Engineering for Sustainability: Munich

 

For full information about the program, check out this website.
 

Program Dates: July 8th - August 9th, 2024

This program, offered in our summer term, allows you to choose from a variety of engineering and economics courses taught completely in English. Excellent professors teach courses in automotive, industrial, and electrical engineering and entrepreneurship. Cultural events and related field-trips will also be offered as part of the program. 

You will select two 3-credit courses that are taught in English.

Choose from courses such as:
  • German Language and Culture (required)
  • Introduction to Embedded Computing
  • The Potential of Renewable Energy
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Control Engineering for Sustainable Technical Processes
  • Impact Entrepreneurship- Mobility
  • Smart Vehicles
  • Sustainable Mobility: The New Age of Non-Petroleum Transportation
  • SustAInability (AI for Sustainability)
     

 

Admissions Requirements: Pitt undergraduate students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Students from other schools are welcome to apply.  

  • Must have a solid background in physics and math
  • Good academic and behavioral standing
  • Currently in second year or higher level
  • Minimum  2.75 GPA 

 

Cost of the Program:  Please check with the provider's website. Please note once you are registered for the program, you will be charged the $300 study abroad fee through the Pitt Pay system. Remember that your lifestyle and spending choices can greatly affect the amount of money you'll need while abroad.  Visit our Budgeting page for more information.

For global scholarship opportunities, check out:

  • The Pitt GEO scholarship page for links to national, provider and private scholarship samples
  • PittFund$Me  for Pitt sponsored funding including Pitt wide global scholarships, Nationality Rooms, VIH, etc.
  • PittFund$Me  for the SSOE Global Experience Scholarships!

 

Where You'll Stay: select from multiple or single bed rooms at the Meininger hostel or double bed rooms at Hotel Euopra (more expensive). Students are also welcome to book their own accommodations. 

 

 

Academic Description: 
The two 3 credit courses typically fulfill technical elective credits, pending your academic advisor’s approval. The summer school is a five-week program. Prior to the start of the program you will participate in an intensive German Language and culture course in the first week and continue with these studies part-time throughout the program. You will select two 3-credit courses that are taught in English. Choose from courses such as: German Language and Culture (required) Introduction to Embedded Computing The Potential of Renewable Energy Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Control Engineering for Sustainable Technical Processes Impact Entrepreneurship- Mobility Smart Vehicles Sustainable Mobility: The New Age of Non-Petroleum Transportation SustAInability (AI for Sustainability)
Courses: 
Engineering
Application Instructions: 

If you are applying to a Pitt-recognized program (PRP), you must work concurrently on the internal Pitt application that you create at www.globalexperiences.pitt.edu and on your program provider’s application through their respective websites. You can’t move forward without completing both applications. While program providers’ application deadlines are often later than our internal Pitt deadline, you have to finish the Pitt application’s pre-decision steps by our internal deadline. A Pitt GEO Advisor will ensure that both your GPA and your disciplinary record allow your status to be changed to “nominated” on your Pitt application.  The actual acceptance to your PRP comes from the provider only after you are nominated by Pitt. 
 
Once you have been accepted by Pitt, you will be directed to apply to HM Munich's site by March 23rd, 2024.
 
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FINISH THEIR APPLICATION by their deadline, March 23rd, 2024.

SAO Staff: 

Lauren Smith-Lemesh M.Ed.

Om Swastiastu Pitt! My name is Lauren, and I am one of the Global Programs Managers in the Swanson School of Engineering. I studied abroad in Indonesia during undergraduate, and worked as a peer study abroad advisor once I returned. After my study abroad trip, I knew that I wanted to support students to have life-changing experiences abroad too. Let's talk about your interests and find a program that will help you achieve your goals! 

E-mail: 
l.smith@pitt.edu

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Application Status: 
Open
Currently Offered: 
Yes
Experience Type: 
Study Abroad

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