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The UNITECH Programme 2020/2021
The
UNITECH Programme
     2020/2021
The university locations

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    1   Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg               5       Politecnico di Milano

    2   ETH Zurich                                                6       RWTH Aachen

    3   INSA Lyon                                                 7       Trinity College Dublin

    4   Loughborough University                                   8       UPC Barcelona
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The Structure

                                                       Current engineering studies
   Home University
                                                           Assessment Centre
                                                              Start-up Week

                           Continue engineering studies, add business studies during academic exchange
    Host University
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                                                             Mid-Term Week

                                                    Complete International Internship
  Corporate Partner
                                                      Work in a second language
                                                            End-of-Year event

   Home University                            Complete engineering degree requirements

      Graduation                     Explore employment opportunities with Corporate Partner

 Alumni Association                 Continue developing the network of professional possibilities

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UNITECH Alumni Association
UNITECH Alumni Association
After the UNITECH year, the student is encouraged to become a mem-                       On the local level, the UAA organizes various events in Local ­Chapters.
After the UNITECH year, the student is encouraged to become a mem-                     On the local level, the UAA organizes various events in Local Chapters.
ber of the UNITECH Alumni Association (UAA), which is a network of                       Meet each of the Local Chapter Coordinators at https://www.unitech-
ber of the UNITECH Alumni Association (UAA), which is a network of                     Meet each of the Local Chapter Coordinators at https://www.unitech-
young international engineering professionals who have taken part                        international.org/the-network/alumni/about-the-unitech-alumni-
young international engineering professionals who have taken part                      international.org/the-network/alumni/about-the-unitech-alumni-
in the UNITECH Programme. The association aims to preserve the                           association/organisation/uaa-council. Each Local Chapter Coordina-
in the UNITECH Programme. The association aims to preserve the                         association/organisation/uaa-council. Each Local Chapter Coordina-
UNITECH spirit and is responsible for liaising between its members,                      tor has experienced the UNITECH Programme and can answer a wide
UNITECH spirit and is responsible for liaising between its members,                    tor has experienced the UNITECH Programme and can answer a wide
UNITECH International Society and its Academic and Corporate Part-                       range of questions concerning the programme, the university and
UNITECH International Society and its Academic and Corporate Part-                     range of questions concerning the programme, the university and
ners. UAA puts together a rich programme of educational and social                       some other partner universities.
ners. UAA puts together a rich programme of educational and social                     some other partner universities.
events for its members. Please read more about the UAA:
events for its members. Please read more about the UAA:
https://www.unitech-international.org/the-network/alumni
https://www.unitech-international.org/the-network/alumni

Eligibility for the UNITECH Programme
Eligibility for the UNITECH Programme
Because of its high performance expectations, not everyone is eligi-                     English is the international business language and all UNITECH
Because of its high performance expectations, not everyone is eligi-                   participate in the UNITECH Programme.
ble to join the UNITECH Programme. The UNITECH Programme is only                         ­students are required to have a proficient knowledge of English
ble to join the UNITECH Programme. The UNITECH Programme is only                       English is the international business language and all UNITECH
available to full-time students of the UNITECH partner universities. As                   (spoken and written). At the different UNITECH partner universities
available to full-time students of the UNITECH partner universities. As                students are required to have a proficient knowledge of English
a UNITECH student you have to be enrolled at your home university                         and our Corporate Partners the level of knowledge of the local native
a UNITECH student you have to be enrolled at your home university                      (spoken and written). At the different UNITECH partner universities
and pay your tuition fee there. You do not have to pay a tuition fee at                   language required varies.
and pay your tuition fee there. You do not have to pay a tuition fee                   and our Corporate Partners the level of knowledge of the local native
your host university. Students from non-partner universities cannot
at your host university. Students from non-partner universities cannot                 language required varies.
participate in the UNITECH Programme.

Financial support by UNITECH
Financialaccepted
Students   support into
                   by UNITECH
                        the UNITECH Programme will receive a mobility will be 1’000 Euros. During the internship, UNITECH students will be
Students  accepted  intocosts
grant to cover travel    the UNITECH
                              related toProgramme  will receive
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                                                         exchange        will besated
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ity grant to cover travel costs  related to the academic  exchange  and  compensated    according to  the  practices
Joint Modules. The mobility grant for the UNITECH year 2019/2020 which should cover at least the living costs.        of the Corporate Partner
Joint Modules. The mobility grant for the UNITECH year 2020/2021 which should cover at least the living costs.
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The UNITECH Credit System 2019
                                         The UNITECH Credit System 2019

