In the long run, zero emission flights, including the wider mobility sector, are the current priority and require enormous research and development activities which can by no means be limited to classical aerospace disciplines. Instead, they require new interdisciplinary approaches, methods and teams covering all aspects from aerospace as well as areas such as materials and structures, chemistry, electrical engineering or even economics and social sciences.
Of course, this all starts with an up to date insight in the most current state of the art in aviation. In our Summer School course, you can acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical project experience in the field to address these grand challenges, and to connect with fellow students from different countries.
The programme is divided into two parts: The basic knowledge about methods and technologies will be given in lectures held by professors from the partner universities TU Delft and Tampere University as well as from aviation industry experts during the virtual phase.
Afterwards, you will put your knowledge into practice. The on-site phase will consist of additional lectures in Braunschweig to gain specific insights and well as a hands-on project that will be conducted in international and interdisciplinary teams, supervised by professors.
The on-site phase will be complemented by an extensive social programme in and around Braunschweig. You will get to know the city and the region, the university’s research airport and some of TU Braunschweig’s research facilities as well as nearby companies such as Volkswagen and a local brewery. You will have enough time to explore the city on your own and to get to know your fellow students.
| Time period | Online: 02 - 06 September, in person: 09 - 13 September |
| Registration deadline | extended until 09.08.2024 |
| Event form | Online and in person |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Registration fee | approx. 363€ (for enrolling as an exchange student)¹ |
| Language of instruction | English (on the level B2/C1) |
| Workload | 90 hours, divided into virtual and in-person phases |
| Credits | 3 ECTS credits |
| Certificate | Graded certificate |
| Target groups | Master students of any discipline with a strong interest in sustainable aviation technologies, preferably students of TU Braunschweig and its partner universities |
1 The fee covers reduced prices for food in the cafeterias, reduced prices for museums, cinemas, and similar local culture as well as sport offers, and includes free travel in all local trains and public transport in all of Lower Saxony. You need to enrol as an exchange student at our university to have access to all university services. However, enrolling is not necessary to participate in the Summer School programme
Here, you can find an overview of the programme of the Summer School for Advanced Sustainable Aviation Technologies:
Thank you for your interest in the Summer School for Advanced Sustainable Aviation Technologies. Please fill out the registration form and send it together with the indicated documents by e-mail to summerschool(at)tu-braunschweig.de.
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International Summer Schools
Joana Zimmer
☎ +49 531 391-14339
summerschool(at)tu-braunschweig.de
Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Friedrichs
☎ +49 531 391-94200
j.friedrichs(at)ifas.tu-braunschweig.de