit for your Research Abroad program, save the transcript or certificate of completion for your future records.

How to apply

As soon as you submit your application to Go Global, you will be contacted by the advisor with instructions for next steps. You can apply to Go Global well in advance of the deadline to get a headstart on the rest of your application.

1. Apply to Go Global once you’ve identified programs you're interested in
  • Submit your Go Global application online. You can apply for up to 3 programs on one application.
  • Go Global will contact you within 2 weeks of submission with instructions on how to apply to the partner and an electronic copy of your UBC transcript.
2. Apply directly to the partner university
  • Each research program will have detailed instructions on how to apply and strict submission deadlines.
  • All research programs will need supporting documents that typically include:
    • Academic references (1 – 3)
    • Letter of intent
    • Curriculum vitae
    • UBC transcript

Application deadline

December 13, 2023

Housing

On-campus housing is provided for students participating in this program.  Students are responsible for the costs of housing whle participating in the program. To learn more visit this site.

Program costs and fees

Students are responsible for the cost of travel and living associated with participating in this program, including program fees. 

For more information on program and living costs while at RWTH Aachen, please check out this page here.

Go Global fee and withdrawal policy

The Go Global Fee ($415.00 CDN) is an administrative fee required for all applicants to Go Global programs. The fee is non-refundable. However, it may be adjusted under the following circumstances.

If you are not matched to a partner university

You are eligible to have your Go Global fee adjusted from $415.00 to $93.25 (reduced by $321.75) if:

  • You have applied to Go Global but do not meet our minimum eligibility requirements
  • Go Global cannot match you to a partner university
  • The partner university does not accept your application and Go Global cannot find another option

If you withdraw from Go Global

To withdraw from your Go Global research abroad program, you must contact Go Global by email to request withdrawal. You will then be asked to complete a short withdrawal form.

Students who withdraw from a Go Global Research Abroad Program by March 30th will have their Go Global fee adjusted from $415.00 to $321.75 (reduced by $93.25).

If you have questions or would like to request a withdrawal, please connect with your Go Global advisor or contact Go Global here.

Funding for Research Abroad

Go Global Research Abroad Award

 $1,000 per research experience

Eligibility 

All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award near the start of the summer term.

To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses). If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term. 

Partner university funding

UROP participants are eligible to receive one of 30 scholarships valued at 1,850 euros (2,500 CAD) each. To learn more about the funding options, visit this site.

Pre-Departure policy

Safety abroad

UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:

Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.

Contact Go Global

 SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE

In-person and Virtual Drop-in advising hours

  • Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Go Global offers both in-person and virtual drop-in advising through Zoom during the times listed above.