    UNITECH CREDITS
      UNITECH CREDITS(UTC)
                      (UTC)                                                  JointJoint   Modules
                                                                                    Modules  = 10 = 10
                                                                          Academic
                                                                       Academic        Exchange
                                                                                  Exchange   = 20 = 20
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                                                Additional    Credits            achieved from
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                      of internship)       freely  distributed    between            Management/Non-
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                                                                               and/or         Courses
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                                                                                   your Host university
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                                            can be obtained through               necessary,
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                      fulfilled and the student has obtained his/her
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                                                                                    Note:
                                                                              Academic     Management
                                                                                         Exchange
                       eligible to receive the UNITECH Fellowship
                     Once all UNITECHdiploma.
                                           Credit requirements are                  Credits
                                                                                     Credits from Home
                    fulfilled and the student has obtained his/her                 university cannot
                     home Masters (MSc) degree, the student is                      count towards
                                                                                  Academic Exchange
                     eligible to receive the UNITECH Fellowship
                                                                                        Credits
                                        diploma.
                                                                                August 2019

                                                                                     August 2019

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How to gain advantage?

Academic exchange
You gain academic advantage through spending at least one semes-                            support you in the administrative procedures such as enrolment and
ter at one of the UNITECH partner universities, living and studying                         study plan submission.
in a foreign-language area1, where you will extend your studies in                          If you have any questions concerning the alignment of studies abroad
engineering and be able to take additional management courses. The                          with your home curriculum, the Programme Director at your home
Local Coordinator at your home university is the main contact and can                       university is there to help you.

Internship
Your second area of advantage is the internship with a UNITECH ­­­Cor-                      are seen as a valuable short-term addition to a Corporate Partner’s
porate Partner company, and this is where you as a student can get                          talent resources. The internship placement, from the view of the stu-
a really good look at a specific company in which you may have an                           dent, is also in a foreign-language country in order to extend your
employment interest. Your exceptional qualities as a UNITECH ­student                       abilities to perform internationally.

Joint Modules
Each module is run and supported by an experienced coaching team                            The Mid-Term Week focuses on a set of case assignments provided by
drawn from our Corporate Partner network. During the UNITECH                                the Corporate Partners. Real issues are given to the student groups,
year you will attend the unique and specially designed UNITECH Joint                        with the Corporate Partners expecting, and receiving, real results that
Modules:                                                                                    are, in many cases, put into effect directly in the Corporate Partner’s
Start-Up Week is an intense growth period for you as UNITECH stu-                           operations or strategy.
dents as you come together for the first time – for a week of self-dis-                     At the end of the UNITECH year, you re-group after your time at
covery and business-skill building through exercises and discussion.                        ­exchange universities and internships with Corporate Partners. As
You enjoy close contact with Corporate Partners, who bring value                             you prepare to complete your academic studies, there are again
to this week through formal events, such as presentations on key                             ­formal and informal interactions with Corporate Partners woven into
themes and informal opportunities for in-depth discussion of cut-                             the ­final module, including interviews where Corporate Partners can
ting-edge topics. These interactions put Corporate Partners face to                           ­begin the formal process that leads to employment.
face with you – the talent of the future at a very influential stage of
your development.

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    Students at RWTH Aachen may not do an exchange at ETH Zurich, and vice versa.
    Students at Trinity College Dublin may not do an exchange at Loughborough University,
    and vice versa.

