Academic Content & Certificates
Course Outline
*Please note that it may come to slight changes of the academic content in case of a digital conduction of the program. Click here for current status of planning.
Academic Staff
The Institute of General Mechanics (IAM) conducts the academic content. The simulation part covers two weeks of lectures and extensive project work whereas the automation part covers one week of lectures.
Full Description of Modules
The Summer School is divided into automation and simulation lectures:
The Summer School covers the fundamentals used in automation and simulation. In hands-on exercises and computer lab lectures, students solve real world problems using industry standard and open source software. As a result, methods used in mechanical engineering are tried, tested and acquired, enabling students to better use their skill set in the interdisciplinary engineering world.
Final Exam
At the end of the program, students will take part in a written final exam or final presentation over the course. Upon successful completion, you will receive an Executive Certificate from RWTH Aachen University stating your final grade of the course.
Certificate and Workload
Certificate of Participation
At the end of the Summer School program, you will receive a Certificate of Participation together with a Certificate Supplement from RWTH Aachen University, stating the workload and the academic content of the Summer School.
Executive Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Summer School, you will furthermore receive an Executive Certificate and a Certificate of Performance from RWTH Aachen University, stating the final grade.
Credits & Workload
Have a look here at the workload of our Summer Schools:
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2-week programs
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about 60 hours |
2 ECTS credits can be awarded |
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3-week programs:
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about 90 hours |
3 ECTS credits can be awarded |
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4-week programs:
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about 120 hours |
4 ECTS credits can be awarded |
Please note:
Ultimately it is up to your home institution as to how many credits may be awarded. For details, please speak to your home institution’s Study Abroad Adviser!
