OpenFieldRWTH Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP International)
Ten-week structured summer research internship program in RWTH Aachen laboratories, providing international undergraduate scholars with direct research project mentorship.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in good standing at a recognized university with cumulative GPA equivalent to 3.2/4.0+.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English language skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research motivation and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Letter of recommendation from home university professor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded summer internship: €2,000 living bursary plus comprehensive German language and cultural immersion program
- Application fee
- Free application via UROP portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual international summer placement application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official RWTH Aachen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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