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Chalmers University of Technology
      Chalmers University of Technology, founded in 1829, is a private                  in the Gothenburg region such as SKF and all education is linked to
      institution
Chalmers           owned by
              University   of aTechnology
                                foundation located in Gothenburg on the west            excellent research. Chalmers can offer a safe and open-minded study
      coast  of Sweden.    The   university hosts
Chalmers University of Technology,                  13 departments
                                               founded    in 1829, is which   carry
                                                                        a private     lyenvironment     with attractive,
                                                                                         in the Gothenburg                spacious
                                                                                                                region such    as SKF study
                                                                                                                                       and allareas  and computer
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      out  research   and  teaching    mostly   within  engineering,
­institution owned by a foundation located in Gothenburg on the west   science  and     labs  which  are  accessible  at all  times.  Chalmers    has  two centrally
                                                                                      to e­ xcellent research. Chalmers can offer a safe and open-minded
      architecture   and it is  one  of  the largest  and  most
 coast of Sweden. The university hosts 13 departments which carry highly acclaimed      located
                                                                                      study       campuses with
                                                                                              environment    with attractive,
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                                                                                                                                 to the city centre.
                                                                                                                                         study  areasChalmers
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                                                                                                                                      Chalmers has suchtwo
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                                                                                                                                                            centrally
      students  is about  10´000   of which   about  30  percent  are
 ­architecture and it is one of the largest and most highly acclaimed international     based learning
                                                                                      located   campuses andwith
                                                                                                              project
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                                                                                                                                to the city      realistic
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                                                                                                                                                      Chalmers     has
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  ­universities   Chalmers   has in
                    technology     partnerships
                                      Scandinavia. with
                                                     Themajor
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                                                                 number ofmostly
                                                                           the ­ambition to use modern pedagogical techniques such as problem-
                                                                              stu-
dents is about 10´000 of which about 30 percent are international based learning and project based teamwork under realistic condi-
   WebsiteChalmers has partnerships with major industries most- tions.
students.
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   http://www.chalmers.se/en/Pages/default.aspx
   http://www.chalmers.se/en/education/student-mobility/Pages/default.aspx
Website
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   Participating departments
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    Biology and Biological Engineering               Electrical Engineering                          Physics
    Civil Engineering                                Industrial and Materials Science                Space, Earth and Environment
    Chemistrydepartments
Participating  and Chemical Engineering              Mathematical Sciences                           Technology Management and Economics
    Communication
  Biology            and Learning
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                          Engineering                Mechanics
                                                   Electrical    and Maritime Sciences
                                                              Engineering                           Physics
    Computer
  Civil        Science and Engineering
        Engineering                                  Microtechnology
                                                   Industrial           and Nanoscience
                                                               and Materials Science                Space, Earth and Environment
  Chemistry  and  Chemical
   Programme Director       Engineering
                                Local Coordinator  Mathematical    Sciences  Mechanics  and
                                                              UAA Local Chapter Coordinators        Technology Management and Economics
  Communication and Learning in Science            Maritime Sciences
   Lena Peterson                Ing-Britt Carlsson            Nicole Ascard
  Computer Science and Engineering                 Micro technology and Nanoscience
   T: +46 31 772 18 22          T: +46 31 772 11 78           E: uaa.lcc.sweden@unitech-international.org
   E: lenap@chalmers.se         E: ingcar@chalmers.se
Programme Director                            Local Coordinator                                   UAA Local Chapter Coordinators
Lena Peterson                                 Elisabeth Ericson                                   Nicole Ascard, Alexander Corin and
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                                              E: elier@chalmers.se  in the third year of the five-year engineering  programmes are eligible to
                                                                                                  E: uaa.lcc.sweden@unitech-international.org
                         apply to UNITECH.
                         Students from all engineering fields are welcome to apply.
      Information Event      1 and 3 of October 2018 (GD-hall in Physical Engineering building at 17:15)
    Are you currently studying at Chalmers University of Technology and would like to apply? Please note the following:
      Application deadline 15 of December 2018
    Requirements          Only students who are currently enrolled in the third year of the five-year engineering programmes are eligible to
      Assessment Centre apply31 of
                                toJanuary
                                   UNITECH.2019
                          Students from all engineering fields are welcome to apply.
    Information Event       30 of September and 3 of October 2019 (GD-hall at 17:15)
       Would you
    Application   like to do15
                deadline    your
                               of academic
                                  Decemberexchange
                                           2019     at Chalmers University of Technology? Please note the following:
      Requirements
    Assessment  Centre       30 BSc of Engineering
                                of January  2020 degree or equivalent at home university must be completed. Thesis work can´t be done at Chalmers.
      Course catalogue          https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/Pages/default.aspx
                              Select “Studies →Course information → Search course” or “Studies → Programme information → Search programme
    Would you like to do your You
                               academic   exchange
                                   can apply          at Chalmers
                                               for courses    markedUniversity
                                                                       with the of  Technology?
                                                                                  text “The coursePlease  note
                                                                                                    is open  forthe following:
                                                                                                                  exchange  students. Make sure to select
    Requirements           BSccourses
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                                                  right spor(study
                                                             equivalent   at home
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                                                                             Fall semester     must be
                                                                                            includes sp completed.
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                           Thesis  work
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                                                             Chalmers.
                                                                   different block schedules, to avoid collisions in the schedule.
    Course cataloguecourseshttps://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/Pages/default.aspx
      Management              UNITECH students are recommended to select management courses from the following MSc programmes:
                         Select “Studies →and
                             Management         Course   information
                                                   Economics           → Search course” or “Studies → Programme information → Search pro-
                                                               of Innovation
                         gramme”
                             QualityYou
                                     andcan    apply forManagement
                                           Operations      courses marked with the text “The course is open for exchange students. Make sure
                         to select
                             Supplycourses   from the right study period (sp). Fall semester includes sp 1 and 2, spring semester includes sp 3
                                     Chain Management
                         andUNITECH
                             4. You should
                                      studentsalsocan´t
                                                    select courses
                                                        select      fromfrom
                                                               courses    different block schedules,
                                                                              the following MSc/BSc to avoid collisions in the schedule.
                                                                                                     programmes:
                         Note: We can’t guarantee that you will be admitted to all courses you have applied for. Changes can be done until
                             MSc Entrepreneurship and Business Design
                         the month before the semester start.
                             MSc International Project Management
    Management courses UNITECH     students
                             MSc Design    andare   recommended
                                                Construction         to select
                                                                Project        management courses from the following MSc programmes:
                                                                        Management
                           Management      and  Economics    of Innovation
                             BSc Business Development and Entrepreneurship
                           Quality and Operations Management
      Teaching language     English at all MSc programmes
                           Supply Chain Management
      Academic year and
                         UNITECH students’ can’t select courses from the following MSc/BSc programmes:
      Examination periods https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/chalmersstudies/Pages/TheAcademicYear.aspx
                           MSc Entrepreneurship and Business Design
                           MSc International Project Management
                           MSc Design and Construction Project Management
                           BSc Business Development and Entrepreneurship
    Teaching language        English at all MSc programmes
    Academic year and        https://student.portal.chalmers.se/en/chalmersstudies/Pages/TheAcademicYear.aspx
    Examination periods

