The Aachen program, developed in 1982, is designed primarily for Mechanical Engineering students, but virtually any engineering major can participate with the approval of their respective department. In recent years, some students have stayed for the summer and worked on an internship at a European facility of a major US corporation. A second option is available for MSU engineering students proficient in German.
Students attend RWTH for a full year of study and research.
All classes are conducted in German and industrial internships may be available at the conclusion of this study period.