Technische Universität Darmstadt - International Research Experience Summer Program

Program dates: 10 - 12 weeks from May - August

The International Research Experience Program (IREP) offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge research projects in many departments at Technische Universität Darmstadt, one of the leading universities of technology in Germany. As one of the leading engineering universities in Germany, TU Darmstadt is ranked No. 1 in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science and has an excellent reputation in Social Sciences, Architecture, Natural Sciences, Civil Engineering and the Humanities.

The aim of the program is to allow students to actively participate in ongoing research at TU Darmstadt while acquiring an insight in research techniques and methods in their field. Students may apply to an ongoing project or propose a project. Participating students are well-supported and supervised by faculty and academic staff in the hosting departments at Technische Universität Darmstadt. 

For more information about the program and to access the list of projects available please visit this website.

• Meet the Go Global eligibility requirements

• UBC undergraduate or graduate students from any faculty are eligible to apply

• Undergraduate students must have completed 3 years of study

• Have an academic average between 73% - 80%

• Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website

• UBC students in good standing in their 3rd or 4th year in any faculty.

Housing is arranged through TU Darmstadt and is typically off-campus. Students are expected to pay for housing during the program.

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.

• To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses).
• If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term. 

This award is automatically considered, and you don't need to apply.

If you are accepted by a host university for a structured research program, you will be asked to confirm you participation in the program and you will be charged the Go Global fee of $415. The fee will be posted to your SSC account following confirmation of your acceptance. Go Global will contact you with complete information on how to pay the fee.

You will not be able to make payment in-person at Brock Hall (Vancouver), University Centre (Okanagan), the Go Global office or your financial institution. You cannot pay this fee directly through your financial institution’s online banking interface as payments made through this method will only be counted towards your tuition and your Go Global fee will remain unpaid.

Students who withdraw from a research abroad program due to extenuating circumstances or within 15 days of the fee being posted are eligble for a fee adjustment from $415 to $93.25.  

If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition (mental or physical) which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, you can contact the following offices and meet with an Accessibility Advisor before the start of the program:

The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver) 604 822-5844

Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan) 250 807-8053