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ETH Zurich
   ETH Zurich has come to symbolise excellent education, groundbreaking professors teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering,
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sciences. ETH Zurich has more than 21’400 students from approxi- taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent
mately 120 countries, 4’200 of whom are doctoral candidates. More reputation of the institute.
   Website
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    Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG)                 Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC)
    Mechanical and Pr ess Engineering (D-MAVT)                             Physics (D-PHYS)
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                 departments                                               Computational Science and Engineering (part of D-MATH)
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   Programme
  Materials        Director
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   Mirko Meboldt                   Julia Wussler                                  Matthias Untergassmair, Carina Heuberger, Jay O`Nien
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Mirko Meboldt                                           Julia Wussler                                          Carina Heuberger and Jay O’Nien
T: +41 44 632 72 38                                     T: +41 44 632 21 41                                    E: uaa.lcc.switzerland@unitech-international.org
E: meboldtm@ethz.ch                                     E:  julia.wussler@akd.ethz.ch
      Are you currently studying at ETH Zurich and would like to apply? Please note the following:
     Requirements          UNITECH is designed for advanced students of the above mentioned study programmes/departments with aver-
                           age grades of at least 4.5 who are approaching completion of their studies. Students mostly participate during the
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                                                                                                         study programmes/departments                   at an
                                                                                                                                               with average
                           earlier or later  point in  your studies.  However,   exceptions   may  be  made  in well-founded  cases. Students
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                 deadline 219November   2019
                              January 2019
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                               February    1 pm
                                        2019
  Assessment Centre          20 February 2020

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    Requirements
  Requirements                ETH  Zurich  has  high  academic    requirements
                           ETH Zurich has high academic requirements and courses and  courses  areare
                                                                                                    intense  andand
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                                                                                                                     demanding.Incoming  students
                                                                                                                                    Incoming      must there-
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                              fore be  able  to perform   at a  high level and  be in good  standing   with respect to their  academic  achievement.
                           therefore be able to perform at a high level and be in good standing with respect to their academic achievement.           Further
                              - more, students
                           Furthermore,           mustmust
                                            students    havehave
                                                              completed    at least
                                                                    completed       two years
                                                                                 at least       of education
                                                                                          two years           at university
                                                                                                      of education          level when
                                                                                                                    at university  levelcoming to ETH Zurich.
                                                                                                                                         when coming   to ETH
                              Please
                           Zurich.  Please   noteonly
                                      note that    thatfew
                                                        onlyUNITECH     students
                                                               few UNITECH        can be can
                                                                               students   enrolled   at the Department
                                                                                               be enrolled               of Management
                                                                                                             at the Department             (D-MTEC)(D-MTEC)
                                                                                                                                  of Management     and that
                           andETH  Zurich
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                                     ETH Zurich             for natural
                                                    is well known        sciencessciences
                                                                     for natural   and engineering.     Please be
                                                                                            and engineering.      awarebethat
                                                                                                                Please         onlythat
                                                                                                                           aware    Master`s degree students
                                                                                                                                        only Master`s degree
                              with a BSc  in  science  or engineering    can apply  for the Department     of Management
                           students with a BSc in science or engineering can apply for the Department of Management (D-MTEC).(D-MTEC).
    Teaching
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                                                                                                                                                              are
                                taught    in English.   Some  study    programmes     also offer a few  courses  in English on advanced  BSc
                             taught in English. Some study programmes also offer courses in English on advanced BSc level. The language of   level. The language
                                of instruction
                             instruction           for each
                                             for each       individual
                                                        individual        course
                                                                     course   can can  be found
                                                                                   be found      in the
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                                                                                                     course     catalogue.
                                                                                                             catalogue.
    Course
  Course   catalogue
         catalogue              www.courses.ethz.ch
                             www.courses.ethz.ch
                                Please make sure to carefully read our study plan guidelines:
                             Please make sure to carefully read our study plan guidelines:
                                www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/main/education/non-degree/mobilitaet/PDF_englisch/study-plan-guidelines.pdf
                             www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/main/education/non-degree/mobilitaet/PDF_englisch/study-plan-guidelines.pdf
                                and to list at least 2/3 of your courses from one department. You will apply to this particular department of ETH Zurich
                             and  to iflist
                                and         at accepted
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                                                          of your    courses
                                                              no further       from onechanges
                                                                           department     department.    You will apply to this particular department of ETH
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                                                     students     with the workload.
                                                              are strongly recommended to take no more than 25 ECTS. 30 ECTS are possible
                             for one semester but you may have problems with the workload.
    Academic
  Academic   year
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                                                                                                                                                                    7
INSA Lyon
INSA Lyon
     INSA Lyon is one of France’s largest engineering graduate schools and INSA Lyon is a leader in science education, as well as a pioneer in terms
INSA Lyon is one of France’s largest engineering graduate schools and INSA Lyon is a leader in science education, as well as a pioneer in
     among the top 10 universities of Science and Technology in Europe.        of its policies concerning accessibility and diversity. INSA Lyon stands
among the top 10 universities of Science and Technology in Europe.          terms of its policies concerning accessibility and diversity. INSA Lyon
     INSA Lyon operates a fully integrated Education, Research and Inno- out from the crowd. For example, it is one of the few engineering
INSA Lyon operates a fully integrated Education, Research and Inno- stands out from the crowd. For example, it is one of the few engineer-
     vation approach. Since its creation in 1957, INSA Lyon included both schools that houses a High Level Sports Section (SSHN) recognised by
vation approach. Since its creation in 1957, INSA Lyon included both ing schools that houses a High Level Sports Section (SSHN) recognised
     international and human and social aspects in the curriculum of the Ministry for Sport.
international and human and social aspects in the curriculum of its by the Ministry for Sport.
     its engineers. In fact, equal importance is given to its international Other Specific unique sections are available on campus such as: Plastic
engineers. In fact, equal importance is given to its international re- Other Specific unique sections are available on campus such as: Plas-
     relations and openness as to the quality of its education and research. Arts Studies, Dance Studies, Music Studies and Theatre Studies.
lations and openness as to the quality of its education and research. tic Arts Studies, Dance Studies, Music Studies and Theatre Studies.
     The international arena has been an essential area for development It graduates over 800 engineers each year in 9 fields of specialization.
The international arena has been an essential area for development It graduates over 800 engineers each year in 9 fields of specialization.
     notably through numerous educational and research partnerships: 200
notably through numerous educational and research partnerships:
     partner universities, 75% students study abroad, 30% foreign students
200 partner universities, 75% students study abroad, 30% foreign stu-
     on the campus and 10 foreign languages taught at INSA Lyon.
dents on the campus and 10 foreign languages taught at INSA Lyon.

