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.
Vergangene Summer Schools
Summer School | Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology
International Summer School in Germany – the Engineering Paradise
From July 25th - August 18th 2024
The application is closed.
From July 25th - August 18th 2024 the THM department Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology (ME) will host an international summer school.
The complete programme will be published soon.
Contents of the Summer School
- Learn about the newest developments in hydrogen technology as well as vehical construction and design methods, new developments and requirements (language of instruction is English)
- Receive 10 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 participation fee (around 50€)
Undergraduate students from our partner institutions with interest in hydrogen technology and renewable fuels are welcome to participate free of charge!
If you are interested and a student from an institution, which is not one of our partners, please contact us before applying!
Preliminary Programme
Part 1: Hydrogen Technology and Alternative 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!
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Part 2: Vehicle Powertrain & Body Engineering (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!
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(prerequisites in the document do not apply to summer school participan
Application Procedure
Recommended Prerequisites:
- Undergraduate student
- Fundamentals of Natural Sciences (Thermodynamics, Chemistry)
Application Documents:
- Letter of Motivation (1 page as .pdf-file)
- Current Transcript or Records (as .pdf-file)
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2024 (due to high number of applicants, we cannot accept late applications)
Housing
In your application, you will indicate whether you would like to live in our student dorms or if you choose to organize housing yourself.
Since the housing market in Giessen is quite tense, we highly recommend staying in the student dorms.
Dormitories:
- Single room
- Shared kitchen & bathroom
- Cost: 468,00 € (+250€ deposit)
- If needed, you can rent a student dorm starter box (pots, pans, dish towels, plates, etc.) for a small deposit fee from the THM International Office
Detailed information about the dormitories:
Self-organized accommodation:
If you choose to rent your own space, we can recommend the B'n'B hotel (two-bed rooms are available), City Hotel or "Gaestehaus Wilhelma".
More housing options can be found here.
If you have further questions concerning the self-organized accommodation, feel free to contact us.
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.
More information follow soon.