Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) of RWTH Aachen University

Areas of Study
Chemistry

Term Dates Application Deadline
Summer Late May to early August January 20

Eligibility
Minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must have completed at least 1 semester of college-level German.

WU Credits
Students work with German graduate students on a research project for 8-10 weeks and will receive 6 credits of Chemistry 490 upon successful completion of the program. The program begins with 2-3 weeks of intensive German language training.

Location
Aachen, Germany

Located near the Belgian border, Aachen is one of Germany's high tech regions with the largest technical university in Western Europe and many research-oriented companies. It offers many historical and cultural attractions. Aachen University is one of the leading science and engineering universities in Germany.

Housing
Student dormitories

Student Life
Leisure activities and field trips are organized to introduce students to German science and culture.

On-Site Support
The International Office at Aachen University provides a wide range of support services.

WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.

Estimated Costs*
Summer
direct costs

*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.

Faculty Liaison
TBD
Overseas Programs Coordinator
Mr. Steve Shriberg
Campus Box 1088
(314) 935-9607
McMillan 138
sshriber@artsci.wustl.edu