    Top quality training in engineering (5-year program after Bac/A-levels) in 9 specializations
      post Master’s
Top quality training programs   accredited
                      in engineering       byprogram
                                     (5-year the “Conférence  des GrandesinEcoles”
                                                      after Bac/A-levels)    9 specializations
      11 Master’s  of Science programs
  post Master’s programs accredited by the “Conférence des Grandes Ecoles”
      8 doctoral
  9 Master’s     schools programs
              of Science
      22 research
  8 doctoral       Laboratories
             schools
  23 research Laboratories
    Website
    http://www.insa-lyon.fr/
Website
    http://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/unitech
http://www.insa-lyon.fr/
http://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/unitech
    Participating Schools/Departments
       All INSA Lyon departments
Participating Schools/Departments
  AllINSA
      INSALyon
             Lyondoesn’t have a Management department, only a few lectures are available in that domain.
                  departments
     Therefore it is not possible to complete the semester requirements only with management courses.
INSA Lyon doesn’t have a Management department, only a few lectures are available in that domain.
Therefore it is not possible to complete the semester requirements only with management courses.
     Regular Courses:
     https://exchange-student.insa-lyon.fr/
Registering for Courses taught in English and Regular Courses:
     Registering for Courses taught in English:
https://exchange-student.insa-lyon.fr/
     https://exchange-student.insa-lyon.fr/
Flyer PDF available for most of the lectures in English at INSA Lyon:
     Flyer PDF available for all the lectures in English at INSA:
https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/courses-taught-english
     https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/courses-taught-english
Programme Director                                  Local Coordinator                               UAA Local Chapter Information
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    Programme     Director                          Thalia DARNANVILLE
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    E: dri@insa-lyon.fr               E: unitech@insa-lyon.fr

    Are you currently studying at INSA Lyon University and would like to apply? Please note the following:
        Are you currently studying at INSA Lyon University and would like to apply? Please note the following:
    Requirements            Students of 3rd and 4th year can apply to participate in UNITECH Programme during the 4th or 5th year.
        Requirements            Students
                            Excellent     of 3rd and
                                      academic   and 4th year can
                                                     linguistic    apply
                                                                level     to participate
                                                                      is compulsory   to in UNITECH
                                                                                          apply      Programme
                                                                                                to UNITECH     during the 4th or 5th year.
                                                                                                           Programme
                                Excellent academic and linguistic level is compulsory to apply to UNITECH Programme
    Information event       14 – 17 October and November 2019
        Information event       08 – 12 October and November 2018
    Application deadline 6 January 2020
        Application deadline 07 January 2019
    Assessment Centre       6 February 2020
        Assessment Centre       07 February 2019

