International Summer Schools in Germany

Why participate in a summer school?

Participating in a summer school offers a unique and intensive learning environment that provides numerous benefits to participants. Summer schools bring together individuals from different countries and cultural backgrounds, providing a rich opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and networking. They offer an ideal platform for individuals to deepen their academic knowledge and develop new skills in a short amount of time, while also gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and innovative ideas. The intensive nature of summer schools also enables participants to focus on specific subject areas and engage in in-depth discussions with experts in their fields. Furthermore, summer schools often provide opportunities for cultural activities and excursions, giving participants a chance to explore new places and experience new cultures.

Summer schools in Bochum

Are you thinking of coming to Germany for your studies? Located in the heart of Germany, the Ruhr-Universität Bochum offers a prime location for international students to engage in academic studies while experiencing German culture. Bochum is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, offering a diverse range of activities and experiences. The university is situated in a peaceful and green campus, providing a calm environment for your studies. In addition, Bochum offers a rich cultural experience for participants of the International Academy summer schools. Moreover, Bochum is well connected to other German cities as it is located in the vibrant Ruhr Area. Overall, the combination of world-class academic resources and rich cultural experiences makes the Ruhr-Universität Bochum an ideal destination for those seeking to enhance their academic and personal development.

As a collaboration of the Academy and the Ruhr University Bochum, the summer schools provide access to a variety of resources, participants benefit from live lectures with professors from Ruhr University. Furthermore, the Ruhr University’s Learning Factory gives you the opportunity to learn about Smart Production Systems first hand; interactive role plays and Best Practice examples show how production systems and robotics will influence the future of manufacturing. Or, if you want to learn more about German culture, we also offer German language and Intercultural Training courses. Have a look at our different summer school programs and decide what fits you best!

Smart Production Systems & Robotics

A new type of industrial process forms an important part of the next industrial revolution, a trend also called Industry 4.0: Smart Production Systems (SPS) integrate smart technologies into production processes, aiming at a new form of automation. Technologies like VR and robotics are connecting the cyberworld to reality and are thereby offering exciting possibilities in the realm of smart production. Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) help overcome the limits of human strength and coordination and provide answers to pressing questions of industrial societies. We will teach you in these things in our Summer School Smart Production.

German Engineering, Language & Culture

“Made in Germany” has been an attribution of excellent quality for several decades now, especially in engineering. We want to give you the opportunity to learn about the newest technology first-hand in our Learning Factory. But, as you can imagine, Germany has more to offer than fantastic engineering. Get to know fellow German students and learn about our customs and culture. We will teach you some basics of the German language and take you on trips to museums and sights of our area.

Information

Our summer schools are the perfect opportunity to get to know the language, learn something about German culture and about the famous German engineering and its production systems. With a mix of trainings in engineering, tasks and cultural experiences you can attend live lectures and seminars from Ruhr University professors. Both our summer schools take place in Bochum, Germany – with excursions to the surrounding areas included. Your experience spans over the course of two weeks, from 6. – 20. August 2023. After the summer school, all participants will receive a Graduate of Participation.

Enrollment

If you are interested in participating in one of our summer schools, you can apply until 1. June 2023. Every summer school participant booking until 1. May 2023 benefits from our Early Bird offer. On this page, you can inform yourself on our summer schools and enroll for them. If you are interested in former summer school participants’ experiences, check out this site, where you will find their student stories.