Während der vorlesungsfreien Zeit bietet die THM Kurzzeitprogramme in Form von Summer- oder Winter-Schools an. Diese Programme erstrecken sich über einen Zeitraum von 1 bis 4 Wochen und umfassen Blockseminare.
Neben den Kursen wird ein vielfältiges Rahmenprogramm angeboten. Summer Schools bieten eine ideale Gelegenheit, sich intensiv mit einem bestimmten Fachgebiet auseinanderzusetzen, Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern, interkulturelle Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln oder einfach neue Kontakte mit Menschen aus verschiedenen Ländern zu knüpfen.
Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology
Blended Summer School in Germany – the Engineering Paradise
SAVE THE DATE: Summer School 2027 will take place July 12 - 23!
Summer Schol 2026
From July 03 - 17, 2026
From July 12 - 23, 2027 the THM department Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology (ME) will host an international summer school.
Contents of the Summer School
- Learn about the newest developments in Applied Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology and Sustainable Fuels or about Vehicle dynamics and technical design methods
- Language of instruction is English
- Receive 7,5 ECTS and a certificate of completion
- Get to know students from Germany and around the world
- Visit German companies in this professional field & listen to expert talks
- Enjoy a big social programme and field trips for a small social programme participation fee (around 50€)
- The summer school is eligible for Erasmus+ blended short-term frunding. Consult your home institution.
Undergraduate students (Mechanical Engineering/ Energy Technology) from our partner institutions are welcome to participate free of charge (no costs for the courses)!
If you are interested and a student from an institution, which is not one of our partners, please contact us before applying!
Programme 2026
You can choose Track A or Track B. Please consider the different mandatoy online lectures for each track. In addition to the class content, there will be excursions to German companies and a social programme.
Option 1 | TRACK A
Applied AI in Engineering (2,5 ECTS)
In this course you will learn:
- Overview of AI algorithms (neural networks, genetic algorithms,...)
- Basics of machine learning
- Introduction to data analysis and data preparation
- Use of AI libraries in the Python programming language
- Application of algorithms to specific issues in mechanical engineering and energy technology
Sustainable Fuels (5 ECTS)
After this course you will understand:
- Reaction kinetics
- Principles of reactor design and thermodynamics of fuel cells
- Basics of electrochemistry, gasification and reforming for synthesis gas production
- Alternative energy carriers - production principles, characteristics, and potentials
- and more!
Option 2 | TRACK B
Motorboat Design Week (2,5 ECTS)
In this course you will learn:
- Sketching and visualizing creative concepts.
- Using AI tools like Vizcom to enhance your designs.
- Building physical prototypes with foam cutters and Styrofoam.
- Exploring design history, industrial design principles, and sustainable practices.
Vehicle Dynamics (5 ECTS)
After this course you will understand:
- The historical development in vehicle construction due to developments in manufacturing, material, drive and body technology
- The tasks, methods and responsibilities of “strategic management” in model planning
- The tasks of project management and product development for the completely new development of a vehicle
- and more!
Download Module Description
(prerequisites in the document do not apply to summer school participants
Exemplary Schedule of 2025's Summer School
Application Procedure
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Undergraduate student
For Track A:
- Fundamentals of Natural Sciences (Thermodynamics, Chemistry)
- Recommended Prerequiste: Knowledge in Programming Language Python
Application Documents:
- Application Document
- CV including a short personal summary about personal interest/ focus of study (max. 200 words) (as .pdf-file)
- Current Transcript or Records (as .pdf-file)
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2026 via Mail to
Housing
Participants are asked to organize housing individually.
You may choose to rent your own space through AirBnB. We can also recommend the B'n'B hotel (two-bed rooms are available), Giessener Bett, Hotel Sletz, or "Gaestehaus Wilhelma".
More housing options can be found here.
What to Do in Giessen
Giessen is a vibrant student city in the heart of Germany. Discover the many possibilities!
How to travel to Giessen?
Giessen is easy to reach by public transport such as
- plane (Frankfurt International Airport FRA),
- train (Giessen Bahnhof) or
- by car.
Getting around
Giessen is a safe and walkable city. It offers a great variety of low cost options for public transport, such as busses and a bike sharing system.
Students can easily explore the surrounding area thanks to an extensive train network.
The Deutschland-Ticket (D-Ticket)
- allows participants to travel nationwide.
- unlimited Ticket Flatrate for all regional trains and local transit (busses in Giessen)
- 63€ for the whole month of July
Bank account holders outside the EU/ without credit card information may book the ticket through mo.pla.
The following links might be helpful regarding the organization of your stay. Additionally you can get helpful information at the THM InfoCenter in Giessen and Friedberg.
THM Campus
RMV - Public transport
RMV - Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund
Giessen + sourrounding area
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend the summer school, even though you have applied/ been accepted, contact us as soon as possible. The refund policies will depend on the housing option you have chosen.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: Berit Pfeiffer |