    Would you like to do your academic exchange at INSA Lyon University? Please note the following:
    Requirements          Excellent
       Would you like to do           academic
                            your academic        level is at
                                              exchange    compulsory
                                                             INSA Lyon to  apply to INSA
                                                                        University?       Lyon.
                                                                                     Please note the following:
    Language
       Requirements       French,   Level academic
                               Excellent  B1 (according
                                                     level to the CECR “Cadre
                                                           is compulsory        européen
                                                                           to apply to INSAcommun
                                                                                            Lyon. de référence”) strongly recommended Students
                          must fulfill specific English and/or French language requirements according to the chosen study scheme
       Language                French, Level B1 (according to the CECR “Cadre européen commun de référence”) strongly recommended Students
    Course catalogue      https://exchange-student.insa-lyon.fr/
                               must fulfill specific English and/or French language requirements according to the chosen study scheme
                          https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/courses-taught-english
       Course catalogue        https://exchange-student.insa-lyon.fr/
    Teaching language     French   and English depending on the lectures
                               https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/courses-taught-english
    Academic  year
       Teaching  language FirstFrench
                                semester:    mid September
                                       and English   depending to on
                                                                  end  oflectures
                                                                     the  January
                          Second semester: February to end of June (Note that the departments: “Industrial Engineering=GI” and
       Academic year           First semester: mid September to end of January
                          “Energy and Environment Engineering=GEN” can’t receive students during the spring semester -S2-)
                               Second semester: February to end of June (Note that the departments: “Industrial Engineering=GI” and “Energy and
    Examination periods January     and JuneEngineering=GEN” can’t receive students during the spring semester -S2-)
                               Environment
        Examination periods     January and June
8
Loughborough University
    In 1909 a small
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   Website
   http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/study-options/study-abroad/
Website
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/overseas-exchange/unitech/
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/?external
   Participating departments
    Chemical Engineering                 Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
    Architecture, Building and           Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Participating  departments
    Civil Engineering Materials
  Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering                    Civil Engineering, within the School of Architecture,
  Department of Chemical Engineering                                       Building and Civil Engineering
  Department of Materials                                                  School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
   Note: The School of Business and Economics is NOT a participating School.
   Further information about the participating Schools/Departments can be found at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/.
Note: The School of Business and Economics is NOT a participating School.

   Programme
Programme        Director
              Director                                Local Coordinator
                                                               Local Coordinator                         UAA Local Chapter Coordinators
                                                                                                                             UAA Local Chapter Coordinators
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                                                               Lindsay Hendricks                         Matthew Davies Kaye Mathies and Sammy O’Connor-Balsillie
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   Are you currently studying at Loughborough University and would like to apply? Please note the following:
   Requirements           Students must be enrolled on one of the applicable MEng programme pathways. You will need to talk to your
     Are you currently studying at Loughborough
                          UNITECH                University
                                   Programme Director       andLocal
                                                       and/or   would like to apply?
                                                                     Coordinator for Please  note
                                                                                     eligibility in the  following:
                                                                                                     relation to your programme. Students
      Requirements                   Students
                                  from          will be enrolled
                                        all Engineering          in the
                                                         Schools are    penultimate
                                                                     welcome         or final year of MEng programmes. You will need to talk to your
                                                                               to apply.
   Information event                 UNITECH   Programme    director and/or local coordinator
                                  A UNITECH information event will be run in October 2019.    for eligibility in relation to your programme. Students from
                                     all Engineering Schools are welcome to apply.
   Application deadline           January 10, 2020
      Information event              UNITECH events will be run in each school please look out for e-mails and publicity or get in touch with the Lough-
   Assessment Centre              February 25, 2020
                                     borough contacts on this page.
      Application deadline            February 8, 2019
     Assessment
   Would you likeCentre
                  to do yourFebruary
                             academic26,exchange
                                         2019    at Loughborough University? Please note the following:
   Course catalogue               Please, first read the guidance notes on coming to Loughborough University to complete your study exchange
                                  within the UNITECH programme: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/overseas-exchange/unitech/
                          Information about the current courses (2019/2020) can be obtained at the Catalogue of Modules website:
      Would you like to dohttp://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5015.main
                           your academic exchange at Loughborough University?  Please
                                                                       by clicking    noterelevant
                                                                                   on the  the following:
                                                                                                   participating department.
     Courselanguage
   Teaching catalogue                Information about the current courses (2018/2019) can be obtained at the Catalogue of Modules website:
                                  English
                                     http://lucas.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5015.main by clicking on the relevant participating department. Please use this
   Academic year                  https://www.lboro.ac.uk/students/welcome/when-you-get-here/term-dates/
                                     information when creating your preliminary study plan in the UNITECH questionnaire.
      Teaching language              English
      Academic year                  http://www.lboro.ac.uk/students/welcome/your-first-days/term-dates
                                     http://www.lboro.ac.uk/students/handbook/exams

