Summer School | Artificial Intelligence in Production
During this Summer School, you will be introduced to tools, methods, and approaches of AI for image processing in quality inspection. Different use cases will be presented, followed by a discussion of various benefits and limits. During a practical hands-on session, students will learn how to train an AI algorithm. Additionally, several applications are shown, which allow comprehending of possible industrial scenarios.
The course covers algorithms of deep learning and explores their application to predict and prevent equipment failures, optimize maintenance schedules, and reduce downtime. Practical exercises and case studies provide students with an interactive experience in implementing predictive maintenance solutions using real-world datasets.
- Study format:
- Short Course | Summer School
- Duration:
- 2 weeks: August 6 - August 19, 2023
- Teaching:
- On campus
- Credit Points:
- 3 ECTS (about 75 hours)
- Course fees:
- 1,990 €
- Qualification:
- RWTH Aachen University Certificate
- Language:
- English
Friends & Peers Discount: Convince a friend to participate with you and you both get 15% off the program fee!
Explore Artificial Intelligence for image processing and language models
- Gain knowledge about various AI domains, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, enabling them to grasp the broader landscape of AI technologies and their applications
- Understand robots used in the industry for a variety of processes regarding robot-human interactions
- Acquire practical skills in AI development and implementation
- Master programming basics in Python
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence for image processing (quality inspection)
Artificial Intelligence for language models
Implementing AI as a predictive maintenance tool
Automation and robotics

Benefit from excellent teaching of RWTH Aachen University
Our Summer Schools are uniquely designed for international students who want to gain insights into German engineering, management, and innovation at RWTH Aachen University – one of Europe’s leading science and research institutions. Benefit from high-value academic content, excellent hands-on classes and a strong network of industry partners.
What makes RWTH Summer Schools special?

Excellent learning environment
Through the variety of lectures, tutorials, case studies, and lab work RWTH pursues an integrated learning approach, in which students are the active drivers of knowledge discovery and application.

Academic and social supporting program
Get in touch with both research and industry at institute, lab and company visits. Besides that, enjoy city trips, sing karaoke, and have a BBQ with the other interational students your age.

Comfortable stay in the historic city of Aachen
Benefit from an all-around comfortable stay. Besides the course, your accommodation, transportation ticket and catering is included so that you can fully focus on learning and enjoying your time.

Official RWTH certificate with credit points
Stand out in the global job market and boost your career with a certificate from one of the most highly recognized technical universities in Germany, Europe and worldwide.
Are you interested in Artificial Intelligence?
Every year we welcome students from all over the world. You can become part of our international student community if you are:
- at least 18 years old
- in your Bachelor's, Master's, in between or recently graduated
- proficient in the English language
It is beneficial if your study degree is related to this program.
Desirable is basic knowledge in the following areas: Lecture „Artificial Intelligence“ (or objective evidence of equivalent knowledge), interest in logic-based programming. Linux skills are beneficial.
What's in for you?
- 2 weeks RWTH classes
- Supporting program with social activities
- Comfortable stay including accommodation & meals
- RWTH Certificate with 3 Credit Points (ECTS)
- Highly international environment
Regular fee: 1,990 €
Friends & Peers: 1,690 €
Further Information & Downloads
If you want to learn more about all relevant processes and check our scholarship opportunities, make sure to read through our formalities page. Do you have any other questions? Feel free to get in touch with us via email.
This time in Aachen was plainly incredible! The lectures were very interesting, professors were knowledgeable and gave us many interesting insights of the studied technologies and their practical uses. The laboratories we visited were astonishing, really. Events were very thought trough and helped us connect among students and our mentors. Being able to stay with a group of people from all over the world is just amazing. We were an awesome and very fun group of friends, thank you to the whole Short Courses team!
Rodrigo Alonso Albertos, Spain | Summer School 2022