In this Online Course, you study various supply chain concepts and need to overcome current challenges in a business simulation game. By making practical choices for your company and reflecting on them on a theoretical level, you learn and experience first-hand how effective supply chain management works. You consider sustainability and climate risk management, as well as...

In this Online Course you gain insights into cutting-edge methods and processes of agile product innovation. You make use of virtual product design tools like CAD and implement rapid prototyping strategies. While analyzing and improving existing real-life products, you learn everything from market research to product life-cycle management. You even get the chance to apply...

This Summer School provides students with an introduction to German engineering and natural sciences as well as German language and culture. Topics include fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics, but also contemporary issues regarding sustainable mobility concepts, Industry 4.0 and bioprocess technology.

In this Summer School, you learn a lot about the economic, legal and political dimensions of the European Union. After an introduction of EU-history and -institutions, you debate current political questions. While you defend your perspective in a EU-role play, you become aware of the difficulties in decision-making processes. Together we visit the European Parliament in...

In this Summer School, you explore the energy efficiency of buildings on a micro-level, and consider districts on a macro-level. You learn about building performance simulation and methods for energy supply of buildings. Dive deeper into energy trading and power plant management. You master the fundamentals of modeling and simulation to carry out dynamic building...

In this Summer School, you explore innovative supply chain management concepts: Master the fundamentals of supply chain management and apply them in a business simulation game. Study the digitalization of supply chains and its potentials in theoretical as well as game-based lectures. In a case study with real but fun examples, you become aware of the important challenges.

This Summer School is all about engineering, controlling and programming robots. First you gain fundamental theoretical knowledge in robotics and then apply your skills in lab classes at RWTH Aachen University. You solve classical problems in robotics like localization and navigation and make use of simulations. Programming, path planning, trajectory planning, mapping and...

In this Summer School, you get to program a robot education cell in a team and make your robot compete! Master the main areas of robotics: robotic systems, kinematics and dynamics. Study the history of information theory, understand challenges and focus on practical examples of solving problems in modern communication technology. Plus, you learn about mechatronics and how to...

The Summer School provides students with an overview of RWTH Aachen’s research concerning Industry 4.0 and is headed by the Cluster of Excellence “Internet of Production". Currently important research topics are discussed from 15 different viewpoints. Aside from boosting your career, our Summer Schools provide you with an unforgettable opportunity for intercultural exchange....

In this Summer School you learn all about fundamentals in automation and simulation. The topic simulation features various exercises in a computer lab. You solve real world problems by applying software and acquire a solid understanding of methods used in mechanical engineering. During a lab tour, you gain an insight into the institute's research approaches. In the...

In this Summer School, you explore the fundamentals of automotive engineering, mobile propulsion and modern automotive technologies. You debate alternative and electrified vehicle propulsion systems, examine automated driving and work on a case study. You even get to meet a student formula team. They present their work on self-built race cars with alternative propulsion...