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Politecnico di Milano
    The Politecnico di Milano is one of the most outstanding technical innovative programs at all levels within its schools of Engineering,
Politecnico di Milano
    Universities in Europe. Founded in 1863, in many disciplines, it is Architecture and Design. Thanks to a strong internationalization
The Politecnico di Milano is one of the most outstanding technical at all levels within its schools of Engineering, Architecture and De-
    regarded as a leading research institution worldwide. Nowadays, policy, many programs are taught entirely in English, attracting an
Universities in Europe. Founded in 1863, in many disciplines, it is sign. Thanks to a strong internationalization policy, many programs
    it covers the 17th position in the QS ranking for Engineering and ever-increasing number of talented foreign students, which now form
regarded as a leading research institution worldwide. Nowadays, it are taught entirely in English, attracting an ever-increasing number of
    Technical universities worldwide, fulfilling and surpassing the a diverse community from more than 100 different countries. Inter
covers the 16th position in the QS ranking for Engineering and Techni- talented foreign students, which now form a diverse community from
    founders’ expectations. With over 44.000 students enrolled in the and multidisciplinarity are fostered throughout the academic path,
cal universities worldwide, fulfilling and surpassing the founders’ ex- more than 100 different countries. Inter and multidisciplinarity are
    a.y. 2017/2018 (among which more than 7.000 are foreign students), and it is the methodological approach of the Ph.D. School and the
pectations. With over 45.000 students enrolled in the a.y. 2018/2019 fostered throughout the academic path, and it is the methodological
    Politecnico di Milano has three main campuses located in Milan ASP (Alta Scuola Politecnica), a school for young talents from all over
(among which almost 7.000 are foreign students), Politecnico di Mi- approach of the Ph.D. School and the ASP (Alta Scuola Politecnica), a
    (Milano Leonardo and Milano Bovisa), the heart of fashion and design the world, who develop their skills in a teamwork context to pursue
lano has three main campuses located in Milan (Milano Leonardo and school for young talents from all over the world, who develop their
    industries and the venue of Expo 2015, and five more premises around complex innovation projects. Students are offered also focused and
Milano Bovisa), the heart of fashion and design industries and the skills in a teamwork context to pursue complex innovation projects.
    the Lombardy region. In 1987 a territorial diffusion process of the personalized career services, from in-class and online meetings with
venue of Expo 2015, and five more premises around the Lombardy Students are offered also focused and personalized career services,
    university began, the Politecnico Network, which led to the opening companies, to workshops on soft skills and the job market, along with
region. In 1987 a territorial diffusion process of the university began, from in-class and online meetings with companies, to workshops on
    of the regional campuses of Como (1987) and Lecco (1989), and announcements and guidance for international careers. Teaching
the Politecnico Network, which led to the opening of the regional soft skills and the job market, along with announcements and guid-
    regional facilities in Cremona (1991), Mantova (1994) and Piacenza is increasingly related to research, a key commitment that enables
campuses of Como (1987) and Lecco (1989), and regional facilities ance for international careers. Teaching is increasingly related to re-
    (1997), with the aim of establishing a more direct relationship with to achieve results of high international standards, while creating
in Cremona (1991), Mantova (1994) and Piacenza (1997), with the search, a key commitment that enables to achieve results of high
    the students and interacting with the community’s local businesses. connections with the business world. Strategic research is carried
aim of establishing a more direct relationship with the students and international standards, while creating connections with the business
    Many important scientists and architects studied and taught here, out mainly in the fields of energy, transport, planning, management,
interacting with the community’s local businesses. Many important world. Strategic research is carried out mainly in the fields of energy,
    among them Achille Castiglioni, Gió Ponti, Renzo Piano and Aldo Rossi, design, mathematics and natural and applied sciences, ICT, built
scientists and architects studied and taught here, among them Achille transport, planning, management, design, mathematics and natural
    both Pritzker Prize in 1990 and 1998 respectively, and Giulio Natta, environment, cultural heritage, with more than 130 laboratories,
Castiglioni, Gió Ponti, Renzo Piano and Aldo Rossi, both Pritzker Prize and applied sciences, ICT, built environment, cultural heritage, with
    Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963. The Politecnico di Milano offers among which a Wind Tunnel and a Crash Test center.
in 1990 and 1998 respectively, and Giulio Natta, Nobel Prize in Chem- more than 130 laboratories, among which a Wind Tunnel and a Crash
istry in 1963. The Politecnico di Milano offers innovative programs Test center.
    Website
    http://www.polinternational.polimi.it/
Website
    http://www.polinternational.polimi.it/exchange/unitech/
https://www.polimi.it/en/
https://www.polimi.it/en/exchange-students-incoming/unitech/
    Participating departments
      All BSc and MSc engineering programs offered by the Schools of Engineering
Participating departments
  All BSc and MSc engineering programs offered by the Schools of Engineering
    Programme Director                 Local Coordinator                    UAA Local Chapter Coordinator
    Alessandro Brun                    Francesca Fogal                      Marco Casiraghi
    T: +39 02 Director
Programme      2399 2799               T: +39 02 2399  9763
                                                   Local Coordinator        E: uaa.lcc.italy@unitech-international.org
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    E: alessandro.brun@polimi.it
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                                                   Francesca Fogal                                 Marco Casiraghi
T: +39 02 2399 2799                                T: +39 02 2399 9763                             E: uaa.lcc.italy@unitech-international.org
E: alessandro.brun@polimi.it                       E: Francesca.Fogal@polimi.it

