Engineering and German Program
The Engineering and German program (EGP) is jointly sponsored by the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Department of Germanic Studies in the 
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Its purpose is to promote technology, language and cultural development for students interested in these areas. Students in the five year program complete coursework in both Engineering and German to earn two degrees, a B.S. in Engineering and a B.A. in German. A highlight of the program is the fourth year. Students spend two semesters in Germany completing one semester of coursework followed by a semester long internship in German industry or a university laboratory.
The Engineering and German program is for highly motivated students with strong high school or college grades who are willing to embark on an exciting and challenging endeavor.
Benefits of the Program:
- Gain engineering work experience in a German company or university laboratory
- Gain language proficiency in German
- Increase your marketability to employers
- Earn a higher starting salary
- Increase your competence in the global market place
- Improve your communication skills and capability to function in a multicultural environment
- Experience German culture
- Take advantage of the excellent engineering education in Germany
Course Requirements
The requirements include engineering and science courses, the general education courses required for all students at the University of Maryland, and German courses in language, culture and literature. Earning two degrees requires a minimum of 150 credits. Students participating in the Engineering and German program will complete a dual degree form outlining all course requirements for each degree. Sample EGP curriculum for each engineering major is provided below. The final course requirements will be determined in consultation with your faculty advisors in both Engineering and German.
Aerospace Engineering/German (xls)
Bioengineering/German (xls)
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/German (xls)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (Envir)/German (xls)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (Infrastructure)/German (xls)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (Transport & Engr Mgmt)/German (xls)
Computer Engineering/German (xls)
Electrical Engineering/German (xls)
Fire Protection Engineering/German (xls)
Materials Science & Engineering/German (xls)
Mechanical Engineering/German (xls)
The German Experience
Our German partner institution for the Engineering and German Program is the Hochschule Mannheim – University of Applied Sciences. Students will spend the fall semester of their fourth year enrolled in coursework at the Hochschule Mannheim. The coursework to be completed will be determined in consultation with the faculty advisors in both majors.
In the spring semester of the fourth year, students will complete a paid internship in German industry or a university laboratory. The internship experience will yield internship credits toward the German degree.
Costs
Students pay their regular University of Maryland tuition for each semester except the internship semester. For the internship semester, students will pay a program fee. Internships are paid and provide a stipend that will cover room and board during this period. Airfare, personal and miscellaneous expenses are not included.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Most UM, Federal and engineering scholarships and financial aid may be used for the program. Additional scholarships for program participants may also be available.
The Baden-Württenburg Scholarship is to promote the international exchange of qualified German and non-German students. Contact Dr. Gabriele Strauch in the Department of Germanic Studies for more information and the application.
Contacts
Ms. Jane Fines
Director, Undergraduate Recruitment & Special Programs
A. James Clark School of Engineering
1124 Glenn L. Martin Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-3011
Phone: (301) 405-3857
e-mail: jfines@umd.edu
Dr. Gabriele Strauch
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director
Department of Germanic Studies
School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
3225 Jimenez Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone:(301) 405-4104
email: gstrauch@umd.edu
