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Overview
In this Summer School, you get to program a robot education cell in a team and make your robot compete! Master the main areas of robotics: robotic systems, kinematics and dynamics. Study the history of information theory, understand challenges and focus on practical examples of solving problems in modern communication technology. Plus, you learn about mechatronics and how to change or add an element in order to ease innovation processes.
Aside from boosting your career, our Summer Schools provide you with an unforgettable opportunity for intercultural exchange. Gain insights into student life at RWTH Aachen University and network with German companies and organizations!
This course is highly interactive and contains a lot of intensive and fun teamwork.
- Lectures & tutorials
- Exercises
- Robot education cell
- Case study
- Simulations
- Theory & applications
- Intercultural exchange & social events
The programme fees amount to 2,990 EUR for the three-week summer school programme.
With our all-inclusive package we provide our participants a carefree stay in the charming historic city of Aachen. The program fees of each on-campus program contain for example:
- Accommodation (usually 3-or 4-bed rooms)
- Breakfast and lunch on weekdays
- A local public transportation ticket
- Broad supporting program
- Personal support from local mentors
- Emergency contact
- Certificate from RWTH Aachen University
Accreditation
After completing this Summer School you earn an RWTH certificate with 4 Credit Points (ECTS) for your outstanding effort.
Programme Structure
Academic content
The summer school is dedicated to robotics, information theory and communication systems. The robotics part provides an overview of the main areas of robotics – robotic systems, kinematics and dynamics – and it features the use of a robot education cell. The information theory and communication systems part covers the history of information theory, and it features practical examples of solving problems in modern communication technology, enabling students to better understand challenges in the systematic design of communication systems. As an additional topic, mechatronics is introduced. It features a case study, in which students develop a mechatronic system.
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Audience
Every year we welcome students from all over the world. You can become part of our international student community if you are:
- at least 18 years old
- in your Bachelor's, Master's, in between or recently graduated
- proficient in the English language
Lecturers
The Institute of Mechanism Theory, Machine Dynamics and Robotics (IGMR), the research group ISEK and RoboScope as part of the Institute for Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA) conduct the academic content. Research areas include mechanism theory and kinematics, machine dynamics and vibration technology, robotics and mechatronics, and information theory and communication systems.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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More details
Remember to sign up well in advance!
Language
English
Credits
4 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aachen, Germany
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Every year we welcome students from all over the world. You can become part of our international student community if you:
- are at least 18 years old
- in your Bachelor's, Master's, in between or recently graduated
- are proficient in the English language
We don’t require an English language proficiency test.
Work experience
Advantage: You study a degree related to our program
Desirable is basic knowledge in technical mechanics, automation technology, robotics, mechatronics or computer science.Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2990 EUR / full≈ 2990 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2990 EUR / full≈ 2990 EUR / full
Living costs
Aachen
Germany
813 - 1131 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Early Bird Discount: Complete your registration before March 1 and save 10% of the program fee!
Friends & Peers Discount: Convince a friend to participate with you and you both get 15% off the program fee!
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