International Summer University 2017 at Hochschule Darmstadt

Dear ITS Students,

Hochschule Darmstadt Universityof Applied Sciences (Germany) invited ITS students to join "International Summer University 2017 at Hochschule Darmstadt".

the International Summer University (ISU) 2017 at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences on “Energy Efficient and Smart Building Infrastructure Systems” is taking place from July 16 until August 12, 2017. The academic module, which is organized and to be taught by the vice dean and a professor from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, will focus on two main topics. The first part is on smart homes and will look at targets of building automation, such as comfort, efficiency and security/safety. Students will learn how to improve living comfort by building automation, how building automation can influence efficiency among the supply/consumer chain and simulate security and safety concepts. The second part on German Energiewende will focus on energy supply, energy distribution and energy consumption Among others, students will look into regenerative energy sources, conventional power generation and electrical supply networks. The module on smart building infrastructure systems will also contain a one-week academic excursion to Cologne. A detailed module description can be found at this link ModuleDescription_ISU2017_SmartBuildings

In addition, students will attend a German language class that is organized by the Language Center. Excursions to different cities in the state of Hessen and other leisure activities complement the program. For further information on the program, please have a look at the preliminary schedule which is also attached to this email. All other relevant information on the program can be found on our website: https://isu.h-da.de/

Upon successful completion of the four-week programme up to 9 ECTS credits will be granted. You can earn 6 ECTS credits for the academic seminars as well as 3 credits for the German language courses. 

Please check the schedule at this link ISU_Schedule_2017

Our target group are students from all over the world. A background in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Energy Management (Business) or related disciplines is recommended.

Program fee:
€1990 (Special price for ITS students €900)  – including 3-weeks tuition, field trips and excursions, accommodation in shared twin rooms in a hotel, health, accident and liability insurance, and social activities. The selected participants must cover another expenses including airfare ticket and visa.

For ITS students who interested with this program, please prepare your documents below :

1. Academic Transcript in English
2. Copy of Valid TOEFL (You must use ITS EFL Certificate)
3. Copy of Passport
4. Copy of ID Student
5. Application Form (Please download at this link 15521_Application_ISU  ( completed with signed & photos )

6. Short Motivation Letter in English. 

The motivation letter should be short but concise and you may refer to following aspects:

• Why are you interested to join the winter course at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences?
• What is your special interest in the subject?
• What added benefit do you expect to get by joining a short-term programme in Germany?
• How does the topic relate to your studies?
• What skills and knowledge do you have to successfully complete the programme?
• How do you prepare yourself for the programme?

7. Statement Letter (Please download from this link http://io.its.ac.id/short-programs-for-its/

Please submit all of your documents (soft copy in PDF format) to Mr. Wahyu at studyabroad@its.ac.id (email subject: Apply_SummerSchool_Darmstadt_Name_NRP) maximum on April 26, 2017 (23.59 WIB). However, you must bring the original statement letter (hard copy) in the interview process.

If you have questions about this program please ask Mr. Wahyu at studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject (ASK)SummerSchool_Darmstadt or come to find him at International Office.