INTAP

Exchange students INTAP

What is INTAP?

INTAP stands for “International Automotive Engineering Program” and is an attractive exchange program for students from partner universities of the University of Applied Sciences. It aims at giving an overview over methods and topics in Automotive Engineering both through theory (classroom courses) and practise (laboratories, field trips to companies). Characteristics of INTAP are:

• You join specially designed classes outside the regular University of Applied Sciences study program, i.e.
• The academic calendar has been adjusted to international standards (September – December).
• Language of teaching is English.
• Students come from all over the world, such as Mexico, China, USA which creates a real international atmosphere and enables you to learn not only about German engineering but also from other cultures.
• You may choose 3 – 5 engineering classes out of the following list. Two mandatory classes, German language and German History & Culture, as well as orientation weeks at the beginning, top off the program helping you to communicate in everyday life and to get a good insight into German culture.
• The program takes place once a year starting on 1st September.
• As the number of participants is limited, a special agreement between the University of Applied Sciences and your home university is necessary.

Which courses are offered?

• Fluid Mechanics
• Finite Elements Methods
• Feedback Control
• Fatigue Analysis
• Computer Simulation
• German Language
• Germany within Europe with field trips
• Departmental Field Trips

Detailed course descriptions can be found under this link.

What options do I have?

Depending on the duration of your stay, your fields of interest, academic needs and your home university, the following options are available for you:

INTAP: 4-months study program from 1 September until end of December

INTAP PLUS: full year program comprising 4 months studies from September until December followed by an internship in industry

Academic calendar:

INTAP PLUS students can do their internship at any time between January and August (as agreed with the company)

10 Reasons to join the program:

* Study in English- live in Germany. Enjoy the experience of studying abroad without failing because of the language barrier.
* Transfer credits back home (INTAP courses have been pre-approved at most partner universities) without paying extra tuition at the .
* Enhance your career chances through studies based on practical experience and focused on the needs of automotive industry.
* Take advantage from staying in Germany's automobile region no. 1 and University of Applied Sciences´s cooperation with industry.
* Study at a University of Applied Sciences with an excellent reputation worldwide and learn in state-of-the-art laboratories.
* Enjoy an informal and international atmosphere in seminar style classes through an excellent teacher-student-ratio and small multinational groups of approx. 10-15 students.
* Make new friends from all over the world and have fun.
* Take the challenge of new experiences, become independent and self-confident and learn from other cultures.
* Benefit from a well-organized program and motivated staff to support you.
* Feel safe and comfortable in the medieval town of Esslingen with just 90,000 inhabitants. At the same time being located close to the regional capital Stuttgart with excellent links to Black Forest, Munich, Lake Constance, France, Switzerland and many other places in Germany and Europe.

How can I apply for INTAP?

INTAP is open for students from partner universities of the University of Applied Sciences who are nominated by their home university for the exchange program, have sufficient command of the English language and at least 3 semesters background in engineering (preferably Mechanical or Automotive Engineering).

Further information about the program, application procedure, application forms etc. are available from the International Office/Coordinator of your home university. If you are not sure who your coordinator is, please contact:

University of Applied Sciences- International Office

E-mail: Monika.Zellner@hs-esslingen.de

Phone: +49-711-397-3116
Fax: +49-711-397-3081

Application deadlines: 30 May for winter semester

Note: Applications must be sent through the coordinator of your university!

You find application forms and INTAP flyer by using this link.

Your contact person is Monika Zellner.