USA

Only for students on the Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering ATLANTIS programme

Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon, on the West Coast of the United States. The university is known for its excellent programmes in engineering and marine research. With a strong focus on hands-on experience and interdisciplinary research, the university also offers a lively campus community. Because of the campus's location in Corvallis, students have access to the region's breathtaking natural surroundings and a large variety of outdoor activities.

• ATLANTIS website
• OSU website
• Student testimonial 2023 (in German)
• Student testimonial 2022 (1) (in German)
• Student testimonial 2022 (2) (in German)

For more information, please contact your academic department.

For students of computer science and related subjects only

With its strong international orientation and close ties to the industrial and technology sectors, the University of Washington in Seattle is the ideal place for students who want to learn in a dynamic, innovative environment. Located in Seattle, Washington, on the West Coast of the United States, the campus allows students to balance academic study with enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings in their free time.

• Website
• Fact Sheet
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information for international students
• Student testimonials:
• Student testimonial 2024 (in German)
• Student testimonial 2023 (2) (in German)
• Student testimonial 2023 (1) (in German)
• Student testimonial 2018 (in German)
• Student testimonial 2022 (in German)​​​​​​​

Application checklist (in German)

Applicants should have an average grade of 2.0 or better (German grading scale)

Bachelor's/undergraduate students

• Estimated living expenses
• Information for successful applicants (in German)

Master's/graduate students

• Estimated living expenses
• Information for successful applicants (in German)
• Application for graduate study (after being selected and nominated by the International Office)

Only for students completing a research internship in materials science (INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials)

University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is located directly on the Pacific Coast, offering students an inspiring learning environment. UCSB is set apart by innovative research, its strong international community and lively student life. The proximity to the ocean and Santa Barbara's relaxed atmosphere make studying here particularly enticing.

• INM website
• UCSB website
• Student testimonials
• Student testimonial 2014 (1) (in German)
• Student testimonial 2014 (2) (in German)
• Student testimonial 2016 (1) (in German)
• Student testimonial 2016 (2) (in German)

How to apply (in German)

Only for students of economics working towards a Master of Business Administration or students of computer science working towards a Master of Science in Computer Science

The University of Wisconsin - River Falls is a small university in the northern United States. The small student population of less than 5000 students makes the student community even more close-knit. University of Wisconsin - River Falls not only offers a broad range of academic subjects, but also a variety of sports and student associations.

• Website

• How to apply
  Interested students can find detailed information on the programme as well as on the applicable tuition fees from the office of Professor Knobloch, who serves as the adviser for the cooperation with UWRF.