Kassel International Winter University: Environmental Engineering and Renewable Energy Resources

Language of Instruction

English

Minimum GPA

2.50

Term

Winter

 

Description

Imagine studying engineering in Germany! This unique English-language program features lectures by professors from Kassel University.  The seminar will focus on the important issues of climate policy and renewable energy resources, specifically: solar-thermal, wind energy, biomass, and photovoltaics. Visits to local German renewable energy sites and companies are built into the program. Workshops include field trips and hands-on project work. As part of the 3-credits earned for the course, students will be assigned a design project to work on when they return to Milwaukee that incorporates the topics of the course. Past projects include a solar photovoltaic website, renewable energy strategies for the Central Milwaukee Public Library and design of a solar self-sufficient zone for Bradford Beach vertical axis wind turbines.

Students live with German families and are provided with two meals a day.  In addition, UWM students will be partnered with Kassel students to increase the value of the experience. Don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity to earn academic credit while exploring one of Germany’s most attractive regions – the state of Hessen.

More information about the program is available on the Kassel IWU webpage.

 

Credits

3 undergraduate credits in Engineering (297/497)

 

Dates

• Informational session: Wednesday, September 23, 12 - 1:30pm, Location TBD
• Site-specific Orientation/ Pre-Departure Course: TBD
• December 29 - January 2: option Berlin New Year's Eve trip (200 Euro)
• January 2 - January 19: academic/ cultural program in Kassel

 

Eligibility

 

This program is open to degree-seeking UWM students only.  Preference will be given to UWM students.

 

 

 

Estimated Cost: $1,100 - $1,290 + 3 credits of tuition

Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants can be used for this program!

• Program fees are based on a realistic estimate of participants which may change if a minimum number of participants is not achieved. 
• Cost includes costs for UWM program leader, home stay accommodation with two meals per day, health insurance and cultural activitie
• Cost does not include 3 credits of UWM tuition, international airfare, some meals, personal spending money, trip/travel insurance or Berlin New Year's excursion*
• Fee differentials apply for non-WI residents.

*The CIE study abroad office found out on Sept. 15 that the Berlin New Year's Eve outing is not covered in the program fee as it was last year. Last year the state of Hessen included it as a special treat in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange. The Berlin trip will cost 200 euro and is payable upon arrival. The fee includes a bus to Berlin from Kassel, lodging in Berlin, cultural activities and dinner on New Year's Eve. 

 

 

Undergraduate Research Grant

 

UWM undergraduate students on this program are eligible to apply for a $1000 grant sponsored by the Center for International Education and the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information available on the grant website. 

 

WI Study Abroad Grant

Based on eligibility, students may apply for a WI Study Abroad Grant.  The award amount is up to $1000.

 

 

Application

 

This program is open to degree-seeking UWM students only. All applications must be received in the CIE study abroad office by October 15. 

 

 

Additional Information

 

 

Contact Information

For more information about this program, contact:

 

Sharon Kaempfer

Engineering Advisor

kaempfer@uwm.edu

Rachel McGraw

Study Abroad Coordinator

rmcgraw@uwm.edu

414-229-5182

 

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