From choosing the research project that best fits your interest to navigating the application process, an initial conversation with the resarch abroad officer can go a long way to point you in the right direction.
As soon as you submit your application to Go Global, you will be contacted by the advisor with instructions for next steps. You can apply to Go Global well in advance of the deadline to get a headstart on the rest of your application.
As one of Europe’s top universities, Technical University of Munich (TUM) is dedicated to interdisciplinary education and research excellence. With strong ties to companies and scientific institutions across the Germany and the world, UBC students will have the opportunity to refine research skills while building their international network. During the Practical Research Experience Program (PREP) students will work on a research project under the supervision of a TUM faculty member gaining a deeper understanding of the German higher education and research landscape.
To learn more about the program and check out this year’s projects visit this page.
Architecture
Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering
Chemistry
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Informatics / Computer Science
Life Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Medicine
Sports and Health Sciences
Economics, Business and Management Studies
Be a student in good standing in any of the above faculties. You should be an undergraduate student in your 3rd or 4th year or a master student at the time of your arrival to TUM.
Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
TUM will assist successful participants in securing housing while participating in PREP. Students are responsible for paying for dorm-fees.
Students are responsible for the cost of travel and living associated with participating in this program, including program fees. For more information on the program and living costs while at TUM, please check out this page under Cost Estimates.
Students accepted into this program will be charged the Go Global fee once acceptance has been confirmed.
Value: Up to $2000 per term
Eligibility: All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award after acceptance into the program.
This award is automatically considered, and you don't need to apply.
The Go Global fee of $415 is applied to the student’s SSC account once accepted into a research abroad program has been confirmed by the student and partner university.
Students are eligible for a partial refund of their Go Global fee ($415 minus the administrative fee of $93.25) if withdrawing from the program due to extenuating circumstances or within 15 days of the deposit being posted. After 15 days, the fee is completely non-refundable. Exceptions may be determined at the discretion of Go Global.
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