        Are you currently studying at Politecnico di Milano and would like to apply? Please note the following:
       Requirements           Only Engineering student enrolled in their 3rd year of the Laurea or in their Laurea Magistrale can apply.
     Are you currently studying
                              A at Politecnico
                                balanced       di Milanocurriculum
                                          non-academic   and wouldinlike  to apply?
                                                                      addition        Please note
                                                                                to academic        the following:
                                                                                             excellence  and a good knowledge of English.
     Requirements
       Information event    Only Engineering
                               November       student
                                          15, 2018      enrolled
                                                    at 17.15 AulainBL.27.02,
                                                                    their 3rdBovisa
                                                                              year of the Laurea or in their Laurea Magistrale can apply.
                                                                                    Campus
                            A balanced
                               Novembernon-academic     curriculum
                                          22 2018 at 17.15  Aula DeinDonato,
                                                                       addition to academic
                                                                              Leonardo       excellence and a good knowledge of English.
                                                                                        Campus
     Information  event     November   5, 2019
        Application deadline 23 January 2019    at 17.00  Aula De  Donato,  Leonardo   Campus
        Assessment Centre November     12 2019
                               15 February 2019at 17.00 Aula L.0.5., Bovisa Campus
     Application deadline     14 January 2020
     Assessment Centre        14 February 2020

       Would you like to do your academic exchange at Politecnico di Milano? Please note the following:
     Would  you like to do yourSuggested
       Requirements              academicbasic
                                            exchange    at Politecnico
                                                  knowledge             di Milano?
                                                              of the Italian        Please
                                                                             language       note
                                                                                      in case the the following:
                                                                                                  student  is interested in classes taught in Italian.
     Requirements
       Teaching language Suggested
                               Italian atbasic knowledge
                                          the BSc  programsof the Italian language in case the student is interested in classes taught in Italian.
     Teaching language         Italian
                            Italian at and  English
                                       the BSc      at the MSc programs (36 programs out of 40 at Master level are in English)
                                                programs
       Course catalogue     Italian and English at the MSc programs (41programs out of 44 at Master level are in English)
                               https://www.polimi.it/en/programmes/
     Course catalogue
       Academic  year     https://www.polimi.it/en/programmes/laurea-magistrale-equivalent-to-master-of-science/
                             First Semester: Mid-September 2019 to Mid December 2019
     Academic year           Second
                          First      Semester:Mid-September
                                Semester:      Last week of February
                                                               2020 to2020
                                                                        MidtoDecember
                                                                               the first week
                                                                                           2020of June 2020
                          Second   Semester:  Last week
       Examination periods First examination period:     of February  2021  to the   first week
                                                             Mid-January to Mid-February 2020    of June 2021
                             Second
     Examination periods First       examination
                                examination       period: Mid-January
                                             period:         Mid-June 2020   to last week of2021
                                                                         to Mid-February       July 2020
                             Additional
                          Second        examination
                                   examination       period:Mid-June
                                               period:       Last week2021
                                                                       of August
                                                                            to lasttoweek
                                                                                       Mid-September
                                                                                            of July 20212020
                          Additional examination period: Last week of August to Mid-September 2021

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   T: +49 241 80 23400                                T: +49 241 80 90686     Charlotte Bäumler
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T: +49 (0)241 80-94607                                    Birgit Thun-Vié                       Saskia Adam
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     Are you currently studying at RWTH Aachen and interested in making application to the programme? Please note the following:
     Requirements          Students at the end of their bachelor / beginning of their master can be admitted. (A master degree from the home
                           university is required in order to pursue UNITECH graduation.)
  Are you currently studying at RWTH Aachen and interested in making application to the programme? Please note the following:
    Information event      11 November 2018 (13:00 – 14:30, Humboldt-Haus)
  Requirements            Students at the end of their bachelor / beginning of their master can be admitted.
    Application deadline 10 December 2018
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    Assessment Centre      05 February 2019
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